Dedicated to the memory of Sean Bell and Michael Donald...Respect... ...VOTE...Fight, Fight the Power, You've GOTTA Fight the Powers That Be! (Thanks, Isley Brothers and Public Enemy)
Happy Black History Month! Question of the Day: What should you be doing right now?
Answer to the Question of the Day: Watching C-SPAN. It is the 10th Annual State of Black America, as presented by Tavis Smiley. Randall Robinson is BREAKING IT DOWN!!
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Friday, February 27, 2009
Fallen Giant
Dedicated to the memory of Sean Bell and Michael Donald...Respect... ...VOTE...Fight, Fight the Power, You've GOTTA Fight the Powers That Be! (Thanks, Isley Brothers and Public Enemy)
Dedicated to Bill Tatum, Publisher Emeritus of the Amsterdam News, who passed away Wednesday while vacationing with his wife in Croatia. Condolences to Elinor Tatum and Mrs. Tatum.
Mr. Tatum was a giant among giants. Without the Amsterdam News, New York City would have a much quieter voice to shout out our news in the Black Community. The timbre of his voice will be sorely missed, but the content of his message will not be lost. Rest in Peace.
Dedicated to Bill Tatum, Publisher Emeritus of the Amsterdam News, who passed away Wednesday while vacationing with his wife in Croatia. Condolences to Elinor Tatum and Mrs. Tatum.
Mr. Tatum was a giant among giants. Without the Amsterdam News, New York City would have a much quieter voice to shout out our news in the Black Community. The timbre of his voice will be sorely missed, but the content of his message will not be lost. Rest in Peace.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Mr. President, Sir's Speech to the Union From Last Night
Dedicated to the memory of Sean Bell and Michael Donald...Respect... ...VOTE...Fight, Fight the Power, You've GOTTA Fight the Powers That Be! (Thanks, Isley Brothers and Public Enemy)
Dedicated to Barbara Ann Walker, My Friend. I miss you. It was one year ago today you departed this earth. Our school is not the same without you. We will NEVER forget you. Please keep inspiring us to teach the children the very best that we can.
Happy Black History Month! Question of the Day: Who wrote "The Negro National Anthem"?
Answer to the Question of the Day: James Weldon Johnson
Dedicated to Barbara Ann Walker, My Friend. I miss you. It was one year ago today you departed this earth. Our school is not the same without you. We will NEVER forget you. Please keep inspiring us to teach the children the very best that we can.
Happy Black History Month! Question of the Day: Who wrote "The Negro National Anthem"?
Answer to the Question of the Day: James Weldon Johnson
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
What Was The REAL Motive?
Dedicated to the memory of Sean Bell and Michael Donald...Respect... ...VOTE...Fight, Fight the Power, You've GOTTA Fight the Powers That Be! (Thanks, Isley Brothers and Public Enemy)
Do not for one minute mistake Rupert Murdoch's "apology" as a sudden love for those of us who marched on his New York Headquarters. He doesn't want his advertising dollars to dry up. Period. We were going to march on the corporations that bought advertising space in the tabloid. He knew that was the next item on the agenda. As with Lincoln, this was a measure to save his own hide. I'm not mad at him, I've just been on to him for over 35 years. I'm just glad everyone else is seeing through the foolishness that passes itself off as a viable source of news. The editor should be relieved of his duties and the so called "cartoonist" should use his "drawings" as birdcage liner or poo picker-upper. He need not submit anything else for publication in America. We need to take a look inside all of the Head Offices of all of the newspapers. You can bet they ALL look alike. In need of some color. "It aint over til its over." (Thanks, Yogi Berra and Romeo Blue aka Lenny Kravitz) In case you didn't know what the REAL motive was, now you do.
Do not for one minute mistake Rupert Murdoch's "apology" as a sudden love for those of us who marched on his New York Headquarters. He doesn't want his advertising dollars to dry up. Period. We were going to march on the corporations that bought advertising space in the tabloid. He knew that was the next item on the agenda. As with Lincoln, this was a measure to save his own hide. I'm not mad at him, I've just been on to him for over 35 years. I'm just glad everyone else is seeing through the foolishness that passes itself off as a viable source of news. The editor should be relieved of his duties and the so called "cartoonist" should use his "drawings" as birdcage liner or poo picker-upper. He need not submit anything else for publication in America. We need to take a look inside all of the Head Offices of all of the newspapers. You can bet they ALL look alike. In need of some color. "It aint over til its over." (Thanks, Yogi Berra and Romeo Blue aka Lenny Kravitz) In case you didn't know what the REAL motive was, now you do.
Fat Tuesday
Dedicated to the memory of Sean Bell and Michael Donald...Respect... ...VOTE...Fight, Fight the Power, You've GOTTA Fight the Powers That Be! (Thanks, Isley Brothers and Public Enemy)
Happy Black History Month! Question of the Day: Has anyone seen Bonnie?
Mardi Gras...Fat Tuesday... A symbol of excess and then atonement. We, although now in a deep national financial crisis, are a nation of excess. We waste more than many need, we expect undeserved favored treatment and have no regard for those who have differing political policies. Along with the change we voted for, we need a time of atonement for the ills we have caused worldwide. For all who know me, coffee is a major part of my morning. Students from years gone by, come by and inquire if I still need two cups of coffee in the morning before the children can ask me any questions. None of them have ever realized that is just a tactic to keep them quiet and on task so they don't disrupt one another as they focus and concentrate. By the time the two cups of coffee are gone, we are in the full swing of the morning and everyone one is engaged. I must devise a new tactic for the next forty days. Because I appreciate the sacrifice that was made for me on that old rugged cross, I will bid coffee farewell for forty days and nights. All of the debauchery associated with Mardi Gras should be replaced with reflection tomorrow. Reflect why the Governor of Louisiana would deem money from the Stimulus Package as unwanted by his state. Look right past Bourbon Street and tell me where the residents of the Lower Ninth Ward are. Until everyone who wishes to return home actually gets there, they are still displaced citizens. Fat Tuesday is over in just a few hours...then what? What have you given up and why? What is the lasting impression you make? What are doing to make a difference, a change or an improvement? I'm starting with the woman in the mirror. I will send off a missive to the Governor of Louisiana and remind him of the many people who want to go back home. In fact, I will write him until he writes me back. What are you going to do? "Now is the time," as just spoken by Our President, Barack Hussein Obama.
Answer to the Question of the Day: She's gonna make me sing... I know it doesn't make sense to you, but those of you in the know, know exactly what I mean. I'm massaging my vocal cords as I write. LOL
Happy Black History Month! Question of the Day: Has anyone seen Bonnie?
Mardi Gras...Fat Tuesday... A symbol of excess and then atonement. We, although now in a deep national financial crisis, are a nation of excess. We waste more than many need, we expect undeserved favored treatment and have no regard for those who have differing political policies. Along with the change we voted for, we need a time of atonement for the ills we have caused worldwide. For all who know me, coffee is a major part of my morning. Students from years gone by, come by and inquire if I still need two cups of coffee in the morning before the children can ask me any questions. None of them have ever realized that is just a tactic to keep them quiet and on task so they don't disrupt one another as they focus and concentrate. By the time the two cups of coffee are gone, we are in the full swing of the morning and everyone one is engaged. I must devise a new tactic for the next forty days. Because I appreciate the sacrifice that was made for me on that old rugged cross, I will bid coffee farewell for forty days and nights. All of the debauchery associated with Mardi Gras should be replaced with reflection tomorrow. Reflect why the Governor of Louisiana would deem money from the Stimulus Package as unwanted by his state. Look right past Bourbon Street and tell me where the residents of the Lower Ninth Ward are. Until everyone who wishes to return home actually gets there, they are still displaced citizens. Fat Tuesday is over in just a few hours...then what? What have you given up and why? What is the lasting impression you make? What are doing to make a difference, a change or an improvement? I'm starting with the woman in the mirror. I will send off a missive to the Governor of Louisiana and remind him of the many people who want to go back home. In fact, I will write him until he writes me back. What are you going to do? "Now is the time," as just spoken by Our President, Barack Hussein Obama.
Answer to the Question of the Day: She's gonna make me sing... I know it doesn't make sense to you, but those of you in the know, know exactly what I mean. I'm massaging my vocal cords as I write. LOL
Saturday, February 21, 2009
An Open Letter to The New York Post
Dedicated to the memory of Sean Bell and Michael Donald...Respect... ...VOTE...Fight, Fight the Power, You've GOTTA Fight the Powers That Be! (Thanks, Isley Brothers and Public Enemy)
Dear Editor:
I'm trying to understand what possible motivation you may have had for publishing that vile cartoon depicting the shooting of the chimpanzee that went crazy. I guess you thought it would be funny to suggest that whomever was responsible for writing the Economic Recovery legislation must have the intelligence and judgment of a deranged, violent chimpanzee, and should be shot to protect the larger community. Really? Did it occur to you that this suggestion would imply a connection between President Barack Obama and the deranged chimpanzee? Did it occur to you that our President has been receiving death threats since early in his candidacy? Did it occur to you that blacks have historically been compared to various apes as a way of racist insult and mockery? Did you intend to invoke these painful themes when you printed the cartoon?
If that's not what you intended, then it was stupid and willfully ignorant of you not to connect these easily connectable dots. If it is what you intended, then you obviously wanted to be grossly provocative, racist and offensive to the sensibilities of most reasonable Americans. Either way, you should not have printed this car toon, and the fact that you did is truly reprehensible. I can't imagine what possible justification you have for this. I've read your lame statement in response to the outrage you provoked. Shame on you for dodging the real issue and then using the letter as an opportunity to attack Rev. Sharpton. This is not about Rev. Sharpton. It's about the cartoon being blatantly racist and offensive.
I believe in freedom of speech, and you have every right to print what you want. But freedom of speech still comes with responsibilities and consequences. You are responsible for printing this cartoon, and I hope you experience some real consequences for it. I'm personally boycotting your paper and won't do any interviews with any of your reporters, and I encourage all of my colleagues in the entertainment business to do so as well. I implore your advertisers to seriously reconsider their business relationships with you as well.
You should print an apology in your paper acknowledging that this cartoon was ignorant, offensive and racist and should not have been printed.
I'm well aware of our country's history of racism and violence, but I truly believe we are better than this filth. As we attempt to rise above our difficult past and look toward a better future, we don't need the New York Post to resurrect the images of Jim Crow to deride the new administration and put black folks in our place. Please feel free to criticize and honestly evaluate our new President, but do so without the incendiary images and rhetoric.
Sincerely,
John Legend
Right On, Brother John! Thanks for sharing, Edith!
Dear Editor:
I'm trying to understand what possible motivation you may have had for publishing that vile cartoon depicting the shooting of the chimpanzee that went crazy. I guess you thought it would be funny to suggest that whomever was responsible for writing the Economic Recovery legislation must have the intelligence and judgment of a deranged, violent chimpanzee, and should be shot to protect the larger community. Really? Did it occur to you that this suggestion would imply a connection between President Barack Obama and the deranged chimpanzee? Did it occur to you that our President has been receiving death threats since early in his candidacy? Did it occur to you that blacks have historically been compared to various apes as a way of racist insult and mockery? Did you intend to invoke these painful themes when you printed the cartoon?
If that's not what you intended, then it was stupid and willfully ignorant of you not to connect these easily connectable dots. If it is what you intended, then you obviously wanted to be grossly provocative, racist and offensive to the sensibilities of most reasonable Americans. Either way, you should not have printed this car toon, and the fact that you did is truly reprehensible. I can't imagine what possible justification you have for this. I've read your lame statement in response to the outrage you provoked. Shame on you for dodging the real issue and then using the letter as an opportunity to attack Rev. Sharpton. This is not about Rev. Sharpton. It's about the cartoon being blatantly racist and offensive.
I believe in freedom of speech, and you have every right to print what you want. But freedom of speech still comes with responsibilities and consequences. You are responsible for printing this cartoon, and I hope you experience some real consequences for it. I'm personally boycotting your paper and won't do any interviews with any of your reporters, and I encourage all of my colleagues in the entertainment business to do so as well. I implore your advertisers to seriously reconsider their business relationships with you as well.
You should print an apology in your paper acknowledging that this cartoon was ignorant, offensive and racist and should not have been printed.
I'm well aware of our country's history of racism and violence, but I truly believe we are better than this filth. As we attempt to rise above our difficult past and look toward a better future, we don't need the New York Post to resurrect the images of Jim Crow to deride the new administration and put black folks in our place. Please feel free to criticize and honestly evaluate our new President, but do so without the incendiary images and rhetoric.
Sincerely,
John Legend
Right On, Brother John! Thanks for sharing, Edith!
And The Struggle Continues...
Dedicated to the memory of Sean Bell and Michael Donald...Respect... ...VOTE...Fight, Fight the Power, You've GOTTA Fight the Powers That Be! (Thanks, Isley Brothers and Public Enemy)
Happy Black History Month! Question of the Day?: Who is Arthur Mitchell?
Gremlins presented themselves on the trip to the ny pus yesterday, and our train was caught up in signal trouble, so the 35 minute ride was one hour and 23 minutes. We got there later than we wanted to, but, Mo and I were there to let the editors know, it will not be business as usual. Here are a couple of pics I got.
Answer to The Question of the Day: He is the Founder of The Dance Theater of Harlem, located off of Amsterdam Avenue on 155th Street.
Happy Black History Month! Question of the Day?: Who is Arthur Mitchell?
Gremlins presented themselves on the trip to the ny pus yesterday, and our train was caught up in signal trouble, so the 35 minute ride was one hour and 23 minutes. We got there later than we wanted to, but, Mo and I were there to let the editors know, it will not be business as usual. Here are a couple of pics I got.
Answer to The Question of the Day: He is the Founder of The Dance Theater of Harlem, located off of Amsterdam Avenue on 155th Street.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Not Far Enough, You've Gone Too Far
Dedicated to the memory of Sean Bell and Michael Donald...Respect... ...VOTE...Fight, Fight the Power, You've GOTTA Fight the Powers That Be! (Thanks, Isley Brothers and Public Enemy)
Upon inspection of the so-called apology, I have determined it is a non-apology. What is it they are trying to say about Rev.? Who was fired, terminated, dismissed or in any other term made to accept responsibility for this dastardly deed? See ya at 5 in front of the rag.
Now, if the picture I saw of Rihanna is an actual, un-retouched photo, and Chris Brown is the cause of her injuries, her brothers and daddy need to eff his punk ass up! 'Nuff sed!
And you know this.
Upon inspection of the so-called apology, I have determined it is a non-apology. What is it they are trying to say about Rev.? Who was fired, terminated, dismissed or in any other term made to accept responsibility for this dastardly deed? See ya at 5 in front of the rag.
Now, if the picture I saw of Rihanna is an actual, un-retouched photo, and Chris Brown is the cause of her injuries, her brothers and daddy need to eff his punk ass up! 'Nuff sed!
And you know this.
They Blinked
Dedicated to the memory of Sean Bell and Michael Donald...Respect... ...VOTE...Fight, Fight the Power, You've GOTTA Fight the Powers That Be! (Thanks, Isley Brothers and Public Enemy)
Happy Black History Month! Comment of the Day: A people united, will NEVER be divided.
We, as a people, united ourselves in this Call to Action, and the sound of our voices was heard. According to television news reports on WCBS and WNBC, the tabloid has issued a mea culpa. We will NEVER allow ourselves to be treated like it is business as usual when it is high time for change. Still boycott purchase, give aways and loaned copies of this rag. It still must not ever receive any of our hard-earned dollars or space in our heads because we know how they REALLY feel about us. Sustain the indignation and keep your head up!
Happy Black History Month! Comment of the Day: A people united, will NEVER be divided.
We, as a people, united ourselves in this Call to Action, and the sound of our voices was heard. According to television news reports on WCBS and WNBC, the tabloid has issued a mea culpa. We will NEVER allow ourselves to be treated like it is business as usual when it is high time for change. Still boycott purchase, give aways and loaned copies of this rag. It still must not ever receive any of our hard-earned dollars or space in our heads because we know how they REALLY feel about us. Sustain the indignation and keep your head up!
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Shut That Rag Down!
Dedicated to the memory of Sean Bell and Michael Donald...Respect... ...VOTE...Fight, Fight the Power, You've GOTTA Fight the Powers That Be! (Thanks, Isley Brothers and Public Enemy)
Happy Black History Month! Let me take this time to share the telephone number of the Secret Service: (202) 406-5708. If you believe the cartoon published in yesterday's NY Post represented a threat to the safety of President Obama, please call and let them know that publication needs to be investigated for sedition in the least and incitement to assassination at the worst.
Below are pictures from today's rally in front of 1211 Avenue of the Americas, where the ny pus is headquartered. If you were not out there today, be sure to be there tomorrow at 5 o'clock pm. There were all races, ethnicities, social standings, educational backgrounds, sexual orientations and ages present and on one accord. That filthy rag must go. Hit them in the pockets, pull the advertising dollars or you will be the next one we march on. Sustain the indignation until action occurs.
Lelitza and I were there, and you will see Charles Barron, Rev. Sharpton, Rev. Daughtry, Cynthia Davis, Theresa Freeman, John Liu, Michael Hardy, Bob Slade, Raqiyah, Jeff Foxx, Dr. Bob Lee,Queen Mother, a youth with a sign bigger than himself and countless every day individuals who came out to let the ny pus know that they have got to go! Don't just talk about it, BE about it!
Happy Black History Month! Let me take this time to share the telephone number of the Secret Service: (202) 406-5708. If you believe the cartoon published in yesterday's NY Post represented a threat to the safety of President Obama, please call and let them know that publication needs to be investigated for sedition in the least and incitement to assassination at the worst.
Below are pictures from today's rally in front of 1211 Avenue of the Americas, where the ny pus is headquartered. If you were not out there today, be sure to be there tomorrow at 5 o'clock pm. There were all races, ethnicities, social standings, educational backgrounds, sexual orientations and ages present and on one accord. That filthy rag must go. Hit them in the pockets, pull the advertising dollars or you will be the next one we march on. Sustain the indignation until action occurs.
Lelitza and I were there, and you will see Charles Barron, Rev. Sharpton, Rev. Daughtry, Cynthia Davis, Theresa Freeman, John Liu, Michael Hardy, Bob Slade, Raqiyah, Jeff Foxx, Dr. Bob Lee,Queen Mother, a youth with a sign bigger than himself and countless every day individuals who came out to let the ny pus know that they have got to go! Don't just talk about it, BE about it!
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
The ny pus MUST GO!!
Dedicated to the memory of Sean Bell and Michael Donald...Respect... ...VOTE...Fight, Fight the Power, You've GOTTA Fight the Powers That Be! (Thanks, Isley Brothers and Public Enemy)
After the depiction in today's cartoon editorial, there is no earthly and certainly no heavenly reason for that rag scandal sheet to stay in operation. I say we must sustain the indignation and shut them down! How dare they make such a comparison and not so veiled suggestion?! Send your emails to the editor at: letters@nypost.com. I just did.
Here is the Call to Action:
Tomorrow, Thursday, February 19, 2009, at 12 noon, PROTEST in front of the offices of the NY Pus 1211 Avenue of the Americas (between 47th and 48th Streets)
Don't just talk about it, BE about it!
After the depiction in today's cartoon editorial, there is no earthly and certainly no heavenly reason for that rag scandal sheet to stay in operation. I say we must sustain the indignation and shut them down! How dare they make such a comparison and not so veiled suggestion?! Send your emails to the editor at: letters@nypost.com. I just did.
Here is the Call to Action:
Tomorrow, Thursday, February 19, 2009, at 12 noon, PROTEST in front of the offices of the NY Pus 1211 Avenue of the Americas (between 47th and 48th Streets)
Don't just talk about it, BE about it!
Stimulated!
Dedicated to the memory of Sean Bell and Michael Donald...Respect... ...VOTE...Fight, Fight the Power, You've GOTTA Fight the Powers That Be! (Thanks, Isley Brothers and Public Enemy)
Happy Black History Month! Question of the Day: Who is Jean Baptiste Du Sable?
Thanks, President Obama, for signing the Recovery Bill into law. I will sure feel stimulated to have more cash in my take-home check. I also appreciate knowing the hard working forgotten class will get a break. Now how do we or what do we do to help to next person? I believe we are all supposed to serve in some capacity. What is it that I am supposed to do? What are you supposed to do? Wherever I can be of service to assist my fellow human, to uplift and uphold, I am there. I believe our children are so important in shaping our future world, I give my service willingly to help shape them into well-rounded, life-long learners.
On another note, Thanks Big Daddy! What a great time we had at the 70's Soul Jam Concert, Sunday night. Can't wait to hang out with the other old foggies like ourselves again for the next show. Ooooh whee, I must say everyone looked sharp as tacks. We were a good looking crowd and the performers looked like they came to put on a show.
Answer to The Question of the Day: Du Sable founded the city of Chicago in 1803, operated a trading post on BOTH sides of the Chicago River, was a furrier and a dairy farmer. He built the first housing in that city.
Happy Black History Month! Question of the Day: Who is Jean Baptiste Du Sable?
Thanks, President Obama, for signing the Recovery Bill into law. I will sure feel stimulated to have more cash in my take-home check. I also appreciate knowing the hard working forgotten class will get a break. Now how do we or what do we do to help to next person? I believe we are all supposed to serve in some capacity. What is it that I am supposed to do? What are you supposed to do? Wherever I can be of service to assist my fellow human, to uplift and uphold, I am there. I believe our children are so important in shaping our future world, I give my service willingly to help shape them into well-rounded, life-long learners.
On another note, Thanks Big Daddy! What a great time we had at the 70's Soul Jam Concert, Sunday night. Can't wait to hang out with the other old foggies like ourselves again for the next show. Ooooh whee, I must say everyone looked sharp as tacks. We were a good looking crowd and the performers looked like they came to put on a show.
Answer to The Question of the Day: Du Sable founded the city of Chicago in 1803, operated a trading post on BOTH sides of the Chicago River, was a furrier and a dairy farmer. He built the first housing in that city.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Write Any Soldier
Dedicated to the memory of Sean Bell and Michael Donald...Respect... ...VOTE...Fight, Fight the Power, You've GOTTA Fight the Powers That Be! (Thanks, Isley Brothers and Public Enemy)
Happy Black History Month! Question of the Day: Who was James Baldwin?
Please participate in this community service project. Write a postcard to:
Any Soldier
USO - United Service Organizations
PO Box 96860
Washington, DC 20090-6860
I wrote my postcard this morning and will drop in the box on my way to work this morning. It made me feel good. I think I will do this with the children at work and at church. Valentine's Day is right around the corner. I may not be back to post before then. So, if I don't get back in time, Happy Valentine's Day, to you! Love yourself first, then you'll be able to share what you have with someone else. Love is patient and kind...be that with yourself and those who share your world. Lastly, love the life you live and live it passionately. To my immediate family, to S O' M, to Big Daddy, to all my friends and those I hold dear, Happy Valentine's Day. I love you more than words could ever express. Thank you for loving me the way you do.
Answer to the Question of the Day: James Baldwin was a prolific author from Harlem, NY. He is my relative by marriage.
Happy Black History Month! Question of the Day: Who was James Baldwin?
Please participate in this community service project. Write a postcard to:
Any Soldier
USO - United Service Organizations
PO Box 96860
Washington, DC 20090-6860
I wrote my postcard this morning and will drop in the box on my way to work this morning. It made me feel good. I think I will do this with the children at work and at church. Valentine's Day is right around the corner. I may not be back to post before then. So, if I don't get back in time, Happy Valentine's Day, to you! Love yourself first, then you'll be able to share what you have with someone else. Love is patient and kind...be that with yourself and those who share your world. Lastly, love the life you live and live it passionately. To my immediate family, to S O' M, to Big Daddy, to all my friends and those I hold dear, Happy Valentine's Day. I love you more than words could ever express. Thank you for loving me the way you do.
Answer to the Question of the Day: James Baldwin was a prolific author from Harlem, NY. He is my relative by marriage.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Sully, Sully, He's the MAN!!!
Dedicated to the memory of Sean Bell and Michael Donald...Respect... ...VOTE...Fight, Fight the Power, You've GOTTA Fight the Powers That Be! (Thanks, Isley Brothers and Public Enemy)
Capt. Chelsey Sullenberger
Baseball players are always given a parade on the Canyon of Heroes whenever they win the World Series. I think Capt. Sully and crew are heroes who deserve a parade, too. What do you think? Let's get the ball rolling and send an email to the mayor letting him know how wonderful it would be to have a parade for that whole crew.
Congratulations Capt. "Sully" and Crew for a heroic mission on January 15, 2009. America salutes you and most especially New York City salutes you with admiration and gratitude. Thank you, we are SO proud of you!
Capt. Chelsey Sullenberger
Baseball players are always given a parade on the Canyon of Heroes whenever they win the World Series. I think Capt. Sully and crew are heroes who deserve a parade, too. What do you think? Let's get the ball rolling and send an email to the mayor letting him know how wonderful it would be to have a parade for that whole crew.
Congratulations Capt. "Sully" and Crew for a heroic mission on January 15, 2009. America salutes you and most especially New York City salutes you with admiration and gratitude. Thank you, we are SO proud of you!
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Following Up
Dedicated to the memory of Sean Bell and Michael Donald...Respect... ...VOTE...Fight, Fight the Power, You've GOTTA Fight the Powers That Be! (Thanks, Isley Brothers and Public Enemy)
Happy Black History Month! Question of the Day: Who was Bessie Coleman?
I just received a telephone call from Lt. Maloney, from the 28th Precinct. He is following up on the complaint I filed after the African-American Day Parade, in Harlem. I was told there were two guns taken off the street that night. What I am most concerned with is, the mannner in which the law is enforced in our community. I still am hard-pressed to justify 15 officers pouncing on 2 young men. One of the youth was attacked for filming the incident. I do wonder what will become of this. I will keep you posted. Go back to the original post for the meat and bones of my complaint.
She was a pilot.
Happy Black History Month! Question of the Day: Who was Bessie Coleman?
I just received a telephone call from Lt. Maloney, from the 28th Precinct. He is following up on the complaint I filed after the African-American Day Parade, in Harlem. I was told there were two guns taken off the street that night. What I am most concerned with is, the mannner in which the law is enforced in our community. I still am hard-pressed to justify 15 officers pouncing on 2 young men. One of the youth was attacked for filming the incident. I do wonder what will become of this. I will keep you posted. Go back to the original post for the meat and bones of my complaint.
She was a pilot.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Mr. President Speaks With Matt Lauer
Dedicated to the memory of Sean Bell and Michael Donald...Respect... ...VOTE...Fight, Fight the Power, You've GOTTA Fight the Powers That Be! (Thanks, Isley Brothers and Public Enemy)
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Keep Ya' Head Up
Dedicated to the memory of Sean Bell and Michael Donald...Respect... ...VOTE...Fight, Fight the Power, You've GOTTA Fight the Powers That Be! (Thanks, Isley Brothers and Public Enemy)
Happy Black History Month! Question of the Day: Who is Crispus Attucks?
Maybe its the winter doldrums, maybe its because there is uncertainty with the city's economic prospects, maybe its just me...but, people seem to be just a step behind. As Congressman Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. used to say, "Keep the Faith, Baby!" and as Tupac Shakur said, "Keep ya head up!" Just do it! (Y'all know Nike says that one) Yes, We Can! (Even the babies know who says that one.)
Peace within and without.
Crispus Attucks was the first person to die for American freedom, at the hands of the British, at the Boston Massacre.
Happy Black History Month! Question of the Day: Who is Crispus Attucks?
Maybe its the winter doldrums, maybe its because there is uncertainty with the city's economic prospects, maybe its just me...but, people seem to be just a step behind. As Congressman Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. used to say, "Keep the Faith, Baby!" and as Tupac Shakur said, "Keep ya head up!" Just do it! (Y'all know Nike says that one) Yes, We Can! (Even the babies know who says that one.)
Peace within and without.
Crispus Attucks was the first person to die for American freedom, at the hands of the British, at the Boston Massacre.
Monday, February 2, 2009
Lessons For Life
Dedicated to the memory of Sean Bell and Michael Donald...Respect... ...VOTE...Fight, Fight the Power, You've GOTTA Fight the Powers That Be! (Thanks, Isley Brothers and Public Enemy)
Happy Black History Month! Question of the Day: What was the "Strange Fruit," Billie Holiday sang about?
It is true, if it doesn't kill you, it will serve to make you stronger. If you take it out, put it back where you got it. If you broke it, fix it or replace it. Tell the truth, even if it seems horrible; it is never as bad as we think it is. If you offend, make amends. Take a bath or shower everyday, and don't forget to wash behind your ears. (That's for the guy I used to work with, YES, you REALLY must bathe daily!) and lastly and most importantly, remember, love makes the world go 'round, so share some today.
The "Strange Fruit" to which Billie Holiday referred was human beings strung up and hanged from trees.
Happy Black History Month! Question of the Day: What was the "Strange Fruit," Billie Holiday sang about?
It is true, if it doesn't kill you, it will serve to make you stronger. If you take it out, put it back where you got it. If you broke it, fix it or replace it. Tell the truth, even if it seems horrible; it is never as bad as we think it is. If you offend, make amends. Take a bath or shower everyday, and don't forget to wash behind your ears. (That's for the guy I used to work with, YES, you REALLY must bathe daily!) and lastly and most importantly, remember, love makes the world go 'round, so share some today.
The "Strange Fruit" to which Billie Holiday referred was human beings strung up and hanged from trees.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Alpha Cat as Dancing Obama
Today is the Ten Year Anniversary of the NYPD Murder of Ahmed "Amadou" Diallo. RIP Brother Diallo. WE feel your pain Mme. Diallo. We Shall NEVER Forget!
Dedicated to the memory of Sean Bell and Michael Donald...Respect... ...VOTE...Fight, Fight the Power, You've GOTTA Fight the Powers That Be! (Thanks, Isley Brothers and Public Enemy)
Happy Black History Month. Question of the Day: What did the Moors do?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PqI12R
The Moors brought an end to Europe's Dark Ages.
Dedicated to the memory of Sean Bell and Michael Donald...Respect... ...VOTE...Fight, Fight the Power, You've GOTTA Fight the Powers That Be! (Thanks, Isley Brothers and Public Enemy)
Happy Black History Month. Question of the Day: What did the Moors do?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PqI12R
The Moors brought an end to Europe's Dark Ages.
Official Inaugural Dance
Dedicated to the memory of Sean Bell and Michael Donald...Respect... ...VOTE...Fight, Fight the Power, You've GOTTA Fight the Powers That Be! (Thanks, Isley Brothers and Public Enemy)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfGDKm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfGDKm
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