I hope you were able to listen to the broadcast on Saturday. If not, you can still listen. Click here for the Waking Passions Show.
We talked about Black success, the importance of loving ourselves and helping others, and taking responsibility for transforming our lives.
To hear more about transformation, see Healing Our Communities.
Click here for more radio interviews.
Monday, February 08, 2010
Thursday, February 04, 2010
President Obama's First Year in Office
President Obama has been compared with FDR many times. Like Roosevelt, President Obama has come to office at a time of great economic upheaval. Unlike Roosevelt, President Obama and his administration have decided that in order to rescue the economy, it is necessary to bail out the banks financially.
However, Obama is very aware of history and he has taken a page from FDR's book. (Of course, he is being criticised for this as well.) To read more, see: Rescue from the Brink of Economic Collapse.
Many people in the media have been criticising Obama. This is nothing new. They say he has reneged on his campaign promises. But I remember what he actually said. To read more, see: President Obama's Inauguration Day.
However, Obama is very aware of history and he has taken a page from FDR's book. (Of course, he is being criticised for this as well.) To read more, see: Rescue from the Brink of Economic Collapse.
Many people in the media have been criticising Obama. This is nothing new. They say he has reneged on his campaign promises. But I remember what he actually said. To read more, see: President Obama's Inauguration Day.
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Wednesday, February 03, 2010
Join Me on the Radio: Understanding Black Success
I hope you will join us on the radio this Saturday, 6th February, when I will be interviewed on Waking Passions on the subject of Understanding Black Success.
Just click on this link to listen in: Understanding Passions.
Please join us in the chatroom or feel free to phone in with any questions. The show will air at 2:00 p.m. EST, 7:00 p.m. UK time.
Just click on this link to listen in: Understanding Passions.
Please join us in the chatroom or feel free to phone in with any questions. The show will air at 2:00 p.m. EST, 7:00 p.m. UK time.
The Black Queen, Charlotte Sophia
Happy Black History Month/African Heritage Month, everybody!
Of course, some people say every month is Black History Month.
What was the relationship between the Black Queen, Charlotte Sophia, and Queen Victoria?
I will be publishing Black history questions and answers over at Black History International. I will update these frequently, so please keep coming back.
Of course, some people say every month is Black History Month.
What was the relationship between the Black Queen, Charlotte Sophia, and Queen Victoria?
I will be publishing Black history questions and answers over at Black History International. I will update these frequently, so please keep coming back.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
More Help for Haiti - African-Led Initiatives
For African-led initiatives to help Haiti and donate for relief, supplies and more, see:
More News from Haiti
Haiti Grassroots Initiatives
For more ways to donate to Haiti, see:
Help Survivors of Quake in Haiti.
More News from Haiti
Haiti Grassroots Initiatives
For more ways to donate to Haiti, see:
Help Survivors of Quake in Haiti.
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earthquake,
Haiti,
help for Haiti
Sunday, January 24, 2010
150,000 Reported Dead in Haiti
The current death toll in the Haiti earthquake disaster is 150,000 people. Many more are still buried under the rubble. Click here to read more.
Many more are at risk of death due to
Click here to read more about grassroots organising for Haiti.
Click here for more about how you can help.
A lot of the devastation was preventable - the infrastructure of Haiti has literally been crumbling for many years. Let us work together to bring about a more positive future for our brothers and sisters in Haiti.
Many more are at risk of death due to
- starvation
- thirst
- serious injuries
- lack of medical care and supplies.
Click here to read more about grassroots organising for Haiti.
Click here for more about how you can help.
A lot of the devastation was preventable - the infrastructure of Haiti has literally been crumbling for many years. Let us work together to bring about a more positive future for our brothers and sisters in Haiti.
Labels:
earthquake,
grassroots organising,
Haiti
Saturday, January 23, 2010
More News on Haiti + Grassroots Organising
The Hairoine Haiti Fundraiser tomorrow, Sunday 24th January
My fellow AfroSpear member African American Political Pundit (AAPP) on his Political Slugfest radio show asks some key questions including:
- Is the U.S. doing enough to help Haiti?
- What are the Black churches doing to help Haiti?
He makes the point that the response to the Haitian crisis mirrors the response to Katrina.
Alkebulan are organising via Voice of Africa Radio.
Wyclef Jean argues that food aid to Haiti must be sustainable.
People being treated in hospital have been lying in beds without being fed for four days or more. Many of them have had to have limbs amputated. And when they leave hospital, they will be homeless. Click here to read more and to watch the videos.
For more videos on the Haiti crisis, see Africa and Africans on Film.
United Haitins UK (uhuk.org) are organising on the ground. They have sent a representative to Haiti who has a wide grassroots network. People in the UK will be liaising with them.
They report that there is a need for wind-up radios so that people can remain in communication.
The people of Haiti are largely unaware of how strong the response has been around the world. The need to be aware of the love and care that is coming from African people everywhere.
The Israeli response has also been phenomenal.
Feminine hygiene products are also needed.
Next Saturday, 30th January, there will be a follow-up meeting to the press conference last weekend. The meeting will be held at Southwark Town Hall in South London.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Help at Last for Haiti
At last, some aid is getting through to the people of Haiti.
The U.S. armed forces are dropping supplies. This has been criticised as the supplies are not necessarily reaching the people who need them most. At least, this is a start, although some say this will lead to riots as people fight over food and other supplies.
Click here to donate blood for Haiti.
Click here for more about how you can help.
The current death toll is reported as 200,000 but this is sure to rise due to shortages of water and other supplies, as well as medical help. Many people are suffering serious injuries.
Historically, Haiti has been impoverished from slavery onwards. However, the people of Haiti have always fought back against oppression. Check out this video posted on All about Race, in which the Haitian Ambassador to the United States describes how the Haitian Revolution liberated South America. Simon Bolivar travelled from Haiti.
The whole region and the European powers, which held colonies which were worked by slave labour, as well as the United States, were all shook up by the Haitian Revolution. The country has been used as a political football ever since. To read more, see Two Films about Haiti. See also, African People's Self-Liberation.
The U.S. armed forces are dropping supplies. This has been criticised as the supplies are not necessarily reaching the people who need them most. At least, this is a start, although some say this will lead to riots as people fight over food and other supplies.
Click here to donate blood for Haiti.
Click here for more about how you can help.
The current death toll is reported as 200,000 but this is sure to rise due to shortages of water and other supplies, as well as medical help. Many people are suffering serious injuries.
Historically, Haiti has been impoverished from slavery onwards. However, the people of Haiti have always fought back against oppression. Check out this video posted on All about Race, in which the Haitian Ambassador to the United States describes how the Haitian Revolution liberated South America. Simon Bolivar travelled from Haiti.
The whole region and the European powers, which held colonies which were worked by slave labour, as well as the United States, were all shook up by the Haitian Revolution. The country has been used as a political football ever since. To read more, see Two Films about Haiti. See also, African People's Self-Liberation.
Labels:
Black history,
earthquake,
food,
give blood,
Haiti,
supplies
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