Groups to present talk by author

STAFF REPORT

YOUNGSTOWN — Wayne B. Chandler, motivational speaker, teacher, author and anthro-photojournalist, speaks on the “African Presence in Asia,” at 7 p.m. March 14 at St. Augustine Episcopal Church, 614 Parmelee Ave.

Chandler is author of “Ancient Future: The Teachings and Prophetic Wisdom of the Seven Hermetic Laws of Ancient Egypt” and “The Brighter side of Darkness: A Light Warrior’s Guide to Inner Alchemy and Spiritual Transformation.”

He specializes in African and Asian civilization, philosophy and culture. From 1985 to 1995, Chandler was a regular contributor and co-author of the “Journal of African and Asian Civilizations,” a series of books produced annually and edited by Professor Ivan Van Sertima and published by Rutgers University in New Jersey.

Chandler lives in Cleveland, where he is the co-chaiman of ASHE Inc., a business dedicated to the reformation of the educational process in public schools through an alternative integrated curriculum and environmental strategy.

The African History Study Group/Berry-Williams Historical Society and the Greater Warren-Youngstown Urban League is presenting Chandler’s talk.

The event is free, but contributions are welcomed. Chandler also will have materials available for purchase.

For more information, call (330) 747-1307. You also can find out more about Chandler on the Web at www.myspace.com/ancientfuture9.