tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11923960.post115340421305794928..comments2023-12-08T15:14:38.162-05:00Comments on Morphological Confetti: Frantz and Russell: In MemoriamStephen A. Besshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13608563855643263599noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11923960.post-1153846916692201102006-07-25T13:01:00.000-04:002006-07-25T13:01:00.000-04:00max-Yes, I consider myself a scholar in training. ...max-<BR/>Yes, I consider myself a scholar in training. I have some ways to go, but I will continue to research and most of all to listen. Thanks Max! :)Stephen A. Besshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13608563855643263599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11923960.post-1153845787058968242006-07-25T12:43:00.000-04:002006-07-25T12:43:00.000-04:00Nice story. Sounds like he was a wonderful scholar...Nice story. Sounds like he was a wonderful scholar; look at the affect he had on you!Friday Dialoguehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15483318844754431393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11923960.post-1153766088918194062006-07-24T14:34:00.000-04:002006-07-24T14:34:00.000-04:00ruben-No problem. :)act-Sounds like we were introd...ruben-<BR/>No problem. :)<BR/><BR/>act-<BR/>Sounds like we were introduced around the same time. Thanks! :)<BR/><BR/>rose-<BR/>I'm happy that you can take something useful away.<BR/><BR/>nml-<BR/>Okay, go ahead and break it down. :) Thanks!Stephen A. Besshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13608563855643263599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11923960.post-1153690752647244792006-07-23T17:39:00.000-04:002006-07-23T17:39:00.000-04:00Great post that touched on the fundamental fear of...Great post that touched on the fundamental fear of the black man. I laughed at the part where you described the professor and the resentment at him knowing more than the black people he was teaching about black culture.NML/Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14649537721588885703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11923960.post-1153625954207086732006-07-22T23:39:00.000-04:002006-07-22T23:39:00.000-04:00I get a chance to meet some interesting folks here...I get a chance to meet some interesting folks here. Thanks for introducing me to Fanon.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13037132101026488589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11923960.post-1153623664405028722006-07-22T23:01:00.000-04:002006-07-22T23:01:00.000-04:00Peace Stephen,Sorry I got to the birthday party so...Peace Stephen,<BR/><BR/>Sorry I got to the birthday party so late. Thanks for this, my brother. <BR/><BR/>I recall being introduced to Fanon in undergrad, circa 1992. It was a baptism by fire because I started with The Wretched of the Earth. At that time, I understood roughly less than half of it, but I knew I'd found something that was valuable and that I could reference once I got some more historical material under my belt.<BR/><BR/>It's unfortunate that some of the students with whom you had class allowed themselves to be distracted by Dr. Chambers size or hygiene. It sounds as if he had quite a wealth of African/African-American history and theory at his disposal. I've always found this a fascinating quality - particularly in a white person.<BR/><BR/>Thanks again. Keep it going.<BR/><BR/>ACTAnother Conflict Theoristhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03611335993936210835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11923960.post-1153508160923861882006-07-21T14:56:00.000-04:002006-07-21T14:56:00.000-04:00I keep on forgetting how relatively young FF would...I keep on forgetting how relatively young FF would be if he were still alive, and how terribly young he was when he died. He got *so much done* in his short life.<BR/>Brilliant.<BR/><BR/>Great piece of writing, too, Stephen!Professor Zerohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04909063513731044826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11923960.post-1153486197106412102006-07-21T08:49:00.000-04:002006-07-21T08:49:00.000-04:00ubfly-I had a chance to meet Manning Marable a few...ubfly-<BR/>I had a chance to meet Manning Marable a few months ago at Duke's restaurant on U Street. I didn't get a chance to speak to him extensively, but I just said hello and shook his hand. He interviewed Dick Gregory on stage at the Lincoln. Yes, he is a brilliant man. I'm glad to hear that you're going to finish BSWM by Fanon. I've had to put books down in past and pick them back up later. Sometimes, we just have to be in a particular place to read a book. Enjoy your weekend. :)<BR/><BR/>sk-<BR/>"...inspired me to thirst for more." Drink up! :)You sound like a life learner. I am too. Thanks.Stephen A. Besshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13608563855643263599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11923960.post-1153478600062259092006-07-21T06:43:00.000-04:002006-07-21T06:43:00.000-04:00Sorry...his name is "Manning Marable"...not Marabl...Sorry...his name is "Manning Marable"...not Marable Manning!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11923960.post-1153478442180782732006-07-21T06:40:00.000-04:002006-07-21T06:40:00.000-04:00Interesting, Stephen.Dr. Chambers reminds me of a ...Interesting, Stephen.<BR/><BR/>Dr. Chambers reminds me of a professor I once had, Dr. Robertson. Except, Dr. Robertson was a brilliant, young Black man who knew so much about African/African American history/culture/politics, etc. I first heard of Frantz Fanon in his "Black Politics" class. He was surprised that no one in the class had heard of him. I thought Dr. Robertson was so brilliant that I asked him to be my mentor. He gave me a reading list in which a few of Frantz Fanon's books were there. "Black skin, White masks" is the first book that I started to read, however, I never finished it. I'm going to finish reading that book and I'm glad you posted this, because it reminded me.<BR/><BR/>Also, another brilliant scholar/writer that you may be interested in reading his works is Marable Manning. I admire him, mainly for his book, "How capitalism underdeveloped Black America". He modeled that books after a man he admired, Walter Rodney, who penned "How Europe underdeveloped Africa", another book that I plan on reading. But Marable Manning's book is excellent, full of knowledge, and its dense...but it was a great read. An eye-opener, so to speak. <BR/><BR/>I first heard of Stephen Biko in one of my African history courses. We watched the movie, "Cry Freedom" which is about him. Actually, I thought Denzel Washington did an excellent job portraying Stephen Biko. <BR/><BR/>Ok...I'll stop here. I don't want to ramble! =)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11923960.post-1153429797732246292006-07-20T17:09:00.000-04:002006-07-20T17:09:00.000-04:00xavier-You are one bad brother! I'm going to need...xavier-<BR/>You are one bad brother! I'm going to need you to repeat those words the next time my father comes to town. lol! :) Thank you so much for your very kind words. Your a great man and writer. Peace~Stephen A. Besshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13608563855643263599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11923960.post-1153429180709193182006-07-20T16:59:00.000-04:002006-07-20T16:59:00.000-04:00My dear brother, I really enjoy reading you. Your ...My dear brother, I really enjoy reading you. Your writing is full of <B>contrast</B>. Mentioning the “stuff” at the corner of the professor’s mouth makes him so real. I could see myself sitting in the front row, ignoring the giggles of ignorant classmates as I absorb knowledge from this human fountain of history, culture, and sweat.<BR/><BR/>I’m starting to realize that you are an incredible resource in my little on-line circle! The depth and breath of your knowledge is a source of admiration. I stand in the shadow of your giant wings. Please accept my sincerest compliments.Xavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02933298307002602443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11923960.post-1153426188971941072006-07-20T16:09:00.000-04:002006-07-20T16:09:00.000-04:00"society has created this overpowering Black image..."society has created this overpowering Black image for us, assuming that we are here to pluck the bud from the bosom of the fair skinned" <BR/><BR/>bougie Dear, whether you admit it to yourself or not a black man is overpowering to more people than you will ever know. Hence, the need to colonize, enslave, and/or marginalize you the best way they can!! Fear, fear of the unknown!! <BR/><BR/>Sorry, that's the truth as I know it!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11923960.post-1153425474630370542006-07-20T15:57:00.000-04:002006-07-20T15:57:00.000-04:00ananda-3 years ago I tried to run away from my res...ananda-<BR/>3 years ago I tried to run away from my responsibility as a teacher. Not until recently...well ok, not until last week did I decide to no longer delay the inevitable. I'll be making strides to get my certification and eventually get back into the classroom real soon. :)Stephen A. Besshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13608563855643263599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11923960.post-1153425020885492572006-07-20T15:50:00.000-04:002006-07-20T15:50:00.000-04:00so professor bess, what's holding you back on teac...so professor bess, what's holding you back on teaching ... inquiring minds are waiting ...Anandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12856480920859265203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11923960.post-1153423785043510272006-07-20T15:29:00.000-04:002006-07-20T15:29:00.000-04:00tryphina-Bua!!! Buaa!!!! :) I like that.bougie-T...tryphina-<BR/>Bua!!! Buaa!!!! :) I like that.<BR/><BR/>bougie-<BR/>Thanks for that! "...pluck the bud from the bosom"-very poetic. :)Stephen A. Besshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13608563855643263599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11923960.post-1153422546191936202006-07-20T15:09:00.000-04:002006-07-20T15:09:00.000-04:00One of your best write-ups. Love it. Yeah, I agree...One of your best write-ups. Love it. Yeah, I agree with what you present here: how society has created this overpowering Black image for us, assuming that we are here to pluck the bud from the bosom of the fair skinned.Bougie Black Boyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00506775720375703221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11923960.post-1153422301970814982006-07-20T15:05:00.000-04:002006-07-20T15:05:00.000-04:00P.S. To our brothers and sisters in the diaspora,...P.S. To our brothers and sisters in the diaspora, just in case you wondered about you "perculiarity" Mr Lembede just defined it's origin for you :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11923960.post-1153422035312713342006-07-20T15:00:00.000-04:002006-07-20T15:00:00.000-04:00Brillian post Stephen. Our great trailblazer, inte...Brillian post Stephen. Our great trailblazer, intellectual and freedom fighter's words sort of summarize my response to your post today!! <BR/><BR/>ANTON LEMBEDE<BR/> "The African natives then live and move and have their being in the spirit of Africa, in short, they are one with Africa. It is then this spirit of Africa which is the common factor of co-operation and the basis of unity among African tribes, it is African Nationalism or Africanism. So that all Africans must be converted from tribalism into African Nationalism which is a higher step or degree of the self-expression and self-realisation of the African spirit. Africa through her spirit is using us to develop that higher quality of Africanism. We have then to go out as apostles to preach the new gospel of Africanism and to hasten and bring about the birth of a new nation. Such minor insignificant differences of languages, customs, etc., will not hinder or stop the irrestible onward surge of the African spirit. This African spirit can realise itself through, and be interpreted by, Africans only. Foreigners of whatever brand and hue can never properly and correctly interpret this spirit owing to its uniqueness, peculiarity and particularity. <BR/><BR/>- Anton Lembede, "National Unity Among African Tribes", Inkundla ya Bantu, October, Second Fortnight, 1945.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11923960.post-1153415502523336442006-07-20T13:11:00.000-04:002006-07-20T13:11:00.000-04:00uaridi-Thank you ausi! I'll have to look up those...uaridi-<BR/>Thank you ausi! I'll have to look up those names that you mentioned. I'm not familiar. See, more research. :)<BR/><BR/>Blessings~<BR/>StephenStephen A. Besshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13608563855643263599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11923960.post-1153415336497712602006-07-20T13:08:00.000-04:002006-07-20T13:08:00.000-04:00You got the idea Stephen - it did not matter who D...You got the idea Stephen - it did not matter who Dr. Chambers was or his size or what he did, it is what he taught you and what you learnt from him.<BR/><BR/>It is interesting that most revolutionaries major in English e.g James Ngugi/ Ngugi wa Thio'ngo.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the link, and have a good day.Uaridihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06507856981579802222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11923960.post-1153414093003036352006-07-20T12:48:00.000-04:002006-07-20T12:48:00.000-04:00ananda-Dr. Chambers was great. I haven't spoken t...ananda-<BR/>Dr. Chambers was great. I haven't spoken to him in years, but he still remembers me. Thanks.<BR/><BR/>pwife-<BR/>That's why we are cool. We're both learners for life. <BR/><BR/>Cause um a be a learner for life!!! <BR/>Sorry, I was reminded of NWA. :)Stephen A. Besshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13608563855643263599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11923960.post-1153412726482212302006-07-20T12:25:00.000-04:002006-07-20T12:25:00.000-04:00this is what i miss so much about being in school....this is what i miss so much about being in school. learning. to learn something new is a beautiful and exciting thing. i hope i have as great an impact on my students as Prof. Chambers had on you.the prisoner's wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11160398635149797677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11923960.post-1153412551361953652006-07-20T12:22:00.000-04:002006-07-20T12:22:00.000-04:00wonderful post. i like the story about dr. chamber...wonderful post. i like the story about dr. chambers. you tell good ones with historical references ... teaching us all of the time ... professor bess. paz, anandaAnandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12856480920859265203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11923960.post-1153407435777197342006-07-20T10:57:00.000-04:002006-07-20T10:57:00.000-04:00Thank you Geoffrey. I learned so much in my resea...Thank you Geoffrey. I learned so much in my research about Fanon. It was difficult not to put it all in. Thanks again for bringing his birthday to my attention.Stephen A. Besshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13608563855643263599noreply@blogger.com