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I have not watched this video yet. I will catch it on my regular TV. But I suspect Clarke will address some the issues raised in this video: Dr. John Henrik Clarke: The Rise of Islam & The Fall of Africa (Full Lecture) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s22QFGnVRjk

Pan-Africanism: Reality or Myth? by Playthell Benjamin Read the entire article One of the things that interest me most is the persistence of certain ideas in Afro-American thought. They are transmuted and refashioned to suit the particulars of the era, but some fundamental concepts persists none-the-less. One of these ideas is Black Nationalism and Pan-Africanism, which has been called different things at different periods of our history. One of the fundamental things that distinguish human beings from other animals over whom we rule is the gift of language, learning, and the ability to construct a narrative i.e. tell a story....Read the entire article

No there is absolutely no difference. Except when your kin, or family does it to you; it seems to hurt a bit more. This is why I always found Black on Black crime to so very disturbing. The reaction to it is so much more subdued than if a White person does it. Travon Martin national news. The countless other nameless, faceless Black youth go unnoticed, and under punished when the murderer is also Black.

Pioneer you abhor adultery to the extent that you believe it should be a felony. However, when Jackson's adultery is made public you call it a smear campaign. The opinions seem to be conflicting to me? Seems you would be glad Jackson was exposed and would be grateful to see him fade into obscurity. Here is another difference between our world views Pioneer. I don't know believe Jackson's behavior "...embarrasses the community..." Jackson is his own man and his behavior does not reflect upon me or what you are apparently referring to as the Black community. Jackson should be embarrassed, perhaps his wife and family. But why should you or I be embarrassed? Now I appreciate some racist white folks tend to group us together and would assume Jackson behavior is a reflection on all Black people, but there is no reason for Black people to share that belief.

Pioneer I'm April 8th what is your birthday?

I believe this to be much more of a factor, "...unstable black households headed up by single women are a major contribution to the killings..." than a bad economy. At bad economy is fuel on a fire already raging. There are poor people all over planet Earth -- including poor white ones right here in the good ole US of A but white folks are not killing each other to the same extent.

Many years ago, certainly more than 25, I heard Dr. John Henrik Clarke express in no uncertain terms how he felt about Arabs contribution to the destruction of African people. I was actually taken aback by his words, until I learned much more.

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The House at Sugar Beach: Helene Cooper Helene Cooper is "Congo," a descendant of two Liberian dynasties -- traced back to the first ship of freemen that set sail from New York in 1820 to found Monrovia. Helene grew up at Sugar Beach, a twenty-two-room mansion by the sea. Her childhood was filled with servants, flashy cars, a villa in Spain, and a farmhouse up-country. It was also an African childhood, filled with knock foot games and hot pepper soup, heartmen and neegee. When Helene was eight, the Coopers took in a foster child -- a common custom among the Liberian elite. Eunice, a Bassa girl, suddenly became known as "Mrs. Cooper's daughter." For years the Cooper daughters -- Helene, her sister Marlene, and Eunice -- blissfully enjoyed the trappings of wealth and advantage. But Liberia was like an unwatched pot of water left boiling on the stove. And on April 12, 1980, a group of soldiers staged a coup d'état, assassinating President William Tolbert and executing his cabinet. The Coopers and the entire Congo class were now the hunted, being imprisoned, shot, tortured, and raped. After a brutal daylight attack by a ragtag crew of soldiers, Helene, Marlene, and their mother fled Sugar Beach, and then Liberia, for America. They left Eunice behind. A world away, Helene tried to assimilate as an American teenager. At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill she found her passion in journalism, eventually becoming a reporter for the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times. She reported from every part of the globe -- except Africa -- as Liberia descended into war-torn, third-world hell. In 2003, a near-death experience in Iraq convinced Helene that Liberia -- and Eunice -- could wait no longer. At once a deeply personal memoir and an examination of a violent and stratified country, The House at Sugar Beach tells of tragedy, forgiveness, and transcendence with unflinching honesty and a survivor's gentle humor. And at its heart, it is a story of Helene Cooper's long voyage home. I originally learned about this book in our interview with Alicia Keys. At the time she was reading this book. But I recently re-discovered it in an review written by Mary Okeke she reviews African literature.

The House at Sugar Beach: Helene Cooper Helene Cooper is "Congo," a descendant of two Liberian dynasties -- traced back to the first ship of freemen that set sail from New York in 1820 to found Monrovia. Helene grew up at Sugar Beach, a twenty-two-room mansion by the sea. Her childhood was filled with servants, flashy cars, a villa in Spain, and a farmhouse up-country. It was also an African childhood, filled with knock foot games and hot pepper soup, heartmen and neegee. When Helene was eight, the Coopers took in a foster child -- a common custom among the Liberian elite. Eunice, a Bassa girl, suddenly became known as "Mrs. Cooper's daughter." For years the Cooper daughters -- Helene, her sister Marlene, and Eunice -- blissfully enjoyed the trappings of wealth and advantage. But Liberia was like an unwatched pot of water left boiling on the stove. And on April 12, 1980, a group of soldiers staged a coup d'état, assassinating President William Tolbert and executing his cabinet. The Coopers and the entire Congo class were now the hunted, being imprisoned, shot, tortured, and raped. After a brutal daylight attack by a ragtag crew of soldiers, Helene, Marlene, and their mother fled Sugar Beach, and then Liberia, for America. They left Eunice behind. A world away, Helene tried to assimilate as an American teenager. At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill she found her passion in journalism, eventually becoming a reporter for the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times. She reported from every part of the globe -- except Africa -- as Liberia descended into war-torn, third-world hell. In 2003, a near-death experience in Iraq convinced Helene that Liberia -- and Eunice -- could wait no longer. At once a deeply personal memoir and an examination of a violent and stratified country, The House at Sugar Beach tells of tragedy, forgiveness, and transcendence with unflinching honesty and a survivor's gentle humor. And at its heart, it is a story of Helene Cooper's long voyage home. I originally learned about this book in our interview with Alicia Keys. At the time she was reading this book. But I recently re-discovered it in an review written by Mary Okeke she reviews African literature.

I was not clear Cynique. I meant, if someone was to say, in 2013, that I'm going to a baseball game to see a Black player, because he was Black would sound anachronistic, obviously becaseu there are so many Black players today. I did not neam to suggest that is was anchronistics back in when Robinson started playing. That is why I drew the analogy with Obama. Hoping one day, in the future, it would sound just as odd to say I'm going to vote for a president because of his so called race. That said, I was going to use an African American baseball player to use as an example to clarify my point and write something like; It would be as anachronistic as saying, "I'm going to see Marlon Byrd because he is Black", Then I realized he was the only African American player in Chicago last season

Del I think it would be a potentially interesting study. Cynique, "YOLO" (which I had to look up) is my middle name. The only problem is that I'm note sure that one only lives once Anika, the wife is a Libra. So while she may not join me on a future excursion to the moon, she understands completely.

"We just went to see Robinson play because he was black." Considering that statement, in 2013, is so anachronistic it is funny. Indeed it is a sign of progress. Perhaps one day, saying, "I voted for Obama because he was Black" will sound just as anachronistic.

Cynique, this is exactly why the voices of our elders need to be highlighted more. Sure, Farrakhan and even boxing great Muhammad Ali vilified Malcolm X calling him a "hypocrite" a very profound denouement. The whole situation was and still is so very is tragic. Sure we know who pulled the trigger on the weapons that killed Malcolm. I suspect the true motivations (and motivators) will be "made plain" one day.

Sometimes when you looks at these films you assume the entire stadium was full or rabid racists, foaming at the mouth throwing batteries at Robinson. So you are saying the vast majority of fans, in the stands, were respectful of Robinson?

Del it is indeed more sound to focus on regions you can do you analysis based upon regions and let the individuals overlay the racial component. Anika, I'm an Aries. I've bungee jumped, and sky dived, I'm a decent skier was a D1 Gymnast. I've climbed mount Fuji and have ridden my bike from NYC to Philly several times -- for fun. I'll go anywhere on planet Earth, and would go to the moon if someone would send me.... Adventurous, pioneering, courageous, daredevil and foolhardy; check, check, check, check and check --- Humm I'm an astrological white man!!! I wonder if Pioneer is Capricorn?

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The victim's name is actually Hadiyah. Perhaps if these Black killers joined the KKK, the numbers of Black murders would go down.

Hi Anika, Del is still around I'll forward your question to him and ask him to reply here. In the meantime, I've never heard particular astrological sign corresponding to a specific racial group. But as Pioneer can tell you there is not scientific basis for race, therefore an astrological sign's association to a particular racially group would not be possible. Though it would be interesting to hear Del's take -- he is the expert on the subject.

I guess that is just it. These preachers not matter how charismatic, or popular are merely men. Who often demonstrate on personally matters they are barely average men. What I don't understand is why we find this "revelation" so interesting? But a more compelling question to the, Black media, out there is why do they seem to cater their content to the lowest common denominator?

Nice retrospective Cynique. I can't even image a stand full of white folks yelling the word nigger now. How did Black folks react hearing the word. How did you feel?

Anika I meant "I've read this story before." meaning same story different characters. Is it news that this preacher and leader that his is flawed, imperfect, capable of making mistakes, great errors in judgement? What is the goal or purpose of spending resources to compile and relate this "news"? What is the Black community supposed to do with this incomplete partial story? Should rainbow/push get rid of him. Should he be taken out back and beaten, put in jail? In fact what to we really know and the Jackson affair? Did they get a quote from Jackson or even the woman? How are we served having bit an pieces of this situation? Anika my problem is that in the history of the National Inquirer no one has ever accused it of journalism. Now that our Black news sources seemed to be falling over themselves to just copy and paste their garbage as if it was The Associated Press we are in a world of trouble. It was not always like this... --------------- The Jackson Jr. story actually "news", because he has broken a bunch of laws and needs to be put in jail -- Provided he is proven guilty and the mental disorder is indeed a ruse.

Better someone than noone -- absolutely! Though unfortunate. Even in this case, this book will die on the vine, 'cause we are much more concerned with talking about Django. Do an internet search of this book and see how many Black sites you find.

Louis Farrakhan Responds to Accusations that He Killed Malcolm X in the Film “Betty and Coretta” by BBD Staff The new film, “Betty and Coretta,” explores the lives of two iconic women, Betty Shabazz and Coretta Scott King. In the film, Mary J. Blige, who play’s Shabazz states that she believes that Louis Farrakhan had something to do with the death of Malcolm X. Min. Farrakhan is obviously concerned about the allegations and does a direct interview with The Final Call to discuss the matter in more detail. The film has been attacked by the daughters of both Betty Shabazz and Coretta Scott King, who say that their mothers were not properly represented. There are also some who wonder if there is an alternative agenda presented when a movie about black historical figures is made by people who aren’t black. Is there a consistent effort by white and Jewish-owned media to control the perceptions that black people have of their leaders? Betty’s character, played by Mary J. Blige, has an almost obsessive interest in speaking about Louis Farrakhan, as if someone really wanted to make sure this was in the script. Was either family consulted in detail or did they just make the film based on what they thought it would be. T’here appears to be something more sinister going on with the film, and many of the readers of this website who’ve seen the film don’t seem to like it very much. How would Jews feel if black people made an inaccurate film about the holocaust? We can’t recommend seeing the movie, since most of the people we’ve spoken with on our Facebook page are not happy with the project. Maybe this film was made for white people. But what does this say about Farrakhan? His words below: Question: “Why do you think Lifetime, and those who created this movie, is opening up the old wounds of The Malcolm X Murder at this time?” ‘The Jewish people behind this film have characterized Farrakhan as the “No. 1 Anti-Semite.” That was the title they gave Brother Malcolm while he was alive; now, they’ve given it to me.’ The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan (HMLF): It is because the murder of Malcolm X is still alive in the hearts and minds of many, and they wish to charge me with that crime in order to seek to destroy my reputation with the people that love and admire me. And also, to plant the seed in the hearts of those who don’t know me that I am, in fact, a “murderer.” Question: “What do you think the motive of Mary J. Blige is in being an ‘executive producer’ when I hear that she likes you?” HMLF: I cannot answer for Mary J. Blige except to say that when a person is famous or well-known, sometimes they will give such person “executive producer status” to add to the strength of the film. Mary J. Blige is my friend! And nothing that’s in this movie has diminished my love and respect for her. Question: “What would be your message to the younger generation who is watching Betty & Coretta who do not know anything about what happened, and is being educated—or, mis-educated—by Lifetime?” HMLF: The first thing that our young people should understand, that there is no statute of limitation on “murder.” In two years, it will be 50 years since the assassination of Brother Malcolm: At no time during these 48 years has the government opened the files on that murder of Brother Malcolm, and let the public see those files. I have appealed to the government to open the files, so that everything in those files could be made manifest, not only to the Shabazz family, and the families of those so ill-affected by his murder—but also my family, and the lives that are constantly put in the public. Question: “I read that the families of Betty and Coretta were not consulted about this movie. So I wanted to ask: Has the Nation of Islam ever been consulted by Hollywood related to all of these movies that attack you all?” HMLF: I heard that they allowed members of the King and Shabazz family to look at the film after it was done. Nothing like that has ever been accorded to me and my family, since it is I that the film seems bent upon putting in the hearts and minds of the people that “Louis Farrakhan is responsible for the death of Brother Malcolm.” Question: “So how do you finally feel being exposed that you killed Malcolm X?” HMLF: I did not kill Malcolm X. Before too long, you will really find who is “exposed”—and it is those who want to put on me what no court, no judge, no jury, could put on me. And if my enemies had a chance to bring me before the courts, and put me in prison for such a crime, they would have done it a long time ago! No, I am not “exposed”. But the wickedness of those behind my slander will be thoroughly exposed! Question: “Lifetime is already telling us what we already know about you. You confessed to this on 60 Minutes, so this show is only a repeat. You’re guilty, right?” HMLF: I am not guilty of killing Malcolm X. What I said on 60 Minutes was extracted from a 4-hour interview with Mike Wallace and Attallah Shabazz. READ MORE OF THE INTERVIEW AT FINALCALL.COM