In the midst of a rebirth of this nation’s love affair with the noose, this is perhaps no better a time to be reeducated and reacquainted with the beauty of Africans and their descendants. In 1963, photographer Paul Strand traveled to the West African country of Ghana during the height of racial and civil turmoil to document an original people and culture on film. More than 40 years later, six photographers traveled back to get a revitalized look at the first sub-Saharan colony to gain independence. Ghana: An African Portrait Revisited, sustains Strand’s initial visionary concept through an updated variety of styles and viewpoints of Ghana at the brink of the country’s 50th anniversary. Printed completely in vibrant full color, the collection was edited and shot in 2006 by Peter E. Randall and five photojournalist: Barbara Bickford, Tim Gaudreau, Nancy Grace Horton, Gary Samson, and Charter Weeks. The 168 page photo essay was recently presented during New York City’s inaugural celebration of “Africa Week” (October 14 – October 21), co-sponsored by the African Studies Association, also celebrating its 50^th anniversary. Represent!