"This is twice the size of the original edition," says Holloway. "I revised the book so it appealed to those studying African-American religions, those interested in linguistics, and those interested in the lexicons in the African-American languages. We have even included chapters on the sacred world of the Gullah. This is the last group of African-Americans that have still maintained their African cultural identity."

The book, published by Indiana University Press, is widely used at numerous colleges and universities to teach about the African-American culture. To date, more than 25,000 copies have been sold worldwide. The first edition of the book was originally published more than 15 years ago.

Holloway originally expanded on original research done by Melville J. Herkovits, a cultural anthropologist from the 1920's through the 1960's. His first essay reevaluates how African cultural survivals have changed over time during slavery, forced labor, and racial discrimination. A second essay involves Africanisms in African-American names. The final revised essay reconstructs Gullah history.

Holloway noted that he did extensive research on the Gullah and even traveled to where most of them live, on the islands off mainland South Carolina, like Hilton Head and Mount Pleasant islands.

Holloway described the term "Africanism" as any element that has survived in the new world, whether it be cultural, food, or language that is traceable to an African source.

"Africanisms are always in a change of flux," he said. "I think this was one of the most important works I've done in terms of linguistics."

Holloway has taught at CSUN for more than 21 years. He is a former director of the Obichere Library and a former Fulbright lecturer at the University of Botswana. He holds a master of arts degree and a doctorate from UCLA.

"When I did the first book, the publishers were happy just dealing with the African-American views," said Holloway. "With this new edition, I insisted on including white Africanisms… I hope all Americans learn how to appreciate their African heritage. White Americans have an African heritage as much as Black Americans. Maybe we'll begin to break down some of the racial barriers that exist."

Holloway has also released a second edition of his biographical historical novel "Neither Black Nor White, The Saga of an American Family: The Complete Story." The novel traces Holloway's family lineage from being yeomans during the Roman period in present-day Gloucester, England, all the way to Jamestown, Virginia and to parts of Louisiana.

For more information, please contact the CSUN Pan-African Studies Department at (818) 677-3311.