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.
Saturday June 29, 12 Noon on the Norfolk waterfront (the scene of the crime), in the Unpaved Parking Lot next to the Elizabeth River on the same side of Park Ave as Harbor Park 150 Park Ave, Norfolk, VA.
This event, again, recognizes the tragic and deadly forced march and shipping of over 1,000,000 of our enslaved ancestors from Norfolk to the deep south, beginning in 1790, to clear the swampy, treacherous Gulf Coastal area to build and work sugar cane prison farms (aka plantations). This episode in our history is little known and rarely commemorated by our people. For further information contact Kwasi Imhotep afk708@aol.com .
I will recount the Norfolk history of this deadly occasion as well as bring new information about the historic 1811 revolt of our ancestors against chattel enslavement in New Orleans. This revolt was the largest in the history of this country's enslavement genocide against our people! Larger, and preceded by 20 years, Nat Turner's Revolutionary Army Revolt of 1831, and may well have played a role in inspiring Nat Turner and other revolts.
{At ALL of our events, I not only commemorate our Ancestors lives, but we also teach our history through our own eyes, not via the oppressors. Thus, we avoid using such derogatory, romanticized (Roman/Greek /euro based), racist, terms such as Middle Passage, Slaves, Maroons, Diaspora, and the like.}
Historian/activist Leon Waters of New Orleans is expected to be with us to more fully inform us of this 1811 revolt, and of his ancestor, Hannibal, who took part in it.
Additional speakers include:
Seba (Great teacher) Heru Ka Anu of Baltimore. Founder of Ta Nefer Ankh (Way of Life), Kemetic Spiritual leader, Member of the Kemetic Counsel and former ASCAC Spiritual Commission member, historian, lecturer and broadcaster. Seba Heru will also speak at the House of Consciousness later from 5:30-7:30pm. 600 W. 35th St, Norfolk
Sister Diana Chappelle-Lewis, long time activist, teacher, lecturer, community leader and former member of the original Black Panther Party for Self Defense.
Baba H. K. Khalifah, Black books publisher, long time historian, Afrikan cultural activist and N'COBRA leader who operates the historic Nat Turner Revolutionary Trail Tour in Southampton County, VA.
The program will also include Ancestral Libation; lighting of small candles (representing our ancestors spirits) and group cast them into the river as an act of reconnection/tribute of their ultimate sacrifices.
Tour of the Nat Turner Revolutionary Trail in Southampton County, VA (apprx 1 hour south of Norfolk) on Sunday, June 30. Everyone is encouraged to take this tour in recognition and tribute to our very brave and courageous ancestors who struck the blow for our liberty.
We are calling for DRUMMERS/SINGERS/SPOKEN WORD ARTISTS and more to join us-This is your local/regional/Gulf Coast history!
Open Mike for any person of Afrikan descent to briefly relate to the people their testimony concerning this and related history.
ALL PARTICIPANTS SHOULD CONTACT ME (Kwasi Imhotep) ASAP!
Bring your family, friends, co-workers, Afrikan bells, drums, noise makers, instruments, voices, lawn chairs, umbrellas, sunscreen, and make this a momentous tribute to our ancestors. Open to ALL people of good will. Only Afrikan descended people are allowed to actively participate.
Please circulate widely to your contacts.
Kwasi Imhotep
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Directions:
Follow Park Ave at Brambleton Ave across from Norfolk State Univ. (President's Bldg which should be on your left and behind you as you go down Park Ave). Follow Park Ave as it winds down towards Harbor Park (150 Park Ave) on your left. Then cross the trolley tracks and the Unpaved Parking Lot is on your left next to the Elizabeth River. Please avoid stopping on the trolley tracks.
ALL PARTICIPANTS SHOULD CONTACT ME (Kwasi Imhotep) ASAP!
Bring your family, friends, co-workers and make this a momentous tribute to our ancestors. Open to ALL people of good will. Only Afrikan descended people are allowed to actively participate.
BlackImprovement realizes that some cannot fully enjoy this blessed celebration of Fatherhood.
For those with difficulties, here are some solutions: Dr. Umar Abdullah Johnson presents concerns and solutions towards ending 'Fatherlessness' and 'Motherlessness' problems that affect communities of people of African descent. Watch the video here: http://youtu.be/S2GNakv5AjI
This is a focused section from a longer video in which the presenter deals with prblems affecting children of African descent in American schools as well as he does questions and answers towards the information he presents. The original full legnth video may be found here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvDwVILVGVo
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Hip-Hop tribute for Mother's Day. A song for Mama ! Backed by
production by Grandpa Crunk and fronted by R&B vocals from Zoe
Wilks, DIVAGirl leads the 1st verse of the soulful R&B & Rap
tune to send love to all the mothers out there ! Alongside her Hip-Hop
and real life Big Brother, DIVAGirl rhymes about a love for mothers with
footage of her actual mother and brother in the background.
CHROUS:
I gotta' whole lotta' love for you mama,
I gotta' whole lotta' love for you.
I gotta' whole lotta' love for you mama,
I gotta' whole lotta' love for you.
and Everybody Say - I love my mama.
All the men folk - I love my mama.
All the lady folk - I love my mama.
Everybody say - I love my mama.
(1) Hey Mama
Here's a little song you can dance to
A little bit of love
from me to you
When I'm in doubt
You tell me I can do
When I look at you
I kinda' see God too
Hey
You're my inspiration
You got me ready
Now I know what I'm facing
How'd you pass pre-school ?
Cause you ain't playing !
I know I stay blessed
Cause you stay praying.
CHROUS
(2) Here's a little something
I got to say
To all our mommies
Who passed away.
We miss your presence
Day by day,
To see you again
Is what we pray.
When that time comes,
Mommy it's on !
I got a Fam' full of love
I'm bringing along.
Words can't express
What you meant to me.
Rest In Providence
R.I.P.
CHROUS
(3) Going out to the mommies , and
Going out to the Aunties, and
Going out to the Grandmothers, and
Going out to the Godmothers, and
Going out to the School mothers, and
And to all my act a fool mothers, and
Going out to the teachers, and
To the sister-deacon-preachers, and
To the one who raised us, and
To the ones who made us, and
Our love it won't stop, and
Peace, Love, and Hip-Hop
Prosperity,
Whether you celebrate the resurrection of The Christian Christ, or the Easter Bunny, or celebrate Ishtar, or celebrate Heru's resurrection or celebrate the countless African concepts of the Almighty's plan and guide for improvement, or if you celebrate any of the other resurrection/Easter stories (plans, maps, messages, etc...) we encourage you to take those messages of life anew and do something new in your life to uplift yourself, your family, your community, your nation, the Afrikan and the human (Hue-Man) race. Ashee, ashee, ashee.
May your anew actions be blessings to us all. To your improvement !
For our Conscious-Christian or Christian members (or members who just love Gospel music) we offer this classic Easter-based Gospel classic entitled "He Decided". This performance is conducted by Donald Vails. ENJOY !
THE DIRECT LINK: http://youtu.be/W0UZkASPZfs This is an old gospel favorite, most black baptist churches do this during Easter...
