Posts Tagged ‘current events’

michael jackson dead at 50

June 25, 2009

Say a prayer for one of the most influential artists of our time.
What is your favorite Michael Jackson song?

news that doesn’t make the news

May 17, 2009

I always wonder why stories about Britney not wearing panties are on the evening news, but not stories like these:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/romania/5273654/Scientists-reveal-face-of-the-first-European.html
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/scienceandtechnology/science/sciencenews/5299351/African-tribe-populated-rest-of-the-world.html

finally

January 20, 2009

Oh God! All day I’ve needed to let these tears of joy out, but couldn’t. It’s good to finally be home and let this day sit in my spirit and to have the tears of joy flow.

in the memory of all the saints…

January 20, 2009

God bless Rev. Lowery for bringing it full circle…
“Lord, in the memory of all the saints who from their labors rest, and in the joy of a new beginning, we ask you to help us work for that day when black will not be asked to get in back, when brown can stick around, when [...]

President Barack Obama

January 20, 2009

Words cannot express how I feel today as Barack Obama is sworn in as our 44th President. When he was announced as the winner in November, I felt pride, a sense of visibility…joy. Today I feel a kinship across generations with my fellow African Americans…not just black people, but those who have the experience of [...]

A New Definition of Greatness

January 19, 2009

*My annual post. I have yet to find a way to say it better.*

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
(January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968 )
If you want to be important, that is wonderful.
If you want to be recognized—wonderful.
If you want to be great—wonderful.
But recognize that he who is greatest among you shall be your servant. [...]