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Alidawriter, I am going to borrow a line from Cynique from Part 1 of this. She said "As long as we are deluded into thinking of things in terms of good and bad and justice and injustice, we will remain frustrated." I have to say FRUSTRATED is exactly how I would describe my mental state every single time I start mulling over the problems of the Black community. Every single time. What's worse is that I never end up feeling like there is anything that we can do that will bring about real change...not in this country or any in other for that matter. We (people in general) might be able to bring about change for other causes, like fighting back against the 1% wealth-hoarders, and like saving the environment, etc...but the Black cause? I just don't see it happening, and so I end up frustrated... I don't like feeling frustrated. I like to be cool and clear headed and I love to meditate and be happy. I suppose that's why I like the idea of things just working themselves out by way of the survival of the fittest. I agree that most of where we as Black people are today was orchestrated to put another race ahead of the game. I get that. But I started having that awakening without really having to be told about it by someone else. And I can't help but wonder about the rest of the people in my age group and older and say to myself, "If I was able to figure this out, why haven't they?" That question always leads to this statement: "Well if they haven't figured it out by now, then they probably never will." This is the thought process that keeps me from giving too much energy to "our" cause. It's kind of like when I have a friend who wants to keep asking me what she should do about her man problems. I could tell her a thousand times over what to do and what not to do, but at the end of the day, "if she hasn't figured it out by now..." what good is my little speech going to do? So I'll listen to her vent and I'll even throw my two cents in, but when it's all said and done, I'm not going to lose any sleep over her man problems...just like I'm not going to allow myself to lose sleep over the race issues in this country. All I can do is let my kids know what's up and make them aware of the trickery and tell them not to believe everything they see, hear, or even read for that matter. Keep an open mind and keep your wits up. It'll be tough out there...you've got to be strong...etc...etc...etc. So anyway, I just wanted you to know a little bit of where I'm coming from when I ask this question: So do you have a plan for how to get this awareness out? I know that you're a writer and you're putting some of the warnings out there by way of telling the stories in a way that is probably entertaining and informative at the same time. Beyond that are you involved in anything else for promoting awareness? Or do you ever feel like I do...like it's just too much...too deep of a mess to immerse yourself in "the cause"?

New Book Celebrates the History of Union High School in Caroline County, Virginia Family historian self-publishes new local history book Burtonsville, MD, February 20, 2012 – Woodfork Genealogy LLC is pleased to announce the new title: Memories of Union High: An Oasis in Caroline County, Virginia 1903-1969 by Marion Woodfork Simmons. Union High School was the only high school for Negroes in Caroline County, Virginia during the era of segregation. Memories of Union High uses remembrances from alumni, faculty, family and friends; excerpts from school newspapers and yearbooks; and over 100 photographs and other memorabilia to preserve the school’s history. The book is a fitting tribute to the people associated with Union High and a good history lesson for those who are not familiar with the school. The book also serves as inspiration and template for others interested in preserving their school’s history. About Marion Woodfork Simmons Marion Woodfork Simmons is a family historian and owner of Woodfork Genealogy LLC. The mission of the company is to empower ordinary people to take an active role in preserving family and community history. Ms. Simmons speaks on the importance of preserving family and community history. Book Information Title: Memories of Union High: An Oasis in Caroline County, Virginia 1903-1969 Author: Marion Woodfork Simmons ISBN: 978-0-615-53092-5 Format: Paperback Pages: 168 pages Publication Date: November 2011 Size: 8.5” x 11” Price: $19.99 Available from: Woodfork Genealogy LLC or amazon.com

Oh, one more thing...to really make you say hummmmmm.... Some ppl say that the human race in general is nothing more than a virus...just another cycling of life & that as such, eventually we will need to be cleansed (maybe at the end of 2012? ) so that nature can recover from our rampant path of consumption & destruction. When you think about that, the race thing seems kind of - well, insignificant. Don't get me wrong, I definitely still recognize the race thing as a valid issue, but I'm just saying...in the grand scheme of things... Am I getting too far off subject? If so, my bad. My mind tends to drift from time to time...and I promise you I'm sober! Here's an interesting article about the coral reefs & how they are an important part of our ecosystem, and how they are being destroyed. So when you think of that & other environmental issues, we very well might not need to worry about how to put the Black race back together or ahead or whatever...bc we are all on our way out of here anyway: http://www.oceanicresearch.org/education/films/crrainspt.html

Beneath the endless sands of the Sahara lies a secret, one of epic proportions that, if uncovered, would shatter mankind’s current perceptions of all that is past, and all that is possible. The Savion Sequence is the compelling account of one man’s unwitting path of discovery, a journey that takes troubled historian Brigham Elijah back through his own childhood experiences and the metaphysical secrets they contain. Returning to North Carolina upon the gruesome murder of his uncle and mentor, Savion Elijah, Brigham is challenged by the late professor’s bizarre death, the coded messages he left behind, and the powerful society of men vested with keeping an age-old secret –secret. This is a story of signs and symbols, of coveted knowledge and ancient truths, and of one man’s ultimate quest to uncover mankind’s hidden legacy.