Rev. Dr. Barashango received his Bachelor of Arts degree in religion from Oakwood College in Huntsville, Alabama. He studied for his Master’s degree at Northeastern Seminary in Takoma Park, Maryland. The New Afrikan University Network System of Washington, D.C. saluted him with an honorary Doctor of Philosophy Degree in 1979. Rev. Barashango founded the Temple of the Black Messiah, School of History and Religion and co-founded Fourth Dynasty Publishing Company of Silver Spring. He also taught history and religion at several colleges and universities. Most notably his name is referenced in Ras Kass’ Nature of the Threat — '“I paraphrase historian Ishakamusa Barashango ‘Understand that, regardless of the lofty ideas engraved on paper in such documents as the Constitution or Declaration The basic nature of the European American white man remains virtually unchanged.’” He was a dynamic minister, author, historian, educator and motivational speaker was born April 27, 1938 in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Barashango, affectionately known as Baba. He passed away January 14, 2004. To a heart attack during his morning walk. Thank you for your contributions.