Tuesday, 1 December, marks the forty-eighth anniversary of the West Papuan Declaration of Independence from Dutch colonial rule - sometimes referred to as West Papua Independence Day - and as in previous years, the Day will be marked by solidarity events around the world.
You are invited to add your voice to those of people around the world who are calling for justice, peace and self-determination for the people of West Papua by writing a message of solidarity to go on the web page at… Continue
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National Elder, 91 year old Dr. Edward W. Robinson, Jr., is calling to action those individuals and organizations that are ready to step up and help him implement his solution to combat the rise in violence and other social ills that disproportionately affect the African American community ("THE PROBLEM"). For 65 years, Dr. Robinson, an author, attorney, activist, curriculum specialist, film maker, historian and past president of a Black-owned insurance company has conducted numerous experiments… Continue
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On June 8th, President Omar Bongo died and the country entered in a transition period an which an interim President wos sword in in the person of Rose Francine Rogombe.
The new interim President who is a member of the state party PDG has to led the election process, the date set for the election to take place was August 30, 2009 even though the opposition indicate that a longer period was needed to properly prepare the election. Indeed, the electoral list whith count for the 800 000 electors fo… Continue
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Please post and distribute the IBW Statement (below) on the Supreme Court New Haven Firefighters Decision. Thank you.
IBW Statement on the Supreme Court New Haven Firefighters Decision
The recent Supreme Court 5-4 decision Monday in Ricci v. DeStefano continues the decades old march from Bakke to constrict and narrowly define affirmative action in the most conservative and limited manner possible.
In ruling for the 20 White New Haven firefighters according to Dennis Parker, Direct… Continue
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Simple, beautiful, and unique greeting cards that are so beautiful you want to frame them. Build relationships with Moetleh cards.
Welcome to Moetleh Cards and Messages! Hello, my name is Winnie and I would like to share my original pieces of artwork with you. My work is simple and unique. My painting stems from tragedy in my life.
As part of my healing I paint almost everyday. Not knowing what I will paint... I just pick up a co… Continue
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This came my way. If you want to do a masters in Boston, concentrating on African American women's health, Suffolk University is offering free tuition. Thus far , Suffolk has only received 1 application for this program.From: Angelique Shofar
I am writing to you in hopes that you can help spread the word about this one-of-a-kind scholarship opportunity for a student to develop leadership in African American women's health. Despite our efforts to publicize the full-t… Continue
Freeman F Chari:
Before the current Government of National Unity, proponents of the theory of exclusive governance were of the belief that an MDC government in Zimbabwe would signal the end of Zimbabwe’s economic quagmire. This was premised on the assumption that once MDC gets into power, western governments particularly USA would pour economic aid into the government’s coffers. Today, we are wallowing in the realisation of the painful truth about the basic rules of engagement with these… Continue
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Dear Kwasi
Greetings
Trusting this finds you in good spirits.
Few Africans, outside of east Africa have much understanding of the Sudan
issues. I met last week the Special Advisor to the Namibia Foreign
Minister/President, to discuss Sudan. I noted that his was the standard
OAU/AU view, which is determined by the geo-political considerations
of east Africa. He knew little, nor cared much in my view, about the situation
of Darfurians, yet he partook in the Abuja Talks on peace for Darfur.
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John Maxwell:
The British did not invent hypocrisy, they simply manage it better than anyone else. Americans, Israelis and Jamaicans appear to believe that euphemism and a tortured sort of ersatz gentility are adequate.
Pity.
Real hypocrisy should be attempted only by certified experts. And having toiled in a BBC newsroom for five years as a copytaster, I must be presumed to know whereof I pontify.
The Director General of the BBC was last week caught out in an act of the most flagrant (and frag… Continue
Since August 2008, 135 Stella D'Oro workers (mostly women)were forced to go out on strike due to BRYNWOOD PARTNERS', the company bosses, greedy attempt to drastically slash their pay, pension and benefits. The drive for super profits is driving these corporate rich to steal more from workers and to attempt break their union. Solidarity with these workers is growing. Give your concrete support.
JOIN THE MARCH DOWN BROADWAY!
JAN. 31 * 11AM * 237 St & Bway
#1 train to 238th S… Continue
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Hope and the Central Contradiction
A Message to Our Fellow 'Whites' upon the Inauguration of President Barack Obama
From the Executive Board of Caucasians United for Reparations and Emancipation
People of all races, ages, ethnicities and nationalities are celebrating today with high hopes for the Obama Administration. They look for their own best selves within the Illinois Senator, asking him to change what is wrong with America and rescue a way of life they believe was founded upon wor… Continue
Who Else Wants To Attract More Money In The Next 6 Months...Than You Did All Of Last Year?
You're About To Get Your Hands On Your Blueprint To Become A Millionaire ABSOLUTELY FREE!
My Intentional Millionaire's "no money" to "mo money" story will convince you that:
If someone in a… Continue
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August 12, 2008 was the one-year anniversary of the disappearance of Lovinsky Pierre Antoine, one of Haiti's most respected human rights advocates. The Haitian Blogger remembers him… Continue
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The ColorOfChange.org
http://www.colorofchange.org/foxobama/?id=2306-240407
Has launched a campaign against Fox News with the letter below as its signature weapon
"Dear Roger Ailes,
I was outraged to learn about Fox News' aggressive use of irresponsible language and racist stereotypes in coverage of Senator Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama. From E.D Hill's "terrorist fist jab" comment to demeaning Mrs. Obama's role… Continue
What I learned from the roach
The roach is unstoppable.
The roach is indomitable.
The roach is not mired in the past.
The roach in never complaining and seeking redress.
The roach just goes about its business creating a the next generation of super roaches while I kill myself tryin… Continue
I do not Want Freedom.
I do not want it.
Freedom is who I am.
I am free.
I do not want to be me.
I am me.
Freedom is the way I be - being free.
Freedom is my being - a human-BEING-being-free.
I do not want freedom.
I am me being free, experiencing that there
are barriers to my… Continue
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