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Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Friday, January 01, 2010
What Is Your Vision for 2010?
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What is your vision for 2010? What change or improvement do you most want to see?
I know that real change is possible. I’ve seen it and I’ve created it myself, in my own life and in other people’s. You can create it too.
My vision for 2010 is for everyone to have a better life. Yes, I do mean everyone. Including you.
A world in which everyone has enough to eat, to spare and to share, in which children do not go to bed hungry.
A world in which there is no conflict in
A world in which violence is not seen as a solution. In which there is no domestic violence. Where parents do not beat their children or use intimidation to control them.
A world in which there are no so-called "honour killings".
A world in which women and children are not trafficked for the sex trade.
A world in which people do not exploit each other.
A world in which children are not drugged and forced to fight as child soldiers, amputating people’s hands or killing adults and each other.
A world in which the economies of whole communities do not depend on the drug trade.
A world in which tasers and other forms of police violence are not used to control the population.
A world in which people are not executed, where human life is respected, and all life is treated as sacred.
A world in which we find solutions to resolve our differences in ways that respect the needs of all concerned. In which we all live together in peace and harmony.
My vision for 2010 is for peace on earth. I’m sure you share this vision. I sure know I can’t do this on my own. We need to work together on this one.
Peace on earth is totally achievable. By us. Together.
We can heal our families. We can heal our communities. We can heal the world.
When people of African heritage succeed and prosper, everyone all over the world benefits from our success.
Peace on earth begins within – within each of us. When we create inner peace, this points the way to how we can create peace on our planet.
This is not a vision just for 2010, it’s for the rest of my life, and yours, and your children’s lives, and their children’s, and so on.
We can change the world. We can create global prosperity and global peace. Together, we can achieve this.
To read more, see:
Getting Past the Hate (to Have More Love)
7 Reasons Why We Break Our New Year's Resolutions
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Nurture Success for people of African heritage.
The Key to Everything for everyone.
Here’s to your success in 2010.
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Happy Kwanzaa!
Happy Kwanzaa, everybody.
Kwanzaa is a festival which is observed from December 26 through January 1. This is a time for people of African heritage to focus on traditional African values including family, community responsibility, creativity and faith. The word Kwanzaa means "first fruits" in Swahili.
Celebrating Kwanzaa helps us to build our self-esteem and confidence. To read more, see Kwanzaa - Celebrating Traditional African Values.
Click here for listings of Kwanzaa events. I've got events all over the UK, as well as Paris and the U.S.A.
Click here for books about Kwanzaa and lots more. Click here in the UK.
Kwanzaa is a festival which is observed from December 26 through January 1. This is a time for people of African heritage to focus on traditional African values including family, community responsibility, creativity and faith. The word Kwanzaa means "first fruits" in Swahili.
Celebrating Kwanzaa helps us to build our self-esteem and confidence. To read more, see Kwanzaa - Celebrating Traditional African Values.
Click here for listings of Kwanzaa events. I've got events all over the UK, as well as Paris and the U.S.A.
Click here for books about Kwanzaa and lots more. Click here in the UK.
Sunday, December 06, 2009
Day of Blogging for Justice against Taser Torture
I did not blog on the Day of Justice this time because I feel all blogged-out about this issue. I want to focus more on solutions rather than dwelling on the problem.
Having said that, I fully support my fellow AfroSpear members in their continued work around this issue. Their blogging around this issue is highly important in raising awareness and mobilising and galvanising for action. Unfortunately, we will probably have to keep having these Days of Justice until real change occurs.
I am a Buddhist. I am against all violence on principle. I am also aware that it is perfectly possible (although often not easy) to find nonviolent means to end conflicts. Where there's a will, there's a way. To read more of my thoughts about this, see my previous blog: Ending the Violence through a Creative Response.
See also: Healing Our Communities.
Some of the blogs of note on this most recent Day of Blogging for Justice include:
So when will the cops start using tasers in Beverly Hills?
Tasering of another 10-year-old Black Women in Europe: Stop Taser Torture
Purple Zoe: Ban Taser Torture Eddie Griffin: Stop Taser Torture
Lots more are listed at AAPP's blog Stop Taser Torture.
Check them out and add your voice if you would like to - this is an ongoing issue.
Having said that, I fully support my fellow AfroSpear members in their continued work around this issue. Their blogging around this issue is highly important in raising awareness and mobilising and galvanising for action. Unfortunately, we will probably have to keep having these Days of Justice until real change occurs.
I am a Buddhist. I am against all violence on principle. I am also aware that it is perfectly possible (although often not easy) to find nonviolent means to end conflicts. Where there's a will, there's a way. To read more of my thoughts about this, see my previous blog: Ending the Violence through a Creative Response.
See also: Healing Our Communities.
Some of the blogs of note on this most recent Day of Blogging for Justice include:
So when will the cops start using tasers in Beverly Hills?
Tasering of another 10-year-old Black Women in Europe: Stop Taser Torture
Purple Zoe: Ban Taser Torture Eddie Griffin: Stop Taser Torture
Lots more are listed at AAPP's blog Stop Taser Torture.
Check them out and add your voice if you would like to - this is an ongoing issue.
Small Island
As I'm sure you know, tonight, the BBC is screening the first part of A Small Island, the beautiful, lyrical piece based on the novel by Andrea Levy. I was privileged to view this when Brother Tony screened it at the Imperial War Museum during Black History Month. He will be screening it again next year, when the producer will be present. I urge you to watch it either on TV or at the museum, or preferably both.
Click here for the next Black history events with Tony Warner. He holds them every month - not just in October!
Click here for loads of books about Black history and Black achievers.
Black Victims of the Germans and the Nazis from 1904 Onwards
I attended another excellent Black history presentation with Tony Warner at the Imperial War Museum yesterday.
Black Victims of the Nazis traced the history of the atrocities committed by the German military and settlers in Namibia from 1904 onwards.
One important point which Brother Tony emphasised is that the atrocities committed by the Germans against African people set the stage for the Holocaust and significantly influenced postwar events.
In order for us to heal ourselves, our families, our communities and our world, we need to know our history. See also: The Importance of History.
For future events with Tony Warner, see London Black History Walks.
See also: Small Island.
In my book Black Success Stories Volume 1, I interviewed Len Garrison, founder of the Black Cultural Archives in South London. He describes how, when Black people in the 1970s started offering to donate their artefacts to museums, they were told "We are not collecting this type of material". So, off his own bat and without any funding or training in this area, he set up the Black Cultural Archives.
Click here for more information and to buy Black Success Stories.
For more books about Black history and Black achievers, go to African American Holiday Shopping.
Black Victims of the Nazis traced the history of the atrocities committed by the German military and settlers in Namibia from 1904 onwards.
One important point which Brother Tony emphasised is that the atrocities committed by the Germans against African people set the stage for the Holocaust and significantly influenced postwar events.
In order for us to heal ourselves, our families, our communities and our world, we need to know our history. See also: The Importance of History.
For future events with Tony Warner, see London Black History Walks.
See also: Small Island.
In my book Black Success Stories Volume 1, I interviewed Len Garrison, founder of the Black Cultural Archives in South London. He describes how, when Black people in the 1970s started offering to donate their artefacts to museums, they were told "We are not collecting this type of material". So, off his own bat and without any funding or training in this area, he set up the Black Cultural Archives.
Click here for more information and to buy Black Success Stories.
For more books about Black history and Black achievers, go to African American Holiday Shopping.
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
1st of December, Rosa Parks
On this day in 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on the bus for a white person. Her reason? "I'm tired". So began a revolution.
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Every day, ordinary people do extraordinary things.
Click here for loads of books on Black history and Black achievers.
See also: The Importance of History.
Click here to read more.
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Every day, ordinary people do extraordinary things.
Click here for loads of books on Black history and Black achievers.
See also: The Importance of History.
Saturday, November 28, 2009
The Importance of History
Click here to join me on the radio.
I often blog about history-related events, such as those with Tony Warner.
In case you were wondering why, it's because I think it is vital that we know our history. So much of our history has been deliberately hidden. This gives us a false impression of ourselves and our achievements.
I remember sitting in a self-styled Afrocentric bookshop one day talking to one of the workers, who insisted that "Black people haven't achieved anything". He sat there all day every day surrounded by Afrocentric books, but he still had the view that we had contributed nothing to society.
This is a lie which we have been told. Not only that, the dominant group and other races have been told the same lie. They, and we, have been led to believe that Black people have achieved nothing and contributed nothing.
As you can see from this article on Black people in World War II, our contribution has deliberately been hidden. This is just one example of what has been going on for hundreds of years.
Stealing our history and lying about it is just one way in which our cultural identity has been stolen from us. Whe we don't know our history and our ancestral heritage, how can we know who we really are? This leaves us subject to being defined by others.
When those in charge of the media consistently portray people of African heritage as lazy and stupid, or as criminals, this has an effect on our psyches as well as on how we are treated by the wider society.
Even now, Black children as young as three see themselves as ugly. Where did they get this message? It is being fed to them every day. It is being fed to their parents as well.
We need to change how we see ourselves and we are the only ones who can do this. We need to define ourselves, and reclaiming our history is an inherent part of this process. This is an essential part of our healing.
For more about this, read Success Strategies for Black People. For true stories of Black achievers, see Black Success Stories.
One of the people I interviewed for that book was the late Len Garrison, founder of the Black Cultural Archives in South London. He describes how, when Black people in the 1970s started offering to donate their artefacts to museums, they were told "We are not collecting this type of material". So, off his own bat and without any funding or training in this area, he set up the Black Cultural Archives.
Click here for lots more books about Black history and Black achievers.
Click here for the next Black history events with Tony Warner.
See also: Black History International.
I often blog about history-related events, such as those with Tony Warner.
In case you were wondering why, it's because I think it is vital that we know our history. So much of our history has been deliberately hidden. This gives us a false impression of ourselves and our achievements.
I remember sitting in a self-styled Afrocentric bookshop one day talking to one of the workers, who insisted that "Black people haven't achieved anything". He sat there all day every day surrounded by Afrocentric books, but he still had the view that we had contributed nothing to society.
This is a lie which we have been told. Not only that, the dominant group and other races have been told the same lie. They, and we, have been led to believe that Black people have achieved nothing and contributed nothing.
As you can see from this article on Black people in World War II, our contribution has deliberately been hidden. This is just one example of what has been going on for hundreds of years.
Stealing our history and lying about it is just one way in which our cultural identity has been stolen from us. Whe we don't know our history and our ancestral heritage, how can we know who we really are? This leaves us subject to being defined by others.
When those in charge of the media consistently portray people of African heritage as lazy and stupid, or as criminals, this has an effect on our psyches as well as on how we are treated by the wider society.
Even now, Black children as young as three see themselves as ugly. Where did they get this message? It is being fed to them every day. It is being fed to their parents as well.
We need to change how we see ourselves and we are the only ones who can do this. We need to define ourselves, and reclaiming our history is an inherent part of this process. This is an essential part of our healing.
For more about this, read Success Strategies for Black People. For true stories of Black achievers, see Black Success Stories.
One of the people I interviewed for that book was the late Len Garrison, founder of the Black Cultural Archives in South London. He describes how, when Black people in the 1970s started offering to donate their artefacts to museums, they were told "We are not collecting this type of material". So, off his own bat and without any funding or training in this area, he set up the Black Cultural Archives.
Click here for lots more books about Black history and Black achievers.
Click here for the next Black history events with Tony Warner.
See also: Black History International.
Join Us on the Radio Tomorrow (Sunday)
I hope you will be able to join us on Dr. Donna's radio show tomorrow, Sunday 29th November, 1:00 p.m. EST, 6:00 p.m. UK time. I will be talking about my book Success Strategies for Black People and how you can make 2010 your year. Click here to listen.
To listen to previous interviews, go to:
To listen to previous interviews, go to:
Loretta N. Green 2nd October 2009
Diana Broomfield 17th October 2009
Diana Broomfield 16th September 2009
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone.
Thanksgiving is the time when we stop for a moment to remember all the blessings and good fortune we have received. It is an important day to spend with family and loved ones. Although I now live in the UK, I still recall the many Thanksgivings I enjoyed at home, and I bring my family to mind on this day.
I have printed President Obama's Thanksgiving message below. In addition to speaking about the things he and his family are giving thanks for, he also reminds us to remember the troops serving overseas who cannot spend the day with their own families. Whatever you think about the ongoing conflicts in which our countries are involved, spare a thought for the troops who have been sent to fight for our protection.
If you are looking for gifts for Xmas, Kwanzaa and the New Year, check out African American Holiday Shopping
The President's Message
Tomorrow, Thanksgiving Day, Americans across the country will sit down together, count our blessings, and give thanks for our families and our loved ones.
American families reflect the diversity of this great nation. No two are exactly alike, but there is a common thread they each share.
Our families are bound together through times of joy and times of grief. They shape us, support us, instill the values that guide us as individuals, and make possible all that we achieve.
So tomorrow, I'll be giving thanks for my family -- for all the wisdom, support, and love they have brought into my life.
But tomorrow is also a day to remember those who cannot sit down to break bread with those they love.
The soldier overseas holding down a lonely post and missing his kids. The sailor who left her home to serve a higher calling. The folks who must spend tomorrow apart from their families to work a second job, so they can keep food on the table or send a child to school.
We are grateful beyond words for the service and hard work of so many Americans who make our country great through their sacrifice. And this year, we know that far too many face a daily struggle that puts the comfort and security we all deserve painfully out of reach.
So when we gather tomorrow, let us also use the occasion to renew our commitment to building a more peaceful and prosperous future that every American family can enjoy.
It seems like a lifetime ago that a crowd met on a frigid February morning in Springfield, Illinois to set out on an improbable course to change our nation.
In the years since, Michelle and I have been blessed with the support and friendship of the millions of Americans who have come together to form this ongoing movement for change.
You have been there through victories and setbacks. You have given of yourselves beyond measure. You have enabled all that we have accomplished -- and you have had the courage to dream yet bigger dreams for what we can still achieve.
So in this season of thanks giving, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude to you, and my anticipation of the brighter future we are creating together.
With warmest wishes for a happy holiday season from my family to yours,
President Barack Obama
Thanksgiving is the time when we stop for a moment to remember all the blessings and good fortune we have received. It is an important day to spend with family and loved ones. Although I now live in the UK, I still recall the many Thanksgivings I enjoyed at home, and I bring my family to mind on this day.
I have printed President Obama's Thanksgiving message below. In addition to speaking about the things he and his family are giving thanks for, he also reminds us to remember the troops serving overseas who cannot spend the day with their own families. Whatever you think about the ongoing conflicts in which our countries are involved, spare a thought for the troops who have been sent to fight for our protection.
If you are looking for gifts for Xmas, Kwanzaa and the New Year, check out African American Holiday Shopping
The President's Message
Tomorrow, Thanksgiving Day, Americans across the country will sit down together, count our blessings, and give thanks for our families and our loved ones.
American families reflect the diversity of this great nation. No two are exactly alike, but there is a common thread they each share.
Our families are bound together through times of joy and times of grief. They shape us, support us, instill the values that guide us as individuals, and make possible all that we achieve.
So tomorrow, I'll be giving thanks for my family -- for all the wisdom, support, and love they have brought into my life.
But tomorrow is also a day to remember those who cannot sit down to break bread with those they love.
The soldier overseas holding down a lonely post and missing his kids. The sailor who left her home to serve a higher calling. The folks who must spend tomorrow apart from their families to work a second job, so they can keep food on the table or send a child to school.
We are grateful beyond words for the service and hard work of so many Americans who make our country great through their sacrifice. And this year, we know that far too many face a daily struggle that puts the comfort and security we all deserve painfully out of reach.
So when we gather tomorrow, let us also use the occasion to renew our commitment to building a more peaceful and prosperous future that every American family can enjoy.
It seems like a lifetime ago that a crowd met on a frigid February morning in Springfield, Illinois to set out on an improbable course to change our nation.
In the years since, Michelle and I have been blessed with the support and friendship of the millions of Americans who have come together to form this ongoing movement for change.
You have been there through victories and setbacks. You have given of yourselves beyond measure. You have enabled all that we have accomplished -- and you have had the courage to dream yet bigger dreams for what we can still achieve.
So in this season of thanks giving, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude to you, and my anticipation of the brighter future we are creating together.
With warmest wishes for a happy holiday season from my family to yours,
President Barack Obama
Monday, November 16, 2009
Hidden Histories: Black People and WWII
As you may know, I attended the presentation on How Black People Won World War II by Tony Warner at the Imperial War Museum yesterday.
Often, we are not told about aspects of our history. Every time I attend one of Brother Tony's presentations, I learn more valuable information.
I enjoy not only his detailed and extensive knowledge, but also his enthusiasm for his subject.
It is vital that we continue to uncover these hidden histories – these stories which have been obscured or forgotten. Knowledge of our history and ancestral heritage is vital for our self-esteem and confidence.
Click here to read about yesterday's excellent presentation.
Click here for future Black history presentations with Tony Warner.
In my book Black Success Stories Volume 1, I interviewed Len Garrison, founder of the Black Cultural Archives in South London. He describes how, when Black people in the 1970s started offering to donate their artefacts to museums, they were told "We are not collecting this type of material". So, off his own bat and without any funding or training in this area, he set up the Black Cultural Archives.
Click here for more info and to buy Black Success Stories.
For more books about Black history and Black achievers, in the UK, go to Black Gifts UK.
Outside the UK, go to go to The Black Gifts Store.
Click here for future Black history events with Tony Warner.
See also: Black History International.
Often, we are not told about aspects of our history. Every time I attend one of Brother Tony's presentations, I learn more valuable information.
I enjoy not only his detailed and extensive knowledge, but also his enthusiasm for his subject.
It is vital that we continue to uncover these hidden histories – these stories which have been obscured or forgotten. Knowledge of our history and ancestral heritage is vital for our self-esteem and confidence.
Click here to read about yesterday's excellent presentation.
Click here for future Black history presentations with Tony Warner.
In my book Black Success Stories Volume 1, I interviewed Len Garrison, founder of the Black Cultural Archives in South London. He describes how, when Black people in the 1970s started offering to donate their artefacts to museums, they were told "We are not collecting this type of material". So, off his own bat and without any funding or training in this area, he set up the Black Cultural Archives.
Click here for more info and to buy Black Success Stories.
For more books about Black history and Black achievers, in the UK, go to Black Gifts UK.
Outside the UK, go to go to The Black Gifts Store.
Click here for future Black history events with Tony Warner.
See also: Black History International.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Not Forgotten - Soldiers of Empire
While on the subject of Ian Hislop, I very much enjoyed his Not Forgotten series which was shown on Channel 4 several years ago, in which he investigated different people who had served during the First World War.
He has since made additional programmes, which are now being aired. On Monday night, I watched the episode about Empire troops, i.e. those from African and Caribbean countries,
Empire troops are often mentioned only as a footnote to the main event, but Hislop’s programme showed footage of Black troops on the front line, while he interviewed the grandchildren of one
I had previously seen the story of the Black men from the Caribbean who sailed on a ship via the North Pole but were not given winter uniforms. Many of them had their limbs amputated due to frostbite.
Those troops who arrived fit to serve were not allowed to fight, or even carry arms. They were put to doing heavy manual labour such as moving large amounts of ammunition, and were under fire from the enemy but were not given the means to defend themselves. Seeing the footage is always a strong experience.
Another excellent programme, well worth watching.
I also recently attended a screening of “A Small Island”, a BBC programme based on the novel by Andrea Levy, at the
On Sunday 15th November, Tony Warner of Black History Walks will be doing a presentation on How Black People Won World War II. Come along if you can - I'm sure it will be both educational and entertaining. Click here for more details.
It is so important for us to have a sense of our own history and cultural heritage, and our contribution to world history. This is an essential part of having high self-esteem and confidence. For more about this, see The Key to Confidence. See also, Success Strategies for Black People.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
The Power of a Black Skin
Further to my previous blog about the BNP on the BBC, many people have said that when the head of the BNP appeared on Question Time lately, he came across as a bumbling idiot.
However, around 100 viewers phoned the BBC to complain that he was treated unfairly and even “bullied”.
I still say we need to learn the lessons of history and stop giving these people free publicity.
I felt torn about blogging about this issue and giving it more energy. Although there are other, better ways to overcome difficulties and create the things we want, sometimes we have to engage and directly confront.
Mr. BNP Head himself said that he had been treated unfairly because there were too many African and Asian people in the audience as the programme was broadcast from
It’s useful to know that we can “ethnically cleanse” an area – just by turning up! That’s the power of a Black skin.
But the final word has to go to the folks at the quiz show Have I Got News for You the same week as the broadcast. During a photo quiz, when asked to identify a photo of Mr. BNP Head, Ian Hislop, Paul Merton and their guests all shook their heads and said “We don’t know who he is”. At which point the host, Martin Clunes, moved on to the next item without identifying him either.
In other words, treat this man as the nonentity he should be.
Thursday, November 05, 2009
One Year Ago
Check out this video from the President.
I was watching a programme about Beyonce the other day. She said, her young nephew doesn't understand why it's a big deal that the President is African American. This is the future we are creating - to the next generation, a Black President will be no big deal.
As he says, this is an historic moment. But we are not just interested in history, we are interested in change.
Click here to watch the video.
See also: Barack Obama, African American Success Story.
I was watching a programme about Beyonce the other day. She said, her young nephew doesn't understand why it's a big deal that the President is African American. This is the future we are creating - to the next generation, a Black President will be no big deal.
As he says, this is an historic moment. But we are not just interested in history, we are interested in change.
Click here to watch the video.
See also: Barack Obama, African American Success Story.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
BNP on the BBC
You have probably heard that the head of the BNP will appear on Question Time tonight. The BBC has been milking this for all it's worth.
Watched The Wright Stuff this morning. Everyone was saying the BBC have to have this man on the show because this is a democracy, people have voted for the BNP, yadda yadda.
Surely the BBC have a responsibility to respect equal rights for all. This is the opposite of what the BNP represent.
We fought a world war against fascism. My father fought in that war. Now the licence payers are being made to pay for the BNP to be given a platform as if they were a legitimate political party.
What do you think? Should the BBC be giving these people air time?
Do we really need to watch them in order to know what they think? If they had their way, none of us would be here now.
Has this country really grown so complacent that we are happy to give air time to these people? Or is the majority population just looking for scapegoats in a time of economic difficulty?
Remember, Hitler was elected. Those who do not learn from history are condemned to repeat it.
Watched The Wright Stuff this morning. Everyone was saying the BBC have to have this man on the show because this is a democracy, people have voted for the BNP, yadda yadda.
Surely the BBC have a responsibility to respect equal rights for all. This is the opposite of what the BNP represent.
We fought a world war against fascism. My father fought in that war. Now the licence payers are being made to pay for the BNP to be given a platform as if they were a legitimate political party.
What do you think? Should the BBC be giving these people air time?
Do we really need to watch them in order to know what they think? If they had their way, none of us would be here now.
Has this country really grown so complacent that we are happy to give air time to these people? Or is the majority population just looking for scapegoats in a time of economic difficulty?
Remember, Hitler was elected. Those who do not learn from history are condemned to repeat it.
Resources for Black Parents
Free online activities for children, crafts, make a kinara, African recipes, plus books and resources for parents - get all this and more from the new Black Holiday Gifts Guide 2009. Click here to download it now.
Friday, October 16, 2009
New, Free Ebook - Finding Your Purpose
The new issue of More Black Success is now available, hot off the press!
MBS 6 features an article by Diana Broomfield on Finding Your Purpose. And much more.
Click here to hear me interviewed by Diana on her radio show tomorrow, Saturday 17th October.
If you are involved in mentoring young people, or want to be, check out Dena Strong's very moving piece which includes 10 Tips for Mentoring.
As always, MBS contains loads of resources for your personal and professional development.
Click here to grab your free copy of MBS 6.
Click here if you would like to submit an article or success story .
MBS 6 features an article by Diana Broomfield on Finding Your Purpose. And much more.
Click here to hear me interviewed by Diana on her radio show tomorrow, Saturday 17th October.
If you are involved in mentoring young people, or want to be, check out Dena Strong's very moving piece which includes 10 Tips for Mentoring.
As always, MBS contains loads of resources for your personal and professional development.
Click here to grab your free copy of MBS 6.
Click here if you would like to submit an article or success story .
Thursday, October 08, 2009
Black History: Telling Our Stories
October is Black History Month in the UK. For BHM events and resources, see Black History International.
In my recent interview with Loretta N. Green, we talked about the importance of telling our stories. Harriet Jacobs recorded her experiences in her book Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, and I have told her story in my choreopoem, Harriet. A film of Harriet will be shown as part of the BFM London Black Film Festival.
Click here to read more and hear more radio interviews.
In my recent interview with Loretta N. Green, we talked about the importance of telling our stories. Harriet Jacobs recorded her experiences in her book Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, and I have told her story in my choreopoem, Harriet. A film of Harriet will be shown as part of the BFM London Black Film Festival.
Click here to read more and hear more radio interviews.
Monday, October 05, 2009
One Person Can Make a Difference
This is so inspiring. Check out this article posted on the Black Books Blog about how a librarian made a huge change in one young person's life.
Boy Lifts Book
Boy Lifts Book
Saturday, October 03, 2009
Hear Me on the Radio
Last night, I was on Loretta N. Green’s show on Blogtalk Radio. It was a delightful experience. We talked about how important it is for people of African heritage to dialogue and communicate, no matter where we are from, and no matter where we are now. We have so much to learn from each other and to share. I make a point of taking an international Afrocentric approach in my More Black Success free ebooks.
To hear this interview, go to
http://ancestralenergies.blogspot.com/2009/09/im-on-radio-friday-2nd-october.html
My next radio interview will be on Saturday, 17th October, when I will be appearing on Diana Broomfield’s show again. I hope you will join us. If you want to phone in or join us in the chatroom, please do. Details are here:
http://ancestralenergies.blogspot.com/2009/09/im-on-radio-friday-2nd-october.html
To hear this interview, go to
http://ancestralenergies.blogspot.com/2009/09/im-on-radio-friday-2nd-october.html
My next radio interview will be on Saturday, 17th October, when I will be appearing on Diana Broomfield’s show again. I hope you will join us. If you want to phone in or join us in the chatroom, please do. Details are here:
http://ancestralenergies.blogspot.com/2009/09/im-on-radio-friday-2nd-october.html
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