By John Harvey MurrayDuring his visit to Jamaica, David Cameron was asked to give an apology on behalf of the British for their part in the slave trade. If you have a view on that naturally emotive subject, you might find some or all of these facts helpful in deepening your understanding. I found they made a difference to mine. None of these or any other facts in any way justify or mitigate the evil of slavery, past or present.
1. Slavery was not introduced to Africa by Europeans. It existed
I have been asking and will continue to ask, where are the Black Republicans? Race will be one of the top issues in the 2016 elections and none of our presidential campaigns have any Blacks in the media representing their respective campaigns. Why in the hell do Republicans continue to have white staffers try to address racial issues within the Black community? Are these campaigns really that stupid? Black Republicans have absolutely no presence in the media when |
From The Ramparts
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Putin 2, Obama/ NATO 0
"In a bid to strengthen the Russian air campaign, another Syrian ally -- China -- is now planning to deploy Shenyang J-15, a carrier-based fighter aircraft, in Syria.
Several reports have stated that Beijing has agreed to join the Russian air campaign. The development has come mere days after Chinese Foreign Min
For many people who have a less than pristine history, the biggest barrier they face in seeking employment is frequently the fear of disclosing their conviction more than anything else. Ex-offenders cringe at the very thought of having to tell someone their story. For goodness sakes, what are they going to do - say “Boo!” and take away your birthday?
When I am growing a fast-paced business, particularly in a relatively new industry, litigation is fairly common. Invariably, my felony convictions a
I have often been asked by friends and acquaintances if they could accompany me on one of my journeys to the BLAC World. Typically they are either too busy or financially strapped to actually go on such a trip; but their desire to travel is genuine. How can you afford to go somewhere for three months, they ask? What are the dangers that await me? What shots do I need? What happens if I break a leg or get sick in the middle of the bush? Who will take care of my dog (or other pet) while I am gone?
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: Migrants and Refugees (HBO)
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Ghorepani Poonhill trek is perfect introduction to trekking in Nepal. The trek takes you through the Spectacular foothills of the Annapurna range, through charming villages, terraced rice paddies and rhododendron forests.More info Alpine Eco Trek
Fact of the Trip
Activities: Trekking
Start/End: Kathmandu
Destination: Ghorepani Poonhill
Trip Duration: 10 days
Max. Altitude: 3180 meters
Group Size: Min. 1 / Max.15
Grading: Leisurely Plus
Daily walking Hour: Approx. 4-6
Best Season: February,
The first consideration an individual must contemplate when facing community re-entry after incarceration is whether or not he or she genuinely wants a different path in life.
Changing your life path requires work, dedication and sacrifice. If an individual is unwilling to put forth the effort and work that is necessary to change his or her life path, then that person will probably find the exercise of trying to reenter mainstream society very frustrating.
People who do not genuinely want to embr
“ORGANIZING IS A PROCESS, NOT AN EVENT"
“ORGANIZING IS A PROCESS, NOT AN EVENT”
Baba Amefika D. Geuka
A Black Paper
September 20, 2015
"EVENT" Defined:
An important occasion; an incident; an activity or one of a series of activities. NIWPD*
"PROCESS" Defined:
A set of actions; a system marked by gradual changes that lead toward a particular result. Websters
"SYSTEM" Defined:
A group or arrangement of parts, facts, etc. that relate to or interact with each other; a group of logically related facts, be
Critical analysts should have long recognized that the Unites States is a country steeped in cognitive dissonance. How else could the very Founding Fathers who were also holders of enslaved Africans write this in their Declaration of Independence from King Georg
I have offed and will continue to offered the Obama Administration a solution to American Gun Violence, and hope that President Obama develops the moral courage to respond to it. I question whether their is a serious commitment to addressing Gun Violence in America because politicians refuse to have a discussion with me about a solution to Gun Violence, while offering no viable alternative solutions.
President Obama gives great emotional speeches after each gun violence tragedy, but he has refuse
By John DuganForeskin is a hot topic of debate in the U.S. Some argue that circumcision is necessary for penis health; others assert that the procedure is barbaric and completely unnecessary. This debate tends to weigh heavily on uncut men, leading to anxieties and insecurities concerning their manhoods.
But some of the stigma around foreskin can be vanquished by learning the facts about the sheath. The following may help uncut men improve their body image.
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Part of the reason
Many Nigerians are puzzled by President Buhari and wonder what his #Change agenda really is. Someone has even gone as far as to say that “Most people are feeling conned, and it's only morning yet.” Luckily, Buhari’s First Hundred Days now belong to history. So historians can begin to examine it for clues to Buhari’s actual mission and agenda as president, and how he will go about implementing it. This essay is my contribution to that effort.
It is helpful to divide his actions into two groups:
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I immediately began to wonder if this was the same Robert Reich who I came to admire during his tenure as secretary of labor, which coincided with my tenure in the US Congress.
I remember when Reich, as labor secretary, put forward the suggestion that it was high time
© Gary Cameron / Reuters ~Inclusive Capitalism “is a global effort to restore capitalism as an engine of broadly shared prosperity." It claims to be an effort to improve environmental, social, and governance indi
Professor E. "Sonny" Harris
~ Junious Ricardo Stanton ~
"If a man has not discovered something that he will die for, heisn't fit to live." - Martin Luther King, Jr.
The world suffered a great loss early Monday morning September 14, 2015 when Edgar "Sonny" Harris made transition to the spirit realm quietly in his sleep. Sonny as he was affectionately known was a born educator and motivator, a math teacher, a school administrator, a c
Hollywood says you can leap tall buildings in a single bound
move faster than the speed of sound
even faster than Usain Bolt
grab live wires not even a jolt
journey thru worm-holes and back
you play the Mexican, the Indian Chief you even play Black
you were in the beginning before there was a beginning
you were Cleopatra, Moses even Gods and Kings
you not only received the ten commandments
you were in the burning bush that gave it
you are the Gods of wind and thunder
you can even breathe under w
Up until April 1982, the spirit and pride of West Indian youth in Britain had usually been best expressed through the immediacy of Reggae music and poetry, not through traditional literary forms, especially not the novel. It was refreshing to read a book that was full and wide in scope and spoke with an authentic voice of and for the Birmingham West Indian community; especially when the author was so young. This first ever Afro-British novel was published with a confidence that black people were
Britannia’s Children by Norman Samuda Smith
Our rating: 5 of 5 stars
Norman Samuda Smith’s BRITANNIA’S CHILDREN
© 2015 Beresford Callum
‘If you haven’t purchased and read BRITANNIA’S CHILDREN by Norman Samuda Smith, here are my reasons why you should…’
An anthology of short stories which together not only represents a time capsule of black British youth experiences between the 1960s and possibly the late 1970s, Britannia’s Children by Norman Samuda Smith (2013), is also an organic record of the
By Jupiter Punungwe | Personally I am non-spiritual. I do not believe in anything claimed to be supernatural.
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