June is Caribbean Heritage Month: Got your Caribbean Flag Yet?

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Fun times to be had this month is You’re Caribbean especially, but it is not just Caribbeans who can have fun. To boot I’ve been talking about how important the Institute of Caribbean Studies was in getting National Caribbean Heritage Month mandated and recognized by Congress. Go visit them and say hello and thank you. They have even dedicated a site to National Caribbean Heritage Month. You can learn all about the festivities, the peoples of the Caribbean, why we are so easy going, and even our foods.

If you’re Caribbean or of Caribbean heritage or even just want to know about our many people from the Caribbean then you should visit the NCHM or ICS site and get some information. As for the Month of June, it is nearly time for all the colorful parades, music, dancing, foods, and enjoyment that comes with the celebrations of National Caribbean Heritage Month. The music should be off the chain this year.

Not looking for no trouble just peaceful celebrations so leave the equipment at home, your attitudes, and enjoy the streets. If ya’ll don’t know; New York, Boston, and a few other places will be the places to be. Every year they put up some grand parades and fests that attract hundreds of thousands of people per year.

What am I talking about? CARNIVAL baby! Every year there are a set of Carnivals held in various places to celebrate our Caribbean heritage. The link I’ve provided gives dates to the events and we’re asking that you come with good attitudes and positive vibes this year and every year following. If you’re unfortunate enough to never have been to even one, ask friends what you’re missing. Tag along this year and be prepared to have fun, have your eyes filled with colors, and did I say have fun.

ICS will be hosting their own events in Washington DC this year as well. You can get involved or get some knowledge on everything Caribbean by visiting http://www.caribbeanamericanmonth.org and getting the information first hand. So this year, grab your flag any Caribbean flag, grab some Caribbean Music, get some colorful clothes and get ready to enjoy National Caribbean Heritage Month. June is the month of Jubilee.

 

Discovery

I rose

I gained a high and lofty name

I followed my own habits

And slowly I became

 

I walked the trails that not had before

Wasting no time

I took myself above all I was shown

I stood before; all others behind

 

Who knew what I knew

Who could explain the dreams I created

The things I did they were only of me

Thos things no one ever contemplated

 

At my peak I rose still

I stood overlooking everything

My voice carried on winds

I saw all things

 

I was high

I stayed high

I was raised above everything we ever knew

I soared even beyond the night

 

I was unreachable

But on my way down I saw you

Abused Wife 'Stands Her Ground,' Faces 20 Year Prison Sentence

Reblogged from Breaking News for Black America:

Florida’s controversial “Stand Your Ground” law has been at the center of the Trayvon Martin case because former neighborhood watch captain, George Zimmerman, 28, claims that he acted in self-defense and, under the law, he had every right to meet force with force.

SEE ALSO: Will Trayvon Swing Florida’s Vote?

The nation watched as Zimmerman strolled into court Friday morning and was…

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Does stand your ground only mean stand your ground if you're white in FLA? Marissa Alexander's case seems to prove just that. In 2010, she stood her ground after being assaulted by her ex husband. She Testifies to being trapped in her house by her ex; now here is the kicker. She fired one single shot into the air, which scared her ex husband away. She was then arrested and her "Stand Your Ground" defense tossed out by the Judge. She was scheduled to be sentenced to upto 20 years in April, but has since been delayed because of the George Zimmerman case. How sad is that reality; a black woman defends herself against a man she had a restraining order against and does not kill him but fires a warning shot and was about to face 20 years. George Zimmerman followed, or should I say stalked Trayvon Martin, who was in his father's own neighborhood, and killed him. Then gets out on only $15,000 bail. FLA you just ain't smelling right, you're looking awfully dirty.

The Harsh Realities and an Outspoken Realization: Future is starting to look Bright

I have to tell you I LOVE THIS GIRL I wish there were more people like her. She spoke the truth to a T about the condition of the societies we live in. It takes realization to face the facts that we as a world needs to change. she begins “I am Not Tryavon Martin.” But the meat of her story is even more defining of the promise of a great future. I wish others would follow her example and realize some things. This needs to be a reflection of ALL Americans.

http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/e/16711680/wshhYDIryV4psyR7IRdB

SHOCKING SLAVERY OF THE KIKUYUS IN KENYA TODAY

Reblogged from C C M:

SHOCKING SLAVERY IN KENYA

At the risk of being misunderstood by my fellow Kikuyu slaves and their counterparts such as Luos, in the new slavery pen, I would like to give you a personally researched view of a today’s Kikuyu and where each belong today.

I will begin with saying that to me almost all Kikuyus existing today are mostly slaves, a few are slave servants and least of them are slave masters.

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So sad

National Caribbean Heritage Month is June 2012; Year Six

This year marks 6 years we have been celebrating June as National Caribbean Heritage Month.  But did you know how it all started? In 2000, the Institute of Caribbean Studies (ICS) began leading the celebration of June as Caribbean American Heritage Month in Washington DC, building on efforts started by a now defunct Ad-Hoc Group of Washington DC residents to have a Caribbean Heritage Month in Washington DC in 1999.  The Bill passed the House in June, 2005, and the Senate in February, 2006. A Proclamation making the Resolution official was then signed by President Bush on June 5, 2006.

Dr. Claire Nelson, founder of the Institute of Caribbean Studies in, Washington DC is making sure the tradition continues in 2012. While we’re busy celebrating National Caribbean Heritage Month in your own way, ICS is busy making sure our voices are heard in front of Congress and the United States Government. One of the self-appointed duties of Dr. Nelson, as chair and founder of the Institute is to be the voice of the Caribbean peoples before Congress.

For those of you who don’t know who the Institute of Caribbean Studies is you can visit http://www.icsdc.org to get the full details on ICS and Dr. Claire Nelson.

The Institute of Caribbean Studies (ICS) is a non-partisan, non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization established in 1993 dedicated to education, advocacy and action on issues that impact on Caribbean Americans.

The purpose of the Institute is to provide a forum for the public and private sector, the non-government organization community, scholars and others interested in promoting a dialogue and to assist in the execution of actions that result from that dialogue.

ICS has become leading community think-do tank in the Caribbean Diaspora in the US.  ICS is the architect and campaign chair of National Caribbean American Heritage Month, executive producer of the National Caribbean American Heritage Awards since 1994, Convener of the Invest Caribbean Business Leaders Dialogue since 1999, and the Caribbean Futures Initiative established in 2007.

Leading up to June’s celebration of, National Caribbean Heritage Month, Dr Nelson and ICS have been touting the Expo Jamaica Event. As the voice of the Caribbean and a think-tank for the Caribbean in America, she has been actively seeking business owners, investors, and those interested in doing business in Jamaica or looking for a new business venue. That is the true embodiment of Caribbean pride; to never stop working and highlighting the Caribbean Islands from the people to the Business. If you’re a business owner you can still register for the free Teleconference to learn about the businesses and opportunities available.

This year marks six years of commemorating National Caribbean Heritage Month, thanks to Dr Claire Nelson and the institute of Caribbean Studies. As June creeps closer and closer we can begin to think about what we each will do to highlight our contribution to the United States, the US economy, and sports in America.

National Caribbean Heritage Months marks a time when we can be proud of our accomplishments and contribution to society and our respective communities in America. We get to showcase our myriad of cultures and enjoy each other’s company. Personally I would like to extend a solemn, “thank you”, to Dr Nelson and ICS for the great work they’ve done advocating for the institution of NCHM. Thanks to the United States President and Congressional leaders who acknowledged and recognized our contribution. We proudly stand as Caribbean-Americans; we stand in the military, we work in the hospitals, we celebrate as Americans and we cry as Americans. Be proud of your Heritage as a Caribbean-American. Enjoy June and do not forget those who made it possible.

The Good Citizens we Fail to Be

Hi, my name is, Kevin Allen. I am first a proud African, proud also to admit being born in beautiful Jamaica. For 26 years I have been proudly a citizen of these United States of America. But I also proudly recognize another citizenship that transcends them all; one I share with each and every one of you. It is a citizenship we all seem to have either forgotten or forsaken: I am a very, very proud Citizen of Earth.

It took so much to pen these words because of the apprehension and issues surrounding our people. A colossal failure to unanimously realize who we are, I can assure you, there are those who are reading this and laughing. Those who fail to understand the words and their own humanity. Count yourself lucky if you’re not one of them because you know where you were born and where you live.

Let me remind you of who we are. We are the Human RACE, one people separated by rhetorical hatred of which some of us don’t even understand; but we are ONE race, not many, we are human beings. That is unless you can prove you were born on another planet, in which case you are really an illegal alien. As human beings it is our natural order to ensure that the things we do are good for our entire society of Earth.

I have lived on Earth for 36 years now, soon to be 37. Year by year I watch as my people are beaten, murdered, sent to war against each other, degraded, raped, burned, or any number of atrocities by the very people that should be protecting them. I have also witnessed 36 years of injustices that go on year after year because of self-servitude. We forget that other human beings need the resources we unconscionably throw away simply because we have too much or we do not want it any more. I also witness people waving guns against each other because they are from a “Different” nationality.

But I digress; I wrote this as a reminder that we are all Citizens of Earth. What we do affects people clear round the world and our future generations. And what we are about to leave for our children; we should be ashamed, but, somehow we are not. I had someone tell me that it takes time to change, time to become better people. If after thousands (Millions for evolutionists) of years we still haven’t had enough time to change. Then we either are walking with our eyes closed, or sadly, we just don’t care enough about ourselves or our children. Which is it?

Oil: No laughing matter

LOL ~ This is definitely a non-formal post. I was rolling when I found this out. Keep reading. Forgive my cynicism.

I have just learned that people believe that Oil is a deposit from Dinosaur bones left millions of years ago, also that oil is non-renewable. I have been hearing it for a while but just couldn’t grasp what was really being said. In fact, there are studies being conducted to prove what oil is and where it comes from. ACTUAL STUDIES TO SAY THAT OIL IS NOT FOSSIL! ARE YOU KIDDING ME?… Right now I am floored with this information.

Seriously it never really sunk in that people didn’t know what oil deposits were or where they come from. In this Fancy language of some scientists that are studying Oil: “The abiotic theory argues, in contrast, that hydrocarbons are naturally produced on a continual basis throughout the solar system, including within the mantle of the earth.” In plain simple terms Oil is a continually renewed resource from plants, and other carbon matter.

I have to apologize because I thought people knew this until I started reading. You have to watch the video in this piece. I can’t believe this, how did people come to think that oil is an ancient and non-renewable energy source. We pull the purest forms of Oil from every plant we could, grapes, olives, linseed,  sunflowers, and any other plant we can find. So how exactly do people not know oil is being renewed continually by the liquids draining from plants into the earth?

I apologize for laughing. But Crude oil is continually renewed and is NOT a non-renewable source. There is more than enough Oil available. Why are we paying so much for gas I wonder?

But wait there’s more. Oil Prices are rising and we have possibly discovered the biggest reserve find in Dakota, U.S.A. So why are we still using foreign oil when we have it right in our back yard? And why are we still paying so much at the pump and for heating when we may have the biggest cache anywhere. No wonder Newt Gingrich was promising $2 a gallon at the pump. Why has our government been so tight-lipped about this find?

But anyway. I am still trying to figure out with all the Oil products available n the market how people thought Oil was from fossils in the earth from MILLIONS of years ago and not renewable. We use OIL everyday to cook with; yes it is the same in a purer form just cooked and separated from the plants). Unbelievable!  And again, sorry for laughing if I offended anybody; Now I’m left to wonder how people’s rights are taken from them so easily… That’s rhetorical and Sarcastic by the way.

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TYT: EPIC FAIL by Police in Trayvon Martin Investigation [©TYT Network]

LOL, after viewing this report on the Trayvon Martin case I was on the floor. I know, I know I’m supposed to report and be fair, but this is hilarious and it puts things into perfect perspective. Please Keep in mind that the language used is explicit and shows the rage of the reporter, enjoy the case.

George Zimmerman after Trayvon Martin: A Problem for the Legal System

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I’m going to be fair. Let’s say we know nothing except that George Zimmerman ended up killing, Trayvon Martin. A month later everyone is crying for an arrest and or George Zimmerman’s head. This creates a serious problem because the FBI not only has to either arrest, detain, or release this man, but see that whatever they do they keep him safe. It is the law that even prisoners are guaranteed safety. But what would really happen if he was arrested?

Trayvon Martin - Million Hoodies March 2012 020 (Photo credit: calvinfleming)

George Zimmerman is without a doubt, the Most wanted man in America and Probably the world right now. Where would they jail him, where would they put him, if they release him where would he go?

The Problem the legal system (FBI, not Sanford PD) has is not about arresting or not arresting George Zimmerman. The problem is what to do with George Zimmerman. By now every Gang probably has a hit on him, the New Black Panthers put up a reward for his capture (The only reward we know of), in most jails he would not be safe. I’m left to wonder if the police can even release the tapes of what happened because of the backlash.

One of the biggest problems if the memory of Emmett Till, which has resurfaced in light of what happened. Many compare what happened to what happened to Emmett Till to the killing of Trayvon Martin. The memory and questions surrounding the events of that night, the way the Sanford PD handled things, and the current lack of an arrest have many people antsy and wanting justice; social ingredients that do not go together well.

Many are questioning the lack of an arrest. There are so many new developments and irrelevant attacks on the character of both Zimmerman and Trayvon, which seems like a legal battle being fought through the media. But I have to ask. Would George Zimmerman be safe if he was arrested? Has the demand for Justice made George Zimmerman un-arrestable? My opinion for one thing is that his life in FLA and probably the United States is over. There is no safe place for him there. So the only question is; what to do with George Zimmerman?