Africa's legacy in Mexico: Exhibit at the Smithsonian

“The African Presence in México: From Yanga to the Present”

Opens at the Anacostia Community Museum in Anacostia from Nov. 8 through July 4, 2010.

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Glover Films: Toussaint

Venezuelan president, Hugo Chavez, is financing two films by close supporter and actor, Danny Glover. I am particularly excited about his film, Toussaint, which chronicles the life of the Haitian revolution leader, Toussaint L’Ouverture. It’s long overdue!!! Toussaint’s life is a wonderful and courageous story that the world should know about. So, God bless Danny Glover for stepping up to tell “our” story because no one else will. I want to give a big thank you to Mr. Glover and Mr. Chavez. Many blessings to you. Check out the article. Peace~

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Colored Man: Brief Thoughts On Immigration And Diversity

Good morning! On my way to the subway station yesterday I was talking to a young lady that I work with about the diversity here in DC. We soon got on the subject of Immigration and the apparent fear that some people in this country have of immigrants (especially immigrants of color…black, Latino, etc.). This conversation only lasted for our ten-minute walk to the subway station, but in that time we both agreed that this country has not yet seen it’s true identity. What will an American look like in 50 years? What changes will we see in language and culture? These are legitimate questions because America is in an adolescent stage of existence in comparison to Africa, Asia or Europe. America gained independence in 1776. That makes us approximately 230 years old as a nation. That is fairly young for a country. It is my hope that the constant blending of languages and cultures will soon force this country to shed it’s separatist attitudes and eventually embrace diversity. I know that this may seem unrealistic, but this is my hope. Speaking of hope…I hope that everyone has a fun and safe holiday weekend if you are here in the Un-United States. If you are in another part of the world I wish you peace and prosperity.

Side note: I read something recently on a fortune cookie that said:
‘Good work, good life, good love, good-bye oppression.’
Lucky Numbers: 11,14,30,31,45,46
(I couldn’t leave out the lucky numbers. **smile**)

Myths: Just a thought

There are a many myths circulating concerning just every day people and I am here to say that sh#@ ain’t true! I’m not saying that this is the gospel, but this has been my experience based on personal accounts and observations:

Black people don’t support each other

Native Americans are extinct

Africans think that they are better than African Americans

African Americans think that they are better than Africans

All Asians know some form of Karate

All Asians are smart

Most people from the Middle East and North Africa are religious fanatics

If you have Italian heritage you are probably connected with the Mafia

White men can’t fight

White people are mostly rich and very few are on welfare

Black women are easy to sleep with

Black women are evil and extremely unreasonable

Latinos are baby making machines

Most young Latino men are affiliated with a gang

Irish people drink too much

People from the India don’t use deodorant

Finally, most Black people are for Reparations and Affirmative Action

Please, if you can think of anymore please share. Let's expose the lies! Peace~