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Mar 29
2010

Homage to Our Shared Ancestors

Posted by vhenry in Black AmericaBlackAncestryAfrican AmericanAfricanAfrica

vhenry

I hear us speak in hushed tones when we talk of our ancestors. Our eyes dart about, searching for any unwelcome listeners within earshot. Why? Because some of us feel shame when we think about how long we were enslaved, despair when we imagine the beatings, physically ill reliving the rapes. But the shame is not ours, don’t think it and certainly do not own it. The truth is we never stopped fighting, running, learning, plotting, growing. Us, against and entire nation. This is their legacy…our legacy.

It is that spirit which must be embraced, that strength that we must seize. For, much

Mar 06
2010

United Voices for a Common Cause: Same Message, New Look

Posted by goldfingers in Nation of IslamNAACPhypocrisyHip HopcommunityBlack In AmericaBlack AmericaAncestryAfrican American

goldfingers
From 1865 up to present day, the struggle for civil rights has been at the forefront of African-Americans' plight for equality and living out God-given liberties. "No justice! No peace!" has been the rallying cry of the on-going campaign for justice. Many notable organizations have fell dutifully in-step, bravely trailblazing through precarious territory to ensure Africans Americans are no longer the "invisible man" and have full access to their civil liberties. These organizations, some of which are the NAACP, SCLC, CORE, NAN, PUSH, The Black Panther Party, and Nation of Islam, are to be
Jan 28
2010

James Somerset, African slave, possible NFL Players Ancestor?

Posted by BshLee in GenealogyBarack ObamaAncestryAfrican American

BshLee

James Somerset, African slave who was purchased by Charles Stuart in Virginia in 1749. Stuart was involved in English government service and traveled as part of his duties accompanied by Somerset, who at the time did not have a first name. In 1769, Stuart along with Somersett traveled to England. While in England, Somersett met and became involved with people associated with the anti-slavery movement in England including the well known activist Granville Sharp. During this period, Somersett was christened with the name James in a church ceremony. Somersett was recaptured after escaping, and

Nov 28
2009

Hats and Prayer Cloths - Sexual Fulfillment from the Pulpit

Posted by TheFamilyInTheCar in writingwomenvictoryurbanlyfestylessurvivalsingleserenityself helpromancepersonal responsibilitypeacepainovercomernaturalmotivationlive your purposepassionbe real overcomelife long learninglifehabitsfaithempowermentDid you knowdebatesdatingDare youchristianAfrican American

TheFamilyInTheCar

 FROM THE AUTHOR OF:

                                 

                                     'The Family In The Car

                                             A Revelation'

                 

                                                    HATS

                                                    AND

                                          PRAYER CLOTHS

      Coming Soon!                        

      

 

Placed in human beings are the needs and desires necessary for reproduction. Along with these natural desires, comes personal gratification, as well as, pleasure.  All of these are

Nov 22
2009

African American Female Film Director Everyone is Looking For

Posted by empowerachild in womenMusicInspirationalGoalsDid you knowBlack In AmericaAfrican Americanachievers

empowerachild

 

  

 

www.remaininghumble.com

Introducing E.A. Lacey, the African American female director being sought.  These are samples of her work.  Enjoy!

Click her to view her work:  www.youtube.com/remaininghumble

Click here to see what she looks like:

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=3068361&l=cb33001265&id=655112028

Sep 15
2009

Sleep Caps - Protect your hair while asleep

Posted by nwscents in natural hairHealth and BeautyHair Carehair breakagebuy blackblack hairblack businessAfrican American

nwscents

 

 

One of the best ways to protect your hair while you sleep is by sleeping on
smooth silk or satin.  An easy way to do this is with a sleep cap (sometimes
called a sleep bonnet). Silk and satin protect your hair by from damage by
eliminating friction between your hair and your pillowcase (if you use a
cotton pillowcase). A silk or satin bonnet also will keep your hair smooth
overnight, and retain heat on your scalp which will help to keep your hair
from losing moisture as you sleep.

Our sleep caps are individually handmade from either sueded silk charmeuse,
satin,  or  polyester charmeuse (a fabric

Aug 11
2009

Natural Black Hair now at Amazon.com

Posted by nwscents in relaxersnatural hairhealth and wellnessHealth and BeautyHair Carehair breakagebuy blackBooksblack hairBlackAfrican American

nwscents

 

Natural Black Hair is a book that contains the story of a family of black women who were tired of pressing, relaxing, and braiding their hair. This time they decided to go natural. Inside the book Natural Black Hair, you will find their story - their thoughts about natural hair, their reflections on the subject of black hair, and lessons they learned while discovering how to care for and nuture their natural black hair. This book also contains instructions for different ways of styling natural black hair.

 Here is the

Jun 10
2009

Life in the Fast Lane -- A defining perspective

Posted by Thuso in ethnic diversityAfrican American

Thuso

As an African in America, I am always challenged to define and redefine my worldview in response to the dominant culture. Recently, Supreme Court nominee, Judge Sonya Sotomayor became the latest non-white person to be placed under a microscope regarding her perspective on her ethnic minority status.

We are all aware of what happened during the Obama Presidential campaign. The short version is that this crucible of attention nearly bleached all of the color out of him as he tried to define why he chose to be viewed as a Black man. The outcome that troubles me most is the notion that he

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