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Could this be???

I heard a radio pundit recently scold his listening audience about the condition of our minds. He was talking about what he called the “Tim Man Syndrome” that many are experiencing in our culture. I must admit, I was a bit confused as to the point of his commentary until I made the connection to the Wizard of Oz where the Tim Man was lost, searching for a brain, and wanted the Wizard to give him one; when in fact he had a brain all along. He just needed to use it. The pundit’s closing statement… Continue

Added by John T. Wills on August 1, 2009 at 6:59am — No Comments

Grand Ol’ Party v Supreme Court Nominee Sonia Sotomayor = WTF (http://justaseason.blogspot.com/)

I am going to start by saying I am appalled by the actions of the Grand Ol’ Party’s treatment of Supreme Court Nominee Judge Sonia Sotomayor. Since I’ve lived through segregation, Jim Crow and have experienced racism - I should not be surprised. Actually, this behavior was reminiscent of days long past when the likes of Strom Thurmond and George Wallace espoused their vision of America. The tone used against the justice during nominating hearings was such a sad commentary on the part of these “S… Continue

Added by John T. Wills on July 18, 2009 at 3:11pm — No Comments

Michael Jackson and the Nation in the Mirror

Michael Jackson was just a few weeks shy of his ninth birthday on August 13, 1967, when he and his brothers won the amateur-night competition at Harlem’s famous Apollo Theatre. Two years later, with the release of ‘I Want You Back’, ‘ABC’, ‘I’ll Be There’, and ‘The Love You… Continue

Added by TS Aschenge on July 11, 2009 at 4:22pm — No Comments

New book from Joan Cartwright

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Added by Joan Cartwright on April 4, 2009 at 10:42am — No Comments

Finally America - A Black History Celebration

The years have gone by at a rapid pace So much to be thankful for, those who never got tired, those who have gone on but ran a good race. Those we look at differently Now that the messages that they spoke and shouted have become clear. Those who were killed, those who died, stood with pride and honor Today we understand why we should shed our tears. This Black History month has new meaning to all races Stirs emotions deep inside Even if you refuse to express it, as an American You must share i… Continue

Added by Nanette Buchanan on February 16, 2009 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Exerpt from Black Dolls: A Comprehensive Guide to Celebrating, Collecting, and Experiencing the Passion

PREFACE Doll collecting, in general, is listed among the major hobbies enjoyed by people throughout the world. This includes black-doll collecting, which I have been blessed to enjoy as a passion since 1991. Collecting black dolls provides a reconnection with my inner child. It allows me to see the complete innocence of childhood in its unadulterated, unmarred state. Collecting dolls is an escape from the sometimes harsh realities of adulthood. In most instances, complete joy is derived from c… Continue

Added by Debbie on November 23, 2008 at 1:38pm — No Comments

DOCUMENTARY MOVIE OF ROBERT SMALLS

Hey Everyone ! Just like to share with you about the first black captain, who became a congressman my husband will be in the first scene o this hour and half movie.we expected it to come out in 2009. http://www.artvisionexhibitions.com/robertsmalls.html Continue

Added by Annette Hoggs - Jackson on November 3, 2008 at 10:07pm — No Comments

Extinction and Extinction

It is my opinion that our race faces not extinction in the corporeal sense, but rather cultural extinction. It should be apparent to all that Afrikans are capable of surviving the most cruelest of conditions. To a certain extent, some of our ancient past has managd to manifest itself in certain of our behavior, and societal and artistic expression. The true test will be not will we survive as humans, but will we survive as Afrikans. The extinction of our identity is a more likely eventuality tha… Continue

Added by Thunder X on August 25, 2008 at 9:02pm — 1 Comment

Chatting with Shanise B. - The State of Me In The World on Blog Talk Radio

Although, I was unable to attend the Harlem Book Fair this year, I did what the panel discussions aired on Book TV C-Span. Unfortunately, I can not tell you they will be televised again, but I believe you can view them via the Harlem Book Fair homesite. Watching these panels have inspired the subjects for the weeks show in C… Continue

Added by Shanise B. on July 20, 2008 at 9:17am — No Comments

Howard University Continuing Education & Black Author Showcase™ Black History Celebration

Sandra Kelly, HUCE; Kyndall Brown, Diane Williams, and Abiola Abrams Wow! What a fun night! Sorry you missed it! Howard University Continuing Education in partnership with Black Author Showcase™ presents a Black History Celebration. Friday, February 29, 2008 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Howard University… Continue

Added by Diane on February 21, 2008 at 10:00pm — 3 Comments

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