2Serenity

My Last.fm Journal - http://www.last.fm/user/2Serenity/journal

Led by Harkin, Senate approves apology for slavery | DesMoinesRegister.com | The Des Moines Register See here: http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=%2F20090619%2FNEWS09%2F906190370

My reaction: I don't want financial reparations for there is not enough money in the world to apologize for the pain the black American community has endured for GENERATIONS since our ancestors were SHACKLED in chains across the Atlantic Ocean.

I want mandatory skill programs, educational opportunities, business opportunities and for our community to be uplifted during this time. Maybe I am wishful thinking but it doesn't hurt to share what we want.

I'm thankful that the US government will grant this apology recognizing that slavery did happen in the United States but I am curious to know what maybe in store in the long run. That is more important to me.

Our community needs direction.

In the words of Kasim Allah, sometimes I want to bring back segregation to teach some lessons so people really understands the history of our hurt (poem by Kasim Allah below) http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=64721838&blogId=182856315

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Some of the most INGENIOUS videos I have seen in discussing race, gender and identity issues and all are humorous and YES, I laughed my BUTT OFF!:

This Is She #2 - Transracial - parody!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0NzgzeZCXI
[you have to watch the entire video to get it because the END tells you the point of the story]

The Niggar Family (it's the name of the family!!) by Dave Chappelle - not the N word.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15IQLx2LxCs

Black White Supremacist (HD) by Dave Chappelle - OMG, this is so funny!!!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuuBVWo_W3U

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MICHAEL!!!! (that is Janet with him. Picture source ROLLING STONE)




August 29, 1958 sunrise - June 25, 2009 sunset

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU GOOGLE!!

Been a fan since 1979 !! He was the FABRIC as to why I am the music fanatic that I am. Love you always, Michael Joseph Jackson.

Personal fact: the doctor who delivered me was named Michael Jackson, MD too! May they BOTH be at peace. He died a long time ago and he told me that little girls used to call him thinking he was the singer Michael Jackson. Too cute!

Proof of Michael Jackson's INNOCENCE of Child Molestation Charges:

Video of Michael Jackson Jordan Chandler Molestation Extortion Scheme
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lVUvOLdg50

Video of Michael Jackson Deposition 1996 (MJ discusses the rumors and tells you THE TRUTH)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8_JhGAGZLE

Video of Aphrodite Jones (court reporter) & Thomas Mesereau (MJ's attorney) discussing the conspiracy against MJ
http://is.gd/1DkDk

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I adore Jody Watley - please check her out here: http://www.jodywatley.net



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**I am @thejenntafur who was on twitter. I returned but am using my twitter account for a variety of purposes **

If you are OUTRAGED by this story please sign the petition, thank you!
End "Corrective Rape" of Lesbians in South Africa
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/516925943?z00m=19752548
VIDEO here:http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/video/2009/mar/12/south-africa-corrective-rape

President Elect Barack Obama WAS sworn in on January 20, 2009 as the 44th President of the United States of America! Now, we can say PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA!

Picture Source: www.washingtonpost.com




PRINCE's WEBSITE - http://www.lotusflow3r.com

PLEASE SUPPORT -- >>> Tyka Nelson (yes, Princey Poo Poo has a sister who is a SINGER http://cdbaby.com/cd/tykanelson





Wendy & Lisa have a NEW album - http://www.wendyandlisa.com

I LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE AMEL LARRIEUX! Did I say it loud enough?! I LOVEEEEEEEEE AMEL LARRIEUX! Huge huge, did I say HUGE fan? I'm quite embarrassed at times that I'm a complete dork about it to the point that SHE knows it too but when someone's music pierces your soul like her music it gives you reason to give back to the community and be inspired!

Please join her Official Website here: http://www.blisslife.com

WORKING LINK for her official message forum:

Amel's Twitter here: http://www.twitter.com/amellarrieux






Les Nubians is coming out with new music this year! - 2009
http://www.lesnubians.com

Celia of Les Nubians in concert - January 29, 2008 in New York City


Hip Hop Artist - K'naan's new album is OUT!


K'naan - > http://knaanmusic.ning.com/



Taalam Acey - www.taalamacey.com
Please Add him on twitter http://twitter.com/taalamacey








AlexCuba is a musical prodigy
www.alexcuba.com
http://www.myspace.com/alexcuba


My avatar is of Aesha Ashe - http://aeshaash.vox.com/

Benin Bronze from Benin, Africa


DAILY INSPIRATION
My parents!


My Ancestors, my family and many others such as:
Judge Bolin - first African American woman judge in the USA
http://www.wellesley.edu/Anniversary/bolin.html


Deadria Farmer-Paellmann

She started a class action lawsuit against 17 major financial institutions in their role in financing, underwriting and supporting slavery.
www.rsgincorp.com

Maya Angelou - reciting her poem
..And Still I Rise
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqOqo50LSZ0
and many unknown heroes...

One of my favorite musicians is PRINCE
I have been a loyal Prince fan since 1982 with the Album
Controversy.I had no idea what controversy meant until my
mother explained it but I loved the song! The impressions
artists make on us! I was only 8!

Former PAYING member of NPG Online here!




Please discover her music because she is UNBELIEVABLY fantastic!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nq8tUtfDzsE



www.deathoftwosons.com/

CONGRATS to Shavar Ross for his
film, Lord Help Us, being screened
at the October 2007 American Black Film
Festival.

www.shavar.com
You can buy it at amazon.com




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