At a time when far too many people of African descent have forgotten their greatness and power, the West African Empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhoy provie both instruction and inspiration to Black people and the world. This presentation examines the rich history of West Africa and our connection to it. It examines the tremendous legacy of African reading and writing, language, literature, and leadership, agriculture and economics, science and technology from West African Empires. This DVD is an indispensible resource in helping to document the contributions and accomplishments of African people to history and humanity.