In 2021, I began the Doctoral program in Liberal Studies at Georgetown University, where I completed the Foundations of Liberal Studies. The initial course, DLS 1, explored the history of humanity, beginning with Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey. While Homer briefly references Egypt and Africa, mentioning an "old man" as a source of stories, many Africologists, such as Professor Kimani Nehusi, author of Person and Personality, critique the omission of Africa's foundational role in the history of civilization. At Georgetown, the course left out any acknowledgment of Africa or ancient Egypt (Kemet) as part of the foundation of Western civilization. After meeting members of the Ausar Auset Society in Philadelphia, conducting an interview with them, and learning about Kemet I realized that my studies were not as accurate or inclusive of Africa's contributions. I embarked on research to uncover sources that place Africa at the foundation of human history, or at least prior to Greek civilization, which itself is influenced by African traditions and culture. Scholars like Dr. Ana Mazama, Chair of the Department of Africology at Temple University and author of The Afrocentric Paradigm, argue that what we know of ancient Egypt has been "bastardized" by the Eurocentric retelling of history, diluting the contributions of Kemet and Africa.I subsequently enrolled in the PhD program at Temple University, where I started courses in Africology and African American History, including African Civilizations, The Afrocentric Paradigm, and a Proseminar in Africology. The Afrocentric paradigm, like the Eurocentric one, begins with a people, place, culture, and the stories that give meaning to their lives, shaping lasting communities and advancing the progression of life. However, when we view history through an Afrocentric lens, the conflict is not merely class-based, as Marx described, but cultural. Afrocentrism challenges Eurocentric notions of humanity’s origins, placing Africa at the center, and works to deconstruct and decolonize white supremacy and the idea that Eurocentrism is universal. Afrocentricity emphasizes agency, cultural dissemination, and economic empowerment while rejecting Marxism, postmodernism, and even Black nationalism.I disagree with the claim that postmodernism denies or rejects culture entirely. Instead, postmodernists argue that culture is not divine, natural, or universal, but rather, a reflection of human egos and experiences.So, where do we begin? According to Dr. Nehusi, the question "Who am I?" must start with Africa as the center, which means beginning with Kemet. However, I believe we must first begin with the Ultimate—God. For God is "that which nothing greater can be conceived or imagined," and He has revealed Himself to all humanity, as we are made in His image. In response, humanity creates civilization or culture, shaped by their context and environment. However, cultures—whether African, European, or Chinese—have often been privileged over one another, leading to revolutions or wars that impose and erase. This cultural domination has been particularly evident in the African experience, where European art, history, and values supplanted African ones, leading to what could be described as cultural genocide. Yet, as Dana Berry highlights in Price for Her Pound of Flesh, the African spirit has preserved its history, preventing total annihilation.God's revelations to humanity are not exclusive to any one group, and each culture's response to divine inspiration varies. Yet, why is one narrative privileged over another? Today, I sat with Jermain Reason to begin my reflections on Africology as I continue my journey toward Afrocentricity.

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Who is Octavius Valentine Catto? #philadelphia's First Black Martyr who also worked with Frederick Douglass. Dr. Nilgun Anadolu-Okur joins the The Neoliberal Round Podcast and YouTube Channel to talk about two major figures in African American History struggle for freedom and economic prosperity; Octavius Valentine Catto and Harriet Tubman and two important events coming up to remember them: Saturday October 5th 2025 at 11:00 AM, commemorating and laying of the wreaths at the Octavius Valentine Catto Monument, and February 19th, 2025 the Underground Railroad Conference honoring Tubman. Dr. Anadolu talks about these influential black heroes and the events coming up. Dr. Okur is the Author of "Dismantling Slavery", Professor of Africology and Graduate Chair at Temple University. After the interview, I provide a video of Catto's monument site and read a bit of his history. Dr. Okur is also Renaldo McKenzie Advisor at Temple University.The Neoliberal Round Podcast will be present to broadcast from the event live. This episode was a production of The Neoliberal Round podcast and YouTube Channel by The Neoliberal Corporation by Renaldo McKenzie. Visit us at https://theneoliberal.com and https://renaldocmckenzie.com. Subscribe to our Podcast on any stream: https://anchor.fm/theneoliberal. Subscribe to our channel https://youtube.com/@renaldomckenzie. Email us at info@theneoliberal.com, renaldo.mckenzie@temple.edu or renaldocmckenzie@gmail.com. Call us at 445-260-9198. Get a copy of Renaldo Mckenzie 's Book: "Neoliberalism, Globalization, Income Inequality, Poverty and Resistance," 2021. Support us at https://anchor.fm/theneoliberal/support.

Author T.L Jackson returns to the show to talk about her new book, "Purposed Through The Pain." In the studio was her uncle "Marvin," who joined in on the conversation, briefly, to talk about the book and how his uncle, T. L is his inspiration. He too has a powerful story that we will share on the show later. But T. L., talk about her inspiration for the book and how it differs from her first book, "I'm Not A Hypocrite, I'm Human." She begins this new book in 2021 talking about how she had to remove the masks from her life to reveal her true self. The book is an easy-to-read short booklet talking about her brief period of her life where she found herself. The book also provides spaces to write notes and for reflection asking several key questions about purpose. The interview was another powerful one, and of my best and favorite. We are growing and this one show growth especially int he area of videography. It was also my first live in face-to-face video interviews that I have conducted for broadcast and my first face-to-face for audio in several podcast episodes. It was refreshing and powerful. You may visit Author T. L. Jackson's website at authortljackson.com or email her at: authortljackson318@gmail.com. Creator/Host: Prof. Renaldo C. McKenzie, Author of "Neoliberalism, Globalization, Income Inequality, Poverty and Resistance," and of the upcoming book: "Neoliberal Globalization Reconsidered, Neo-Capitalism and the Death of Nations," Adjunct Lecturer of Jamaica Theological Seminary, Doctoral Student at Georgetown University. Digital Media and Senior Content Creator at, The Neoliberal Corporation. Subscribe for free, The Neoliberal by Renaldo McKenzie. Visit us at https://theneoliberal.com Support us at https://anchor.fm/theneoliberal/support Donate to us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theneoliberal/support The Neoliberal Corporation, "Serving the world today to solve tomorrow's challenges, by making popular what was the monopoly,") Renaldo C. McKenzie, 2021).