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sat’day riddymz

Posted in Afro-Europe, AfroSpear, AfroSphere, Music, sat'day riddymz, YouTube on July 31, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

You Can’t Stop the Violence in Ghetto Streets Without Stopping the Violence in Iraq, Afghanistan and Elsewhere

Posted in Uncategorized on July 28, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

From Black Agenda Report: You Can’t Stop the Violence in Ghetto Streets Without Stopping the Violence in Iraq, Afghanistan and Elsewhere. By managing editor Bruce A. Dixon “For more than a generation, the standard stance among America’s black political class was to demand an end to militarism, empire, and war at the same time they [...]

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“For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also” James 2:26

Posted in Activism, AfroSpear, AfroSphere, Christianity, Critical Thinking, God, Jesus Christ, Life, Religion on July 25, 2010 | 3 Comments »

“The constant assertion of belief is an indication of fear” Krishnamurti Once a week I volunteer at an inner city mission. Interestingly, even though I had volunteered sporadically before with different organizations and missions, it was after reading Rick Warren’s “The Purpose Driven Life”, that I made a conscious decision to commit to volunteer on a consistent [...]

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sat’day riddymz

Posted in AfroSpear, AfroSphere, Christianity, Gospel Music, hip hop music, The Cross Movement, YouTube on July 24, 2010 | 1 Comment »

Thanks to Sis. Anna Renee for turning me on to this! Check out her new spot here too!

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“Between Truths and Indulgences” by Wole Soyinka

Posted in Africa, African Diaspora, African-Americans, AfroSpear, AfroSphere, Black History, Critical Thinking, Education, Nigeria, Slave Trade, Slavery, Wole Soyinka on July 22, 2010 | 2 Comments »

Powerful commentary by Nigerian writer, poet, playwright and 1986 Nobel Laureate in Literature, Wole Soyinka, on Africa’s role in the slave trade and it’s consequences. These are 2 must read articles posted in the online magazine theRoot: Part 1, Part 2

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“Tea Party Invitation to NAACP for Summit” by Eddie Griffin

Posted in African-Americans, AfroSpear, Afrospear bloggers, AfroSphere, Critical Thinking, David Webb, Eddie Griffin, NAACP, News, Tea Party on July 21, 2010 | 3 Comments »

Wise and thoughtful commentary by Elder Eddie Griffin. As an ambassador of good will and advocate of human rights, I always welcome the opportunity for peace and understanding between people, races, and nations. Therefore, I welcome the olive branch extended by David Webb, co-founder of TeaParty365, who appeared on CBS “Face the Nation” on Sunday. He [...]

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It’s a nice place to visit but…..

Posted in AfroSpear, AfroSphere, Canada, Life, U.S.A on July 19, 2010 | 5 Comments »

I love America! Well… let me qualify that statement and say that I love “visiting” America. I have travelled extensively throughout the U.S. and last week the family visited Florida (Orlando, Hollywood and Miami). I have always found the people to be friendly and accommodating if need be. The infrastructure and other necessities for an acceptable quality of life is comparable enough to [...]

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SIXT Sommerloch: Supremacy als Werbegag – SIXT silly season: Supremacy as a publicity stunt

Posted in African Diaspora, Racism, tagged Der Braunemob, racism in Germany, SIXT, World Cup on July 19, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Hat tip: Afro German Media Watch Group Der Braunemob English version below. SIXT Sommerloch: Supremacy als Werbegag Veröffentlicht am 30. Juni 2010 von Red. der braune mob Offensichtlich hat SIXT kein Interesse daran, an Schwarze Menschen zu vermieten – sonst würden sie sie weniger unverschämt instrumentalisieren. Das kann man sch ja für die nächste Mietwagensuche [...]

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