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Dr.
Lorenzo Pace is the author of Jalani
and the Lock,
a story about his great-grandfather who was captured in Africa
and brought to America to become a slave. The highly acclaimed
children's book was named "One of the Best Children's Books
for 2001 by the Los Angeles Times , and is a recipient of the
"Skipping Stone Stone Honor Award".
Jalani and the Lock
was recently made into an animated musical and performed in
Amsterdam, the Netherlands. It is presently touring in South
America. As a lecturer, Dr. Pace performs Jalani
and the Lock
for children everywhere, using music and exciting visual
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A
long time ago........a little boy named Jalani.....lived in
Africa and loved to play in the forest!---
Steve
Pace was kidnapped in Africa. When he was brought to America as a
slave, he was locked in a box and managed to keep its lock.
Through the years, it was passed down to his children, grandchildren and
great-grandchildren. Dr. Lorenzo Pace tells his
great-grandfather's poignant story in his children's book.........Jalani
and the Lock!
A Skipping
Stone Honor Award Recipient
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In
1993, Dr. Pace skyrocketed to national attention when he
was commissioned to build a monument at New York City's
Foley Square paying homage to the African slaves originally
buried at that site. In 1991, the remains of over 400 African
slaves were excavated during the construction of a federal
building in the city's financial district. The City of New York
wanted to create a memorial and Dr. Pace was chosen. He worked
on this project for nearly ten years. The result is the
beautiful 300-ton granite sculpture named "Triumph
of the Human Spirit."
A duplicate of the
lock that Steve Pace passed down to his descendants is buried in
this monument.
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Dr.
Pace is an accomplished and renowned sculptor. Throughout his
career, he has worked with a broad range of objects and
materials. His sculptures, installations and performance art
have received international acclaim and he has exhibited in
galleries and museum all over the world. To view his work,
click here! |
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Master Cheryl Hanna was so inspired by Jalani
and the Lock that she
created the Pace
Ancestral Legacy Chest.
This wonderful tribute incorporates pictures in the book! Click here
for viewing. |
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