The first civilization in the Americas was founded by a people we call Olmecs. The Olmec came to Mexico from Africa over 5000 years ago. Researchers have found that some Mayan people have genetic markers, which point to African ancestors.

The major evidence of the African origing of the Olmecs comes from their writing. There was a sacred ball game that was played by the Olmecs which was later passed on to the Mayans and Aztecs.

The idea, that Chinese people crossed the waters to America at the end of the Shang dynasty, is actually not a recent one.

Contrary to the views of Haslip-Viera, Ortiz de Montellano and Barbour (1997) ancient Afrocentric historical research makes ancient Afrocentric area studies a valid field of research.