Discovering Modern Africa's European Roots
Native Ghanaian T.P. Manus Ulzen explores African colonization through his Dutch ancestry in new book
“My curiosity about my family’s historical origins spurred me on, and I found that with each generation, I learned more about the history of the modern nation of Ghana".
What would modern Ghana look like if European colonialism had never occurred? In “Java Hill: An African Journey,” academic psychiatrist T.P. Manus Ulzen shares a genealogical account
By VS Singh
The age of heavyweights ruled the world. People from all over the globe traveled to Las Vegas and other popular cities to watch massive, hulking men duke it out in the ring. Now, however, the heavyweight champs are a thing of the past. Few consumers are willing to pay top dollar to watch relatively unknown boxers dance around each other for twelve rounds. This is especially true now that the biggest names in boxing are all lightweights or welterweights.
Surprisingly, however, the t
Win Squad's very own Young Cash is back with his latest single
"Ratchet"...backed by Team Bigga Rankin and the Cool Running DJs.
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Rushbilli Gets Back in the Saddle (From the Big Easy to the Big House and Back Again)
Everyone has a past and it’s often those with one's paved with hard times that make the best stories. Especially when those people pull themselves up and are able to breakaway from past mistakes and hardships, and more onward. Rushbilli is one of those people who have seen the worst of times, but isn’t about to let his stint in prison define him for the rest of his life. Instead, it’s pushing him towards his goa
The selection of Harriet Tubman, a slave-born African American abolitionist and gun owner who worked in the Underground Railroad before the Civil War is a good choice for the $20 bill because it underscores the importance of the right to keep and bear arms in American history, the Second Amendment Foundation said today.
"Here's a courageous woman, carrying a handgun in Maryland, helping escaped slaves to freedom, and a devoutly religious person," observed SAF founder and Executive Vice President
By Tinashe Yadley Nyangombe "Black people are useless in nature and incapable of flying. " This is a direct quote I took from the movie Red Tails, a movie that tells the story of how black aviators fought racial segregation and eventually became distinguished airmen. You should watch it!
In the time era portrayed by the movie, very few whites treated blacks with some sort of decency. In those days, racial segregation was so severe that
Preserve Our Democracy, Surge them out
To ensure Democratic victory Hillary, Bernie, and every Democratic contender for political office needs to say this in every speech and political ad:
“Regardless of whether or not I win or lose the primary, I want every one of my supporters to be sure to vote in November. The Republicans have been trying to take away one of our most fundamental rights as a citizen of these United States – the right to vote. They have been doing this all over the country by vo
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On January 19, the Oakland City Council passed legislation establishing the Black Arts Movement Business District. We thank them, especially City Council President Lynette McElhaney and Moveon.org. It is time for the BAM Poets Choir and Arkestra to hit the road to complete the 27 City BAM Tour ancestor Amiri Baraka suggested to continue our cultural revolution and united front of progressive people.
That's why I created a petition to Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf, which says:
"We call upo
Democratic Presidential Candidate Bernie Sanders is calling for a political revolution. Part of his proposed revolution is breaking up the big financial institutions on Wall Street. His call has touched the hearts and minds of many progressive Democrats between the ages of 18 – 35. Let’s delve a little deeper into this proposal.
First of all, we understand (somewhat) how this change would affect Wall Street, but what about us on Main Street? Not much. We who live on Main Street are
The Diamond Awards formerly known as the Duval Diamond Awards inaugurated 16 years ago by Bigga Rankin was established to celebrate not only the major artists from the south, but as a way to put Duval on the map as a major entertainment market. Artists such as Rick Ross, Yo Gotti, Young Jeezy, Trina and 2Chainz won their first music awards at the former Duval Diamond Awards and went on to major stardom. This is not your average local awards show, we have grown past the trials, the haters, and th
Today, Boutique Africaine, a platform to buy and sell ethnic, African-inspired clothing, accessories, and home decor items has launched. Shoppers will now be able to connect directly with a roster of talented ethnic designers, enabling them to find the unique pieces that they seek.Today, Boutique Africaine, a platform to buy and sell ethnic, African-inspired clothing, accessories, and home decor items has launched. Pictured: Blue Plate, one of the featured designers.
In the past, finding uniq
How often do we hear this being said, "Why do you need Black History Month? What did Blacks ever do?" We gotta learn our story so we can answer this and many other questions, right and exact. So check out Jesse Eugene Russell. Remember his name and what he did.Nana's Commentary:
I remember thinking to myself, back in 1990; "I wonder what has happened to Black Folks as a result of Slavery?" It was like an epiphany, as I can actually remember where I was sitting when it occurred to me.STRIP FOR ME
you dancing gigglin’ from your knees
moving that head spasmodically
bucking those hips from side to side
steppin’ then glidin’ oh my oh my
why you tryin’ to fly
compressing and contorting to n’ fro
look at cha waitin’ to go
yet those demons say hell no
stars bursting brightness from on high
reaching down to you as you sigh
confusion conjures illusions beckons with fantasies
reality jolts and whispers remember me
ghosts swirl around banshees wailin’
flailin’ ships rock to n fro
bod
Lower Dolpo Trek one of the least travel and most alluring trek in Nepal. Few trekkers trekked to the heart of Dolpo. Eric Valli's film 'Himalaya' introduced that beautiful region to world. Dolpo combined of varied Geography lower part deep valley, Crystal Lake and green jungle of Shey Phoksundo National park and upper high dry land with nomadic lifestyle. This mystical land where centuries old Buddhist and Bonpo traditions; interwoven with shamanistic influences and it is still an important par
Charles Hamilton (born February 2, 1983) better known as Big Pup is a born and raised Houston, TX artist who is on the rise.ﾠ Growing up in the 80’s in Houston he grew up in the era of hustlers, his father being a true hustler.ﾠ Early on Big Pup learned the definition of getting it however you can by the life lessons taught to him by his father.ﾠ Big Pup was born in 3rd Ward, but at the age of four his family moved to Missouri City in the Ridgemont/P.U.D. subdivision.ﾠ It was here that he came i
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