CLASS OVERVIEW

Before Europe had castles, Ghana had kings, gold, and game-changing greatness—learn the truth they never taught us in school.

Class 19: Ghana Empire – The Original Gold Standard

Before the world even knew what “rich” looked like, the Ghana Empire was already making it happen. In this eye-opening class, we peel back the lies of the miseducation system and dive into how Africans built wealth, power, and purpose—centuries before Europe could catch up. Dr. Aden breaks it down—how gold and salt made Ghana the envy of the world, how Black leadership ran sophisticated governments, and how our stories were passed down not in books—but in rhythm, in song, and in truth.

This ain’t just history—it’s a reminder of who we already were before they tried to tell us who we’re not.

BEFORE YOU GET STARTED:

• Please check the materials that go with this lesson and print relevant materials.

• Also, check out the books and products the teachers use for further learning.

• Reach out to support@urbanintellectuals.com if you have any questions or issues.

• Some links may be affiliate links where we may earn a small commission from purchases.

World Changer/Teacher: Dr. John Aden

Sources: 

Sources information and links cited for this class can be found within the Google Slides Presentation below.

Quizzes are not applicable in this class.

Dr. John’s Class #19 Google Slide Presentation Deck: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1UxIMhc02aEtxZZ04bAlMlDc0q4UFCBgDNh5y3KKMMXQ/edit?slide=id.g349286b23de_0_5#slide=id.g349286b23de_0_5

These Google Slides contain the slide for two classes, Class 19: History of the Ghana Empire (Part 1) – Dr. Aden and Class 20: History of the Ghana Empire (Part 2) – Dr. Aden.

CLASS OVERVIEW

Focusing on labor systems and enslavement in pre-colonial West Africa. It explores the Mande social hierarchy, different forms of servitude, and the cultural, legal, and moral frameworks that shaped these systems before European colonization.

BEFORE YOU GET STARTED:

• Please check the materials that go with this lesson and print relevant materials.

• Also, check out the books and products the teachers use for further learning.

• Reach out to support@urbanintellectuals.com if you have any questions or issues.

• Some links may be affiliate links where we may earn a small commission from purchases.

World Changer/Teacher: Dr. John Aden

Sources: 

Sources information and links cited for this class can be found within the Google Slides Presentation below.

Quizzes are not applicable in this class.

Dr. John’s Class #18 Google Slide Presentation Deck: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1-KJPcEXo5zveT6CkykaDVSJGP7lbwHvYho0mYyoebeY/edit?slide=id.p#slide=id.p

These Google Slides contain the slides for two classes, Class 17: West African History: Social Structures Part II – Dr. Aden and Class 18: West African History: Social Structures Part III – Dr. Aden.

CLASS OVERVIEW

TBD.

BEFORE YOU GET STARTED:

• Please check the materials that go with this lesson and print relevant materials.

• Also, check out the books and products the teachers use for further learning.

• Reach out to support@urbanintellectuals.com if you have any questions or issues.

• Some links may be affiliate links where we may earn a small commission from purchases.

World Changer/Teacher: Dr. John Aden

Sources: 

Sources information and links cited for this class can be found within the Google Slides Presentation below.

Quizzes are not applicable in this class.

Dr. John’s Class #17 Google Slide Presentation Deck: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1-KJPcEXo5zveT6CkykaDVSJGP7lbwHvYho0mYyoebeY/edit?slide=id.p#slide=id.p

These Google Slides contain the slides for two classes, Class 17: West African History: Social Structures Part II – Dr. Aden and Class 18: West African History: Social Structures Part III – Dr. Aden.

CLASS OVERVIEW

TBD.

BEFORE YOU GET STARTED:

• Please check the materials that go with this lesson and print relevant materials.

• Also, check out the books and products the teachers use for further learning.

• Reach out to support@urbanintellectuals.com if you have any questions or issues.

• Some links may be affiliate links where we may earn a small commission from purchases.

World Changer/Teacher: Dr. John Aden

Sources: 

Sources information and links cited for this class can be found within the Google Slides Presentation below.

Quizzes are not applicable in this class.

Dr. John’s Class #16 Google Slide Presentation Deck: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1egi3IpjFXpvn20gT8pDazFe2gVJGJfgVaY__o5BHJ_0/edit#slide=id.p

CLASS OVERVIEW

TBD.

BEFORE YOU GET STARTED:

• Please check the materials that go with this lesson and print relevant materials.

• Also, check out the books and products the teachers use for further learning.

• Reach out to support@urbanintellectuals.com if you have any questions or issues.

• Some links may be affiliate links where we may earn a small commission from purchases.

World Changer/Teacher: Dr. John Aden

Sources: 

Sources information and links cited for this class can be found within the Google Slides Presentation below.

Quizzes are not applicable in this class.

Dr. John’s Class #15 Google Slide Presentation Deck: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/13rn2KbAnqtk6fgzQf4PCMqBZ0eli1CxNOLYxVb8IsDY/edit#slide=id.p

CLASS OVERVIEW

TBD.

BEFORE YOU GET STARTED:

• Please check the materials that go with this lesson and print relevant materials.

• Also, check out the books and products the teachers use for further learning.

• Reach out to support@urbanintellectuals.com if you have any questions or issues.

• Some links may be affiliate links where we may earn a small commission from purchases.

World Changer/Teacher: Dr. John Aden

Sources: 

Sources information and links cited for this class can be found within the Google Slides Presentation below.

Quizzes are not applicable in this class.

Dr. John’s Class #14 Google Slide Presentation Deck: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1aisk7Tc4wUViQgIYq3VfcQX4vKGDla1zPfreZgWN3TE/edit#slide=id.p