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Discover the inspiration and journey of Alif Sahib Lumumba Lim Nam Yah’ya’, the author who brings to life the powerful narrative of Children of the Sun.
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oliver oates
(Author)
Alif Yah’ya, born Oliver Christi Oates, is the twelfth child of John and Alice Oates. He graduated from Sterling High School in Sheffield, Alabama, before pursuing higher education at La Salle University and the Temple University School of Law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Driven by a profound commitment to social justice, Alif’s inspiration for his work, Children of the Sun, stems from the urgent need to address the often-overlooked realities of slavery. He believes that the horrific conditions faced by enslaved individuals and the tragic legacy of their experiences deserve greater recognition and discussion. His lifelong mission is to unveil the true nature of slavery and its enduring impact on those brought to this country through illegal means, who have suffered in ways that are difficult to comprehend. Alif’s work goes beyond mere exposition; he is dedicated to designing solutions that aim to restore dignity and pride to a resilient people who have endured profound trauma.
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Children of the Sun
(Book 1)
Children of the Sun is a powerful and eye-opening account that confronts the dark, often ignored truths of American slavery and its enduring legacy. Written by Alif Yah’ya (formerly Oliver Christi Oates), this work is more than a historical reflection — it is a bold declaration of justice, identity, and remembrance.
In this poignant narrative, Yah’ya takes readers on a journey through the hidden corridors of history, exposing the brutal realities endured by those who were kidnapped, enslaved, and dehumanized. With scholarly insight and heartfelt conviction, he brings to light the illegal and inhumane treatment of African people whose stories have long been buried or distorted.
Children of the Sun Book 2
(Book 2)
A story of young men and women condemned to do the tasks of others with no will of their own trying to find a niche in a world where they are regulated chattel property. And even those who are not chattel property are burdened with the job of proving themselves worthy of civil respect and human treatment. Yet their ingenuity find ways where they can find a balance of life that allows them to become full human beings. The obstacles they overcome are intentional to keep them from becoming fully human and their dignity is assaulted in every instance, yet they manage to prove that they are the very essence of humanity.
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