Author: Odinga Oginga
Publisher: Infinity Publishing
ISBN: 0741422751
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
Myths and Traditions we follow which are not true. Blacks do not know who they are and don't care. The Preacher is a "Curse" and an agent of the government.
Wake Up Blackman and Blackwomen
Author: Odinga Oginga
Publisher: Infinity Publishing
ISBN: 0741422751
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
Myths and Traditions we follow which are not true. Blacks do not know who they are and don't care. The Preacher is a "Curse" and an agent of the government.
Publisher: Infinity Publishing
ISBN: 0741422751
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
Myths and Traditions we follow which are not true. Blacks do not know who they are and don't care. The Preacher is a "Curse" and an agent of the government.
Wake Up Young Brother
Author: Brian E. Curtis
Publisher: Xulon Press
ISBN: 1604775025
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
Young African American males have been described as violent, dangerous and out of control. They are often portrayed as pimps, thugs and hustlers with little regard for family or life. Wake Up Young Brother is a must read for parents, youth ministers, educators or anyone concerned about improving the state of young African American males. This God inspired book identifies several key areas that young African American males must conquer to fulfill God's plan for their lives. Wake Up Young Brother challenges brothers to redefine manhood, reject negative, stereotypical images and adopt a different mindset about the role of African American men in society. This book strives to break the kind of dysfunctional mental programming that encourages young African American males to engage in self-destructive behavior. Young black men must be empowered to heed God's call to Wake Up and become better men. Brian E. Curtis was born in Washington D.C. and currently resides in Virginia with his college sweetheart and wife Angela of 17 years. As a 20-year educator, Brian has worked with young people at many different levels. His impact has been felt by thousands through his work with agencies like juvenile and family services. He has also served in several capacities in multiple elementary, middle and public high schools. Brian's unconventional ministry includes educational and manhood planning in addition to inspirational speaking. He is often requested to deliver unique and well-researched presentations that change lives. Brian holds multiple degrees and is currently completing his Ph.D. God has blessed Brian with unique gifts and talents to be a unique blessing to others. Brian's life was significantly impacted by the loss of his infant son and now he is committed to positively impacting the lives of others.
Publisher: Xulon Press
ISBN: 1604775025
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
Young African American males have been described as violent, dangerous and out of control. They are often portrayed as pimps, thugs and hustlers with little regard for family or life. Wake Up Young Brother is a must read for parents, youth ministers, educators or anyone concerned about improving the state of young African American males. This God inspired book identifies several key areas that young African American males must conquer to fulfill God's plan for their lives. Wake Up Young Brother challenges brothers to redefine manhood, reject negative, stereotypical images and adopt a different mindset about the role of African American men in society. This book strives to break the kind of dysfunctional mental programming that encourages young African American males to engage in self-destructive behavior. Young black men must be empowered to heed God's call to Wake Up and become better men. Brian E. Curtis was born in Washington D.C. and currently resides in Virginia with his college sweetheart and wife Angela of 17 years. As a 20-year educator, Brian has worked with young people at many different levels. His impact has been felt by thousands through his work with agencies like juvenile and family services. He has also served in several capacities in multiple elementary, middle and public high schools. Brian's unconventional ministry includes educational and manhood planning in addition to inspirational speaking. He is often requested to deliver unique and well-researched presentations that change lives. Brian holds multiple degrees and is currently completing his Ph.D. God has blessed Brian with unique gifts and talents to be a unique blessing to others. Brian's life was significantly impacted by the loss of his infant son and now he is committed to positively impacting the lives of others.
Wake Up Dead Man
Author: Bruce Jackson
Publisher: University of Georgia Press
ISBN: 9780820321585
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
Making it in Hell, says Bruce Jackson, is the spirit behind the sixty-five work songs gathered in this eloquent dispatch from a brutal era of prison life in the Deep South. Through engagingly documented song arrangements and profiles of their singers, Jackson shows how such pieces as "Hammer Ring," "Ration Blues," "Yellow Gal," and "Jody's Got My Wife and Gone" are like no other folk music forms: they are distinctly African in heritage, diminished in power and meaning outside their prison context, and used exclusively by black convicts. The songs helped workers through the rigors of cane cutting, logging, and cotton picking. Perhaps most important, they helped resolve the men's hopes and longings and allowed them a subtle outlet for grievances they could never voice when face-to-face with their jailers.
Publisher: University of Georgia Press
ISBN: 9780820321585
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
Making it in Hell, says Bruce Jackson, is the spirit behind the sixty-five work songs gathered in this eloquent dispatch from a brutal era of prison life in the Deep South. Through engagingly documented song arrangements and profiles of their singers, Jackson shows how such pieces as "Hammer Ring," "Ration Blues," "Yellow Gal," and "Jody's Got My Wife and Gone" are like no other folk music forms: they are distinctly African in heritage, diminished in power and meaning outside their prison context, and used exclusively by black convicts. The songs helped workers through the rigors of cane cutting, logging, and cotton picking. Perhaps most important, they helped resolve the men's hopes and longings and allowed them a subtle outlet for grievances they could never voice when face-to-face with their jailers.
Wake Up, White America
Author: John Parker
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1796019518
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
Wake Up, White America comes from the mind of controversial author John Parker. Filled with experiences, anecdotes, statistics, and social commentary, Parker shines a light on racism and the attitudes he and much of the black population of this country feel white America displays toward this often sensitive and polarizing topic. Parker understands that much of white America chooses to reject race as a reason for inequality because it frees them from the reality of guilt, even though these same people continue to benefit from said inequality. He also draws some very clear patterns of these attitudes and shows why the United States of America, if it is to ever evolve into what it can be, must first hold itself accountable for the treatment of its own citizens, which up to this point, it never has. This book is a much-needed read for everyone, regardless of race. Parker makes it clear, on many levels, that it is time for white America to wake up!
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1796019518
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
Wake Up, White America comes from the mind of controversial author John Parker. Filled with experiences, anecdotes, statistics, and social commentary, Parker shines a light on racism and the attitudes he and much of the black population of this country feel white America displays toward this often sensitive and polarizing topic. Parker understands that much of white America chooses to reject race as a reason for inequality because it frees them from the reality of guilt, even though these same people continue to benefit from said inequality. He also draws some very clear patterns of these attitudes and shows why the United States of America, if it is to ever evolve into what it can be, must first hold itself accountable for the treatment of its own citizens, which up to this point, it never has. This book is a much-needed read for everyone, regardless of race. Parker makes it clear, on many levels, that it is time for white America to wake up!
Wake Up
Author: Rev. Marlon F. Hall
Publisher: Abingdon Press
ISBN: 1426731140
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
First an expression of black urban youth, Hip Hop music continues to expand as a cultural expression of youth and, now, young adults more generally. As a cultural phenomenon, it has even become integral to the worship experience of a growing number of churches who are reaching out to these groups. This includes not just African American churches but churches of all ethnic groups. Once seen as advocating violence, Hip Hop can be the Church’s agent of salvation and praise to transform society and reach youth and young adults in greater numbers. After looking at Hip Hop’s socio-historical context including its African roots, Wake Up shows how Hip Hop has come to embody the worldview of growing numbers of youth and young adults in today’s church. The authors make the case that Hip Hop represents the angst and hope of many youth and young adults and that by examining the inherent religious themes embedded in the music, the church can help shape the culture of hip-hop by changing its own forms of preaching and worship so that it can more effectively offer a message of repentance and liberation.
Publisher: Abingdon Press
ISBN: 1426731140
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
First an expression of black urban youth, Hip Hop music continues to expand as a cultural expression of youth and, now, young adults more generally. As a cultural phenomenon, it has even become integral to the worship experience of a growing number of churches who are reaching out to these groups. This includes not just African American churches but churches of all ethnic groups. Once seen as advocating violence, Hip Hop can be the Church’s agent of salvation and praise to transform society and reach youth and young adults in greater numbers. After looking at Hip Hop’s socio-historical context including its African roots, Wake Up shows how Hip Hop has come to embody the worldview of growing numbers of youth and young adults in today’s church. The authors make the case that Hip Hop represents the angst and hope of many youth and young adults and that by examining the inherent religious themes embedded in the music, the church can help shape the culture of hip-hop by changing its own forms of preaching and worship so that it can more effectively offer a message of repentance and liberation.
BlAcKpOeMoLoGuE
Author: David Vincent Brooks
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 167
Book Description
A Note from the Poet/Playwright: (BLACK) an adj. of the darkest color; without light; dark, evil, somber, dishonorable. Wow! I wanted to challenge these objectionable definitions, and show that out of DARKNESS comes: LIGHT, LOVE, GROWTH, BEAUTY and HEALING, too. (POEM) an imaginative composition in rhythmic or free verse lines is the genre of this choreopoem, that tells a TALL TALE, with a HINT of some TRUTH & REALNESS. (OLOGY) is an indication, or root word, a noun that defines various kinds of speech, writings, or a collection of writings, (e.g., eulogy or trilogy). In words of this type, the “-ology,” element is derived from the Greek noun – logos: speech, debate, narrative, account, and story, etc., etc.,). The suffix has the sense of a certain kind of speaking, writing, and/or storytelling. (MONOLOGUE) a dramatic composition with only one speaker; a long speech by one person. But BLACKPOEMOLOGUE includes eleven speakers. I am taking a few artistic licenses/liberties with this choreopoem.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 167
Book Description
A Note from the Poet/Playwright: (BLACK) an adj. of the darkest color; without light; dark, evil, somber, dishonorable. Wow! I wanted to challenge these objectionable definitions, and show that out of DARKNESS comes: LIGHT, LOVE, GROWTH, BEAUTY and HEALING, too. (POEM) an imaginative composition in rhythmic or free verse lines is the genre of this choreopoem, that tells a TALL TALE, with a HINT of some TRUTH & REALNESS. (OLOGY) is an indication, or root word, a noun that defines various kinds of speech, writings, or a collection of writings, (e.g., eulogy or trilogy). In words of this type, the “-ology,” element is derived from the Greek noun – logos: speech, debate, narrative, account, and story, etc., etc.,). The suffix has the sense of a certain kind of speaking, writing, and/or storytelling. (MONOLOGUE) a dramatic composition with only one speaker; a long speech by one person. But BLACKPOEMOLOGUE includes eleven speakers. I am taking a few artistic licenses/liberties with this choreopoem.
Suckas R Born Everyday
Author: Fredpooh
Publisher: XinXii
ISBN: 3689832446
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
Fred Pooh, a former artist turned sports marketing professional, record label executive, and author, shares his compelling life story in "Suckas R Born Every Day." After surviving a near-fatal shooting and deciding to leave behind his music career following a record deal with Shawty Lo, Fred Pooh reflects on his journey and the challenges he faced. In his memoir, Fred Pooh offers a raw and honest account of his experiences, highlighting the highs and lows of his career transitions and personal growth. Through his narrative, readers gain insight into the struggles and triumphs of a man who has navigated the music industry and found new purpose in sports marketing and writing. Additionally, Fred Pooh's book "A conscience Study Guide for the Black Man" serves as a call to action for the black community, offering guidance and wisdom to empower and uplift black men. Through a series of rules and principles, Fred Pooh aims to inspire truth, unity, and knowledge among his audience, encouraging positive change and growth within black communities. This book challenges readers to reflect on their behavior and responses, fostering a movement towards self-improvement and community building.
Publisher: XinXii
ISBN: 3689832446
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
Fred Pooh, a former artist turned sports marketing professional, record label executive, and author, shares his compelling life story in "Suckas R Born Every Day." After surviving a near-fatal shooting and deciding to leave behind his music career following a record deal with Shawty Lo, Fred Pooh reflects on his journey and the challenges he faced. In his memoir, Fred Pooh offers a raw and honest account of his experiences, highlighting the highs and lows of his career transitions and personal growth. Through his narrative, readers gain insight into the struggles and triumphs of a man who has navigated the music industry and found new purpose in sports marketing and writing. Additionally, Fred Pooh's book "A conscience Study Guide for the Black Man" serves as a call to action for the black community, offering guidance and wisdom to empower and uplift black men. Through a series of rules and principles, Fred Pooh aims to inspire truth, unity, and knowledge among his audience, encouraging positive change and growth within black communities. This book challenges readers to reflect on their behavior and responses, fostering a movement towards self-improvement and community building.
A Little Bit of My Every Thought
Author: Mark Stevens
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1479731102
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 157
Book Description
Just looking back on when I started writing, it is truly amazing. I remember my first paper, entitled "Encouragement." I remember trying to bring a group together, which I called Networking Friends Network. That is when I thought of instead of just having a regular flyer, I thought of the idea of inspiring people, with positive thoughts on my flyer. After that point on, I continued to write encouraging papers. I noticed the papers started to increase to the point that I decided to create a book of my writings, called A Little Bit of My Every Thought. I am truly happy at the response that I have received from people. Mrs. Martha Parker, a wonderful person and close family friend told me that my writing made her look at her own life differently. I plan to continue inspiring and motivating people. I believe that life should be as pleasant as possible despite life's challenges. One way that people can be happy is by helping others. Remember, it is always more blessed to give than to receive.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1479731102
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 157
Book Description
Just looking back on when I started writing, it is truly amazing. I remember my first paper, entitled "Encouragement." I remember trying to bring a group together, which I called Networking Friends Network. That is when I thought of instead of just having a regular flyer, I thought of the idea of inspiring people, with positive thoughts on my flyer. After that point on, I continued to write encouraging papers. I noticed the papers started to increase to the point that I decided to create a book of my writings, called A Little Bit of My Every Thought. I am truly happy at the response that I have received from people. Mrs. Martha Parker, a wonderful person and close family friend told me that my writing made her look at her own life differently. I plan to continue inspiring and motivating people. I believe that life should be as pleasant as possible despite life's challenges. One way that people can be happy is by helping others. Remember, it is always more blessed to give than to receive.
Ebony
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
EBONY is the flagship magazine of Johnson Publishing. Founded in 1945 by John H. Johnson, it still maintains the highest global circulation of any African American-focused magazine.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
EBONY is the flagship magazine of Johnson Publishing. Founded in 1945 by John H. Johnson, it still maintains the highest global circulation of any African American-focused magazine.
Legacy to Legend: Winners Make It Happen
Author: Floyd L. Griffin, Jr.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1450098401
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 314
Book Description
The Honorable Floyd L. Griffin Jr. with President Barack Obama, the first African American President of the United States. Griffin was first African American to be elected to the Georgia State Senate from the Twenty-fifth legislative district, an area with a majority of white voters. In 1998 Griffin was candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Georgia. In 2002, Griffin continued to do what political experts said was impossible by becoming the first African American mayor of the Old Capitol City of Georgia, Milledgeville. At different times in his life, Floyd Griffin has been a cadet, Vietnam Helicopter Pilot, Army Colonel, football coach, professor, businessman, state senator and mayor. Throughout his life of change and challenges, Floyd Griffin has always been dedicated to public service. In 1994, Griffin did what political experts said was impossible. He literally stormed onto the political scene and defeated an incumbent Georgia State Senator. The victory made Griffin the first African American in modern times to be elected in a rural legislature district containing a majority of white voters. In 2000, Griffin continued to do what political experts said was impossible by becoming the first African American mayor of the Old Capitol City of Milledgeville, GA. The Honorable Floyd Griffin served as Senator of Georgia’s Twenty-fifth District for two terms. In the Georgia Senate, Griffin was Chairman of the Interstate Cooperation Committee and served on the Defense and Veteran’s Affairs, Health and Human Services, Higher Education, Local and State government operations and the powerful Rules committees. In 1998, Griffin was candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Georgia. His candidacy for Lieutenant Governor made him the first African American to run for that office in modern times. Griffin was elected Mayor of the city of Milledgeville for the term 2002–2006. He was the sixty-seventh Mayor to serve. Former Mayor Griffin served on the Board of Directors of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, Alexandria, VA. In 1967, he entered the United States army. In Vietnam, Griffin served as a helicopter pilot, instructor pilot, aviation platoon leader and commander of a construction engineer company. After combat service he commanded an engineer battalion under General Norman Schwarzkopf, then served on the Army Staff at the Pentagon and was later promoted to the rank of colonel. Floyd Griffin has also worked as an educator. At Wake Forest University he served as an Assistant Professor of Military Science. He was the director of ROTC at Winston-Salem State University, where he coached the football team’s backfield as they won two conservative college championships. Griffin has served as a part-time instructor at the Georgia College and State University School of Business. Former Mayor Griffin served on the Board of Directors of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, Alexandria, VA. In 1967, he entered the United States army. In Vietnam, Griffin served as a helicopter pilot, instructor pilot, aviation platoon leader and commander of a construction engineer company. After combat service he commanded an engineer battalion under General Norman Schwarzkopf, then served on the Army Staff at the Pentagon and was later promoted to the rank of colonel. Floyd Griffin has also worked as an educator. At Wake Forest University he served as an Assistant Professor of Military Science. He was the director of ROTC at Winston-Salem State University, where he coached the football team’s backfield as they won two conservative college championships. Griffin has served as a part-time instructor at the Georgia College and State University School of Business.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1450098401
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 314
Book Description
The Honorable Floyd L. Griffin Jr. with President Barack Obama, the first African American President of the United States. Griffin was first African American to be elected to the Georgia State Senate from the Twenty-fifth legislative district, an area with a majority of white voters. In 1998 Griffin was candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Georgia. In 2002, Griffin continued to do what political experts said was impossible by becoming the first African American mayor of the Old Capitol City of Georgia, Milledgeville. At different times in his life, Floyd Griffin has been a cadet, Vietnam Helicopter Pilot, Army Colonel, football coach, professor, businessman, state senator and mayor. Throughout his life of change and challenges, Floyd Griffin has always been dedicated to public service. In 1994, Griffin did what political experts said was impossible. He literally stormed onto the political scene and defeated an incumbent Georgia State Senator. The victory made Griffin the first African American in modern times to be elected in a rural legislature district containing a majority of white voters. In 2000, Griffin continued to do what political experts said was impossible by becoming the first African American mayor of the Old Capitol City of Milledgeville, GA. The Honorable Floyd Griffin served as Senator of Georgia’s Twenty-fifth District for two terms. In the Georgia Senate, Griffin was Chairman of the Interstate Cooperation Committee and served on the Defense and Veteran’s Affairs, Health and Human Services, Higher Education, Local and State government operations and the powerful Rules committees. In 1998, Griffin was candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Georgia. His candidacy for Lieutenant Governor made him the first African American to run for that office in modern times. Griffin was elected Mayor of the city of Milledgeville for the term 2002–2006. He was the sixty-seventh Mayor to serve. Former Mayor Griffin served on the Board of Directors of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, Alexandria, VA. In 1967, he entered the United States army. In Vietnam, Griffin served as a helicopter pilot, instructor pilot, aviation platoon leader and commander of a construction engineer company. After combat service he commanded an engineer battalion under General Norman Schwarzkopf, then served on the Army Staff at the Pentagon and was later promoted to the rank of colonel. Floyd Griffin has also worked as an educator. At Wake Forest University he served as an Assistant Professor of Military Science. He was the director of ROTC at Winston-Salem State University, where he coached the football team’s backfield as they won two conservative college championships. Griffin has served as a part-time instructor at the Georgia College and State University School of Business. Former Mayor Griffin served on the Board of Directors of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, Alexandria, VA. In 1967, he entered the United States army. In Vietnam, Griffin served as a helicopter pilot, instructor pilot, aviation platoon leader and commander of a construction engineer company. After combat service he commanded an engineer battalion under General Norman Schwarzkopf, then served on the Army Staff at the Pentagon and was later promoted to the rank of colonel. Floyd Griffin has also worked as an educator. At Wake Forest University he served as an Assistant Professor of Military Science. He was the director of ROTC at Winston-Salem State University, where he coached the football team’s backfield as they won two conservative college championships. Griffin has served as a part-time instructor at the Georgia College and State University School of Business.