Et Al. Editors Asante, Molefi Kete

Molefi Kete Asante, born Arthur Lee Smith Jr. on August 14, 1942, is an American philosopher, scholar, and author known for his work in African-American studies, African studies, and communication studies. He is widely recognized as a founder of Afrocentricity, has written more than 90 books, and founded the *Journal of Black Studies*.