QUOTATIONS OF "BLACK"
"Whenever I use BLACK it relates to some history of Africans in that particular place. It’s the idea of the color BLACK as a metaphor, or as a representation of African-Americans. It’s the notion of BLACK- BLACKNESS - and all its other meanings in relation to the history of race..."
- Fred Wilson
"Most of my fortitude to continue doing the work comes from the moral outrage I feel about the injustices that Black people endure disproportionately daily."
- N. Abdul-Wakil
"In the end, what matters is not skin shade but pan-African consciousness. Loving your complexion, your nose, lips, hair length and texture, no matter what the politics or trends decide, and simply be. That's the problem with us (African folks). We're still learning how to love ourselves. So used to glorifying others and putting others first..."
- Dredlocks Tree
ST. PAUL COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH
859 Hendrix Street(Between Linden Blvd & Stanley Avenue)Brooklyn, New York 11207
GOOGLE MAPSTRAIN TRAVEL:
#3 Train To Van Siclen AvenuePresentsThe 17th Commemoration (2011)
of
THE MAAFA
SAVE THESE DATES:
SEPTEMBER 12th - 24th ,2011
Rev. David K. Brawley, Senior Pastor
Rev. Dr. Johnny Ray Youngblood, MAAFA FounderYvonne L. Hildmon, Fiscal Coordinator
Events:
Baby DedicationMAAFA Museum Tours* (School Tours Sept. 12th -16th)Meditative MomentsOceanside CeremonyDevelpoing Your Own MAAFA Commemoration (pre-registration required)The MAAFA Suite...A Healing Journey
Directed by Michele Hawkins-Jones
Performances:
September 18th, 2011 at 6:00 P.M.
September 19th, 22nd and 23rd, 2011 at 7:00 P.M.
Excerpts: September 21st, 2011 at 3:00 P.M.
Ticket Prices:
Mezzanine Sanctuary Seating: $30.00
Orchestra Sanctuary Seating: $50.00
*For additional information contact theMAAFA Resource Center
(718) 257-2884 or (718) 257-1300 exts. 178 or 174
Email us at maafa[at]spcbc.comVisit our websites at
www.themaafa.com or www.spcbc.com
Official Website: www.themaafa.com
MAAFA is a Kiswahai term which refers to the catastrophic experience formerly known as the TransAtiantic Slave Trade which resulted in the kidnap, torture, and enslavement of millions of African people.
The Paths To Which Enslaved Africans
Were Brought To The Americas
Spoken Word (SGL) Artist Yolo Akili
I found out about Yolo Akili through the progressive and well put together Black SGL blog called Wandering Caravan.BronzeBuckaroo, who runs the blog always has some interesting pieces on there, but I wanted to hi-lite Yolo Akili (a young, mad cute & attractive, and progressive-minded brutha) who's a spoken word artist.
And check out Yolo's website, too. I went to Amazon.com and downloaded Yolo's new CD Purple Galaxy. CDBaby.com and iTunes also has his music as well. Also, below is his first video-blog and where he speaks out about Eddie Long the preacher down Atlanta. However, regardless of the outcome of the allegations against Eddie Long case, the point of Yolo's video is that there are larger issues that he touches on regarding the African community here in America. It's a very good 5 minute listen for sure.
Yolo Speaks Out On Preachers & Power
ST. PAUL COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH
859 Hendrix Street(Between Linden Blvd & Stanley Avenue)Brooklyn, New York 11207
GOOGLE MAPTRAIN TRAVEL:#3 Train To Van Siclen AvenuePresentsThe 16th Commemoration (2010)
of
THE MAAFA
SAVE THESE DATES:
SEPTEMBER 13th - 25th ,2010
Rev. David K. Brawley, Senior Pastor Rev.
Dr. Johnny Ray Youngblood, MAAFA FounderKim D. Jones, Administrative CoordinatorYvonne L. Hildmon, Fiscal Coordinator
Events:
Baby DedicationMAAFA Museum Tours* (School Tours Sept. 13 -17)Meditative MomentsOceanside CeremonyThe MAAFA Suite...A Healing Journey
Directed by Michele Hawkins-Jones
Performances:
September 19th at 6:00 P.M.*
September 20th, 23rd and 24th at 7:00 P.M.*
Ticket Prices (Tentative):
Orchestra Sanctuary Seating: $50.00
Mezzanine Sanctuary Seating: $30.00
Featured Presenters: Dr. Edward M. Bostick,
Quiltmaker and Historian, Brooklyn, New York
Tom Burrell,
Author, Chicago, Illinois
Dr. Scott Christianson,
Writer and Human Rights Activist Albany, New York
Dr. Ron Daniels,
Institute of the Black World 21st Cer)tury, East Elmhurst, New York
Karen Hunter,
Joumalist Author and Publisher, South Orange, New Jersey
Dr. Edwin Nichols,
Clinical Industrial Psychologist, Washington, DC
Rev. Dr. Lewis T. Tait, Jr.,
Imani Christian Center, Stone Mountain, Georgia
Dr. Jonathan L. Walton,
Harvard Divinity School, Cambridge"Massachusetts
Time Wise,
Author and Anti-Racist Activist Nashville, Tennessee
*For ticket prices and additional information contact theMAAFA Resource Center
(718) 257-2884 or (718) 257-1300 exts. 178 or 174
Email us at maafa[at]spcbc.comVisit our websites at
www.themaafa.com or www.spcbc.com
MAAFA is a Kiswahai term which refers to the catastrophic experience formerly known as the TransAtiantic Slave Trade which resulted in the kidnap, torture, and enslavement of millions of African people.
The Paths To Which Africans Were Brought To The Americas (Click The Picture To Enlarge The Map)
Dear all, I was inspired to write this in response to so much hate and bigotry I see spewd in churches and society towards those considered "less than"......This is really a lament.
--
Victor R. Pond
Sanctified Bigotryby Victor Pond
(A Guest Nubian Knight's Perspective)When the wounded cry you feign deafness immune to the horror laying at your feet instead you step over itnot looking backless it assault the sieve that replaced your heart.When the wounded cry your mercy slither away leaving the aching body to desiccate and die and with a smile birthed in your own agony you dust the guilt from off your shoulders convincing yourself you are worshiping Jehovah. When the wounded cry your loathing blossoms ornamenting your scattered compassion .....so how would you answerwhen God asks you“why didn’t you love your brother?”
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