TheBlackList's Blog – January 2009 Archive (24)

Economics: The New Slavery in Black America

Brandon Brice:

Last Sunday as I sat in the congregation of one of the most prestigious churches in Harlem, it mesmerized me to hear the praises, chats and applauses for President Barack H. Obama, as our nation’s 44th President of the United States. As a black man, it was an incredible moment in history to see someone who shared my same features, living on 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Interestingly, statistics show that a large majority of Americans feel that racism no longer exist,… Continue

Added by TheBlackList on January 31, 2009 at 11:00am — 1 Comment

Letter to Dr. King

In reading some of my previous columns, I ran across this particular one from January, 2005. I was quite stunned at the provocative words I wrote more than 3 years ago about many of the issues relative to our community. Of all the columns I have written over the years, this is by far my favorite one. As you read this, please keep in mind that it was 2005, Bush was president, Bill Cosby was being attacked, and the radical left Blacks (Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton, and Julian Bond) were… Continue

Added by TheBlackList on January 29, 2009 at 10:32am — No Comments

Omali Yeshitela speaks on the election of Barack Obama as U.S. president

This is a statement by Omali Yeshitela, Chairman Of The African Socialist International. It may also be viewed on UhuruNews.com

Published Friday, November 7, 2008

African workers and peoples of the world:

On Tuesday, November 4 Barack Obama became the 44th president of the United States to the… Continue

Added by TheBlackList on January 28, 2009 at 11:11am — No Comments

Dr. Carl Bell's Keys to Reducing Violence and Re-Engaging Youth to Society

Dr. Carl C. Bell, M.D., F.A.P.A., FA.C.P. President & CEO Community Mental Health Center of Chicago

For over 30 years, Dr. Bell has practiced psychiatry. As an internationally recognized lecturer and author, he has given numerous presentations on mental wellness, violence prevention, and traumatic stress caused by violence. Most recently, he has participated as the Principle Investigator with CHAMP, an HIV/AIDS youth prevention… Continue

Added by TheBlackList on January 27, 2009 at 12:09pm — 4 Comments

We have a Dream

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John Maxwell

Some of those waiting to take part in the inauguration of Barak Obama as President of the United States had been standing for hours, many with tears streaming down their cheeks. Some others had been standing for decades and others for centuries – King Affonso, the Mani Kongo, Crispus Attucks, the Barbadian, Bouckman, the Jamaican/Haitian, Henri Christophe, the Haitian and John Brown, and Sohourner Truth… Continue

Added by TheBlackList on January 24, 2009 at 9:59pm — No Comments

Spanish parliament admit to discus on apologize Black slavery

From: Federación Panafricanista

The Partido Popular (PP) is preparing a non-legislative proposal (PNL) with the intention that Spain "is solidarity and recognize the rights of blacks in history," the spokesman explained yesterday Foreign PP, Gustavo de Arístegui. With the proposal, seeking a formula to recognize the historical grievances of black communities in Africa and America for slavery. " Izquierda Unida (Comunist) in the mouth of the… Continue

Added by TheBlackList on January 24, 2009 at 9:24pm — 2 Comments

President Barack Obama

Raynard Jackson

January 22, 2009

Now that we had inauguration day

I have something I want to say

Let’s take a look back at history

And try to unravel a wonderful mystery

Now that Obama is President

I know he will represent

The great red, white and Blue

That includes me and that includes you

They said it could not be done

Why in the hell would he run

Is this boy crazy… Continue

Added by TheBlackList on January 22, 2009 at 1:19am — No Comments

Reparations / Celebrations and Struggle

As African-Americans prepare celebrations for Dr. King’s Birthday and Black History Month, we are taken away from the ideals of what both occasions called for. Dr. King’s life did not revolve around celebrations. Dr. King’s life was mirrored by the Civil Rights Movement. He was beaten by the police on several occasions as he led boycotts, freedom rides, marches, protests and sit-ins against discrimination and injustice. Blacks should realize statistics show they are far from equality, so there… Continue

Added by TheBlackList on January 19, 2009 at 6:19pm — No Comments

'Day One' - Proud Moment and Powerful Journey - It is time

Inauguration Day, Tuesday January 20, 2009, will be one of the proudest days my life. It is also one of the most important transitions in the history of this country.

Tomorrow, President Barack Obama will carry a weight on his shoulders that ranks near the top of the list for incoming presidents. It is serious enough that ‘Day One’ already started weeks ago. Now it is time to go to the next level.

As citizens of this country we are customers of the federal… Continue

Added by TheBlackList on January 19, 2009 at 1:29pm — No Comments

An Open Letter to Martin Luther King

by Philip Emeagwali

emeagwali.com

Walk with me down memory lane. The time: 1968. In 30 months, one million dead. The setting: a dusty camp in Biafra where survivors waited and hoped for peace. The survivors: Refugees fleeing from the “Dance of Death.” My mentor: One of the refugee camp directors, whom I called “Teacher” out of respect.

“Martin Luther King has been killed,” Teacher said, with a pained voice and vacant eyes. I looked… Continue

Added by TheBlackList on January 17, 2009 at 10:17pm — 1 Comment

WCAR: Statement about the Durban Review and People of African Descent

Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent

Eighth Session Geneva, 12-16 January 2009

Statement about the Durban Review and People of African Descent

Presented during the Session, January 15, 2009.

By African Canadian Legal Clinic, African Women’s Movement in Europe “Sophiedela”, Stichting National Monument the Netherlands (LPS/Panafstrag Europe NL), Tiye International, Pan-African Roots Organization, The University of Dayton, Afro Swedish National… Continue

Added by TheBlackList on January 16, 2009 at 10:31am — No Comments

CHICAGO SLAVERY DISCLOSURE LAWSUIT GOES TO UNITED NATONS PANEL AND IOC

January 15, 2009

GENEVA---Bob Brown, co-director of Pan-African Roots, arrived in Geneva, Switzerland on January 13, 2009, to attend the Eighth Session of the United Nations Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent which meets from January 12 to January 16, 2009. He is attending this Session as a representative of the International Indian Treaty Council, an NGO with ECOSOC Consultative Status.

Hosted by the UN Human Rights Council, the Eighth Session focused… Continue

Added by TheBlackList on January 15, 2009 at 8:11pm — No Comments

Senate Republicans, Eric Holder, and the Black Community

Raynard Jackson

January 15, 2009

Once again Republicans are showing how tone deaf this party really is. This time, the stupidity is emanating from the United States senate. President-elect Obama has nominated Eric Holder to be the next United States Attorney General. He will be the first Black Attorney General in our country’s history. Holder has served as a former Superior Court judge of the District of Columbia (appointed by,… Continue

Added by TheBlackList on January 15, 2009 at 9:26am — No Comments

Ezrah Aharone's New Book: "Sovereign Evolution"

SOVEREIGN EVOLUTON

MANIFEST DESTINY

FROM

“CIVIL RIGHTS” TO “SOVEREIGN RIGHTS”

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Ezrah Aharone • AuthorHouse • 301 Pages • ISBN: 978-1-4389-3858-5

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Added by TheBlackList on January 14, 2009 at 9:43pm — No Comments

Within the Internet lies Africa’s clay of wisdom

by Philip Emeagwali

emeagwali.com

According to history books, gun-wielding European slave traders kidnapped one in five Africans and transported them across the oceans to the Americas. A less visible, but no means less drastic technological tool of suppression, is the compass, a device used worldwide for navigation. In the same way that Britain used its maritime knowledge and the US harnessed… Continue

Added by TheBlackList on January 14, 2009 at 12:28pm — No Comments

Council superior de l' Audiovisuel (CSA) a front for cultural genocide of the Black populations in France

by Mbegane NDOUR

France

We speak definitely about cultural genocide of the black populations in France. How not to speak about genocide when the only forms of cultural expression broadcast are skinned of cultural values and identity? How steps to speak strong genocide facing a sous separated, to think that we do not know that to run quickly, to type one in balls, to dance and to move with the frenetic rhythms of drums or hip-hop beat? how marginalized and stigmatized populations… Continue

Added by TheBlackList on January 14, 2009 at 11:36am — No Comments

Fund Raiser for Rev. Edward Pinkney an Heroic Fighter for Justice

From Freddie Pinkney

banco9342@sbcglobal.net;

Dear Friend,

We are making an urgent appeal for Rev. Edward Pinkney and his family due to a miscarriage of justice.

Summary:

First he was found guilty of election fraud by an all-white jury who were motivated by something other than the truth.

Then he was falsely accused of violating probation and… Continue

Added by TheBlackList on January 13, 2009 at 6:30pm — No Comments

MISSISSIPPI Must Apologize Campaign!

The petition title is: Mississippi Must Apologize Campaign!

The petition URL is: http://www.PetitionOnline.com/010109/petition.html

We need your support! Here are some of the reasons why..

MISSISSIPPI

The epicenter of America’s “legacy of pain”

The time has come for all “good” citizens of the State of Mississippi to take a stand and do what is right. “The… Continue

Added by TheBlackList on January 11, 2009 at 10:06pm — No Comments

Award winning filmmaker Tim Greene Produces moving tribute to Martin Luther King for worldwide release

Martin Luther King Tribute

Award winning filmmaker Tim Greene Produces moving tribute to Martin Luther King for worldwide release.

Hollywood, Ca. Award winning writer, producer and director Tim Greene has produced the single release M.L. King-Anthem For An American Hero. He is releasing the song… Continue

Added by TheBlackList on January 11, 2009 at 5:34pm — No Comments

Black Like He: Will Obama Change Hip Hop ?

Black Like He:

Will Obama Change Hip Hop?

by Paul Scott

Hate it or love it, the one good thing that can be said about commercialized

Hip Hop of the thuggish variety (gangsta rap) is its resilience.

The day after a nuclear holocaust, the only things that will be left on the

planet will be roaches, Spam and Snoop Dog.

Since its "official" coming out party in the form of NWA's "Straight Outta

Compton, a generation ago, the longevity… Continue

Added by TheBlackList on January 11, 2009 at 11:08am — No Comments