• The Non State Actors Reparations Commission Inc. - Barbados

Celebrating our Cultural Heritage - Confronting our Challenges

Spiritual Healing Ceremonies

• Breaking the cycle of pain, shame, anger, fear and self-hatred 5th to 12th October 

Introduction

The Government of Barbados is being asked to host a week of activities for spiritual healing from the effects and legacies of slavery and colonisation for people of the Caribbean and Americas Territories from 5 - 12 October 2014, with October 12 as an “In

Finally, President Obama extended an invitation to African nations to participate in a Summit.  It was rather short but yet it was a summit. He invited 52 of the 54 nations – omitting Sudan and Zimbabwe which he declares as being wicked.  I have seen no official news reports about the number that actually responded.  I heard anywhere from 40 to 50. One thing is certain.  This event was historical and has put the African continent on everyone’s mind.  Seeing thousands of people filling up many of

In Separation There Is Unity 
By Takuna Maulana EL Shabazz, C.C.B.E. Representative
The terms Unity and Separation on the surface appear to be diametrically opposing concepts. However, when applied for specific reasons under certain circumstances, separation is the only means to unity. Costly lessons of history regarding the interpretation of these two concepts should serve to instruct, as well as empower Black people to better analyze the present realties, in order that we may become wiser and

      Community Council Of Black Elders
                      ~ "A Black Leadership Paradigm That Works" ~                                                                                                                                                                                      
                                     Progressive ~ Independent ~ Un-aAfraid
                                              
           "Boycott" U.L.L. Athletics"

Question?
What can Black people do to address th

‘Ragin Cajun’ Tarnishes H.B.C.U. Image! 
        ‘Southern University Betrays Black Community'

By: Takuna M. EL Shabazz, C.C.B.E. Representative 

The Community Council of Black Elders (C.C.B.E.) is a network of progressive multi talented, resourceful and conscientious Black Men and Women who value the concept of self-determination. As an independent community based organization and advocacy group out of Lafayette, LA., we are committed to advising/counseling, producing and/or researching available

I am so mad! “Who are you mad at” I ask myself. I am mad at them AND us! I am mad at all of the young girls who fell for the okeydoke that boys in heat tell them to satisfy their sexual curiosities. I’m mad when the girl’s best friend or mother suggests that they get an abortion and they say “No I plan to take care of this baby by myself.” But they have no idea how. I’m mad at the mothers who don’t talk to their daughters honestly and far enough in advance (age 8) about how our bodies will betra

                                 Obama Amnesty Would Hurt Black Americans

If President Barack Obama takes unilateral executive action to grant work permits to millions of illegal aliens, he will hurt black Americans, say experts with the Project 21 black leadership network.

How Black Americans Will Be Hurt by an Obama Amnesty

Black Americans will be hurt because the President will flood the labor market with workers who compete disproportionately with black Americans. This will increase black u

                                                               From The Ramparts

                                                 Junious Ricardo Stanton

                                                            Prepping for World War

     “Russia is being placed at the top of the United Kingdom's defence threat list, on a par with terrorism and cyber warfare, it has been revealed. Speaking to IHS Jane's on 4 August, Rory Stewart, chair of the House of Commons Defence Committee, said: ‘Until rec

A MESSAGE OUT OF THE HEBREW SCRIPTURES

FOR GOD’s PEOPLE AND FOR THE WORLD

“See now that I, even I, am he, and there is no god with me:

I kill, and I make alive; I wound, and I heal:

neither is there any that can deliver out of my hand.”

Deuteronomy 32:39

“Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near me with their mouth,

and with their lips do honour me, but have removed their heart far from me,

and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men:

Therefore, behold, I will proceed t

In the process of finishing up a new cookbook for people interested in going vegan or who just want to eat less meat, eggs, fish and dairy a few days per week. 


WHY VEGAN IS THE NEW BLACK: Tasty Plant-Based Recipes for the New and Transitioning Vegan

Check out the book site at www.whyveganisthenewblack.com

NEW BOOK “FROM SLAVE TO NATIONAL HERO: THE LEGEND OF NANNY” TELLS AN AMAZING STORY!

 Jamaican-born writer, Colin C. Reid, has incorporated multi-disciplinary story-telling to recreate a gripping historical narrative of Chief Nanny and her fearless Maroons. His book, From Slave To National Hero: The Legend of Nanny, was written as an acknowledgment of the valuable contribution made by African slave women in their fight for freedom. The text also serves as a reminder to the people of today's Diasp

August 5, 2014

Africa is capable of managing its own crunches!

We had hope still we have that Africa-US summit is to develop equal partnership between the Africa Continent and USA and that should be the unbroken case. However we are witnessing that some activists and influential newspapers are coming out by pronouncing Washington to send a clear message to African leaders to behave and respect human right and limiting Africa leaders two term in office and the like, in principle the idea it doesn

The annually held carnival hosted international performers from 21 countries in its inaugural session in 2014.

TravelHouseUK welcomes the success of Harare’s International Carnival as a new feather in the cap of the city reviving its international reputation for tourism. The agency has ranked Harare as its main tourism destination for its clients across the UK, partnering with international air carriers such as Egypt Air, KLM, Kenya Airways and Turkish Airlines.

The Harare International Carniva

SAGZ JEANS LAUNCHES NEW FASHION LINE STYLED BY TEENS; FEATURES UNIQUE SNAP-ON CUSTOM BOXER SHORTS FOR WORRY-FREE MOBILITY

-- Latest versions of urban clothing maker's popular ‘sagging' jeans owe much to style conscious teenage designers. --

 Sagz Urban Wear, LLC, makers of urban influenced casual wear, have begun marketing their newest line of "sagging" jeans featuring new styles and colors. Subtle design changes will also add to their jeans' appeal, say the teenage fashion designers behind the

United States Pushes for Rwanda-style Peacekeeping Operations, Reports KT Press.

 The United Nations "should draw lessons from the leadership of Rwanda" as it prepares a comprehensive review of peacekeeping to better protect civilians in conflict hotspots, the United States says.

The UN is currently gripped with growing demand to address increased deadly conflicts in various countries such as Central Africa, Mali, Sudan, Ukraine, and the Gaza strip.

A contingency of 12,000 peacekeepers led by th

• Israel deliberately bombs UN schools
  killing and wounding innocents
• US and NATO bomb the most advanced country
  in Africa,Libya, back into the stoneage
• US invades Iraq and Afghanistan, killing
  and wounding thousands, creating thousands of refugees and
  leaving the countries in shambles

August on the Vineyard kicks off with a boom with the 12th Annual Martha's Run &Shoot Filmworks Vineyard African American Film Festival, August 5 - 9th presented by Lincoln Motor Company. MVAAFF will present preeminent independent films, previews, emerging filmmakers, and cultural trendsetters; all within the picturesque setting of this wonderful island.

For over a decade, the #SummersFinestFilmFestival has hosted an impressive variety of African American independent films and created an effecti