As I was having a brainwave and contemplating what to write about the topic of our political leaders’ “achievement," “performance” and their “humility”, it occurred to me that I personally don’t resound with the concept of focusing life on achieving end results outside of myself. The English dictionary’s definition of ‘achieve - to bring to a successful conclusion; accomplish; attain; to gain as by hard work or effort - states that by its nature, achievement or accomplishment is a result, a conc
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“The building of a United States of Africa is most critical for the security and the sustainable economic development of African people in the world”, declared Omowale Clay, Vice Chair of the African Union Diaspora Task Team (AUDITT). Omowale was speaking at the second annual African Diaspora-Strategy Session on the African Union (ADISSAU) to report on AUDTT and the 2012 Global Diaspora Summit scheduled for South Africa. The meeting took place at African Union (AU) Mission in Washington, D.C.
If you have not seen the Oscar winning movie, The King’s SPEECH, do so. It is an exceptionally well done film with superb acting. In light of the recent royal wedding, it was all the more interesting as it was beneficial in clarifying the lineage of the royal family and the Queen’s place in such. The opening scene returns us to the 1938 Empire Exhibition where, the then Duke of York , played by Oscar winner Colin Firth, is waiting in the wings to deliver the opening speech (which I will share in
Of Fathers and Sons at San Francisco Juneteenth, 2011
Of Fathers and Sons at San Francisco Juneteenth
San Francisco's Juneteenth returned to the Fillmore District after a few years in the downtown area where turnout was light. People were elated at the overflowing crowd on Saturday of the two day event. It is just wonderful to see North American Africans greeting each other with love and friendship hugs. We wonder what it would be like if we were truly free in our own land. But we know it would be
by Gary
I like to read history. I find that being back in school, I pour my writing talent into doing papers for my classes. I don't seem to have any energy left over for working on my books although I did read some Chinese history to get more background material for my book about the 9th century. I can't decide if it should be a mix of sci-fi and history or if I should separate the two into different stories.
I am trying to be interested in world events, but I am suffering from information fatig
Elijah told you America would discard you
Elijah Told You America Would Discard You
The time Elijah told you about has arrived! He told you the United States of America will drop you like a hot potato as it falls into the dustbin of history. Surely, you can smell the coffee. Clearly, the time has come when America has no use for you except as slaves under the 13th Amendment of the US Constitution, i.e., incarcerated slaves.
There is no work for you, no matter your qualifications. America has no wor
From The Ramparts
by Junious Ricardo Stanton ~
“On September 10, 2001, Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld held a press conference to disclose that over $2,000,000,000,000 in Pentagon funds could not be accounted for. Rumsfeld stated: ‘According to some estimates we cannot track $2.3 trillion in transactions.’ According to a report by the Inspector General, the Pentagon cannot account for 25 percent of what it spends. Such a disclosure normally might have sparked a huge scandal. However, the com
After my father's death I wrote a book title 'My Father Said" It is a collection of many of the life lesson, traditions and beliefs my father shared with me. You are about to read a letter from the book at the end of your life journey what would your son write about you?
When I was old enough to understand the logic that motivated my father, I realized how much he loved me.
My father never spoke the words, “I love you”, but every day my father told me: “I love you.” My father loved me enough to
Wrongly imprisoned since he was 14, Davontae Sanford, now 18,
Davontae Sanford was wrongly convicted. He is innocent! Join the effort to get the truth out and free him.Davontae Sanford-684070
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By Pete Kotz in drugs, serial killers
Vincent Smothers' life was that of a made-for-TV hitman. He lived in a townhouse in suburban Detroit with his wife and baby daughter. He was the polite neighbor often seen walking his poodle. What people didn't know is that he was also a prolific killer...
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| Detroit police Sergeant David Cobb was accused of hiring Smothers to kill his wife. But he hanged himself in a park before the investigation concluded. |
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New York, NY (BlackNews.com) -- Saturday, June 25th is heating up as Blacks nationally and worldwide are organizing rallies, boycotts, marches, teach-ins, free food and clothing drives and other strong actions in over 50 cities. Day of Action and Unity #1, which was held on April 23rd was very successful as thousands of Blacks in over 40 cities organized in the streets and confronted what they termed the "racist power structure" in a wide variety of ways.
The "Day of Actio
Initially, I searched the internet for actual videos of the opening ceremonies of the Empire Exhibition of 1938, to compare against the scene of such portrayed in THE KING’S SPEECH. The movie does not show the Duke of York’s entire speech; it only reconstructs the difficulty he had delivering such due to his speech impediment. Dictating the speech, I felt need to share some of King George VI’s words with fellow Americans as we struggle to keep our economy afloat and the engine of capitalism of t
June 16, 2011
Raynard Jackson
The church used to be the mirror that society looked into to see its reflection. But, now the church has become the reflection that mirrors society.
Unfortunately, the church seems to have lost its way and can no longer be counted on to provide light in a dark world.
Last month, embattled preacher Eddie Long made an out of court settlement of the sexual charges made against him by 4 teenage parishioners. The settlement is reported to have been for $ 15 million (t
This weekend many of us will be attending Juneteenth celebrations across the country. What better way is there to celebrate Freedom than by opposing those who enslave us mentally, spiritually and economically? ? For many years, the merchants of death have set up stores in our community and flooded it with high alcohol malt liquor. This Juneteenth we must fight against the genocide juice that they pump in Black neighborhoods!
Recently, Pabst Brewing Company, which has long exploi
Bad Bitch Ft. Gansta Marcus,Lil Reese & Free-Doe by FreeDoe
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Art, Science, Technology and the Advancement of Society Posted: 11 Jun 2011 01:22 AM PDT  Queen Mother Elizabeth Cattlett Mora, artist, sculptor
revolutionary activist
 A piece by Mother Cattlett dedicated to the Black Panther Party
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RHAW Pan African Ministers
African Diaspora Leaders to hold Special Session at AU Office in WDC
Atlanta. The RHAW Pan African Ministers, World African Diaspora Union (WADU) and other key African organizations will participate in the second annual African Diaspora-Strategy Session on the African Union (ADISSAU) on Friday, June 17, 2011 at the African Union (AU) Office in Washington, D.C. The June 2011 meeting will include African ambassadors and representatives of major African Diaspora organ
June 9, 2010
Raynard Jackson
Last week, N.B.A. great Shaquille O’Neal announced his retirement after 19 years of playing professional basketball. He stood 7’1” and weighed over 325 pounds (depending on the day of the week). He was one of the biggest people to ever play the game.
He left Louisiana State University (LSU) after 3 years to join the N.B.A. He was picked as the number 1 player in 1992 draft by the Orlando Magic. He was chosen as the rookie of the year and went on to become one of
I work in a supportive housing program designed to assist people who had had experiences of mental illness. They are the most vulnerable in our society. People in this housing have survived living on the street, couch surfing, and single room occupancies maintained by bad landlords. But now they have a chance for dignity.
At a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Mercy Housing Johnston Center Residences was a rare example of grace under fire in Milwaukee. A few years ago the Milwaukee Journal Sentine
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has been crusading against fraud and abuse in the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, commonly known as food stamps, FoodShare or Wisconsin Quest. Today the front page of the newspaper included an article by the investigative reporters which began this way
A review by the Journal Sentinel – part of a larger investigation into FoodShare fraud – found nine Facebook users in Milwaukee and about 70 altogether nationwide who posted to Facebook seeking to either
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