was an African-American civil rights activist, whom the U.S. Congress called "the first lady of civil rights", and "the mother of the freedom movement"
The reknowned Montgomery Bus Boycott
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Monday, February 4, 2013
February 4 - Rosa Parks Birthday
Rosa Louise McCauley Parks (February 4, 1913 – October 24, 2005)
was an African-American civil rights activist, whom the U.S. Congress called "the first lady of civil rights", and "the mother of the freedom movement"
Mrs Parks refusal to give up her seat sparked
The reknowned Montgomery Bus Boycott
See Also:
was an African-American civil rights activist, whom the U.S. Congress called "the first lady of civil rights", and "the mother of the freedom movement"
The reknowned Montgomery Bus Boycott
See Also:
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Africa: States of independence - The Scramble For Africa
Looking For The African Dream
Colonization was not good for African people. The land was raped, the people slaughtered, exploited and demoralized. Now today, decades after liberation, in what condition do we find the people of Africa? Why? This video series paints a picture of some of the ordeals the people had to contend with as well as the obstacles that the people must still overcome. Watch it and see what you think about the things that went on and where you think it's likely to go. I like the way the state of the African people is presented objectively in this series Africa: States of independence. African people throughout the world can look at this and perhaps gain many useful insights. Keep in mind that this series was created several years ago, (I'm not exactly sure when) so we can watch and gage for ourselves which direction we think things are moving.
Click on the links below to see more of the Africa: States of independence series.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Jackie Robinson's Birthday January 31, 1919
Jack Roosevelt "Jackie" Robinson
(January 31, 1919 – October 24, 1972)
see also Jackie Robinson Court-martialed
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Motown Special for Black History Month
I found this gem and decided to save it for Black History Month. It wasn't that long ago but it just goes to show how much things can evolve in a relatively short time period. I hope you all enjoy this trip back to mid-sixties Motown.
The story of Motown is a success story of musical and business talent and I hope it'll serve to inspire some of you to strive with those talented folks around you to create your own enterprise. This video gives you the chance to have a little inside look at the world of the artists, producers and the executive of one of the most successful African American organizations of it's time.
The story of Motown is a success story of musical and business talent and I hope it'll serve to inspire some of you to strive with those talented folks around you to create your own enterprise. This video gives you the chance to have a little inside look at the world of the artists, producers and the executive of one of the most successful African American organizations of it's time.
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Stokely Carmichael (Kwame Ture) Speeches
I regret to inform you that this wonderful youtube channel is no longer available. I only hope that you were able to benefit from the great videos that were shared with us while it was active.
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| Carmichael/Ture Speaking in London, England |
This channel, at time of this writing, consists of about 80 videos between a minute and a half to almost 2hours in length. Spanning from Carmichael's/Ture's time with SNCC through when he moved to Guinea-Conakry. The videos cover a wide range of topics such as Politics, MLK, Malcolm X, The Police, The Media, Guns, Gangs, Education, SNCC, Vietnam, Black Power, Religion, Revolution, Pan Africanism and so much more. I haven't watched them all but it appears that the bulk of the videos contain live footage of Carmichael/Ture speaking. I will probably include this post on the blog to be posted in advance of Black History Month 2013 because there is so much interesting material, from the civil rights movement of the 1960s through the 1990s, that you might want to check it out and share it yourself during BHM.
Kwame Ture (aka ; Stokely Carmichael June 29, 1941 – November 15, 1998) was a Trinidadian-American black activist active in the 1960s American Civil Rights Movement. Growing up in the United States from the age of eleven, he graduated from Howard University and rose to prominence in the civil rights and Black Power movements, first as a leader of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC, pronounced "snick") and later as the "Honorary Prime Minister" of the Black Panther Party.
Initially an integrationist, Carmichael later became affiliated with black nationalist and Pan-Africanist movements. He popularized the term "Black Power". Following his expulsion from the Black Panthers in 1967 and widespread riots following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1968, Carmichael moved to Guinea-Conakry in 1969. He resided there for the rest of his life, except for receiving medical treatment in the US late in life. - From WikipediaI'm adding some Ture videos here so you can sample the previous channel.
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