Setting The Record Straight
Junious Ricardo Stanton
On July 3 the Avenging The Ancestors Coalition held their annual Black Independence Day Memorial on the site of the soon to be constructed Liberty Bell Center at 6th and Market Streets in Philadelphia. This site ironically is where George Washington held in brutal captivity nine Africans who served him without pay while he served as the first president of the United States. Since 2002 ATAC has attempted to raise awareness of the vicious… Continue
Omi's Note:This review originally appeared on my blog, http://selfra.blogspot.comBlack August
directed by Samm Styles and Tcinque Sampson
DVD Review by Dan Tres Omi
When I first watched the preview for Black August, I was amped. It was good to see someone make a movie that focused on our heroes and sheroes. I found it fortunate that it was going straight to DVD. I honestly didn't expect a major distributor to pick up a movie with that title. The m… Continue
Human Cargo of 1.5 Million African American Prisoners WIthin US Prisons
revised from December 19, 2004 wriiten by Bro Wisdom2See aka Bro Dawud Muhammad 2008
Free Trade & Free Labor found within the definition of the Market Place in the World has many countries redefining what is FREE TRADE between countries on issues of imports & exports of goods , manufacturing,technology,& including services !
There is also discussions on China Fair Labor Practice & Mexico & India!
Child… Continue
Posted by Wisdom2See on July 4, 2008 at 1:25am —
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http://www.blackagendareport.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=681&Itemid=1
We agree with the BAR. Nuff said.
Cynthia McKinney Deserves Your Support, Obama Does Not
Wednesday, 02 July 2008
A Campaign Foreign Policy Focus by BAR executive editor Glen Ford
Former Georgia congresswoman Cynthia McKinney, who seems poised to capture the Green Party presidential nomination, in Chicago, this month, "is at this juncture in history the only vehicle throu… Continue
We seem to have some of the highest accredited scholars in the world who excel in academia and the higher levels of learning. Yet when it comes to a disease known as addiction and it's ramifications most of us ( scholars included ) are as dumb as cornbread. The numbers are increasing everyday as far as entertainers, sports figures, CEO's and even the deceased "chief" judge of the Supreme Court here in the USA; all are addicts that we report so eloquently as "problem drinkers". Let me be speci…Continue
Greetings Family,
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It's your friendly neighborhood "Digital Drummer" again (smile)
The NAACP, long renown as one of America's premier civil rights organizations, saluted Black theatre this week in Hollywood California, at the Kodak Theatre. The NAACP in fulfilling it's mission to advance and promote Black culture, presented the best in Black theatre at the 18th Annual, NAACP Theatre Awards.
Black theatre plays a major role in the training, nurturing and… Continue
Posted by Jim Neusom on July 3, 2008 at 12:28pm —
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1.5 MILLION BLACK PRISONERS OFFERED AMNESTY TO AFRICA 2008 revised in November 26, 2004
written by Bro Wisdom2See aka Bro Dawud Muhammad 2004
1.5 MILLION BLACK PRISONERS OFFERED AMNESTY TO AFRICA ! WE CAN SAVE AMERICA BILLIONS IN LESS THEN 3YRS BY RELEASING APPROX THE 1.5 MILLION BLACK MALES , FEMALES, & CHILDREN PRISONERS FROM PRISONS BY INTRODUCING AFRICA- AMERICAN TO AFRICA AMNESTY's PRISONERS REFORM BILL 2008 ARTICLE 101.01 REPARATIONS AND AMNESTY REFORM ACT 2004 THE FORMULA IS AN AP…Continue
U believe VOODOO is "Spook"y
And Hey-Seuss was "WHITE"
But if I told you
I saw some Darkie walk on water
You'd say I saw no such sight
The B.i.b.l.e. says Moses passed for Egyptian????
And Simon was a genuine Coon
But if I told you
They got virgin Madonnas in every ghetto
You'd jus… Continue
Greetings Family,
I recently had a situation to present itself and felt this forum might be a good place to lay it out on the table and get some feedback. I Am the visionary for a conscious musical Band whose goal is to bring a message of wholeness, healing and higher consciousness to its audiences. Most recently, I wrote and recorded a song entitled "Ancestors". It is a tribute to my ancestors as well as ancient ancestors. It is a song of empowerment that seeks to draw from the strengths of ou… Continue
Posted by VirgoSoul Flower on July 3, 2008 at 6:40am —
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I used to be a man of means
Now I have motive and opportunity
I’m through chasin’ the American Dream
Now I’m a full-time Black Revolutionary
I quit my job just to write this poem
I’ve taken a vow of self righteous poverty
I know nobody asked me to
I did it so I could wage war on… Continue
Thanks to an awesome Network of friends, I was able to find out some very damaging information about an over the counter, easily accessible drug called Flu Mist. It contains the Avarian Flu virus, depletes your Vitamin C levels rapidly and gives you a form of scurvy. As humans, our bodies do not automatically produce Vitamin C, like animals. That is why you would never see an animal (non-domestic) having a stroke, heart attack, or Cancer. Each day we must ensure that we have Vitamin C intake, it… Continue
Posted by pompeii 999 on July 3, 2008 at 6:30am —
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Who do you respect/admire - who do you look up to & why?
Who are you on level with - what are your similarities, who is your peer, what level are you on?
Who are you leading, guiding, being a role model for - who is looking up to you and what can they expect from you in terms of leadership? Continue
Posted by degohi on July 3, 2008 at 6:00am —
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Tomorrow is Black Independence Day! Every year, I eagerly support and await the circle of Africans born in America who gather in Philly to venerate our ancestors who were enslaved by the 1st president since the US constitution. That being George Washington who was so determined to maintain enslaved Africans that he would take them across the PA state lines only to bring them back into enslavement after the 60th day. He didn't want to break any PA state laws you know. It didn't matter because Her… Continue
Posted by Iya Adjua on July 2, 2008 at 7:02pm —
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For Immediate Release
July 2, 2008 - Washington, DC -- On Thursday, July 24, 2008, TaxConcepts, LLC’s will host a Client Spotlight featuring Author Ananda Leeke from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at 236 Auburn Avenue (in the Atrium conference room), Atlanta, Georgia. Leeke will discuss her writing journey and experience as a life entrepreneur. She will also read novel excerpts that reference Atlanta, Morehouse College, Spelman College, and Savannah State University. A book signing will follow the read… Continue
Recent statistics suggest many African-American men and boys are still struggling to live the American dream. A majority don't finish high school, and less than one in five go to college.
Many blame the legacy of slavery, and others point to structural racism, which makes it hard for… Continue
Blessings All,
This month Love's Troubadours web site is celebrating Black Women Who Rock in teaching people how to live well with interior design and wine. How did you like my rhyme? Is it the beginning of my career as a BAP Hip Hop artist? No need to answer. I'm gonna keep my day jobs!
Love's Troubadours web site is also celebrating Black Women Who Rock for 100 years this month. These women are members of my Aunt Jane's sorority - Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. For more information, visit… Continue
Has any one noticed that the word "unity" is in the word community? C-o-m-m-U-n-i-t-y!
It really irks me when we say that we are coming together for the greater good and do things as a community, but when we get together there is no unity. People say that they are going to help but no one wants to take responsibility to get things done. Everyone is all about self. Yes there is a "u" in community but it ain't all about you! This "U" stands for you getting up off your tail and doing good f… Continue
Hey there Friends, New and Old
Told you to keep it locked on my page right? Well, got some URGENT INFORMATION for you to peep. THANKS TO MY FRIEND Lo From Dandelion Salad...
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How to Stay Young
Youth is not a time of life - it is a state of mind; it is a temper of the will, a quality of the imagination, a vigor of the emotions, a predominance of courage over timidity, of the appetite for adventure over love of ease.
Nobody grows old merely by li…Continue
Do you brotha's know more than licky licky, backshots, and 69? Does anyone, anyone know or tasted a lil bit of... tantric sex or read through & practiced the art of scratching & biting or touching inside... What skillset do you have in making the woman you're with feel consumed? Continue
Greetings Family,
It would be almost impossible for me to respond personally to all the Birthday emails, comments, and online cards I've received...Thank you ALL
I am truly flattered and humbled by all the well wishers. You guys are great!
Being an online journalist/bloger is kind of like being on radio...You never really know if anybody is listening...smile
Your messages and comments are wind to my sails. I've literally received thousands of birthday greetings.
Thank you so much...it means… Continue
Posted by Jim Neusom on July 1, 2008 at 12:54pm —
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Urgent Alert!
Uhuru Movement leaders were arrested last night in Alabama. On the way to the airport they stopped for gas near their home, which is in the vicinity of the Alabama A&M University, where the Black Arts Festival had just concluded.
There they saw police harassing an African couple. They exercised their legal right to photograph and observe the police activity. The police became agitated at being exposed and proceeded to brutalize, handcuff and arrest ("obstructing justic… Continue
February 1, 2008 marked the inaugural kick-off of Cleveland Public Library’s Urban Experience Summit! This historical initiative will encompass an entire year of programming including literature, music and film from an African American perspective.
As a part of this initiative, on Saturday, July 19, 2008, Cleveland Public Library will host a Spoken Word Program at the honorary Martin Luther King JR Branch Library located at 1962 Stokes Blvd. This FREE community event will feature some of Clevel… Continue
Done the Glastonbury thing, now what next?
Kokumo Noxid embarks on his own self-discovery, through false identification imposed by slave masters. This passion for Africa vibrates around the performance area as we engage with Kokumo's uplifting inspirational spirituality and his heartfelt tribute to passing of a friend.
Glastonbury Festival 2008 Continue
Posted by Kokumo on July 1, 2008 at 6:00am —
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One of the biggest travesties that occurred during the sixties was that while we as a people began to awaken to the teaching of our Ancestors and the re-membering of our inherited rights on the planet, in the attempt to eradicate the brain-dirtying that occurred over more than a four hundred year period, religion was kicked to the curb. This was a wonderful thing within itself but unfortunately spirituality was thrown on the heap along with it.
Today we are a confused group that has been divide… Continue
Yeah, this is a rant blog. I'm talking about the "we are the world", "we are one", "I love everyone" crowd. Now I'm sure these folks are not aware of what huge hypocrits they really are. I've been running across a lot of these folks lately. The one common thread I see in them is that they simply cannot handle it when they come into contact with those who do not share their beliefs. They tend to run for the hills or take very deliberate actions to distance themselves from those who don't share th… Continue
Posted by FaithSoulSistah on June 30, 2008 at 8:35pm —
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Stone sat in his living room staring at his Television as if it was on fire. He smiled with a deep appreciation of the commercial that was showing one of his favorite snacks.
"Man, I love almonds," he said, to know one in particular.
"I know you do honey," said Liz. "I brought you a can when I went to the market today."
"Great," Stone said, as he raced off to the kitchen to retrieve the can of pleasure he loved so dearly.
When he returned from the kitchen his hand was enveloped in a 15ozcan wi… Continue
Posted by Will Glenn on June 30, 2008 at 6:30pm —
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I hope this post finds all in good spirits and health of body.
A few of my longtime brothers (noted: Bro. Kwesi Bambara) I thank for inviting me to the site.
Over the decade or so since I've networked with a few LIB family offline, I've gained a sista mate and have brought four child sistas (ages 6yr 1mo/4yr 3mos/2yr 8mos/11 mos) on the planet. As with any parent, you come to a time where you need to plan for the nation/diaspora/community to help teach the children what they need to kno… Continue
What age is an acceptable age for your child to begin dating?
Are there criteria, what are they?
How do you determine he/she is ready, what do you do to prepare them?
Do you talk about sex? What do you say? Continue
Black Relationships-Black and Ugly
By E. Lee Sullivan
There are many ways to interpret this title. Black relationships are black and ugly because of the high divorce rate among African Americans. The high cases of AIDS reported from Black women who contacted the disease from their Black husbands/significant others who are bisexual or as it's termed in the new millenium, on the down low, or simply the large number of African American males and females with HIV and AIDS.
But let's go way back, d… Continue
Dr. Arthur Lewis has a deep analysis of how Africa plays a role in it's labor/resources/food/industry in forming the European capitalistic modern world. Especially the 125 million whites killed from the late 1800's through the 1900's/20th century with white-on-white violence called WWI, WWII, and all of the other wars.
If anyone knows where one can legitimately can purchase the lectures... please support the work by not only sharing the YouTube stuff but please buy and share the VHS/DVDs so the… Continue
Posted by BLACKWATCH on June 29, 2008 at 7:59pm —
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It is a terrible misfortune that we live in the year of the gun. Every year it seems as if murderers become younger and younger. Even though vices such as drug use, teenage pregnancy, and drug dealing seem to have finally begin to see a drop within our community, gun violence remains a problem that doesn't seem to go away. Our young people still cannot find the avenues to harness their vibrant energy into something useful and powerful. The camaraderie that is needed to bridge gaps between street… Continue
Do we as black people use physical force to reprimand our children as the main course of treating behavior? Do you think its damaging our children? How is it affecting them? What other recourse is there, what do you use? Continue
Greetings Family,
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It's your friendly neighborhood "Digital Drummer" again (smile)
As an online activist, and promoter, I maintain a major presence in most social networking communities, such as MySpace and FaceBook. After Time magazine announced the year of user-generated content, everybody and their brother, now has their own personal profile somewhere in Cyberspace.
Wherever there's a crowd...There's Money! According to the research firm ComScore (www… Continue
Posted by Jim Neusom on June 29, 2008 at 12:21pm —
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Africa Investment Horizons is about money, and lots of it. Investors – one after another – talk about astounding returns, doubling their money, even tripling. But at its heart, the film is the story of people working to create a new economic future for Africa, from two ivy-league educat…Continue
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
OPEC sells oil for $136.00 a barrel.
OPEC nations buy U.S. grain at $7.00 a bushel.
Solution: Sell grain for $136.00 a bushel.
Can't buy it? Tough! Eat your oil!
Ought to go well with a nice thick grilled filet of camel ass!!! Continue
My cousin Patrick "Pat Man" Rogers
In Memory of Patrick Rogers
Patrick, 16 and nicknamed Pat Man, disappeared from Atlanta, Georgia on November 10, 1980. He was thought by police to have run away, but then his body was found floating face-down in the Chattahoochee River on Decem… Continue
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Are Sisters On The Down Low?
By E. Lee Sullivan
This millennium has ushered in a vast number of articles on and about a relatively new catch phrase "Down Low" or "DL", that decades old lifestyle, (if not centuries old). It's been no secret that for an awful long time men have been sleeping with other men while perpetrating a fraud that they were heterosexual. Some were even married with wives who appeared clueless… Continue
African Slavery Holocaust Museum Opens
Junious Ricardo Stanton
Joe Ragsdale was initiated into real Black history when he was a youngster sitting at the knees of an elderly uncle who along with his civil war buddies told tales of slavery and being soldiers in the Confederate Army. One night while they were sitting on the porch talking, one of them wondered aloud who was going to tell their story and keep their experiences alive. Uncle Buck without missing a beat declared “I guess young… Continue
* The Spirit in me meets the same Spirit in you.
* I greet that place where You and I are one.
* I salute the Light of God in you.
* I bow to the Divine in you.
* I recognize that within each of us is a place where Divinity
* dwells, and when we are in that place, we are One. My hi…Continue
I write with intensity, discipline and constancy, because this is the work that calls me, the vocation of my heart. The writing I do is always meant to serve as critical intervention, as resistance. Balancing the desire to have work meaningfully touch relevant issues without, as wel…Continue
Do you think its okay to be anything but heterosexual?
In being heterosexual are there any restricted sex acts?
If your partner reveals they've performed these sex acts, does that make them anything else but heterosexual?
Is gender a choice, act or birth right? Continue
We as a people, for the past 400 years, is the greatest example of behavior modification in the history of civilization. We have had everything taken away from us and yet we have all learned how to survive. ~ Paris is Burning
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Esteemed Colleagues:
The attached is an excellent article from the Los Angeles times, for 28 June 2008. It covers various aspects (bad and good) of the current energy crisis. The writer looks at both some of the long-term trends and short-term implications of high fuel costs.
I myself have long suggested high fuel prices as the primary impetus to move society into a more sustainable mode of operation. That appears to be happening now. It is slow and painful, to be sure. “Progress” is being mad… Continue
Hotep!
I do not have my Vol. 1 with me, would someone be kind enough to give me the step by step process of how to preform a Maat ritual ? Thank You. Continue
ATTENTION!!!!
For your information, the organizing committee of the National African American Congress is working on launching this national unity formation at the State of the Black World Conference II, Nov. 19-23, 2008, in New Orleans, an event which is expected to draw at least 2000-3000 people of African descent from around the Diasporan world. The Congress hopes to become a permanent organization that will meet yearly, with regional meeting quarterly in each region. The meeting in New Orlea… Continue
Bro. Biron,
Appreciating your comments, and I believe I understand them correctly, I wish to try and illuminate.
My last wish is to build yet another organization that duplicates what is already in existence. Certain characteristics will distinguish this one.
1. The approach here will be to deal with issues from a multi-disciplenary and comprehensive manner.
2. The Congress will become our national face and when media sources look for black experts on any topic, we will have them. We are organi… Continue
1. You will receive a body. You may like it or hate it, but it's yours to keep for the entire period.
2. You will learn lessons. You are enrolled in a full-time informal school called, "life."
3. There are no mistakes, only lessons. Growth is a process of trial, error, and experimentation. The "failed" experiments are as much a part of the process as the experiments that ultimately "work."
I have been Personally aware of Time Manipulation for some ‘years’ now. Have you had experience of this? It happens in two ways for me. First, going about my daily life, I would suddenly feel a spinning type of energy around me and everything stops for what appears to be seconds, but it… Continue
I live in NyC and there is talk of making HIV testing mandatory for persons living within the confines of the Bronx. I don't know if you are familiar with the Bronx, but it is the largest borough in NYC. It encompasses some of upstate Ny and has many counties in it i.e. Westchester & Yonkers... People who live there like to think themselves apart from the "Bronx" but it's all the same piece of land. I have not determined which part the media is referring to when they say the Bronx has the hi… Continue
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My Story, as published in “MY SANKOFA”
is a true life experience of an American born Black man, who journey to Ghana West Africa for a 3 week vacation, and lived there eleven (11) years, (1965 to 19760) after being adoptive by an Ashanti, Paramount Chief: Nana Kwaku Duah, Agogohene, Agogo. My purpose was to discover my true identity which through the help of my African brothers and sisters I am now able to share my life experiences with others in the Diaspora...
Hopefully a