It’s interesting that I have been reading various commentaries and heard a number of commentators on television state that although they are fed up with the American political system, the hypocrisy of the “Rethuglicans” and the “Dumbocrats”, they will vote for Barack Obama because among the establishment candidates, he is the best choice. They cannot vote for McCain because [...]
Archive for May, 2008
For What Shall It Profit Us
Posted in Uncategorized on May 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the world, and lose his soul?” – Mark 8:36
American politics is a system that breeds cynicism, corruption, cronyism, and mediocrity. The most successful political candidates are usually the ones that offer quick and easy solutions to problems that can have deep social implications. Can’t [...]
A Conservative View Of Black History
Posted in Uncategorized on May 18, 2008 | 1 Comment »
America is a sentimental country always ready to embrace its past. As a nation, we have memorials to just about everything and everyone under the sun. Our public memorials run the gamut ranging from the simple white cross seen on the side of the road in the middle of nowhere as one drives down the [...]
Women of the African Diaspora Conference
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Afro European Sisters Network, Black Women in Europe, Women of the African Diaspora on May 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
As part of the Kwakoe festival in Amsterdam there will be a conference for Women of the African Diaspora.
Program*
Presentations/Panel Discussion:
Being a Black Woman in a Global Society
Surviving and Thriving in the Corporate Culture
Musical Performance:
Carole Beausaint Denis
Networking Hour
Bazaar
Sisters with businesses will be able to display and sell their products.
Gift Sponsor:
Mariposa Imports
Registration link
*Subject to change
BEWC launch in September – a follow up to the 1st Black European Women’s Congress in Vienna last year
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Black European Women's Network, Black Women in Europe on May 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
A lot has been going on since we met in Vienna last year.
Each woman was charged with doing whatever she could in her country. For my part I promised to spread the word. My efforts can be found here.
Leah in Sweden has organized a group of sisters and held meetings to draft proposals [...]
Right Or Wrong We Need Support
Posted in Uncategorized on May 12, 2008 | 4 Comments »
Fifteen police officers in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania were captured on video beating the shit out of three black men pulled out of a car after a traffic stop on Monday night. The fifteen police officers have been removed from street duty. The beating looked similar to some kind of gang activity where the victim is overwhelmed [...]
