Free from another in one shape or form each and every additional year of this freedom journey is worth a celebration by a people. This is the road/path the democratically elected Republic of Ghana is driving on, made independent on the 6th March, 1957 from the colonial master Britain, led by the Ghanaian and African Son/scholar/activist [...]
March 5, 2010
I started this visual art malarkey with a brother Edosa Ogiugo with “Charge” and “Our Mother” series. A spring-surprise via Phraim was a brother Illadelphsoul a visual artist of many facets having 20 years of experience under his belt, and the detail or attention to detail is immaculate. Here are two such of Illadelphsoul paintings/illustrations and for [...]
February 24, 2010
This is poem by South African sister poet and author Napo Masheane who wrote “Caves Speak in Metaphors” a book of celebration, concern, prophesy, social comment and self discovery. Here is an inspiring poetry piece by a sister to the ladies, I believe and the brother’s can read, take pointers and appreciate these nice words. Have a [...]
February 20, 2010
Right about now, we pause on the music international for a second to feature in a couple of seconds an interview [2 short parts] by a brother Beyonder [ UK multimedia artist, educator & presenter] with guest, I came across a brother months ago, recently and honestly saw him at Ctrl.Alt.Shift United Underground show, but [...]
February 11, 2010
Dr. Sunitha Krishnan is a mental health professional and runs Prajwala [non-governmental organization in India] crusading & campaigning against the inhumane evil of trafficking in children. At the tail end of last year, Dr. Sunitha Krishnan who has dedicated her life to rescuing women and children from sex slavery, a multimilion-dollar global market, gave a courageous [...]
February 9, 2010
A brother's name is Ian Kamau, or simply Kamau, considers himself an artist and believes that his ability to create and communicate is closely connected to his purpose in life although unsure of exactly how.
February 8, 2010
They say too much of everything is bad for you, this can be linked to a character trait, character assassination or character confidante by others either way having some form of “Pride” is important no? The title of a brother poet’s Taalam Acey spoken word piece at the University of Washington, started as a thought initiation [...]
February 5, 2010
Simply, poignant and effective: Typography + graphic = poetry, a tribute haiku poem to Haiti [Ayiti] from SpeaksBeliefs. Have a butcher’s and let it be known.
February 2, 2010
A different perception on the Haiti earthquake, but can't fail to see there are a few telling tales in there, no? Have a butcher's and let be known - this article from sister @Fly11 on the earthquake in Haiti.
February 2, 2010
We dip our toes into some good pop soul territory for a minute. From Strasbourg, France heads up via Soul Sista [a french based blog covering all forms of Soul music], SFR Live Concerts presents Paris based English singer/songwriter Charlie Winston, a livestream tonight at 8.30pm on France time and 7.30pm on UK time, so people [...]
January 28, 2010
Howard Zinn [RIP] an American historian and social activist whose take on history “People’s History” was going against the grain [what is taught, studied in school and beyond] , past and current state of affairs. People always have differing opinions whether they agree with Howard Zinn and others or not, he who wrote the “A Peoples [...]
January 24, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers with our brothers and sisters in Haiti may they overcome and be stronger for a better future. Don’t forget our brother & sisters worldwide, for whom on a daily it is a struggle to survive whether/be it lack of amenities, tribal and civil wars aftermath, occupation, lack of human rights, oppressed etc, [...]
January 19, 2010
This is a poem written by Norway based and Cameroonian poet Stephen Neba-Fuh, a political, social critic and human rights activist. Here is a brother’s take on Haiti, Have a butchers and let it be known. For more on Haiti [films, music, poetry] Horror In Haiti We weep with thee from far away. Cursing nature’s fury on a people [...]
January 14, 2010
This is a fitting tribute by poet GmanSpeaks [featured earlier in the year] with regards to the unfortunate & major incident in Haiti, a call to RISE in this time and other catastrophic events, this poem is part of his #30in30 effort. Have a butchers and let it be known. now is the time, to be [...]
January 10, 2010
A day to reflect in the first week of 2010 done and thankful made thus far. In parts, some fail to acknowledge the holy scriptures or sacred texts which in parts is understandable but writing these off totally maybe an error of judgment as there is a wealth of wisdom to assemble and learn from, People! [...]
March 6, 2010