"Racism is man's gravest threat to man - the maximum hatred for a minimum reason."
Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel
Hat tip: A Simple Jew
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Quotable Quotes
Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel
Hat tip: A Simple Jew
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Nice Music..
Hey folks! I just can't get enough of this video and song, so I thought i'd put it up for convenience. Enjoy!
Hat tip: YankeeNaijaChick
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
Progress....!
Hooray for Gina at What About Our Daughters. Looks like the fight against alleged black image degradation (from the likes of Viacom's BET) is going mainstream. The New York Times have picked up the story . You can read the story here.
Sunday, November 4, 2007
Activists, Bloggings, my part
Some of my favorite blogs are:
What is it that I like about these blogs? Is it the fact that seem to be making a difference in the lives of BW in America? Are they making a difference? Are they just documenting what is transpiring?
I'm not entirely sure. I do feel that these blogs wake up something inside of me. The part that believes that one person -if backed by the Almighty- CAN make a difference in the world for the good. The part that feels maybe I, too, can make a difference.
Then of course, I have to deal with all the negative thoughts that gets attached to it. "Aw, you just want the honor!" negative voice #1 says. And then, to prove that I don't want the honor, I don't do anything. But that's just what the neg. thinking wants to happen. So, I am entertaining, giving attention to, and feeding that little part of me that hopes to make a difference.
"Look at the loooong road in front! Do you really think you can do a THING?" So, negative voice #2 comes in. It was waiting to see if i'd get pass voice #1.
Sure enough it does look daunting. Especially as I am all the way in Israel. I feel I don't have the backing of all my Sistahs (I sure hope one day that BW will truly look out for other BWs) backing.
sigh. What can I do. I don't seek out things to be an activist about, but if it falls on my lap, I will try to be strong and not remain silent.
What is it that I like about these blogs? Is it the fact that seem to be making a difference in the lives of BW in America? Are they making a difference? Are they just documenting what is transpiring?
I'm not entirely sure. I do feel that these blogs wake up something inside of me. The part that believes that one person -if backed by the Almighty- CAN make a difference in the world for the good. The part that feels maybe I, too, can make a difference.
Then of course, I have to deal with all the negative thoughts that gets attached to it. "Aw, you just want the honor!" negative voice #1 says. And then, to prove that I don't want the honor, I don't do anything. But that's just what the neg. thinking wants to happen. So, I am entertaining, giving attention to, and feeding that little part of me that hopes to make a difference.
"Look at the loooong road in front! Do you really think you can do a THING?" So, negative voice #2 comes in. It was waiting to see if i'd get pass voice #1.
Sure enough it does look daunting. Especially as I am all the way in Israel. I feel I don't have the backing of all my Sistahs (I sure hope one day that BW will truly look out for other BWs) backing.
sigh. What can I do. I don't seek out things to be an activist about, but if it falls on my lap, I will try to be strong and not remain silent.
Checking up on the Man
After reading Ruth's intense post as she gives a final good bye to a toxic man, I thought I'd post this for all.
When checking up on a man, yes, use all the references he gave, but then....send the dogs!
Ever wonder why there are so many people just waiting to say gossip? Always got some DIRT on somebody?! What is their purpose? Well, its for just this purpose:
Get them to dig up info on your guy. If the info is something you can handle, all good and well. If its just too D I R T A Y, then you'll know to let the man go!
When checking up on a man, yes, use all the references he gave, but then....send the dogs!
Ever wonder why there are so many people just waiting to say gossip? Always got some DIRT on somebody?! What is their purpose? Well, its for just this purpose:
Get them to dig up info on your guy. If the info is something you can handle, all good and well. If its just too D I R T A Y, then you'll know to let the man go!
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Interesting Movie coming out....
Why Did They get Married?
Its about eight married college friends who reunite for their annual retreat in the snowcapped mountains of Colorado. They come expecting fun and relaxation, but get an unexpected surprise: When two more people enter the picture, it leaves several of the people asking themselves why they got married?
See the trailer here.
Its about eight married college friends who reunite for their annual retreat in the snowcapped mountains of Colorado. They come expecting fun and relaxation, but get an unexpected surprise: When two more people enter the picture, it leaves several of the people asking themselves why they got married?
See the trailer here.
Quotable Quotes
From Sangraneth:
"it seems quite obvious to me the one thing that black men and black women have most in common. Black men and black women both love black men."
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