Ratibu Shadidi

Shadidi is an activist for African American cultural heritage and a local businessman.  His new book discusses his life from a boy in Virginia to a successful business owner in California.  Active in the Black Power Movement of the mid 1960s, he became active in encouraging African Americans to use Africa as their primary resource in addressing their current needs.  He also sponsors cultural events such as Kwanzaa. 

A former field representative for California State Senator Ruben Ayala, Shadidi is the owner of Elegant Floors in Rialto.  He is married to California State Assembly member Wilmer Amina Carter. 

Books will be available for purchase at a book signing following the presentation. For more information, please call 909.381.8215 or Ratibu Shadidi at 909.820.4406.