Mission Statement

i am moving toward authenticity, truth telling and unwavering faith. i want to interact with people in a way that leaves them better than or the same as they were when i found them (or they found me). i want to avoid diminishing anyone or anything. i want to conduct myself in a way that affirms my ancestors and my parents, in particular.

With my writing, i want to:

show my love of and appreciation for African descended people, our history, and our traditions
help Black people feel powerful and proud by preserving our stories
connect art & struggle by working with comrades and other like minded Afridiasporic peoples to continue building an aesthetic that includes politics; and compliments art
express my own creativity with fearlessness
be honest
learn about the world in which i live by looking at the world as a Black woman

i am writing because, someday, i will die; and then, everyone who knows me will die, but my words have the ability to outlast me

Blurb

Tony Medina, author of I and I: Bob Marley

"Lifelines is a rich and fascinating exploration into the vast well of African wisdom throughout the centuries. The authors have...

2014-03-07T14:54:11+00:00

"Lifelines is a rich and fascinating exploration into the vast well of African wisdom throughout the centuries. The authors have superbly culled and categorized an exquisite array of ancestral insight and knowledge. This book not only reflects Africa’s intellectual contribution to humanity, but it inspires and encourages self-reflection while educating one on history, geography, and social customs. Lifelines provides the necessary perspective and clarity we need in these complex times."

http://drhodari.com/testimonials/tony-medina-author-bob-marley/

Opal Palmer Adisa, author of I Name Me Name

"Lifelines is an indispensable gem to have wherever you are. But most importantly, it is the life-line our youths need...

2014-03-07T14:56:01+00:00

"Lifelines is an indispensable gem to have wherever you are. But most importantly, it is the life-line our youths need to buffer their rough edges. What a marvelous gift the authors have compiled for us. Nuff Respect."

http://drhodari.com/testimonials/opal-palmer-adisa-author-name-name/

Betty DeRamus, author of Forbidden Fruit: Love Stories from the Underground Railroad and Freedom by Any Means: True Stories of Courage and Cunning on the Underground Railroad.

"These black proverbs will make you laugh, nod in agreement, remember your grandparents’ wise sayings or simply mutter a heartfelt...

2014-03-07T15:00:06+00:00

"These black proverbs will make you laugh, nod in agreement, remember your grandparents’ wise sayings or simply mutter a heartfelt “amen.” Crammed with pithy advice, Lifelines sheds wisdom on just about every situation from childbirth to adultery to choosing friends. Hallelujah and pass the proverbs."

http://drhodari.com/testimonials/betty-deramus-author-forbidden-fruit-love-stories-underground-railroad-freedom-means-true-stories-courage-cunning-underground-railroad/

Pearl Cleage, New York Times best selling author of What Looks Like Crazy On An Ordinary Day

"This little book contains the wisdom of the ages, and is guaranteed to produce a smile of appreciation at the...

2014-03-07T14:52:12+00:00

"This little book contains the wisdom of the ages, and is guaranteed to produce a smile of appreciation at the sheer sense of the proverbs you will find inside. From advice you wish your mother had given you, to things you probably suspected, but had never put into words, Lifelines is a book to be read, absorbed and treasured."

http://drhodari.com/testimonials/pearl-cleage-new-york-times-best-selling-author-looks-like-crazy-ordinary-day/

Michele Wright, Ph.D., Author of Dear Success Seeker

"Lifelines cleverly and uniquely helps to motivate and inspire individuals from all walks of life to move beyond challenges and...

2014-03-07T14:52:47+00:00

"Lifelines cleverly and uniquely helps to motivate and inspire individuals from all walks of life to move beyond challenges and roadblocks to enjoy a wonderful and awesome life! The authors and creators are truly ingenious, very witty and most insightful."

http://drhodari.com/testimonials/michele-wright-ph-d-author-dear-success-seeker/

Blurb

Lori Robinson, author of I Will Survive: The African-American Guide to Healing from Sexual Assault and Abuse

“Askhari Johnson Hodari is to be congratulated and celebrated for simplifying African Americans’ process of reconnecting with a most fundamental...

2014-03-07T14:47:15+00:00

“Askhari Johnson Hodari is to be congratulated and celebrated for simplifying African Americans’ process of reconnecting with a most fundamental aspect of who we are—our names. The African Book of Names has the potential to serve as a catalyst for understanding and embracing our heritage more fully than ever before.”

http://drhodari.com/testimonials/lori-robinson-author-will-survive-african-american-guide-healing-sexual-assault-abuse/

Kalamu ya Salaam, New Orleans writer/educator/moviemaker

“We love to come up with unique names for our children—I even know a ‘Uniquequa.’ Dr. Hodari has now provided...

2014-03-07T14:47:43+00:00

“We love to come up with unique names for our children—I even know a ‘Uniquequa.’ Dr. Hodari has now provided us with a book of unique names that have meaning. To name is to claim. Let’s claim our future by giving our children meaningful names.”

http://drhodari.com/testimonials/kalamu-ya-salaam-new-orleans-writereducatormoviemaker/

Michele R. Wright, author of Dear Success Seeker

“Most impressive is the way The African Book of Names remarkably and ingeniously resonates the life, history, culture, and spirit...

2014-03-07T14:48:17+00:00

“Most impressive is the way The African Book of Names remarkably and ingeniously resonates the life, history, culture, and spirit of Africa from all corners of the continent. And the icing on the cake is the included two-hundred-year naming calendar. This book is a ‘must-read’ masterpiece.”

http://drhodari.com/testimonials/michele-r-wright-author-dear-success-seeker/

Akinyele Umoja, Associate Professor, Black Studies, Georgia State University

“The African Book of Names addresses the complexity and cultural sensitivity of descendants of enslaved Africans in the western hemisphere....

2014-03-07T14:49:27+00:00

“The African Book of Names addresses the complexity and cultural sensitivity of descendants of enslaved Africans in the western hemisphere. Since the 1960s, African descendants have renamed ourselves or given our children African designations. [Askhari Hodari’s] work is a tremendous resource as it not only provides names but offers context for such decisions. Her book will contribute to reconnection and community-building throughout the African world.

http://drhodari.com/testimonials/akinyele-umoja-associate-professor-black-studies-georgia-state-university/

Los Angeles Times

“One thing that sets this book apart from other name books is that it makes clear that it’s not just...

2014-03-07T14:24:13+00:00

“One thing that sets this book apart from other name books is that it makes clear that it’s not just for babies.”

http://drhodari.com/testimonials/404/

Did You Know?

Benin, in West Africa has the largest national average of twinning, with 27 twins per 1,000 births.

2014-03-07T16:57:13+00:00

Benin, in West Africa has the largest national average of twinning, with 27 twins per 1,000 births.

http://drhodari.com/testimonials/benin-twins/

Dolphins sleep with one eye open.

2014-03-07T16:58:28+00:00

Dolphins sleep with one eye open.

http://drhodari.com/testimonials/dolphins/

Butterflies taste with their feet as their taste sensors are located there.

2014-03-07T16:59:20+00:00

Butterflies taste with their feet as their taste sensors are located there.

http://drhodari.com/testimonials/butterflies-taste-feet/

Houseflies always hum in the key of F.

2014-03-07T17:00:30+00:00

Houseflies always hum in the key of F.

http://drhodari.com/testimonials/440/

Ostriches can run faster than horses.

2014-03-07T17:01:35+00:00

Ostriches can run faster than horses.

http://drhodari.com/testimonials/ostriches-faster-horses/

Askhari Johnson Hodari

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Blurb

Tony Medina, author of I and I: Bob Marley

Opal Palmer Adisa, author of I Name Me Name

Betty DeRamus, author of Forbidden Fruit: Love Stories from the Underground Railroad and Freedom by Any Means: True Stories of Courage and Cunning on the Underground Railroad.

Pearl Cleage, New York Times best selling author of What Looks Like Crazy On An Ordinary Day

Michele Wright, Ph.D., Author of Dear Success Seeker

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Lori Robinson, author of I Will Survive: The African-American Guide to Healing from Sexual Assault and Abuse

Kalamu ya Salaam, New Orleans writer/educator/moviemaker

Michele R. Wright, author of Dear Success Seeker

Akinyele Umoja, Associate Professor, Black Studies, Georgia State University

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