As the 21st century gathers pace, citizens of every nation are striving to improve their position in this new world order and enhance the future they will deed to their descendants - but in the midst of all this burgeoning global development and creative competition, what role must Black Africa play in the advancement of knowledge and innovation? There are plethora of conferences held in various cities in Africa every year, however, some may argue that Black Africa has yet to enjoy the implementation of the actionable items from many of these conferences. So, if many of these expensive conferences do not lead to real and practical implementation, one is left to consider why hold these conferences in the first place. This book, ""Black Africa's Burden: Breaking the Yoke"" examines the reasons why Black Africa is yet to live-up to its full potential. This book explores the place of Black Africa in the World, and provide solutions to the problems plaguing Black Africa today, which are: superstition, illiteracy, leadership, socioeconomicburdens, social fragmentation, and a history of inferiority which has led to a complex. The author go as far as prescribing how Black Africa can overcome these burdens and thus become part of the global economy, and subsequently improving the quality of life of its citizentry. This book appeals to readers interested in global economic politics with focus on Black Africa --It is a must read for anyone interested in understanding Black Africa's historical and current challenges.