An Introduction to Anansi's playground

In this blog I will provide an extensive look to Afro-American culture while looking at West Africa.I know that by stating Afro-American most will think I will  only be talking  about the United States, but what  I mean by Afro-American encompasses The Americas as a whole. From Louisiana to Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil. Now you maybe asking yourself what is Anansi or who is Anansi. Anansi is a West African god known for being mischievous and cunning. A god of culture and stories, also known for his misogynistic nature. Anansi is the connection between West Africa and The Americas. 

This vision is is influenced by my surroundings. I am puerto rican  with an affinity for languages and linguistics.Currently a Graduate Student in English in Linguistics at UPR. With an emphasis on sociolinguistics and Endangered Languages. With a new found love for the Garifuna language and culture.
The objective of this blog is to document and celebrate Afro-American culture. Providing fictional short stories about the different cultures and languages that make Afro-American experience and the Diasporas while always looking at West Africa, the root to  this beautiful tree. Creole languages will make a substantial part of the documentation.Music, language and culture will have it's own section.Short stories and links to great Caribbean writers will be provided. Looking forward to the exchange with the readers and what new ideas will stem off.