June 28th, 2015

FORGIVENESS  OR "COMFORTABLE SILENCE"?

In Memory of Rev. Clementa Pinckney, Tywanza Sanders, Cynthia Hurd, Rev. Sharonda Coleman-Singleton, Myra Thompson, Ethel Lance, Rev. Daniel Simmons, Rev. DePayne Middleton-Doctor and Susie Jackson

Murderers have a choice. They can choose NOT to go against God’s commandment by not taking someone's life or they can fulfill their grotesque need to  kill and eradicate LIFE based on their hateful ideology, whatever that may be.  When I see and hear of murderous acts against good and innocent  people who contributed so much to the value of our society and God's masterpiece called Life, it takes all that I can muster up not to personalize and cultivate the desire for vengeance. And by the way, I usually end up succumbing to this primal compulsion of yearning for retribution.  It is said that it is our natural instinct to react in order to self-protect against evil and when we have been wounded.  We don't naturally offer an overflow of forgiveness, charity and understanding when we've been wronged.

Amazingly,  the families of the victims from the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina, offered the murder suspect God’s love and forgiveness…FOREGIVENESS! It may sound like a very simplistic term however, to my mind, the very notion of forgiveness and the enormity of this concept, is difficult for me to grasp on an emotional level.  One woman told The Guardian newspaper that she was praying for the man believed to be responsible for the mass killing.  "I'm just thinking that the devil stepped in," Avis Williamsgrant told the paper. "I'm praying for the young man also. We’re all God’s children, and even though he did what he did, he was just a little sick."  William Dudley Gregorie, a city councilman and trustee of Emanuel Church, said, "We’re not a church that hates. We’re a church that’s full of forgiveness."  Jesus Christ even forgave a murderer. Who was it? It was Saul of Tarsus - who became the Apostle Paul, the greatest Christian who ever lived! At one time Saul hated Christians, and was responsible for sending many of them to their death: "I persecuted the followers of this Way to their death" (Acts 22:4).

If this murderous atrocity was perpetrated against one of my family members how would I EVER begin to forgive the sinner?? Are you joking?? I would desire nothing more than to stick red blazing hot fire pokers in the murderer’s eyes!! The deep level of hate and contempt that I would bear would feel as if it could no longer be contained within the confines of my mind, heart and soul but rather burst forth like a bulging damn of water. Yet the bible instructs us to think and act otherwise.

Going against God’s law and not forgiving the wrong doer only creates sin within us. Being unforgiving creates a malignant cancer which grows and festers within us and eventually kills our spirit and will blind us to the social realities of life. 

Forgiveness involves not holding the sin against the sinner any longer. Forgiveness does not mean we should forget or trust the wrong doer. Forgiveness is different from trust. Precautions are taken, and the dynamics of a relationship will have to change. “The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty” (Proverbs 22:3). Jesus told His followers to “be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves” (Matthew 10:16). In the context of racism and hate we must be “innocent” (willing to forgive) yet at the same time “shrewd” (being realistic and pragmatic). Forgiveness empowers our very being and existence in the name of Jesus Christ.

As a white female anti-racist advocate and ally, I have made it one of my missions to respond to racist opinions centered on controversial news articles posted on the Internet. It never ceases to amaze me, the deep rooted racist attitudes and mindsets that still exists throughout our country! It simply boggles the imagination the level of ignorance and vile hatred which is spewed by individuals from ALL walks of life ultimately crippling our society! After reading the news article and then the multiple post responses by individual readers, I try to provide a different perspective in a non-threatening way to those of my white race who appear to view life from a very bias and stereotypic lens.  I am met with such revolting and unyielding resistance from most individuals. Most will not even consider or view the value in taking the time to search out information that just might add another viewpoint for them to consider. In my frustration in not being able to appeal to their sense of humanity and invoke the slightest interest in learning new knowledge, I find myself personalizing and carrying such similar views of contempt  but towards the  bias and racist posters, therefore, I am mirroring their negative thoughts and behaviors.  At the end of the day, by joining in on the mud-slinging that goes occurs on the Internet news sites, I am no better than the bias posters and I also become part of the problem instead of part of the solution.

In essence I have learned a great deal from the family members of the shooting victims, the congregation of the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston and The President of The United States of America, Barack Obama. I too have a choice. I have been humbled and I have begun to see value in the concept of Forgiveness as it does not equate to a “comfortable silence”. On the contrary, forgiveness is a necessity in order to truly see, raise our collective voices and challenge with exuberance for that which is put before us, in the name of racial equality.

June 13, 2015

Rachel Doleza: 

It is not about the quality work that you 

did for the NAACP, it s about how you 

went about it. 

 I Have Nothing More to Say About  Ms. Doleza Other Than...

I have much empathy and relate to her identification with the Black American Community however, she lied.  The mere fact that Ms. Doleza thought about the possibility of living as a Black woman and then proceeded to change her hair and appearance in order to begin a life as a Black woman, is  white privilege. Moreover, based on her intellect and experiences,  on some level she was very well aware of this, yet choose to justify her actions as a personal decision  based on her desire to self identify as Black. Ms Doleza was raised and socialized within the white race. From personal experiences, no matter the level of her affinity with the Black race, there is still a level of her whiteness ingrained and cannot  just simply be washed away.    

                                                   

May 29th, 2015

Coatesville School District Two Years Ago

This is the time of year for high school proms and graduations. Two years ago on June 4, 2013, racially charged messages exchanged between Coatesville School District Superintendent Richard Como and Jim Donato Director of Athletics and Activities using district-issued cell phones. September of 2013 the Coatesville School Board convened and there was a public outcry including this issue, the length of time that it took for the incident to become public knowledge, the back door meetings which occurred over the summer and last but certainly NOT least, was the insult on top of the injury that these two racist individuals were allowed to resign with their retirement pensions intact!!

This incident was just the beginning.  In the spring of 2015 after a lengthy investigation by the Chester County District Attorney’s office, Richard Como, 68, was arraigned on 51 felony counts of theft, fraud, and related charges at a Coatesville district court.

Why can’t I let this situation rest you ask???  Has justice truly prevailed??  Once again the themes of politics and money over shadows the core racist behavior of individuals who began to believe he/they were untouchable. Racism is power based and Mr. Como who has white privilege maintained his control by leveraging against white people who were not as savvy as he, to do the bidding with and for him.

More horrendous is that he gained the support of minority parents by appearing to the masses that he had a genuine concern for the welfare and future of their children.  Como was a powerful white person who had an economic agenda…to steal money from the school district, community, taxpayers, residents and the children.

I personally know several minority parents whose children went through the Coatesville school district as well as, excelled in numerous high school sports. They ALL believed Como’s sincerity when visits were paid at the hospital when their child was injured or he congratulated them when their child was one of the major contributors to a Coatesville High School sports team winning a regional or state competition.

The bottom line is this, while I believe that those who commit fraud and theft need to be prosecuted, I am also of the belief that the Chester County District Attorney’s office could have done more than score political points. They could have created numerous opportunities in which to shed light on these racist individuals and their derogatory and racists behaviors and characterization of innocent children throughout the investigation and legal proceedings.

So what happened to the children who are the TRUE victims in this entire story as well as their families and the Black community as a whole?? I don't want to hear "well we can't prosecute them for hate crimes but at least we got them for 51 felonies".   Yes this is true and as a resident of Chester County, I am relieved to some degree. But from a Anti-Racist  perspective and a mother, once again, the power base of the dominate white culture both the white collar criminals and the Judicial system, took control and changed the entire story line, by  putting the vile racist characterization of children as secondary  back page news.

May 25th, 2015

MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCE

MEDAL OF HONOR

WWII Black soldiers remained segregated even though Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 which freed slaves held in the Confederate States. There were 464 military personnel who were awarded the highest honor...The Medal of Honor. 

ZERO African Americans were awarded 

The Medal of Honor 

Fast forward to 1993:

A 1993 study commissioned by the Army investigated racial discrimination in the awarding of medals. At the time, no Medals of Honor had been awarded to black soldiers who served in World War II. After an exhaustive review of files, the study recommended that several black Distinguished Service Cross recipients be upgraded to the Medal of Honor. 

On January 13, 1997, President Bill Clinton awarded the Medal to seven African American World War II veterans; of these, only Vernon Baker was still alive.

Vernon Baker and President Clinton

I asked myself the question "why award the Distinguished Service Cross medals to African American soldiers but not the upgraded Medal of Honor"? There has to be a more logical reason why not. 

Then the light bulb went off in my head!! There had to have  been additional benefits attached to receiving the Medal of Honor and Lord and behold unfortunately I was correct.

Lets take a look at today's benefits.

Privileges and courtesies

The Medal of Honor confers special privileges on its recipients. By law, recipients have several benefits:

• Entitled to receive a monthly pension above and beyond any military pensions or other benefits for which they may be eligible. The pension is subject to cost-of-living increases; as of December 1, 2012, it is $1,259 a month.
• Enlisted recipients of the Medal of Honor are entitled to a supplemental uniform allowance.
• This benefit allows the recipient to travel as he or she deems fit across geographical locations, and allows the recipient's dependents to travel either Overseas-Overseas, Overseas-Continental US, or Continental US-Overseas when accompanied by the recipient.
• Special identification cards and commissary and exchange privileges are provided for Medal of Honor recipients and their eligible dependents.
• Recipients are granted eligibility for interment at Arlington National Cemetery, if not otherwise eligible.
• Fully qualified children of recipients are eligible for admission to the United States military academies without regard to the nomination and quota requirements.
• Recipients receive a 10 percent increase in retired pay.
• Those awarded the medal after October 23, 2002, receive a Medal of Honor Flag. The law specified that all 103 living prior recipients as of that date would receive a flag.
• Recipients receive an invitation to all future presidential inaugurations and inaugural balls.

I WISH I HAD EARNED THESE BENEFITS!!!

WW II WALL OF HONOR

May 20th, 2015

WHAT DO YOU SEE??

Keep in mind the next time you see a Black male youth in your neighborhood, what will be your very first thought about him??

You do not have to share that first thought with anyone but yourself. 

Take the time to acknowledge that these thoughts are directly associated with the messages we have ALL received as children through adulthood from society beginning with the media. Take the time and begin to take notice of how the different races, gender and so on, are depicted on the news.

This young Man and his friends searched the neighborhood on their bikes. Temar had a feeling he would find her when he spotted a car with a man and young child fitting the description given by police. 

You see, young Temar saved this 5 year old little girl from a white sexual predator who kidnapped her. 
Temar Boggs another youth, another HERO!!

May 11th, 2015

                         

Police: George Zimmerman Involved in Shooting in Florida | Black America Web 

and My Response 

LAKE MARY, Fla. (AP) — A bullet missed George Zimmerman's head when he was involved in a shooting Monday in Florida, his attorney said, but the former neighborhood watch volunteer wasn’t seriously hurt in his latest encounter with law enforcement.

Zimmerman was sprayed with glass from his vehicle’s windshield and other debris in the Orlando suburb of Lake Mary, said his attorney Don West.

“His injuries would be considered minor,” West said. “The bullet missed his head. I think it broke a window and lodged in his vehicle.”

The Lake Mary Police Department said in a Twitter post that officers had responded to a shooting involving Zimmerman. The tweet provided no other details, and a spokeswoman didn’t return multiple phone calls.

Zimmerman was released from a hospital. He thinks he may know who is responsible for the shooting and is cooperating with authorities, West said.

Zimmerman was acquitted in 2013 of fatally shooting Trayvon Martin, an unarmed black teenager, in a case that sparked protests and national debate about race relations. The Justice Department later announced it was not bringing a civil rights case against Zimmerman.

Since then, Zimmerman has had several brushes with the law, including:

— He was charged with aggravated assault after being accused of throwing a wine bottle at an ex-girlfriend, Brittany Brunelle. The case was dropped in January after she recanted her story and refused to cooperate.

— Following another domestic confrontation, he was arrested on charges of aggravated assault, battery and criminal mischief after his then-girlfriend said he pointed a gun at her face during an argument, smashed her coffee table and pushed her out of the house they shared. Samantha Scheibe decided not to cooperate with detectives, and prosecutors didn’t pursue the case.

— Zimmerman was accused by his estranged wife of smashing an iPad during an argument at the home they had shared. Shellie Zimmerman initially told a dispatcher her husband had a gun, though she later said he was unarmed. No charges were filed because of a lack of evidence. The dispute occurred days after Shellie Zimmerman filed divorce papers.

— Last September, a driver said Zimmerman threatened to kill him, asking “Do you know who I am?” during a road confrontation in their vehicles. The driver decided not to pursue charges, and police officers were unable to move forward without a car tag identified or witnesses.

You know what I had to say...

I wish I would have taken 5 minutes to reflect on the Tanner post before I responded because the main issue is not me or their characterization of me, but rather their focus. 

They are more worried about Zimmerman "finding his way in life before he gets himself killed or kills or hurts someone else" rather than the child he murdered or the Black community and their years of struggle in this country or how about what they can do as white people to change the state of our country in regards to the treatment of BLACK AMERICA.

How about We the White Race  start with that!!!

Yes, I acknowledge that my responses do not always have a Kumbaya feel to them, they are not meant to. Two wrongs do not make a right however, what will it take to wake up the ignorance of the majority  white race?? 

I can guarantee that the whites who murdered, lynched, maimed, or who are just plan mean spirited oppressors, don't sing Kumbaya to the Black Community! 

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!

❤ HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!! ❤

New National Anthem by TI

We as white people have NO clue what it is like to be a Black Man in this country! 

The Asain culture their sons  are respected.

 The African American culture parents bury their sons.

What does that say about us

the white people as a part of the human race??

MAY 1, 2015 

Freddie Gray's Death Ruled Homicide, 6 Baltimore Officers Charged in His Death

Baltimore’s State Attorney Marilyn Mosby announced on Friday morning that there is probable cause to file criminal charges against the officers involved in Freddie Gray’s death. 

As far as I'm concerned, the 6 go into general population...no protective custody. No one protected Freddie Gray!!

1st Degree Murder = the Death Penalty!!! BOTTOM LINE !!

NEW!!!

THROW BACK THURSDAY

Mr. Charles Richard Patterson, founder of what was to become the world's first Black owned automobile manufacturing company.

April 28, 2015

BALTIMORE 

As you can tell,  I usually  do not  express my outrage about the individual murderous stories of Black Americans with the exception of the music video which is, now sadly outdated.  Up until this morning I thought about directly addressing the catastrophe occurring right at this moment in Baltimore Maryland, in response to the funeral of Freddie Gray, a young black man who died while in police custody….no he was murdered while with police. I refuse to use the word “custody” due to the definition of the word. Yes boys and girls please take a moment and look up the definition of the word.      

Anyone who has followed me can never say that I do not speak my mind and do so with supporting facts regarding the continual and blatant Political, Social, Global and Domestic Economic oppression and the continued attempts made at the destruction of Black America.

No one can say that I haven’t provided facts which support the truth that the Black Community’s history and current day to day life experiences in the US, is unlike any other minority group with the exception of the Native Americans.

No one can say that I haven’t provided a backdrop of historical events which creates the timeline linkage to the present day in the 21^st Century. This includes bringing to light  the murderous, vile and unjust actions perpetrated upon Black Men, Women and children, in an attempt to demolish the family structure. 

 Instead of rehashing the facts and historical content which is provided throughout this blog forum, I am wondering if there is ANY humanity left in this world? Can we the white race look into ourselves and connect to some raw emotions??  What about delving into the world of empathetic responses?? As part of the larger society are we the white race that far gone that we are unable to unite as one nation under God or whatever higher power you choose, in order to bring about justice for all??

I had a conversation with a gentleman who is also from the Baby Boomer generation. I learned new information. He unknowingly validated my own perspective by sharing his own personal view and he also shed light on areas that I never thought much about.  

Communication is a critical component to bridging the racial divide however; we as white people need  to learn how to listen…and for God sakes just SHUT UP and LISTEN for a change!!  Ask questions rather than defending the social injustices by rambling on and using  the word “BUT”  followed by an offensive excuse, justification or YOUR take on a community you know nothing about! Just SHUT-UP for once! 

I detected an overwhelming sense of sadness and frustration that Mr. James had unknowingly projected regarding the treatment of his community.  He told me that the newest outrage which is occurring in Baltimore is more than just a reaction to the funeral of Freddie Gray. In short it is a violent protest in response to the buildup of numerous racially based historical and contemporary acts, that are consistently ignored, devalued or eradicated from view.  

Although I have heard the following statement several times and in different contexts, when Mr. James framed it for me, the emotions conjured up a deep sorrow and regret. I have sorrow and regret that OUR supposed great land which was allegedly built on the premise of freedom was in actuality, built on a blood stained foundation of non-tolerance, hatred, and multiple layers of inequality. 

Mr. James stated that:  

“I am one traffic stop away from death”.

8 POWERFUL WORDS! READ THAT AGAIN!!!

DO YOU HAVE THE INSIGHT TO EVEN ATTEMPT TO TRY AND WONDER WHAT THAT FEELING MIGHT B E LIKE TO LIVE WITH EVERYDAY?

I have white privilege therefore, I don ‘t have to worry about anything when I get into my car and drive to the store other than a possible speeding ticket, the car breaking down or becoming involved in a car accident. I’m definitely not thinking or worrying about a police officer KILLING MY ASS!!  

All of you who ignore injustices, brain wash yourselves into believing that there is nothing that you can do that will make a difference and to those of you who continue to turn a blind eye to the historically based oppressive and murderous social conditions built by white America, you will all eventually come to the realization that you, yes you, also contribute to this legacy which you are bequeathing to “your” children and MINE! NO these conditions are not only a result of the actions of the generations before us!!

Screw our ancestors; I’m sick of hearing that lame excuse…

I am talking about YOU & ME!!

You go right ahead and continue talking the rhetoric of how you are not bias; you do not discriminate against Black Men, Women, and Children. Please continue to rant about how slavery ended years ago, therefore, the Black community needs to stop whining, after all they do have Affirmative Action which by the way, we continue to dismantle and we want to do away with it anyway!!!

Continue to discount the obvious institutional based oppression and discriminatory practices which continues to fortify the governing institutions and laws in this country as well as support those who oversee the distribution of resources and wealth, both domestically and globally! 

Continue to believe that all it takes to level the social and economic playing fields is for the Black community to help themselves by pulling themselves up by their boot straps and “do a little hard work”. 

Continue to support the violence and murderous treatment of Black Men and Youth by law enforcement AS WELL AS the Judicial System's form of continued slavery....

the prison system.

Continue the violence by holding on to the belief that all it would take to stop this violence from occurring, is for Black Men to obey the law, this would certainly stop the police from murdering innocent Black Men and Youth.  I mean after all…. “They” must have done something to provoke this societal madness.

Keep the delusions alive by holding on tightly to the conviction that in no way are we the white race, the dominate culture and the ultimate decision makers, responsible for decades of skewed judgments that ultimately built…. 

“The Child to Adult Prison Pipeline”

• Disproportionate number of Black children enter the Foster care system;
• Disproportionate number of Black children  remain longer in the Foster care system
• Disproportionate number of Black children in Foster Care and their families receive fewer services than white families
• Disproportionate number of Black children are labeled as “Special Education” students when many are not
• Disproportionate numbers of Black Youth who are or were in the Foster care system now become a statistic regarding the…
• Increased number of contacts by law enforcement which leads to…
• Disproportionate number of Black youth enters the Juvenile Justice system…
• Disproportionate number of Black youth then transition into the Adult Criminal Justice system
• Disproportionate number of Black  Men are incarcerated for non-violent offences 
• Disproportionate number of Black Men who are sentenced and sent to jail when they are innocent.

These statistics aren’t enough for you? They don’t cover multiple areas in society??  I didn’t think so!! Go back and read my blog article titled “Black America”. There are enough facts that will either change your mind or continue to harden your heart and remove what’s left of your soul!!

History demonstrates how white society continues to do everything in its power to exterminate the Black Man thereby; abolishing the Black Family unit. Did you ever wonder or care that year after year a small number of true historical facts in our children's history books continues to be slowly extracted?? Why you ask?? Because part of the dominate culture wants OUR children to learn how America was built by reading a book reflecting a whitewashed story line of “whiteness”. This in turn, strengthens the wealthy elite's stronghold of the wealth and resources domestically and globally.

Human nature relies on the basic functions relating to self-preservation, self-protection, and survival. Continue to try and threaten the existence of a population of human beings and you will be on the receiving end of survival mode. Remember, survival of the fittest?

I do not condone or support violence towards the oppressors.

I do support social change…

SO WHERE THE HELL IS IT???

Since 2010

In Remembrance

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March 23, 2015

Africa: Continues to Pay France a Colonial Tax

Global Economic Slavery - Part 1

For the past two years I have ponder the question of why the natural resource rich continent of Africa, continues to be riddled with poverty and conflict. Just recently I was speaking with a friend and we began discussing this very topic. But before I begin to examine why, with all of Africa’s natural resources, this country remains in poverty and war torn, let me first present you with some interesting  facts that I stumbled across while researching information about Africa’s natural wealth.

Did you know that today, at this very second, 14 African countries continue to be forced by France to pay a Colonial Tax for the benefit of their independence in 1958??   Sylvanus Olympio, the first president of the Republic of Togo, a tiny country in West Africa, found a middle ground solution with the French.  He didn’t want his country to continue to be a French dominion, and had visions of a free country therefore he refused to sign the colonization continuation pact De Gaule proposed, but agree to pay an annual debt to France for the so called benefits Togo got from French colonization.  

The French were also to leave without causing any destruction however, that was not the case.  Everything from schools, nurseries, public administration buildings were destroyed; cars, books, medicine, research institute instruments, tractors were crushed and sabotaged; horses, cows in the farms were killed, and food in warehouses were burned or poisoned.

On January 13, 1963, three days after he started printing his country own currency, a squad of illiterate soldiers backed by France killed the first elected president of newly independent Africa. Olympio was killed by an ex French Foreign Legionnaire army sergeant who supposedly received a bounty of $612 from the local French embassy. This story continues to repeat itself throughout several other countries in Africa.

As of January 2014, there were 14 African countries that required through a colonial pact with France, to put 85% of their foreign reserve into France central bank and under the strict control of the French minister of Finance. They are putting in 500 Billion dollars every year to the French treasury!!!  500 Billion!!! In fact France allows them to access only 15% of the money in any given year. If there is need for any more, they need to borrow the extra money from their own 65% from the French Treasury at commercial rates. African leaders who refuse to do so, are killed or victim of coup. Those who obey are rewarded by France with lavish lifestyle while their people endure extreme poverty, and desperation.

In addition the colonial pact also includes the following:

• Right of first refusal on any raw or natural resource discovered in the country. France has the first right to buy any natural resources found in the land of its ex-colonies. It’s only after France would say, “I’m not interested”, that the African countries are allowed to seek other partners.

•  Priority to French interests and companies in public procurement and public biding. In the award of government contracts, French companies must be considered first, and only after that these countries could look elsewhere. It doesn’t matter if the African countries can obtain better value for money elsewhere.

•   Exclusive right to supply military equipment and train the country military officers. Through a sophisticated scheme of scholarships, grants, and “Defense Agreements” attached to the Colonial Pact, the Africans should send their senior military officers for training in France or French ran-training facilities. The situation on the continent now is that France has trained hundreds, even thousands of traitors and nourishes them. They are dormant when they are not needed, and activated when needed for a coup or any other purpose!

•  Right for France to pre-deploy troops and  intervene military in the country to defend its interests. Under something called “Defense Agreements” attached to the Colonial Pact, France had the legal right to intervene militarily in the African countries, and also to station troops permanently in bases and military facilities in those countries, run entirely by the French.

                                French Military Bases in Africa

• Obligation to make French the official language of the country and the language for education. A French language and culture dissemination organization has been created called “Francophonie” with several satellites and affiliates organizations supervised by the French Minister of Foreign Affairs.  Obligation to use France colonial money FCFA

That’s the real milk cow for France, but it’s such an evil system even denounced by the European Union, but France is not ready to move from that colonial system which puts about 500 billion dollars from Africa to its treasury. 

• Obligation to send France annual balance and reserve report. Without the report, no money.

Anyway the secretary of the Central banks of the ex-colonies and the secretary of the bi-annual meeting of the Ministers of Finance of the ex-colonies is carried out by France Central bank / Treasury.

• Renunciation to enter into military alliance with any other country unless authorized by France.

African countries in general are the ones with will less regional military alliances. Most of the countries have only military alliances with their ex-colonizers!. In the case France ex-colonies, France forbids them to seek other military alliance except the one it offered them.

• Obligation to ally with France in situation of war or global crisis

Over one million Africans soldiers fought for the defeat of Nazism and fascism during the Second World  War. Their contribution is often ignored  or minimized, but when you think that it  took only 6 weeks for Germany to defeat France in 1940, France knows that Africans could be useful for fighting for la “Grandeur de la France” in the future.

 The article illustrates just one of many factors which continue to chain the countries of Africa to the white and European slave owners of the 21st Century. What does one say to all of this?? This angry white woman could rant and rave and rant some more, insult those I feel are the perpetrators of all this abuse and murder …maybe even throw in a few vile cuss words!! But I am so astounded and almost in shock, that everywhere I turn, I seem to find another set of chains and shackles which continues to enslave the African and Black Americans, that I am totally dumbfounded! 

I wanted to post this ASAP but by the same token, I need a minute to process and put the facts into the proper perspective and context, in order to respond appropriately. So I will provide a response when I post Part 2 - “Africa’s Natural Resources”.

 In the same way that I have  attempted to process the American plan to destroy the Black community, is the same way in which I have to attempt to look at Africa’s story.  I had to sit and reflect on the enormity of a history which progresses into a longstanding current event!  The very thought of the level of desperation and pure agony for which I have absolutely NO CLUE as to its level, extent, variety and depth of misery, torment, hopelessness and sorrow of the African people, made my eyes fill up.

But this is NOT about me and how the nightmare affects my core. It is about humanity and the price of evil verses goodness. The very thought that the people who happen to have a dark skin color and a variety of unique features as each one of us all have,  continue to endure and suffer such vile acts of racial hatred, oppression, despicable murderous acts, leads me to one and only one conclusion. No matter what the end result may be, my bet is on the fact that the following is an undeniable truth: 

I have concluded, embrace  and find some level of comfort knowing, that the worldwide Black race, are  truly....

Gods Only Chosen People! 

Excerpts from  Mawuna Remarque KOUTONIN Mawuna Koutonin is a world peace activist who relentlessly works to empower people to express their full potential and pursue their dreams, regardless of their background. He is the Editior of SiliconAfrica.com, Founder of Goodbuzz.net, and Social activist for Africa Renaissance. Koutonin’s ultimate dream is to open a world-class human potential development school in Africa in 2017.