Matthew 7:1 is one of the most quoted scriptures in the Bible these days. Even people who do not subscribe to the teachings of the Bible will quickly whip out that passage of scripture and use it as a speed pass to cancel out any criticisms regarding their moral failings. The very Bible that most people today try to dismiss as "out of date", not relative for today, or not to be taken literally is the same Bible these individuals use to deflect criticism of their behavior. Now let's read versus 1 and 2. "Do not judge, or you too will be ...
History found Records of freed Va. slaves placed online History possibly lost (suburbanchicagonews.com) "A property once covered in unique objets d'art and so renowned even the Smithsonian Institution took notice now is slated for demolition. Kane County officials this week took further steps toward tearing down the long-abandoned African-American Heritage Museum and Black Veterans Archives in Aurora Township by approving an application to the Circuit Court for demolition of 'dangerous and/or unsafe building.' 'This is the very beginning stage' of the demolition process, said Mark VanKerkhoff of the county's Development Department. It could be three to four months before the building actually is torn down, ...
TV One to begin Sunday show aimed at blacks NEW YORK (AP) — Roland Martin will anchor a new Sunday public affairs show aimed at a black audience that will debut in September on the TV One network. The "Washington Watch" program aims to tap into a new interest in politics and government due to the election of President Barack Obama, said Johnathan Rodgers, TV One's president and CEO. It debuts Sept. 27 at 11 a.m. ET, and the show will be repeated each week at 5 p.m. Martin, who is also a CNN commentator, will interview newsmakers and members of the Congressional ...
When Antonio Villaraigosa ran for Mayor of Los Angeles a few years ago, most of his platform was based on the fact that he would be the first Hispanic Mayor in 133 years. Question his record beyond the historical narrative and suddenly you found yourself framed as one of "those people" who dislike all Hispanics. Well guess what I saw in the store the other day? That's right! The one time golden child for the Left who was gonna fix Los Angeles just by showing up is now being called a "failure" by a major publication. Just back in 2006, the ...
On the days following the death of Michael Jackson, I read from two sources so-called accounts from Christians that Michael Jackson was in fact a Christian. Now I found the claim quite interesting because I know that MJ had also claimed to be a Muslim, Jehovah Witness and I believe that he also embraced Judaism to some extent. But how was it that all of a sudden folks were claiming that MJ was actually a Christian. Here was the first claim I came across. David Pack for purposedriven.com (The article was removed or moved to another link. But here is the ...
“Bill” over at the blog “Jewels in the Jungle” (based in Germany) will be doing a series of posts on Black history in Germany. As a history buff myself, I will be closely following this series.
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February 6th, 2007 at 1:45 pm
A great site about Black towns
http://www.soulofamerica.com/index.php?black_towns
February 7th, 2007 at 5:15 am
Thanks for the Hat Tip Duane. Now you’ve gone and done it.
Lots of people back home in the States are going to be looking at this series of posts on the history of blacks in Germany (& Europe) and making me all nervous and stuff. Plus I’ll have to watch my grammar in case Ms. Smith (my 4th grade teacher) is still alive and online tracking down her students overseas…:-)
Ms. Smith taught us everything we needed to know about the history and literature and culture of Europe. She was a loving and very intelligent African-American elementary school teacher at a historical predominately black public school near St. Louis, MO.
I (we) will work really hard over here to make this interesting for the audience back home. Thanks again.
February 22nd, 2007 at 12:04 pm
I have joined Bill and try to bring Black History Month to Germany
Our celebration of Black History Month focuses on Afro-German artists.