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This book focuses on the vision, mission, values and philosophy which have served as the driving force behind my near lifelong journey for justice and provides perspectives on the Institute of the Black World 21st Century (IBW) as the culminating project, my legacy endeavor. The medium for accomplishing this is through selected Vantage Point articles and essays published in Black and progressive newspapers over these many years. And, of course there is a concluding section on IBW. Conscious of the reality that we stand on the shoulders of our ancestors and that success is is not a solitary accomplishment, but the result of the contributions of family, friends and supporters, in the Autobiographical Acknowledgements, I delight in calling the names of scores of people who have made me what I have become. It's been a long time coming, but the first book is finally here!

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Dr. Ron Daniels is the quintessential scholar-activist. His book, Still on This Journey: The Vision and Mission of Dr. Ron Daniels, and his words illuminate our nation's critical challenges and contradictions and offer solutions to our most intractable problems. He has lifted his voice and garnered influence, for Haiti, for reparations, for criminal justice reform, and for a host of equally important issues. Ron Daniels is my brother, my leader, my friend, and I am delighted that this book will expand his audience and remind us of the possibilities for Black people as we continue to struggle for justice. Dr. Julianne Malveaux, Political Economist, Author, Commentator, President Emeritus, Bennett College for Women God created the heavens and the earth in 7 days but that was not quite as hard as Dr. Ron Daniels task of saving the Black World. Thus his long awaited book; Still on This Journey: The Vision and Mission of Dr. Ron Daniels is an exquisite compilation of his brilliant editorial, thoughts and insights on his lifelong journey of service and deliverance. A sort of living diary of the battle to free the minds of Africans in America. Dr. Daniels is a scholar and masterful teacher-activist. We have mentored and coached each other in our respective fields, but, like you, once you have read his powerful words and ideas you too will feel you got the best end of the friendship. Thank you Dr. Daniels for this long awaited masterwork. Dr. George C. Fraser. Speaker, Writer, Entrepreneur Dr. Ron Daniels possesses a rare amalgam of skills, wry wit, unparalleled intellect, singular sense of duty, and an overflowing love for Black people. All of those attributes and more are on display in his moving book, Still on This Journey: The Vision and Mission of Dr. Ron Daniels. Organizers, scholars, activists, and the millions of people newly politicized in the current resistance era would find a guidepost for the work before us to realize a fully democratic society in this crucial moment in history. Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, President, Rainbow/PUSH Coalition

Dr. Ron Daniels is the quintessential scholar-activist. His book, Still on This Journey: The Vision and Mission of Dr. Ron Daniels, and his words illuminate our nation's critical challenges and contradictions and offer solutions to our most intractable problems. He has lifted his voice and garnered influence, for Haiti, for reparations, for criminal justice reform, and for a host of equally important issues. Ron Daniels is my brother, my leader, my friend, and I am delighted that this book will expand his audience and remind us of the possibilities for Black people as we continue to struggle for justice. Dr. Julianne Malveaux, Political Economist, Author, Commentator, President Emeritus, Bennett College for Women God created the heavens and the earth in 7 days but that was not quite as hard as Dr. Ron Daniels task of saving the Black World. Thus his long awaited book; Still on This Journey: The Vision and Mission of Dr. Ron Daniels is an exquisite compilation of his brilliant editorial, thoughts and insights on his lifelong journey of service and deliverance. A sort of living diary of the battle to free the minds of Africans in America. Dr. Daniels is a scholar and masterful teacher-activist. We have mentored and coached each other in our respective fields, but, like you, once you have read his powerful words and ideas you too will feel you got the best end of the friendship. Thank you Dr. Daniels for this long awaited masterwork. Dr. George C. Fraser. Speaker, Writer, Entrepreneur Dr. Ron Daniels possesses a rare amalgam of skills, wry wit, unparalleled intellect, singular sense of duty, and an overflowing love for Black people. All of those attributes and more are on display in his moving book, Still on This Journey: The Vision and Mission of Dr. Ron Daniels. Organizers, scholars, activists, and the millions of people newly politicized in the current resistance era would find a guidepost for the work before us to realize a fully democratic society in this crucial moment in history. Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, President, Rainbow/PUSH Coalition

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Veteran social and political activist Dr. Ron Daniels was an independent candidate for President of the United States in 1992. He served as Executive Director of the National Rainbow Coalition in 1987 and Southern Regional Coordinator and Deputy Campaign Manager for the Jesse Jackson for President Campaign in 1988. He holds a B.A. in History from Youngstown State University, an M.A. in Political Science from the Rockefeller School of Public Affairs in Albany, New York and a Doctor of Philosophy in Africana Studies from the Union Institute and University in Cincinnati. Dr. Daniels is a Distinguished Lecturer Emeritus at York College, City University of New York where he taught courses in Political Science.From 1993-2005 Dr. Daniels served as first African American Executive Director of the Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR). During his tenure CCR emerged as a major force fighting against police brutality and misconduct, church burnings, hate crimes, voter disenfranchisement, environmental racism and the threats to civil liberties posed by the government's response to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack. In June of 1995, Dr. Daniels led an African American fact finding and support delegation/mission to Haiti. As a result of the visit, the Haiti Support Project (HSP) was created to mobilize ongoing political and material support for the struggle for democracy and development in Haiti. HSP has emerged as the leading African American organization working to build a constituency for Haiti in the U.S. A prolific essayist and commentator, Dr. Daniels' column Vantage Point appears in numerous Black and progressive newspapers and web sites nationwide. He also the host of a weekly issue-oriented public affairs talk show on WBAI, 99.5 FM on the Pacifica Network in New York and until recently, he served as an occasional Guest Host for Make It Plain with Mark Thompson, SIRIUSXM Radio. Dr. Daniels is Founder and President of the Institute of the Black World 21st Century (IBW), a progressive, African centered, action-oriented Resource Center dedicated to empowering people of African descent and marginalized communities [www.ibw21.org]. As the administrator for the National African American Reparations Commission (NAARC), IBW has emerged as a leading organization within the U.S. and global reparations movements. NAARC has devised a 10 Point Reparations Program and is a stanch support of HR-40, the Congressional Bill that would establish a National Commission to study reparations proposals for African Americans. Dr. Ron Daniels serves as the Convener of NAARC.

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