Kariem Abdul Haqq lives in North St. Louis County with his faithful and loving wife Marilyn, and his beloved son Idris. He obtained a B.S. Degree in Economics from Missouri University – St. Louis (1980) and a Dual Masters Degree in Finance and International Business from Webster University (1989). He has had a passion for the study of 'free market' economics for a number of years. It started with a search for economic solutions for the problems confronting Black People in particular and the world in general. He studied socialism at first, but he soon realized that it demonstrated a lack of objectivity, sincerity and integrity to study just one perspective. So Kariem Abdul Haqq started studying 'free market' economics, and that is when answer started coming. Understanding how the economic and material world worked was like taking off dark sunglasses, everything seemed so much clearer. He came to the conclusion that the proper knowledge and application of good economic theory can eliminate poverty, eliminate moral decline, reduce crime, prevent wars, and establish peace and justice.

His objectives have been to seek truth wherever it's found and advocate freedom, justice and equal opportunity for all. He believes in studying the past, living the present and planning for the future. His motto is: "great minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, and small minds discuss people."

This book is written to provide a celebration week that educates as well as celebrates the beginning of freedom for ALL (not just some) American citizens. This manual focuses on the ANTI-slavery movement in America starting with the Quakers and the Founding Fathers. It is hoped that it will give proper respect and honor to the brave souls who, with our Creators' help, unleashed overwhelming powerful forces to break the chains of bondage for four million slaves and their descendents. Rather than indulge in contemporary thought processes, it is well to just let the facts and truths that transcend time, space and circumstances speak for themselves.

The author believes that one of the main solutions to Black People's problems here in America is to not demand anything from the "government" except for the protection of life, liberty and property; from fraud and being discriminated against unfairly because of race, religion, age, sex, etc. But at the same time it should be demanded that individuals or special interest groups are not given subsidies, bailouts, handouts, etc. except those who are disabled and those who put their lives on the line to defend this country.

The 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is the cornerstone of this manual. It is the foundation upon which all other rights, privileges and responsibilities belonging to Black Americans in this country were built. It reads as follows:

United States Constitution…Article XIII Section 1.

Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction. Section 2. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.

The author gives praise and thanks to the Almighty Creator who gave him the mind, body, spirit and guidance to undertake this endeavor. And with His help and by His will, this manual will be an asset to humanity. .