Tuesday, January 31, 2012

ON THE EVE OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2012


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31 January 2012

Greetings Family,

How are you?  It is not often that I write anymore here as most of my time is spent on Facebook.  So I hope that all is well with you.  Indeed, I guess that it is not too late to wish you a Hapi New Year. 

I am okay.  My book, Black Star: African Presence in Early Europe has been a big boost for me and has kept me busy.  God willing I will have four more new books out before the end of the year.  Two will be in French and two in English.  And I have several more in my head and on my computer.  Would love to do some children's books, another English language book on Asia, something on historians, a book on the Black presence in Asia and the Pacific, and a book on the history of human zoos. Also, I was just interviewed for the video documentary Hidden Colors 2.  I think that my good brother Tony Browder and sister Michelle Alexander will soon be interviewed also.

I am especially grateful to the organization the d'Zert Club for hosting me throughout the month of January.  On a sad note, the funeral of my father-in-law is tomorrow.  My daughter is taking her grandfather's passing very hard.  But life goes on for the living and we have to go on with it.

Right now I am in Boston and will begin my Black History Month here with a guided tour of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.  After that I head to the Midwest--Chicago, Indianapolis, Gary, and Champaign-Urbana before I return to Los Angeles next week.  As a matter of fact, the hotel that I am staying in in Boston right now is the same hotel that our beloved Malcolm X worked at back in the day! 

So be well sisters and brothers and don't forget about me.  I am staying active as a lecturer and writer and leading tours to Paris, Senegal and Gambia in April, Egypt and Nubia in July and maybe Ghana and Brazil later in the year. 

Oh yeah, I almost forgot to tell you--yesterday three Boston City Councilmen signed a proclamation officially naming January 30, 2012 as Dr. Runoko Rashidi Day in Boston, MA!  How about that!

In love of Africa,
Runoko Rashidi < Runoko@yahoo.com >;
Runoko Rashidi
www.travelwithrunoko.com
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Monday, January 30, 2012

Kwanzaa.......Relevance and Need ?

Send all comments, responses, and the like to: Sadiki Kambon < hamisi@verizon.net >

Kwanzaa Is More Relevant And Needed Now More Then Ever!!!!

 
I have been observing with great interest, the racist white media questioning the relevance of Kwanzaa.  As you are well aware, Kwanzaa is a cultural celebration with deep Afrikan roots that evolved during the "Black Power" era of the 1960s. Kwanzaa, with the Nguzo Saba (seven principles) as a base for "building a nation within a nation" is now celebrated by millions of Afrikan/Black people here in the United States and all across the world.
 
It is clear that the forces of "white supremacy" feel threatened by Kwanzaa and will attempt any devious strategy to undermine and destroy the positive energy and results that it has generated.  We are now seeing little news clips that claim there is a decline in participation as it pertains to involvement in the Kwanzaa Celebration.  It is inferred that Kwanzaa is embraced by Afrikan/Black people who were the so-called "baby boomers, but that the "baton" had not been passed if you will, to the younger generations.  Therefore, in moving forward, it is alleged by the anti-Kwanzaa saboteurs that Kwanzaa is becoming less revelant as the years past.  My response to that is do not believe the racist hype!!!  The reality is that Kwanzaa is growing stronger then ever!!!!
 
Here in Boston, Massachusetts, the Community Kwanzaa Committee is celebrating its 35th anniversary with standing room only crowds turning out.  We have a "model" that has been replicated by some other cities and we believe adopted by others.  Over the years we have developed a Kwanzaa Committee that continues to grow and is composed of about 21 organizations as its membership.  There are approximately three organizations assigned per " principle" who take on one of the seven principles of Kwanzaa (seven principles) apiece and have the responsibility of organizing their respective "principle."  Examples of membership are Roxbury Community College, Smith Leadership Academy (6th through 8th grade), The Black Community Information Center Inc., Muhammad's Mosque # 11, Assoc. Black Social Workers, etc.
 
The spirit of Umoja (Unity) has resulted in an unprecedented level of cooperation and led to tremendous growth in  Kwanzaa participation.  We now have Kwanzaa Celebrations in churches, schools, mosques, community centers and many other venues.  This is above and beyond the traditional celebrations sponsored by the Kwanzaa Committee  itself.  In regards to the alleged generation gap involving Kwanzaa participation,  that is pure negative propaganda.  We are now on our 4th generation of Kwanzaa in the Boston region with ages ranging from infants to the elderly.  That is not an indicator of a generation gap or lack of participation in my eyes. 
 
Send all comments, responses, and the like to: Sadiki Kambon < hamisi@verizon.net >

We must stop believing in surveys that are written by and seen through white eyes.  The greatest fear of advocates of "white supremacy" is that Kwanzaa may take a foothold that goes beyond just the annual festive activities. These evil forces understand that the Nguzo Saba facilitates a  process wherein we can actually "build a nation within a nation as stated in some of my previous blog entries. We as Afrikan/Black people, at this point, are consumers of at least ONE TRILLION DOLLARS annually!!!  We are not a  poor people, but rather we just make poor decisions with our money!! First we must rebuild our community moral and spiritual code and similtaneously use our annual trillion dollar GNP (gross national product) to build our own businesses, schools, hospitals,etc.
 
We now have millions of Afrikan/Black people celebrating Kwanzaa, but it is essential tht we take it to the next level and implement the tools of the Nguzo Saba to build our own nation.  If not physically, then at the very least we must do it psychologically.  During annual celebrations, along with the ceremony, dance, music, etc., we must institute a "reporting session" for the community,wherein "Brothers" and "Sisters" can report how they have contributed to building our nation.  The reports could involve starting a business, school, purchase of LAND, daycare, hospital, training center or many other endeavors that would contribute to the positive growth of the Afrikan/Black community.
 
It is important that we work in the spirit of Umoja (Unity) and that can only be achieved though Kujichagulia (Self Determination) and Ujima (Collective Work And Responsibility).  We must practice  Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics) with a Nia (Purpose)  and use our Kuumba (Creativity) in the spirit of Imani (Faith).
 
 
                                                                             In Struggle,
                                                                             Sadiki Kambon, Convener
                                                                             The Nubian Leadership Circle
                                                                              Washington, DC
Send all comments, responses, and the like to: Sadiki Kambon < hamisi@verizon.net >

Friday, January 27, 2012

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Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Ausar Auset Meditation & Qi Gong class - Sat Jan 28, 2012



Hotep All,

In Ancient Kemet (Egypt), the Ausarian Initiation system was the most prominent and effective means of leading "man/woman" to the attainment of divinity -- essence of our being.

Qi Gong - An Ancient Chinese System which transcended from Ancient Kemet is a system of Cultivating the Life Force with gentle movements and sounds which vitalize and harmonize our system. Illness is seen as organ system disorders which reflect on an emotional level as fear, worry, anger, sadness, grief, etc.

Meditation focuses on the Kidney Energy Channel which helps alleviate fear, build confidence, enhance memory, and restore mental, emotional, and physical balance.

Clear your schedule and come out next Saturday January 28, 2012 (4-6pm) to reconnect your third eye to the spirit and healing within.

Click link for more details:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/57272767/News%20letter%20post/Ausarian-QiGong%20Flyer.pdf

For more info call Abnebu at 757-724-0800

Ankh Uja Snb (Life, Health Strength)
Asar Maa Ra Gray

"To Know Truth You Must Live It"
Maat

Saturday, January 21, 2012

Ausar Auset Meditation & Qi Gong class


Hotep All,

In Ancient Kemet (Egypt), the Ausarian Initiation system was the most prominent and effective means of leading "man/woman" to the attainment of divinity -- essence of our being.

Qi Gong - An Ancient Chinese System which transcended from Ancient Kemet is a system of Cultivating the Life Force with gentle movements and sounds which vitalize and harmonize our system. Illness is seen as organ system disorders which reflect on an emotional level as fear, worry, anger, sadness, grief, etc.

Meditation focuses on the Kidney Energy Channel which helps alleviate fear, build confidence, enhance memory, and restore mental, emotional, and physical balance.

Clear your schedule and come out next Saturday January 28, 2012 to reconnect your third eye to the spirit and healing within.

Click link for more details:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/57272767/News%20letter%20post/Ausarian-QiGong%20Flyer.pdf

For more info call Abnebu at 757-724-0800

Ankh Uja Snb (Life, Health & Strength)
Asar Maa Ra Gray

"To Know Truth You Must Live It"
Maat

The Movie Redtails Coupon


All,

Let's go see the movie this weekend to show Hollywood that blacks folks can unite to support positive things presented by positive people.

click link to download coupon:
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Asar Maa Ra Gray

" If you deny any people the knowledge of their history and culture, you deny them the ability to develop to their full potential."
Tony Browder

Thursday, January 19, 2012

International Black Woman's 9th Annual Legacy Dinner Gala

All concerns, responses, and such should be address to ibwc1609@cs.com .
 
IBWC 9th Annual Legacy Dinner Gala
ibwc1609@cs.com
January 11, 2012
 
Dear supporters,
 
I hope this letter finds you and your family doing well in the New Year.  The International Black Women's Congress will hold its Ninth Annual Legacy Dinner Gala in support of the Catherine Lamb Matters of the Heart Institute. As a heart transplant recipient Catherine dedicated her life to working on behalf of others with heart disease. With her death in 2004, the organization renamed its health initiative in her honor.
 
This year we will honor heart, lung, kidney and pancreas recipients; a donor family; a volunteer for organ and tissue donation; and a medical professional. We hope you can join us at our Ninth Annual Legacy Dinner Gala, which will be held February 11, 2012 at the Norfolk Crowne Plaza Hotel. For out of town guests, we have a room rate of $79 single or double occupancy. Please call the hotel direct at 757-627-5555 and mention the International Black Women's Congress.
 
The Legacy Dinner Gala is but one example of the work we do—organizing, educating, supporting, and empowering our community.  As we look forward and reflect upon the continued impact IBWC hopes to make in our communities, we know that there is nothing that we do alone. Our work relies on your support. You may support our efforts by purchasing a ticket for $45, and/or  by taking out an ad in the souvenir journal: Full Page $75; Half Page $50; Business Card $25; Booster (Name Only) $10. Checks should be made payable to IBWC and returned by January 31, 2012 to 645 Church Street, Suite 200, Norfolk, VA 23510. Contact us at (757) 625-0500 if you have any questions. Feel free to share the attached flyer with your family and friends. We hope to see you there.
 
Peace and Love,
 
Sister La Francis
2002 Heart Transplant Recipient
In Sisterhood,
La Francis
 
All concerns, responses, and such should be address to ibwc1609@cs.com .

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

The 7 Candle Message - The Day of Nia

From the 2010 Kwanzaa Celebration, Rev. Dr. Yvonne Delk presents the 2010 Seven candle message. Watch the video at the link below:

http://vimeo.com/34780220

Peace & prosperity,
Seko & Rhonda VArner [Established 09/20/1997 RCC]
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Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Just say NO !

"The word 'NO' will set you free. Just say "No' sometimes."
Be prosperous !
Seko
Peace & prosperity,
Seko & Rhonda VArner [Established 09/20/1997 RCC]
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Monday, January 16, 2012

The Girls with Goals Alliance Luncheon (757 Event)

EQUIPPING THE NEXT GENERATION OF WOMEN
First Annual Awards and Recognition Luncheon celebrates mentoring program, created to develop and guide at-risk girls and young women in Hampton Roads. 
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PORTSMOUTH, VA –In honor of National Mentoring Month, The Girls with Goals Alliance (GWGA) is having its first annual luncheon on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at 1:00 pm at the Edmonds Center, 2714 Frederick Blvd. Portsmouth, VA 23702. The luncheon will recognize and celebrate the success of the mentors, mentees, and community members who have made contributions to the program. An estimated 300 girls and women from several Hampton Roads women's and youth organizations will be in attendance. The keynote speaker for this inaugural event is Chesapeake native, Ashley Smith, Miss United States 2011 and Miss Virginia United States 2011.   Tickets are $35 for adults and $20 for youth (ages 9-18).  Proceeds benefit GWGA programs.
 
Every year, the Girls with Goals Alliance program manages up to 15 mentor/mentee pairs. The program aims to increase awareness of educational, cultural, recreational, and career opportunities. Nine girls have been mentored since GWGA was launched in 2009 by Melvin and Delores Perry.  Through their church's outreach efforts, the Perry's were asked to take a youth under their wings and encouraged them to do well in life.  The Perry's did so for 2 years with 2 girls. However, they quickly realized that there were so many other young ladies who needed the same encouragement. So today the Perry's are committed to promoting self- confidence, academic excellence, the need for creating strong  community ties and personal accountability to name only a few. 
The program targets young women ages 9-18 living in the Hampton Roads area who may be at risk of quitting school, engaging in illegal drugs, becoming pregnant, or encountering violence. Young women get the chance to develop one-on-one relationships with their mentors. Mentors are required to be at least 25 years or older.  Volunteers ages 21-24 years old will have the opportunity to participate in the "Mentor Assist" program.  GWGA is looking for girls ready to learn from accomplished women with a heart to serve our youth.
 
Again, thank you for your continued support! Please share the link with family, friends and associates:
 
National Mentoring Month Celebration! OPPORTUNI-TEA
Girls with Goals Awards & Recognition Luncheon - Jan. 28, 2012
Edmonds Center (2714 Frederick Blvd. Portsmouth, VA 23702)
 
To purchase tickets click below:
 
For more information on sponsorship opportunities, ads or ticket information call 877-252-3677 or visit our website: www.girlswithgoalsalliance.vpweb.com

Girls with Goals Alliance is a 501 (c)(3) organization and is supported by individual donors, corporate
 
donations, grants and in-kind services. THANK YOU!
 
Here is a media coverage update regarding the outlets that have requested interviews since receiving the press release:
 
Chesapeake Public TV-Jan. 26 (interview w/Miss United States-Ashley Smith)
The Hampton Roads Show-Jan. 26
Wil Laveist Radio Show-Jan. 25
Big Dose Radio Show-Week of Jan. 23-date yet to be confirmed
Another View Radio-community event announcements
Hampton Roads Gazetti-newspaper feature article-February 2012
 
 
Thanks,
 
Tina Lea
Board President
(757) 404-0450 cell
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Peace & prosperity,
Seko & Rhonda VArner [Established 09/20/1997 RCC]
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Dr. MLK Jr. ... "A Time for (Herus) Heros"




“AfRAkan History: Somebody has to tell us the truth series”

Dr. MLK Jr.
A Time for (Herus) Heros

Hotep (Peace and Blessings) All,

As we know Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s B’Day is being celebrated all around the U.S. But, I want you to take a moment and reflect on what image of Dr. MLK is being portrayed to you. The image of who he really was or what the Asili (look up the word) media wants told to you and your children.

We can’t let social media, radio, schools or any other communications outlet be the only teller of OUR-STORY. We have to be willing to do some research ourselves and learn from the writings of those HERU’s (Heros) directly. Don’t let those outlets controlled by the Asili teach you and your family your story. We have to teach ourselves and our youth our story whether it’s pretty or not.

You can start by getting a wonderful book by Anthony Browder called “From the Browder File…22 essays on the African American Experience.” Start by getting a the book from a local black owned bookstore. If they don’t have it on hand I’m sure they will have no problem ordering for you.

If you have in the Hampton Roads area, you can go to the “House of Consciousness” at 600 W. 35th St, Norfolk, VA or U.B.U.S. Books Plus, 2005 25th Street, Newport News, VA 23607. Both Black Owned Bookstores and surely both willing to assist you in furthering your African Studies.

Now … I want you to pay attention to one of the excerpts from Tony Browders book mentioned above about MLK from his essay “A Time for Heros.” I’m sure there will be some info in it that you are not familiar with.

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A Time For Heru’s (Heros)

Everybody’s searching for a hero. Everybody needs someone to look up to. The degree of self-love is often determined by role models who instill a sense of self-worth. There role models are often referred to a “Heroes.” A hero is a person who is admired for their qualities or achievements and is regarded as an ideal (idol) or model. Heroes are often important to children, for they are a source of inspiration. This is the purpose of cartoons.

Positive role models “Jegnas” help instill a strong sense of self worth. Children who have been positively motivated usually become well adjusted adults. One common characteristic of most criminals is a lack of self-esteem, which often stems from exposure to negative role models (Mentors).

A Heru (Hero) can be a mother, father, sister, brother or anyone who can make a positive contribution to the life of another person. Children, adolescents and adults can all have heroes.

The origin of the hero is rooted in the African/ Kemetian (Egyptian) allegory of Heru (often referred to as Horus the Greeks). Heru is the child of Auset and Ausar; he avenged the murder of his father (Ausar), who was killed by Heru’s evil uncle, Set. Set was the symbol of evil and is the origin of the word Satan.

The battle between Heru and Set is the origin of the classic confrontation between the forces of good and evil (also regarded as light and darkness). Heru was symbolic of the rising sun (the light). Set, on the other hand, was symbolic of the setting sun (the darkness), which is also the origin of the word sunset.

In the battle between good and evil (light and darkness), Heru emerged as the victor, when good triumphed over evil. Heru became the prototype of the, “Hero,” the role model of humanity. This is why heroes are crucial in the lives of developing children, and also important to adults. We as Black people must determine who our heroes will be, not only for our children, but for ourselves.

For too long, the writers (Asili) of American history have determined who will be our heroes. This is dangerous, for whenever OUR-story is in the hands of our enemy, our heroes will become zeroes.

Since 1968, Black people have fought to make the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr a national holiday. Deservedly so, for King had a brilliant mind with incredible insight. Since the passage of the King Holiday Bill, I have witnessed some interesting distortions of his greatness.

1. The bust of King in the Capital Rotunda is controversial to some because it portrays King as a weak and insercure man.
2. Dramatic portrayals of the life of King on film often show him as indecisive and totally dependant on Europeans for guidance.
3. The constant referral to King as the “dreamer” sends a subliminal message that he was someone who was not dealing with the reality (an awakended state).

King was a man of peace – but he was also a fighter. He was a dreamer, but he also was aware of the harsh realities of racisim which exists in this nation then and now. Prior to his death, King was shifting his posture from civil rights to human rights. The image of the total man was played down. We are currently being presented with the image of someone who was less than the man King was. It is ridiculous to think that the same racist system which was responsible for King’s death would portray him as he really was, and give the nation a true hero to admire. It is not in their best interest to do so.

May 19th is the birthday of Malcolm X. Like King, Malcolm was also an important hero. Yet Malcolm’s memory and his accomplishments have not been embraced with the same enthusiasm. Is this because the image of Malcolm X is too powerful and too demanding to portray him as a role model? Why would they portray an uncompromising individual when they can present someone whose image has become that of a weak, insecure dreamer? Why provide the strong, powerful image of a hero who can wake people up, when you can present the image of someone who will keep the sleep?

Now is the time for Heroes. Now is the time when we must determine who will provide us with positive images of ourselves. We do not have to wait until a person is dead to view them as our hero. There are heroes walking among us today. There are people with insight and direction who can profoundly affect our lives and the lives of our children.

So what do we do? We buy stamps, and encourage others to do so. We celebrate Kwanzaa with vigor and invite others to make the seven principles a part of their daily lives. We do like any intelligent people and honor “ALL” our heroes by remembering their names and the movements to which they devoted their lives. We continues to honor them by fighting for the issues they died for.

A struggle doesn’t end just because someone gets a stamp or a holiday. These gestures are often tokens liberally dispensed to lull people into a false sense of accomplishment. The struggle must continue because the memory and hopes of the departed are at stake.

Take for example the memory of Dr. MLK Jr. He has a national holiday and a stamp, and he is heralded as an American hero and a champion of non-violent struggle. But the memory of King’s life and struggle is slowly being diminished.

Several years ago, on Dr. King’s B’day, I was invited to discuss his life on a radio program. I arrived early and sat in the waiting room listening as the host played a recording of Dr. King’s “I See The Promise Land” speech. This was King’s last public speech and it was recorded the evening before his assassination.

I had brought a book of King’s speeches for the interview and read along with the recording. I was shocked to discover that the most significant portion of King’s speech (over on page of text) was edited {better yet left out} of the recording. I noted that this speech was recorded on “Motown” records, with the liner notes written by Mrs. King.

The text omitted from the recording was of a different image of the King that we now know. This King discussed the power of the Black dollar and urged the citizens of Memphis to take their money out of the white-owned banks and insurance companies and put it in black owned institutions. This King called for an immediate boycott of Coca Cola, Sealtest Milk and Wonder Bread. This King never got an opportunity to implement his new strategies because he was killed the following day. “HMMM”

There is evidence out there of meetings held that King and Malcolm X had talked of developing joint strategies for combating racism in the North and South. But Malcolm was assassinated before they had formulated a plan of action. King later became a marked man when he spoke out against the Vietnam war in 1967, and advanced the call for human rights just as Malcolm had done.

Since Dr. King’s assassination and the establishment of his holiday, his legacy has been reduced to one speech and four simple works…”I have a dream.” Now Malcolm’s image is being watered down so that it is more palatable to America’s tastes.

If we want to know the real Malcolm or Martin, or any other African or Black American Hero or Shero, we must be willing to dig deep into their past. We must read their writings, listen to their speeches, and not be misled by Hollywood productions and made –for-TC movies of their lives. We must study the treasured lives of those near and dear to us and we should not expect their stories to be handed to us on a silver platter.

Click on the link below to MLK Jr’s full “The Promised Land Speech” as well as some of his other well known speeches:
http://www.writespirit.net/inspirational_talks/political/martin_luther_king_talks/i_see_the_promised_land/index.html

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If you missed any of my past AfRAkan “OUR-STORY” articles, click on the link below:
https://www.ezinedirector.com/admin/publisher/archive/index.cfm?fuseaction=archiveAdmin&ezineId=964702851


Narmer (Think With a Unified Brain and Mind),
Asar Maa Ra Gray
"A people who don't know their history, is like a tree with no roots.”
Marcus Garvey


Additional FYI links on MLK:

Special mix I did called MLK vs the Radio.. It contains excerpts from that rare NATRA speech..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHdnMfGtAxM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wxBCl1RDwA

From Mr. Davey D - Using Words As Weapons
http://hiphopandpolitics.com/2011/01/14/martin-luther-king-black-radio-using-words-as-weapons

The #1 killer of Africans in the Americans (757 Event)

Replies and concerns ? Contact legin@renaissancemovement.com


Annually, abortion is the #1 killer of African Americans.  More than every other cause combined.

 
Renaissance Movement Music proudly supports
 
 Awaken Flyer
AWAKEN
An urgent conversation about abortion's
disproportionate impact on the black community. 
 
Hosted by the Crisis Pregnancy Center of Tidewater
 
DATE: Tuesday, January 17th 2012
 TIME: 6:00pm
LOCATION: Regent University,
Main Theater in Communications Building
 
MORE:
 
 
 
Free and open to the public.  Inviting all pastors and persons in the community to learn a shocking truth and be a part of the solution.
 
Doors open at 6 PM to enjoy some hors d'oeuvres and meet some community organizations that are helping to save lives!  Event begins at 6:30 PM sharp.
 

Replies and concerns ? Contact legin@renaissancemovement.com

Sunday, January 15, 2012

Is Dr. King Over-rated ?

Responses to this post should be addressed to:  o_akkebala2002@yahoo.com 
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DR. King, The Most Overrated Black Man By Black People

By Chief Elder Osiris

The Divine Truth, Black People Can Not Tolerate The Divine Truth, it contradict strongly with deceiving lies, an act Black people have been made to accept without objection.

Black people lives as we live today, is not to be based upon a dream, but should be based upon a vision, one that is natural, based upon your awareness of your right to freedom.


Take away all of the hyperbole, irrational emotion, then free thinking  is displayed by Black people concerning DR. King, and you will see a man who was an agent of the system that Enslaved our Afrikan Ancestors and succeeded in planting the seeds of lies and deception in the mind of Black people.

Most Black people now do not do any objective investigation and Divine critical free thinking in order to get to the Divine Truth, such being the only information that is capable of erasing the ignorance from the Mind that now dictate to Black people, telling Black people what to believe and never to know, and telling you who is to be celebrated to be our Divine icons today, to be honored by Black people.

Such a culture for Black people to practice, is what have Black people to be believers and not Divine Thinkers  for ourselves, so we Black people never end up choosing who it was and is to be, that we will honor for fighting for our freedom and to regain our dignity in the world today.

DR. King Represented not the Black Afrikan Race when exposing his idealogical and philosophical social beliefs, and it is belief that serve unquestionable as the sign that reveal that Black people most certainly have lost our Divine Mind, because there is not anything that can be certain in the use of belief, and DR. King Dream is and was based upon a belief concerning Black people social, economic, education, political and religion affiliation, and what he believed was to be the solution to the Racist Racism Black people is a victim of in America today.

In America, you have three categories of Black so call Afrikans, you have the Black Afrikans IN America, you have the Black Afrikan American, and you have the the Afrikan who have traveled to America with a Visa or some form of documentation that show that being in America is by choice.

Now, let us examine each of those categories in which us Black people in America now fit and proudly place ourselves to be.

Afrikan In America:

You have the descendants of the middle passage, the Black Afrikan in America who is in America not by choice, they are the Black Afrikans who wear their pride to be Black and Afrikan openly, and do not allow anybody to dictate their identity, not racially nor geographically, nor do they allow anybody to distract them from maintaining an attachment to the Land of our Enslaved Ancestors, Afrika, and to not insult those Enslaved Ancestors by laying claim to a Dream that has nothing to do with securing Afrka and Black Afrikan freedom.

The Black Afrikan In America maintain a vision which require for them to never take their eyes off of what was the cause for us not being in Afrika today, and what effect such an action has had on the world standing of Afrika and Black Afrikan people today.

It is the Black Afrikan In America that has maintained a Spiritual Connection to Afrika and whose vision is to see Afrika back under the control of the Black Afrikan and for the Black Afrikan to become a United Black Nation again.

 Such is not the dream but is the vision of the Black Afrikan In America, we who know the importance and significance for Demanding our Enslaved Ancestors Reparation, Repatriation, and we having the right to become the next established State in Afrika, such is the identity of the Black Afrikan In America with a patriotism and spiritual connection to Afrika, which make such Land the Land that belong to the Descendants of those Enslaved Ancestors.

Black Afrikan American: 

The Black Afrikan American are those Afrikans who have no spiritual connection to Afrika and hold no respect for our Enslaved Ancestors, and you have no shame in declaring your patriotism to America and you take a hold to DR. King Dream and legacy, which is social integration and Assimilation, little White Girls holding hand with little Black boys, such was the King directive and not freedom for Afrika and a united black Afrikan Afrika.

The Black Afrikan American live a life infested with illusion and wishful believing, you believe that in America, by you claiming to be Black Afrikan American that equal opportunity is within your grasp and that there can be in America such an accomplishment as having control of the Black community and such will represent your freedom and that such a community status will be your justice in America.

How sad a pitiful of a Black people that we have become, believing in a dream and not knowing the need for our freedom.

Such a belief in and a goal of a melting pot society belong to the Black Afrikan American, and yes, DR King Dream is the dream of the Black afrikan American, and you wonder why there is such a great divide among Black people in America?

The Black Afrikan American is entitle to live their dream life, but the same respect and freedom is due to the Black Afrikan In America and is entitle to as well, to have their vision concerning Afrika and the Black Afrikan, yet the three groups of Black Afrikans are not equipped to coalesce with each other, because there is a difference with the three mentality when it come to how we view ourselves in America, it does not have to be that way but that is the way it is when the three minds are in contradiction to each other, one based upon knowing and the other is based upon belief.

The Black Afrikan In America With A Visa:

The Black Afrikan in America with a visa or other paper documents, their allegiance are more in line with the Black Afrikan American, they come to America with intention to become patroitic to America, many time more so to America than to Afrika, having such a mind that have them not to be with honor and trust, not even of self.

The Black Afrikan in America with papers hold no allegiance to anyone other than to white America, and DR King dream is alive and well among the Afrikan in America with papers, just as well as with the Afrikan in Afrika and in every other part of the world Black folks are, and America is where their loyalty reside.

 So yes, DR. King dream reasonate with all believing Black Afrikans, because Black people have been indoctrinated to believe that integration and assimilation with white people is to be our goal, such is  to represent a verification of Black people freedom, all because Black people have been deceived to believe that white people are superior over Black people, and yes, there are many Black people who believe that white people are more beautiful than Black people, so we take it to be an honor for our Black children to be allowed to hold hands with little white children and to sit next to them in the classroom, and we regard such hand holding and sitting to be our freedom and justice for Black Afrikan people.

The King Dream has set Black people back a hundred years or more, keeping us from attaining freedom, because we have been made to believe that individual initiative is far more better for Black people freedom than collective activism.

 Social interaction among the Races from the position of freedom will have a more compelling natural meaning than social engineering to achieve racial parity, having as a goal, not Racial assimilation but Freedom, and from such an implication that lead Black people to believe in white supremacy, is what have Black people to be always dreaming about Racial assimilation and never with a vision of Racial freedom for black people..

Hoteph

Osiris
Chief Elder
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Thursday, January 12, 2012

9/29/2011 - White Only Swimming Pool in Columbus Ohio

Ruling over controversial pool sign stands

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A Cincinnati landlord who claimed a black girl's hair products clouded an apartment complex's swimming pool discriminated against the child by posting a poolside "White Only" sign, an Ohio civil rights panel said Thursday in upholding a previous finding.
 
The Ohio Civil Rights Commission voted 4-0 against reconsidering its finding from last fall. There was no discussion.
 
The group found on Sept. 29 that Jamie Hein, who is white, violated the Ohio Civil Rights Act by posting the sign at a pool at the duplex where the teenage girl was visiting her parents.
 
The parents filed a discrimination charge with the commission and moved out of the duplex in the racially diverse city to "avoid subjecting their family to further humiliating treatment," the commission said in a release announcing its finding.
 
An investigation revealed that Hein in May posted on the gated entrance to the pool an iron sign that stated "Public Swimming Pool, White Only," the commission statement said.
Several witnesses confirmed that the sign was posted, and the landlord indicated that she posted it because the girl used chemicals in her hair that would make the pool "cloudy," according to the commission.
 
Hein told the commission she received the sign from a friend, and Ronnell Tomlinson, the commission's housing enforcement director, said at Thursday's hearing it was an antique. The sign says "Selma, Ala.," at the bottom, followed by the date "14 July 31."
The girl's father, Michael Gunn, in brief comments Thursday, described his shock last spring when venturing out for a lunch break by the pool.
 
"My initial reaction to seeing the sign was of shock, disgust and outrage," Gunn said. He also told the commission that his daughter was saddened months later to learn the reason they moved from the apartment complex "was in a way related to the color of her skin." Gunn declined to speak with reporters.
 
Hein's attorney, who informed the commission by email Wednesday that Hein would not attend the hearing, did not return phone and email messages Wednesday and Thursday from The Associated Press. A recording on Thursday said Hein's voicemail was full and could not accept messages.
 
"I was trying to protect my assets," she told the commission's housing enforcement director in a Sept. 27 interview.
 
Racial discrimination has particular resonance in Cincinnati, whose population is 45 percent black, far higher than the rest of Ohio, which is about 12 percent black. Surrounding Hamilton County is 26 percent black.
 
Cincinnati was the scene of race riots in April 2001 when police and demonstrators clashed in a blighted neighborhood following the shooting of a black suspect by police.
The commission's statement said that its investigation concluded that the posting of such a sign "restricts the social interaction between Caucasians and African-Americans and reinforces discriminatory actions aimed at oppressing people of color."
 
It still would be possible for the parties to reach a settlement overseen by the commission before any legal action is taken.
 
If those discussions don't bear fruit, the commission would issue a formal complaint and refer the matter to the Ohio attorney general's office, which would represent the commission's findings before an administrative law judge. That judge would determine any penalties, which could include a cease-and-desist order and punitive damages.
Any decision by the administrative judge could be appealed to Hamilton County Common Pleas Court in Cincinnati.
 
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Andrew Welsh-Huggins can be reached at http://twitter.com/awhcolumbus.
 

Black History Month events at 3 Tidewater Community College Campuses

Black History Month Events at Tidewater Community College
For more info' contact:

Kinji R W Ridley-Adjunct Instructor

Recruitment & Placement Coordinator

Health IT Grant Consortium

Virginia Beach Campus-TCC

kridley@tcc.edu

(757) 822-7665

 

Master Programming Calendar for Black History Month Programming 2012
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Chesapeake Campus:
January 31st
In the Tradition – Musical Performance
Chesapeake Campus is proud to welcome Galen Abdur-Razzaq, Master Flautist, and his performance In the Tradition: a ninety minute toe-tapping, sensational music performance. Galen, former educator, holds a Master's Degree from Rutgers University, New Jersey in Education and Performing Arts, and studied music at Berklee School of Music in Boston. Galen's program is designed specifically with a focus on the history of jazz chronicling the music from the turn of the century to present day; women in jazz highlighting the influence they had on the evolution of jazz and their significant contributions to the art form—jazz. Galen performs with his band and free prizes are given away via a music trivia. It will be musically exciting, educational, and fun for everyone.
Chesapeake
Pass Theatre
7:00pm – 8:30pm
822-5138
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February 6th
Leadership Series – Successful African American Women
This seminar will focus on the successes of African American women in a variety of ventures and what their leadership has contributed to society. This promises to be an informative and empowering discussion on African American women in leadership throughout the years.
Chesapeake
Whitehurst Conference Room 2057
12:30pm & 5:30pm
822-5138
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February 8th
Thinkfast – Gameshow Black History Month Edition
ThinkFast Gameshow incorporates the Black History Month theme with specific trivia questions in a fun, energetic atmosphere to offer those playing a unique learning experience and an opportunity to win a cash prize.
Chesapeake
Whitehurst Student Lounge
12:30pm – 1:30pm
822-5138
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February 14th
Leadership Redefined
This workshop explores non-traditional ideas of leadership. Those in attendance will discover personal leadership on responding to adversities and difficult challenges. The African Diaspora is visited as the center of this topic of discussion.
Chesapeake
Whitehust Conference Room 2057
1:30pm – 2:30pm
822-5138
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February 16th
Roundtable Discussion – Stereotypes of the African American Woman
Join us for this open roundtable discussion as we explore stereotypes surrounding African American women in today's society and how our society fosters these stereotypes and perceptions.
Chesapeake
Whitehust Conference Room 2057
1:00pm & 6:00pm
822-5138
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February 23rd
The Help by Kathryn Stockett – Book Discussion and Movie Viewing
Join us as we discuss how three extraordinary women whose determination to start a movement of their own forever changes a town, and the way women—mothers, daughters, caregivers, friends—view one another. Those in attendance will receive a copy of The Help (while supplies last). Book discussion will be followed by a viewing of the film released in 2011.
Chesapeake
Pass Theatre
6:30pm – 9:00pm
822-5138
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February 29th
Soulon – Jazz Performance
Join us as we enjoy a live musical performance from local Jazz group Soulon as they perform.
Chesapeake
Pass Theatre
7:00pm – 8:30pm
822-5138
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Norfolk Campus:
February 1
Inspirational Speaker: Andrea Mosby
Norfolk Campus
Student Center, RM 5509
Noon – 2:00 p.m.
4:00p.m. – 6:00p.m.
Andrea Mosby a woman of action is coming to speak on the importance of building healthy relationships and how that impacts your success. For more information, please call 822-1251.
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February 9
Monthly Movie: The Help
Norfolk Campus
Student Center, RM 5306
Noon and 4:00 p.m.
Come out and enjoy The Help and FREE popcorn.
For more information, please call 822-1251.
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February 15
Mardi Gras "Behind the Mask" Event
Norfolk Campus
Student Center, RM 5509
11:00a.m. – 4:00p.m.
FREE HIV/AIDS testing available, as well as Mardi Gras mask making. "Safe Sex" kits will be distributed at the conclusion of the testing for all students.
For more information, please call 822-1251.
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February 21
"Love and Hip Hop" with Live Entertainment
Norfolk Campus, RM 5509
4:00 p.m. – 6:00p.m.
Come learn the progression of Violin cover music for popular hip hop songs and a session that will show you to always do what you love! For more information, please call 822-1251..
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Portsmouth Campus:
February 7
"What would they say Today", an African American Monologue
Witness live reenactments of major events that took place during the civil rights struggle of the 1950's and 60's.
Portsmouth Campus
Location: The Forum, Building A
Time: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Contact Number: 822-2423
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February 8th
Title: How to start your own business
This program combines the power of technology with professional and personnel development to bring innovators to TCC.
Location: The Forum, Building A
Time: 12-1:30pm
Contact Number: 822-2423
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February 9
The Women of Brewster Place
Participate in an engaging conversation about the image of black women in American society and culture.
Portsmouth Campus
Location: The Forum, Building A
Time: 11:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Contact Number: 822-2423
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February 15th
Plasma Party
Do your part by donating blood to the American Red Cross.
Location: Building A Parking Area (near flag poles)
Time: 10-3:00pm
Contact Number: 822-2423
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February 16
A Conversation with Edith White, President of the Urban League of Hampton Roads
Come enjoy an engaging conversation about leadership and community activism.
Portsmouth Campus
Location: The Forum, Building A
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Contact Number: 822-2423
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February 21
Jonathan Blanchard & Band
Jonathan Blanchard takes us on a musical journey celebrating African American Music from its inception. The Negro Spiritual serves as the inspiration and the spring board for exploring other genres like Gospel, Jazz, R&B, Blues, Funk and Hip-Hop.
Location: The Forum
Time: 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Contact Number: 822-2423
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February 21
"Legacy Ball", a tea social remembering yesterday and reflecting today
Building a social bridge from the past to the future, this event will surely inspire you through enlightening conversation with local icons in the African American community. You will not want to miss this!
Location: The Forum
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Contact Number: 822-2423
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February 29
Not letting your mistakes of the past determine the path of your future; A Conversation with Kemba Smith
Come enjoy an engaging conversation with Kemba Smith about how negative outlooks can turn into positive outcomes.
Location: The Forum
Time: 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Contact Number: 822-2423
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Virginia Beach Campus:
February 2nd
Successful African American Showcase
-Showcase of local, prominent African American Women in various professional fields such as Law, Politics, Sports, Business, Education and Health.
Virginia Beach Campus
ATC Theater
5:30pm-7:30pm
822-7665
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February 7th
Hip Hop Symposium
-Forum where Hip Hop culture will be discussed highlighting topics such as Glorification of Crime and Gang activity; Why do Good Girls like Bad Boys ?; Mysoginany and Exploitation of Women.
Virginia Beach Campus
ATC Theater
12pm-2pm
822-7665
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February 10th
Black History Month Field Trip-Baltimore MD
-Field trip to Baltimore Md. including: Tour Morgan State University (HBCU) and a former slave plantation; a one woman showcase of Harriett Tubman and the Underground Railroad; tour of the Blacks in Wax Museum and the Reginald F. Lewis Museum.
822-7665
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February 14th
Literary Café
-Panel discussion with African American female authors who will discuss their literary contributions.
Virginia Beach Campus
ATC Theater
12pm-2pm
822-7665
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February 16th
Successful African American Showcase
-Showcase of local prominent African American Women in various professional fields such as Law, Politics, Sports, Business, Education and Health.
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Virginia Beach Campus
ATC Theater
12pm-2pm
822-7665
African Dance and Step Exhibition
-Exhibition of Traditional African Dance and Step performances by Predominately African American Greek Organizations.
Virginia Beach Campus
Pungo Theater
5:30pm-8pm
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February 18th
Celebration of Sisterhood Sponsored by the Links, AKA's and Delta Sigma Theta:
-Panel discussions addressing issues affecting the African American family, and the rising proportion of incarcerated African American males; fashion show sponsored by Dillard's department store, MAC Consultations; quilting exhibition, and silent auction. Donations will benefit the Samaritan House for Battered Women.
Virginia Beach Campus
ATC Theater
12-6pm
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February 21st
Literary Café
- Essays contest: Winners will be selected to participate in one of the two field trips scheduled during Black History Month.
Virginia Beach Campus
Pungo Theater
5:30pm-7:30pm
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February 24th
Black History Month Field Trip-Washington DC
-Field Trip to the Nation's Capital to tour the MLK Monument, Mary McLeod Bethune Museum, African American exhibit at the Smithsonian.
822-7665
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February 28th
Health and Wellness Expo
Strategies for improving health and wellness, both physically, emotionally, spiritually and financially. Demonstrations will include simple healthy cooking tips, workout routines, stress reduction techniques, and financial planning.
Virginia Beach Campus
12pm-3pm
ATC Theater
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College Wide:
February 29th
Rev. Dr. Iyanla Vanzant
A story that reads like an epic adventure filled with near misses, struggle, strength, courage and triumph! From her life's experiences she has uncovered her life's purpose, discovered the power that lies within and recovered her spiritual self and has emerged as a living testament to God's Prevailing Peace, Power and Presence. Join us as we experience the journey of magnificent African American women.
"What I have learned from all of the difficulties in my own life is that human beings have very thick skin. I call that skin, spirit, our Highest Most Powerful self. Spirit is the key to everything we desire. It is our weather-proofing, our Teflon, our line of credit that assures if we just keep putting one foot in front of the other, one day; there will be a miraculous payoff."
- Iyanla Vanzant
Norfolk
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Roper Theater

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