8 Key Points for Global Networking

I'm the author of Success Strategies for Black People and the author and publisher of numerous ebooks including Shaking the Money Tree and the More Black Success ebooks.  

To produce my online radio broadcasts and my books and ebooks, I have connected with, and interviewed, Black millionaires, business experts, and people from a range of different cultural backgrounds, countries, occupations and walks of life.  

Listen below for my 8 Key Points for Global Networking. 

Do you wonder how to get started networking?  Do you feel too shy or embarrassed to approach people at networking events?  

How do you decide whom you want to approach?  And how do you approach them?  

What networking mistakes do you need to avoid?  
 

How can networking help you to grow your business?  

Listen below for my 8 Key Points for Global Networking. 

Egalite for All

I recently saw this excellent PBS documentary about the Haitian Revolution, which was screened by Black History Studies.

Egalite for All was chock full of factual information, as was the subsequent presentation by Charmaine at Black History Studies.

Click here to read some of what I learned.

This is important information for all African people. And there is always more to learn. See also:

The Haitian Revolution and Practical Spirituality. The book entitled The Logical and Historical Significance of the Haitian Revolution was mentioned by Panyin on What U Need to Know. Click here to read more and listen to the show.

African Emancipation Day: What U Need to Know

I hope you will join us for What U Need to Know tomorrow (Saturday) at 7:30 p.m. UK time, 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time.

We will be discussing African Remembrance Day.

Can the riots and violence we are seeing on the streets of the UK be linked to revolutionary action? Or is there no connection?

We will be joined by Sister Panyin, who will talk about the Haitian Revolution.

Click here to listen or click here to join us on Facebook.

Black History Film: The First Grader

As I stated in Historic Victory for Kenyans/The Mau Mau, four elderly Kenyans have been granted the right to sue the UK government. Given these recent developments, the screening of this film I attended in London was very timely.

The First Grader tells the story of Maruge, an elderly Kenyan man who has never learned to read and write, and who decides to go back to school.

Maruge has received a letter from the government and wants to read it for himself. In the course of the film, we catch glimpses of what he suffered at the hands of the British – his imprisonment and torture and the killing of his family during the “Mau Mau” uprising of the 1950s.

The First Grader graphically depicts the lack of knowledge of subsequent generations, who don’t understand what he fought for, or what he is fighting for now.

When I told my 90-year-old dad that the subject of this film was a man in his eighties, he immediately replied, "That's wonderful!". This was my response as well.

So I was shocked to see the reactions of some of the locals, who resented the fact that Maruge was going back to school, even though he was not taking resources away from any children. This showed how far the African tradition of respect for the elders has been eroded.

Some even assumed the headmistress, played by Naomie Harris, was being bribed to educate this senior learner.

This film is a must-see for those who, like many, know little or nothing about the history of Kenya under colonisation.

After the screening, we had a panel discussion which included one of the lawyers representing the elderly Kenyans who have just been granted the right to sue the British government. For more about this, see: Historic Victory for Kenyans/The Mau Mau

The screening was held before that decision had been reached. The panel explained that the UK government had, for many years, denied the existence of any documentation about what had happened in Kenya.

Then an archive was discovered which contained documentary evidence of what was done in Kenya and many other countries under British colonisation.

Thus the decision was granted. We will be discussing this on What U Need to Know on Saturday the 13th of August, as part of our discussion of African Emancipation Day. Click here to join us or go to Success Strategies for Black People on Facebook.

See also: Africa and Africans on Film

One Isley Brother's Daughter

Every day, we are hit with new revelations about the News International phone hacking scandal. It's even being discussed in Parliament.

On What U Need to Know on Saturday, we interviewed Elizabeth Isley Barkley, author of One Isley Brother's Daughter

One of her nmain themes is the effect of celebrity on personal life - not just on that of the person in the public eye, but that of his or her family as well.

She argues that things are even worse now than they were when the Isley Brothers were at the height of their popularity in the 1970s.

To listen to the interview, click here for What U Need to Know, or click here to hear it on Success Strategies for Black People on Facebook.

What Is the Value of International Networking for People of African Heritage?

I am an African American woman based in London, and I meet people from all over the world. Many of us are facing similar difficulties and challenges. We have a shared history as African people and we have a great deal we can learn from each other.

In my More Black Success free ebooks and the What U Need to Know radio show which I co-present, our emphasis is on networking internationally as people of African heritage.

We profile successful Black people all over the world.

For more about this, see: International Networking.

Historically, Black people have been taught to hate and mistrust each other as a way of controlling us. We need to overcome these barriers. We are all African people.

We are much stronger and more effective when we work together, for our common interests as African people.

Click here for a great way to grow your business internatinally.

Click here to listen to a short audio recap on African Networking.

Black Talk Radio: African Networking Recap

I've recorded a short recap of our May show on What U Need to Know, which focused on African Networking. You can listen to the recap below.

Click here to listen to the full show.

Our June show will be our one-year anniversary. We will be talking about Juneteenth, so click here to join us on the second Saturday in June.

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African Networking: What U Need to Know

I hope you will join us as we continue our discussion of African Networking on What U Need to Know this Saturday the 14th of May at 2 p.m. Eastern Time, 7 p.m. UK time. Click here to listen.

Please feel free to phone in or join us in the chatroom. If you miss the live broadcast, you can still listen to the recording.

Preview: African Networking: What U Need to Know

Our topic for What U Need to Know tomorrow is African Networking.

You can listen to the preview show below.

Click here to listen to What U Need to Know tomorrow, 9th of April, 7:00 p.m. UK time/2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. If you miss the live show, you can still hear the recording.

We look forward to speaking with you then.

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African Networking This Saturday 9th April

When we see negative images of Black people in the media, we are rarely given the historical and economic context for these issues.

See: Child Soldiers in the Congo

Lenny Henry in the Slums

The context is that the African continent has been plundered by the West for hundreds of years for its mineral wealth, natural resources and human wealth, all of which are still being exploited today. Japan and China are now getting in on the game, too. Some of the direct consequences of this ongoing exploitation are the extreme poverty and heated conflicts we see depicted on our screens.

The question is, what can we do about this? What can we as African people do to improve the situation and bring about positive change?

On Saturday, on What U Need to Know, we will be discussing African Networking. Click here to listen at 2 p.m. EST/7 p.m. UK time.

Feel free to phone in or join us in the chatroom.

We look forward to speaking with you then.

Child Soldiers in the Congo

When we see negative images of Black people on our screens, we are not given the historical and economic context for these issues.

On Saturday, on What U Need to Know, we will be discussing African Networking. Click here to listen at 2 p.m. EST/7 p.m. UK time.

Saw a very interesting programme on Channel 4's Unreported World, "The Children Who Came Back from the Dead", about a charity that is rescuing child soldiers in Congo and returning them to their homes. The man who heads the charity is himself a former chid soldier.

You can still catch it on 4OD. Click here to watch it.

Many of these children were running away from abusive homes. Others were seeking somewhere where they could find security and would have enough to eat. But when they joined the militia, they were subjected to further abuse, as well as drugging and sexual attacks.

The area where this is occurring, which is known as the Great Lakes region of Africa, includes Congo, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi, all of which have seen some of the most vicious fighting in Africa over the past 15-20 years.

In the videos below, former child soldiers describe their experiences and the atrocities they were trained and required to commit. Obviously, this footage is very disturbing.

Child Soldiers Fighting in the DRC

The Life of a Child Soldier in Congo

Click here to read about Johnny Mad Dog, a film based on the experiences of child soldiers in Liberia.

See also: Africa United.

In Uganda, children are routinely abducted and forced to fight in the Lords' Resistance Army (LRA). For more about this, see Uganda Rising.

Black Economic Empowerment (2)

In the March edition of What U Need to Know, we talked about the fact that the majority of our money is spent outside of our community - we are putting our money into other people's pockets. Why is this? And what can we do about it?

Click here to listen to the recording.

Plus, click here for Black Economic Empowerment. I have resources for jobseekers and resources for Black business owners.

In the April edition of What U Need to Know, we will be discussing African Networking. Click here to listen Saturday 9th of April, 2 p.m. EST/7 p.m. UK time, or listen to the recording.

Here's to your success!

Liberia Is Open for Business

Click here to watch this video - Liberia Is Open for Business.

On What U Need to Know in April, we will be focusing on African Networking. Click here to listen on Saturday the 9th of April, 2 p.m. EST/7 p.m. UK time. I hope you will join us then. If you miss it, you can listen to the recording.

Click here for more free advice for Black-owned businesses.

Here's to your success!

Black Talk Radio Recap: Black Business Success What U Need to Know

I have recorded a recap of the March edition of What U Need to Know, which focused on Black business success. You can listen below.

Click here for more free advice for Black business owners.

In April, we will be focusing on African Networking. Tune in on Saturday 9th of April, 2 p.m. EST, 7 p.m. UK time. Click here to listen. If you miss the live broadcast, you can still listen to the recording.

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Trade Corridors Will Boost African Marketplace

South Africa is helping neighbouring countries to develop trade corridors in order to create a larger market for Africans.

To read more, see National Nubian Networking April 2011.

In What U Need to Know in April, we are focusing on African Networking. Click here to listen on Saturday 9th April, 7 p.m. EST, 2 p.m. UK time.

See also: Strong Black Business Community: News by, for and about Business Owners of African Heritage.

Black Talk Radio: Black Business Success

I hope you will join us today for What U Need to Know at 2 p.m. EST, 7 p.m. UK time. If you miss the broadcast, you can still listen to the recording.

Click here to listen.

We will be talking about how to have a successful Black-owned business.

We will be joined by two Londoners, Sonia Meggie of Inspirational YOU and Charmaine Simpson of Black History Studies.

Click here for free advice for Black business owners.

More Black Success Volume 10 will focus on Black business success. Coming soon - watch this space.

Here's to your success!

400 Years of Black Women Resistance Leaders

This month sees several events this month in London celebrating the contribution of African women.

Black History Studies are continuing their series of films Celebrating International Women's Day through Film. Last week, they screened a film about an awesome woman, Ida B. Wells, a tireless anti-lynching campaigner from the 19th and 20th centuries, last week. More about this soon.

For the next films in the series include:

* Wednesday 16th March 2011- Zora Neale Hurston: Jump At The Sun

* Wednesday 23rd March 2011- Sisters In Law (a great film about women lawyers and judges in Cameroon challenging domestic vilence)

* Sunday 27th March 2011- Assata Shakur: A Biography

Click here for more information.

See also, African Superheroes Day.

We will be joined by Charmaine Simpson from Black History Studies on What U Need to Know tomorrow night, 2 p.m. EST, 7 p.m. UK time. We will be discussing Black economics. Click here for a preview.

Friday 25 March 7.30pm-10.30pm
400 Years of Black Women Resistance Leaders @ Positive Mental Attitude Community College, 26 Reginald Close (off Admiralty Square) Deptford SE8 4SS Tube: New Cross, Deptford Bridge www.pmacc.co.uk Entry £8.00 waged £5.00 unwaged

Biographical details of black women from all over the world who have resisted slavery, colonialism and racism . Women do not get the historical credit they deserve, this event will provide video and documentary evidence of the who, what and why of 45 female leaders who used pistols, pens or placards to fight for equality.

Women include: Queen Amina, May Jemison, Dora Akunyili, Dame Jocelyn Barrow, Leyla Hussein, Una Marson, Hawa Taako, Lt. Sanite Belair, Althea Gibson, Carlota, Mavis Best, Fawzia Hashim, Dr Beryl Gilroy, Edna Ismail, Benadita Da Silva, Charity Adams, Janet Alder, and many more.

Black Business Success: What U Need to Know Preview

I recently recorded a preview of March 12th's edition of What U Need to Know, which will focus on Black business success. To listen to it, see below.

I talked about a recent interview with Cathy Hughes in which she described how people will try to discourage business owners, even when these people have our best interests at heart. She said,

In my case it was my mother, I can’t tell you…my mother would
cry, she would beg me, “Please get a government job, you’re in
Washington D.C. You’re smart and people like you, Give Up!
You’re sleeping on a floor in a sleeping bag. Cathy, people
think you’ve lost your mind; they think you’ve had a nervous
breakdown, what’s wrong with you. Go get a good Government job and stop trying…”

My mother was not trying to stop me from being a successful Entrepreneur, she was worried about me, and she was scared for me. I had lost everything to try to hold on to this business and she was ready for me to throw in the towel out of love and
protection. But guess what? It was also so discouraging.

To read the rest of the Cathy Hughes interview, click here to download Conversations with Black Millionaires.

Click here for free advice for Black business owners.

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Booker T. Washington Quote

The Vocal Expressions blog is posting quotations for Black History Month. Click here for a great quote from Booker T. Washington.

Booker T. Washington was a firm believer in economic empowerment for the Black community. He was a major inspiration for the African American filmmaker Oscar Micheaux. Click here to read more.

Click here for the What U Need to Know radio show. Saturday 12th Feb, 7 p.m. UK time. If you miss it, you can still hear the recording.

This month, we shall be joined by Black History Studies, a London-based group. You WILL want to hear what they have to say.

Heroic Black Women

Check out this great video from Brother T. of London Black History Walks: Heroic Black Women.

Click here for more about London Black History Walks. They put on some awesome events every month.

Click here for the What U Need to Know radio show. This month, we will be looking at Black History Month (which, for us, is every month). Saturday 12th Feb, 2 p.m. EST, 7 p.m. UK time.

Click here for my two Black history quizzes. I will be adding more.

Enjoy Black History Month - every month!