The Conscious Community (TCC) is an informational newsletter focusing on information that has a connection to people of African descent. The Conscious Community e-letter is an activity of 'Imani Is My Foundation' which is a electronic media campaign that promotes the Uplift of People of Afrikan descent. The information posted comes from numerous sources and contributors.
Salutes, love, admiration, and Ashees to American soldiers and specifically those of African descent whose lives were given for American freedom, or for the American goverment's interests. May their memories be a blessing.
Ashee, ashee, ashee.
This is an original 1865 print by Thomas Nast, one of the most popular artists of the 1800's. It is one of the most touching and dramatic of all Civil War Art of Negro Soldiers, and one of my personal favorites. The print shows a Union Buffalo Soldier who lost his leg in the Civil War. He is standing in his Union uniform, and is supported by crutches. He has lost his leg well above his knee. Lady Liberty stands by the soldier, with her hand tenderly placed upon his shoulder. She is looking out of the picture and pointing to him with her other hand, as if to ask, "what shall we do with this man". At the time this print was made, the Nation was struggling to deal with the "freemen". This print presents the perspective that the Negro, along with the white man, had served bravely in the war, and deserved to be fully recognized for his heroism. In the background is a tattered US flag, and inscribed on the flag are battles such as Fort Pillow and Fort Wagner, which were battles in which Buffalo Soldiers played a particularly important role.
(1) All right, it seems that every year lately around this time, people start planning their Juneteenth "parties" so that they can "celebrate" a false notice to our enslaved ancestors in Texas that they were free due to Lincoln's proclamation. However, instead of us getting misty-eyed and gazing adoringly at Lincoln's picture, we at Ancestral Path are hosting our "Juneteenth Revealed" program to set the record straight about this entire issue. Historically documented, with dramatic play-acting "skits" of a mock press conference between our enslaved ancestors and Lincoln by as he is announcing his proclamation, ancestral libation by our Yoruba priest, a provocative and historically accurate "Juneteenth Is Mis`Guided!" lecture to de-bunk Lincoln by yours truly, positive liberation rap, Afrikan dancers, Afrikan history quiz, music and true celebration of the mighty role that our ancestors played in the military struggle to liberate themselves, are all a part of this dynamic program. Truth seekers, this is for you, for your children, for you friends, for our ancestors! Kwasi kwa708@aol.com
(2) UnBlackmanlike Conduct: Please join Positive Kemetic Visions (PKV) on Saturday, June 5, 2010 at 3:30p.m. at The C.H.I.L.D. Center - 202 Riggs Road N.E. Washington, D.C. 20010 as we discuss the Black athletes in a lecture titled Black Athletes: UnBLACKmanlike Conduct featuring “KUSH, The Black Unifier.” You do not want to miss this event. PKV is only able to continue this “communiversity” through your consistent love and attendance. Positive Kemetic Visions is a proactive community based Afrikan-centered movement committed to the absolute self-determination and empowerment of Black people throughout the world. http://www.pkvstore.com/main.sc For tickets/info call (202) 207-7886 or 7892 or email us at pkvfamily@msn.com .
(3) Community Pulse
A monthly event to keep you "in the know" • Meet and greet members of organizations in the news National Naval Officers Association Continental Societies Virginia Caribbean-American Cultural Association National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa Hampton Roads Committee of 200+ Men & other organizations• Meet community servants of the month Ornita Bouie in the "Youth Spotlight" Earl P. Fraley "In the Limelight" • Announce your organization's news and events• Pick up free copies of Hampton Roads Gazeti for your family, friends, colleagues• Enjoy entertainment • Dine on catered hors d'oeuvres ($10/person)• Keep your fingers on the pulse of the community! Tuesday, June 1st 5:00-7:00 p.m. The Royal Courtyard329 Birchwood Park Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23452757-431-0045
(4) 2010 JUNETEENTHVA FESTIVAL - Saturday, June 19, 2010, 12noon - 6pm http://www.juneteenthva.com/ Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Community Center 2019 Windy Road, Chesapeake, VA 23324 - 757.648.8549 - JuneteenthVA celebrates the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation & the end of slavery in America. We use local Hampton Roads, VA history to look back & foster healing w/o shame or blame.
NORFOLK -- The president and CEO of The STOP Organization-Hampton Roads has died.
The organization says Edith R. Jones passed away early Tuesday at the hospital.
Jones had served as executive director and then President/CEO since 1991, but she spent more than 40 years with the group.
The Southeastern Tidewater Opportunity Project was created in 1965 to provide programs and activities for low income individuals and families in Chesapeake, Franklin, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, and the counties of Isle of Wight and Southampton.
Sunday June 13th we will kick off our summer with our Annual Gospel Skate-athon. Come on out bring your family and friends,groups, load up the vans and the church bus. We are going to have a ball. We will have local talent performing, it's going to be great!!!!.
Tickets are available NOW!! Call me today.. $8 donation. (757) 479-4399 Group rates are available.. Please feel free to forward the flier to anyone or organizations that may be interested.
High School Students Learn How to Start a Summer Business at "Small Business Camp for Teens" Webcast
On Saturday, May 15th, 2010 at 9am EST, students from around the world will log-in to http://www.smallbusinesscamp.com/ to view and participate in an all day "live" webcast that will teach the fundamentals of growing a summer business. Andrew Morrison, president of Small Business Camp, and Stacie Grant from C&G Enterprises have partnered again to bring this event online. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7a7XiWjW4Ks
"With over 3,000 high school students dropping out each day, I wanted to use entrepreneurship as a way to motivate teens to stay in school. There is also an increase in criminal activity during the summer months. I hope to encourage young people to focus their attention on legitimate business activities," said Andrew Morrison, lead instructor for Small Business Camp for Teens.
Students and parents can attend this all day event at no-cost. They need only an internet-connected computer and a FaceBook account. Several business executives have signed-up as mentors to facilitate break-out sessions during the day and make presentations. Online marketing, sales techniques, team-building skills and financial statements are a few of the topics that will be covered.
Brian Allen from New Rochelle High School said "I want to start my own t-shirt company. Thanks to Mr. Morrison for arranging a day for students to hear from successful business owners. I'm looking to get paid big time this summer!"
"My son, Joshua, and I are excited to learn about teen entrepreneurship opportunities. We'll be joining the Internet broadcast from Germany. I'm an MBA student and author of a soon-to-be published book for military moms. My son is a great artist and writer himself and is illustrating a book for black history month for our military community as well. What a great place to be! My husband and I agree that igniting the spirit of business ownership in our boys at an early age is exactly the kind of legacy we want to leave behind," said Ms. C. Simone Rivers, a parent.
WHAT: "Small Business Camp for Teens" Delivers All-Day Webcast. Teens learn how to start a summer business via an Internet video broadcast. Social media tools will be used to educate and connect the students to business opportunities and mentors.
WHY: Research shows that during the summer months students lose nearly 70% of what they were taught during the school year. "Small Business Camp for Teens" plans to reverse that trend by encouraging students to engage in service projects and business ideas that reinforce their academic lessons.
WHEN: Saturday, May 15th from 9am EST until 5pm EST
WHO: Andrew Morrison is the founder of Small Business Camp - an entrepreneurial training, coaching and consulting firm. Previously he built a multi-million dollar company by providing innovative direct marketing services to Fortune 500 companies. He has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show - "Young Millionaires" and was featured in The Wall Street Journal, Entrepreneur Magazine, The Network Journal, Crain's Magazine 40 Under 40, and Advertising Age. The Direct Marketing Association awarded Andrew the prestigious Young Direct Marketer of the Year Award. In February 2007, he trained 1,200 entrepreneurs in Nigeria, West Africa. Andrew recently completed his first book entitled, "21 Questions That Can Build Your Business in 90 Days."
Small Business Camp (FREE Seminar-By-Phone on Turning Concepts to Cash in 16 weeks (r))
Andrew Morrison, President Small Business Camp 70 Devonshire Rd. New Rochelle, NY 10804 914-633-0725 - voice 914-206-3947 - fax
Cathy Hughes sits down with the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan for an exclusive TV One On One interview. The special two-hour interview airs Sunday, May 9 at 9pm (ET). This will air on your local TV One cable channel. http://tvoneonline.com/shows/show.asp?sid=1120&id=2718
Raised in a highly-disciplined and spiritual household in Roxbury, Massachusetts, by his mother, a native of St. Kitts, Louis Eugene Walcott learned early the value of work, responsibility and intellectual development. As a boy, his mother engaged him in conversations that focused on the Black struggle, justice and equality. As a young man, Walcott was known as “The Charmer” and he achieved fame in Boston as a vocalist, calypso singer, dancer and violinist. In February 1955, while visiting Chicago for a musical engagement, he was invited to attend the Nation of Islam's Saviours' Day convention. Although music had been his first love, within one month after joining the Nation of Islam in 1955, Minister Malcolm X told the New York Mosque , that Elijah Muhammad had said that all Muslims would have to get out of show business or get out of the Temple. Walcott, who had adopted the name Louis X as a new convert, chose to dedicate his life to the Teachings of the Honorable Elijah Muhammad.
Later renamed Louis Farrakhan, he has since traveled the world sharing his gospel, values and beliefs. Many of his successes have included the 1979 founded The Final Call, an internationally circulated newspaper, his 1993 book A Torchlight for America and 1995’s Million Man March.
Salutes, love, admiration, and Ashees to American soldiers and specifically those of African descent whose lives were given for American freedom, or for the American goverment's interests. May their memories be a blessing.
