THE BLACK ROOTS OF THE CARIBBEAN: Ancient Civilizations, African Crossings, and the Battle to Reclaim Memory Paperback – May 11, 2025

The Black Roots of the Caribbean: Ancient Civilizations, African Crossings, and the Battle to Reclaim MemoryBy Jarrett J. JacksonThe Black Roots of the Caribbean: Ancient Civilizations, African Crossings, and the Battle to Reclaim Memory is a groundbreaking exploration of the Caribbean’s deepest roots—tracing the sacred stories, forgotten civilizations, and cultural genius that flowed from Africa to the islands long before and long after colonization.This book unearths the ancient past and breathes life into it—bringing readers face-to-face with Paleo-Indian navigators, Taino cosmologists, African mariners who crossed the Atlantic before Columbus, and Maroon warriors who built nations in the shadows of empires.Through vivid storytelling, ancestral wisdom, and cutting-edge research in archaeology, genetics, and oral tradition, The Black Roots of the Caribbean reclaims histories long buried under colonial silence. From sacred caves and symbolic pottery to the rise of Creole languages and Vodou rhythms, this book reveals a Caribbean forged not only in resistance—but in reverence.🔍 Perfect for educators, cultural historians, students, and truth-seekers, this book includes:Chapter-by-chapter glossaries and educator guidesVisual timelines and DNA migration mapsReflection prompts and student toolkitsMaroon and Creole histories often excluded from mainstream textbooksWhether you are an academic, a diasporic descendant, or a cultural custodian, this book invites you to remember—and to replant—the sacred.Because Africa was not lost in the Atlantic.It was replanted. Reimagined. Reborn. Read more