Jean Russeau wrote in Social Contract, “Man is born free and everywhere he is in chains.” To free himself, Russeau suggests that man must gain security and a measure of freedom from action, in exchange for surrender of rights and property to the general will. This is not the language of compliance or cowardice but [...]
Archive for the ‘Knowledge’ Category
“Africa needs to sign a new social contract” by Nkwazi Mhango
Posted in Africa, African Politics, AfroSpear, AfroSphere, Critical Thinking, Geopolitics, Knowledge, Leadership, News, Nkwazi Mhango on February 18, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Father’s Day Medley
Posted in AfroSpear, AfroSphere, Black Family, Father's Day, Fathers, Jazzuloo, Knowledge, Leadership on June 19, 2011 | 10 Comments »
1. Far Better Men Than I: My Vision for My Sons 2. My Contribution to Society 3. We Were Once Kings 4. Sunday Chat with Dad 5. Call to Fatherhood 6. Rebirth of a Cool Dad 7. The Trials of Single Fatherhood
The Black Christ and the Black Madonna
Posted in African Diaspora, Afro-Europe, AfroSpear, AfroSphere, Christianity, Knowledge, Panama, Portobelo, Religion, The Black Christ, The Black Madonna, YouTube on October 21, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Very informative and interesting article at The Silver People Chronicle.
George Ayittey: Cheetahs vs. Hippos for Africa’s Future
Posted in Africa, AfroSpear, AfroSphere, Corruption, Economics, Exploitation, Geopolitics, George Ayittey, Knowledge, Leadership, Neo-Colonialism on October 20, 2010 | 1 Comment »
“My Challenge to the Race Hustlers” By Mychal Massie
Posted in AfroSpear, AfroSphere, Glenn Beck, Klu Klux Klan, Knowledge, Mychal Massie, Tea Party on October 11, 2010 | 28 Comments »
Op-ed submission by Project 21 At a recent press conference sponsored by the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice, Walter Fauntroy blasted Glenn Beck’s August 28 “Restoring Honor” rally by saying that when one refers to the Ku Klux Klan and the tea party movement, “you have to use [the terms] interchangeably.” He continued, “conservatives of [...]
Africa: States of Independence
Posted in Africa, AfroSpear, AfroSphere, Aljazeera English, Critical Thinking, Geopolitics, Knowledge, News on September 3, 2010 | 10 Comments »
There is an excellent and informative documentary series on Aljazeera English entitled: Africa: States of Independence. It looks at African countries that are celebrating 50 years of independence from European colonial rule and what factors have led to the progress… or the lack of progress… which have been achieved during this time. This documentary is in six [...]
The Selling of Jesus Part II: the view from a conscientious consumer
Posted in AfroSpear, AfroSphere, Bible, Christianity, Critical Thinking, Culture, God, Islam, Jesus Christ, Knowledge, Life, Malcolm X, Project 21, Quran, Religion on June 29, 2010 | 10 Comments »
On commenting on the post, “The Selling of Jesus” by thefreeslave, my response got so long winded, as I am known to do, that it became a post in itself. Lubangakene, you made some valid points in your post and asked some stimulating questions. These questions, which have been asked throughout the ages, I have struggled with myself. I don’t [...]
Is God Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?
Posted in Christianity, Discipleship, God, Jesus Christ, Knowledge, Prayer, Religion on June 13, 2010 | 4 Comments »
I had an interesting conversation with my Brother Carey at Carry Me Home blog. He posed a question: Why is it that most people who have a strong desire to accomplish something, such as weight loss, or overcome a drug addiction will most likely fail at it? He concluded that even though they have the desire, [...]


