From Whence We’ve Come

About the Book

This book is written for my progeny and their off-spring. The intention is to give them answers to questions that were not satisfactorily answered during my childhood while building their self-esteem. It is an effort to help the reader see an authentic picture of American society by telling a story that reveals some truths about the American experience not usually written in history books or taught in schools.

Some of the most important events of some three hundred years and their effects on the African-American Community and on one family in particular are examined. Relevancy of the past to the present and an exhortation to pursue knowledge that will provide a basis for a better life in the future is discussed. This account is one more effort to tell an African-American story of family life that is full of love, encouragement, respect and caring thereby daring to contradict the popular view of African-American family life as presented in the media.

About the Author

Olufemi Floyd Iniko Adisa Adjene Johnson has been working on this book for the last forty years. Due to his retirement from the New York City Public School system where he served as a Principal, he has been afforded the time to bring it to completion. He is a native Oklahoman. He is married, father of five children as well as the grandfather of three. He is a professional singer as well as an accomplished Organist and Choirmaster. He has previously written music for a children’s book.  In retirement, he studies French and writes memoirs.