Georgia Mentor Follows President's Vision, Mentors African American Youth, Parents, & Grandparent

Aug. 6, 2009 - PRLog -- Barbara Rodgers a Macon, Georgia Author, Mother, and Mentor to the Next Generation African American and Canadian celebrated the release of her initial African American History Lesson at the July 2009 6th African Methodist Episcopal (AME) District Leadership and Ministry Congress.   Her book titled “Are You Smarter Than A Slave- A Lesson for the Next Generation”, published by Atlanta based Asta Publications, is an African American Development lesson written for 5th Graders as well as their parents and grandparents.

Barbara Rodgers, a well respected and veteran speaker exhibited her book’s content such as the Flying Geese, Cross Roads, and North Star to an enthusiastic crowd of senior AME Religious Leaders, Ministers, and devout AME parishioners throughout the State of Georgia.  The presentations theme was focused on communication tools adopted in the 1800’s by Slaves who escaped from the South to the North and Canada for freedom.  

“I appreciate the opportunity to share my story with the 6th African Methodist Episcopal District conference” says Barbara Rodgers, a Summerfield Community, Georgia resident.  

“I know my message is compelling after listening to President Obama’s international call for self improvement.  I see my presentation and book as one of many rungs in the African American community ladder climb to self-reliance” explains Barbara Rodgers.  
   
The book “Are You Smarter Than A Slave- A Lesson for the Next Generation” went on sale in June and is available locally in Asia, Latin America, United States, Europe and Canada.  It is immediate available at our retail partners:

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About the Author:

Barbara Tolliver Rodgers has been a highly sought speaker and generous mentor of African American youth for decades.  She developed the concept for this book during a mentor session of African American kids at a Bibb County School System during school calendar year 2008.    Interested parties may view our previous religious, non-profit, K-6, and undergraduate speaking details at our website http://a-lesson-for-the-next-generation.blogspot.com, or http://a-lesson-for-the-next-generation.blogspot.com/2009....

Our e-mail address is jbtrodgers@gmail.com.    

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Barbara Rodgers is an African American Mother, Author, and Mentor to the next generation African American. Her book, Are You Smarter Than A Slave_ A Lesson for the Next Generation was written to teach today’s youth, parents, and grandparents various communication methods dating back to the 1800’s.