Steve Biko Birthday
DC Legend: Chicken Wings & Mumbo Sauce
Mumbo Jumbo Noun. 1. Confusing or incomprehensible language or activity. 2. An obscure ritual or incantation. [Mandingo origin.] American Heritage Dictionary Of the English Language Mumbo sauce? Anyone who has ever traveled east of the Anacostia River has heard the term, Mumbo Sauce. What do I mean by east of the river? I mean if you have ventured anywhere near Benning Road, Wheeler Road, Southern Avenue, or Minnesota Avenue in North/Southeast Washington, D.C. There is no way that you can go into any Korean owned and operated “Kerry-Out” [ trans. Carry-Out food ] in DC and not hear someone order french fries with chicken wings and Mumbo Sauce. Impossible! Some like it on the chicken and others (like me) like it on the side. I’ve always thought of Mumbo Sauce as a DC thang, but where did it really come from? Actually, Mumbo Sauce originated on Chicago's Southside in the early 1950s by a man named Argia B. Collins, who was known for his famous ribs and barbeque Mumbo Sauce. N...
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When I came by earlier and saw/read your previous post, although there wasn't the slightest conection Biko came clearly into my mind! I've heard or read nothing about him for quite a while, but that thought led straight to an old friend of mine who worked on editing the movie. Too weird. I want to go read Rethabile's tribute now. So many that walk on a higher plane in life that they have to be brought down. But when in death they won't go away, the killers and their paymasters always lose out even more, they only succeed in elevating them higher. The people's judge knows the true criminals. Peace!
Rethabile, I just wanted to tell you how much I appreciated your great tribute, a truly wonderful piece. I still remember hearing the news of his 'death' in London, which was way before P. Gabriel sang his name to millions. I too had wondered about what Biko WOULD have achieved, along with so many others lost, when the time came after 1990, then 1994. My deep respect and sincere respect for your post. Shame about the gremlin that's 'censoring' me. Bless Biko, & bless you.
So I'll do it this year, Happy Birthday Biko.
On a related note, Donald Woods's birthday was last Friday.
I know it was Hollywood but as a young teen watching Cry for Freedom further politicized my Pan African sensibilities.
Like Butterfly Jones I support Biko's mantra -- "I write what I like."
I am still not a fan of South Africans and Australians you know how many a dem mi haffi hook in London. Those people need to go back to where they come from if they wanna treat black people like dat!
R.I.E.P Steven Biko, may I one day do half of what you did!
My pleasure and welcome!
MJWest-
I have his book about Biko! Thanks for that.
UB-
Yes indeed! Thanks. :)
Essequibo-
Thanks and I agree.
Gooders-
Thank you. You know, you're coming across as a tough one. :)Fight the power!
Stwap-
Thank you!
Lyric-
All is definitely well. :)
Manena-
Thank you and welcome! i feel the same about Biko. He's an inspiration.
I'd like to thank everyone who commented on such a great man and freedom fighter. Peace~
(And happy holidays)