African Heritage Playing Cards Series by Jeff Menzise

African Heritage Playing Cards Series by Jeff Menzise

This book accompanies an original deck of playing cards created, designed, illustrated and produced by the author (only available via www.mindonthematter.com). These playing cards use African Adinkra symbols from the Akan culture in place of the spades, clubs, diamonds, and hearts. Each symbol and the Akan culture are explained along with an interesting write-up on the history of playing cards.

Menzise, Jeff: - Dr. Menzise is a graduate of both Fisk and Howard Universities. He currently serves as an Associate Professor with the Morgan State University Institute for Urban Research. He received his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Fisk University in Nashville, TN in Psychology and Clinical Psychology respectively. He finished up his clinical training at Howard University where he majored in Clinical Psychology with a minor in Developmental Psychology. Along with his Ph.D., Dr. Menzise also received a graduate certificate in International Studies with a concentration in Political Science and Information & Culture. Dr. Menzise has put his education to work on both a local and global level. Internationally, he has worked with ministries of education in both the Caribbean and West Africa, conducting professional development workshops for teachers, administrators, families, students, and mental health staff. Locally, Dr. Menzise has taught thousands in the methods, philosophy and science of psychology, as well as various techniques and philosophies of Indigenous, non-Western populations. He is an ordained multi-faith minister, and has been initiated into several ancient and traditional African spiritual sciences, all of which he incorporates in his daily life and healing craft. Additionally, Dr. Menzise is a member of St. John's Lodge, #3, Prince White Chapter, #1, Holy Royal Arch Masons, and King Solomon's Consistory, #20 all Prince Hall Affiliated, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was voted an Actual Fellow of the Phylaxis Society, one of the research and scholarly organizations of Prince Hall Freemasonry. He contributes regularly to their quarterly magazine and serves as Assistant Editor and cover designer to the same. Menzise has also recently been invited to serve on the publication committee for the Black Child Journal. As a scholar, Dr. Menzise has presented a multitude of papers and workshops around the world. He is currently working on research designed to improve the cognitive performance of school-aged children using meditation and brain-training tools. He teaches high-school, undergraduate and graduate students, as well as community-based courses. Dr. Menzise has published six (6) books and two (2) decks of customized African playing cards. He has been featured on nationally syndicated television and radio shows, including NewsOneNow with Roland Martin and The Carl Nelson Show. He has also been featured in national newspapers and magazines, and is the hosts of hit radio show Mind on the Matter. Dr. Menzise is the current president of The Association of Black Psychologist, Washington, DC Chapter.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9780985665760
ISBN 10	0985665769
Title	African Heritage Playing Cards Series
Author	Jeff Menzise
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Mind on the Matter
Year published	2015-07-18
Number of pages	52
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.