FROM MY BROWN EYED VIEW

WORD ON WEDNESDAY

2012-05-24T06:43:00.000-05:00

"When I Became a Man" Spoken Word Artist: Pastor Phil Allen

2012 FROM MY BROWN EYED VIEW

2012-05-23T00:31:00.000-05:00

It appears that too many children have been left behind. The percentage scores for the children of this nation are not impressive. These scores indicate that the learning environment within the community is not set up to provide children proper facilitation. Why are the scores for reading for Black children so low? Is it solely the fault of America's educational system that children

REMEMBERING CHUCK BROWN

2012-05-18T21:06:00.000-05:00

Back in the day when my evenings were spent in the Disco clubs dancing the night away, it was not a dance party unless Bustin' Loose by Chuck Brown and the Soul Searchers spun on the DJ's turntable. The entire crowd at the club would be on the floor dancing our asses off, chanting "freak-freakie deek" while the whole club thumped to the sound of da' rhythm. There is a myth that needs to be

2012-05-17T09:04:00.000-05:00

"A Letter to the Law" Spoken Word Artist: Common

A PERSONAL UPDATE ON WHAT'S GOING ON IN MY STORY

2012-05-17T08:11:00.001-05:00

Every once and awhile, I like to share what's going on in my personal story with you. I have been in the process of making a career move. I am working on entering the field of Social Media Management and Consulting. I've been putting in a lot time studying and working on developing my skills in this area. My mother had knee replacement surgery last month and she is recovering beautifully!

2012 FROM MY BROWN EYED VIEW

2012-05-12T05:11:00.001-05:00

This is a picture of a student who is wearing a collar that is traditionally worn by dogs. It is formally known as an Elizabethan Collar. The conventional use of this particular device is to prevent a dog from licking parts of its body after surgery. Image from ACVO When this same cone is placed on a student, the purpose of this device takes on an entirely different

WORD ON WEDNESDAY

2012-05-09T22:54:00.000-05:00

"Through a Wedding Ring" Spoken Word Artist: Taalam Acey

2012 FROM MY BROWN EYED VIEW

2012-05-08T07:33:00.002-05:00

There is a week long social media campaign that began on Monday that I am fired up about because it is an active learning situation for participants and followers of what is occurring during this week. The $1.50 a day Food Challenge Can a person or family actually have nourishing meals if they can only spend a $1.50 per day? Think about the type of meals you would be limited to preparing and

POLITICAL ADS ON NPR AND PBS? NO, NOT AT ALL!

2012-05-03T08:28:00.001-05:00

I have been a long time supporter of NPR and PBS. These are two media sources that I really enjoy listening to and often share the different programs that are aired on their respective stations. The idea of political advertisements on either one of these media outlets just does not sit well with me. I want to see both PBS and NPR remain free of this type of advertisement during the stump this

WORD ON WEDNESDAY

2012-05-03T01:09:00.000-05:00

Spoken Word at Life Rally Spoken Word Artist: SoulForce Symposium

2012 FROM MY BROWN EYED VIEW

2012-05-02T05:07:00.000-05:00

My e-mail box has been flooded with messages from different organizations in opposition of proposed cuts to the Food Stamp Program formally known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). I know first hand about how food insecurity is effecting households in my hometown. My work in the food pantry at my church provides me with actual person-to-person contact. This is a picture

AM I NOT HUMAN?

2012-04-28T15:55:00.000-05:00

Rekia Boyd. Are you familiar with this name? You might be if you tend to keep up with the news. But if you tend to shun away from stories involving murder, then you might not know what happened to this young woman. Rekia Boyd was shot and killed by an off duty Chicago Police Detective on March 24, 2012. This video from ABC affiliate WLS in Chicago, provides the details of the

2012 FROM MY BROWN EYED VIEW

2012-04-28T14:06:00.002-05:00

It is no secret that African Americans are still ranking high in the national unemployment statistics. Center for American Progress April Economic Snapshot cited: The African American unemployment rate stayed way above the national average at 14 percent, the Hispanic unemployment rate was at 10.3, and the white unemployment rate was at 7.3 percent. Youth unemployment stood at a high

WORD ON WEDNESDAY

2012-04-26T05:49:00.001-05:00

"Put Your Guns Down" Spoken Word Artist: Ben Falealili

2012 FROM MY BROWN EYED VIEW

2012-04-21T23:38:00.001-05:00

Art, Racism and Black Women's Identity The pictures of the mutilated African woman/'a la Sarah Baartman are from an event that was held in Sweden at the Museum of Modern Art. The cake was designed by Makode Linde who is of African descent. It was supposed to have a specific purpose as artistic teaching tool. The lesson was supposed to be about the pain of Genital Mutilation. Here's a

WORD ON WEDNESDAY

2012-04-18T23:09:00.000-05:00

Nights of Terror Spoken Word Artist from Citadel of Faith Covenant Church

2012 FROM MY BROWN EYED VIEW

2012-04-14T02:15:00.000-05:00

I'm going to start out my return to MBEV with a set of quick posts to alert you to some of the causes that are currently on my radar that are worth supporting. The first one is Light a candle for the fate of immigration reform in America. Next month, the US Supreme Court will take on Arizona’s extreme anti-immigrant law, SB 1070. The impact of the Supreme Court’s decision on SB 1070 can’

2012 FROM MY BROWN EYED VIEW

2012-04-01T00:18:00.000-05:00

It might seem like I have been slacking in my post writing. I have been busy preparing for my mom's knee replacement surgery which took place this past Thursday. I am happy to report that she is recovering very well. I can also admit that I was a bit apprehensive about this procedure because my mom is now 79 years old. Even though this is a routine surgery that many people go through, not

BULLET PROOF VEST; OUR CHILDREN ARE TALKING TO US!

2012-03-23T08:42:00.001-05:00

Bullet Proof Vest is one of the short films featured in the PBS online festival. This particular film raises some important issues that we need to address head on. That is the issue of violence in our communities and how it effects the lives and mentality of our children. I decided to post the film here because it is very revealing about a plague that we have to work towards ending.

WORD ON WEDNESDAY

2012-03-21T20:56:00.000-05:00

" I Am Trayvon Martin" Spoken Word Artist: Kavon Ward

TRAYVONN BY JASIRII X

2012-03-21T08:15:00.000-05:00

ZIMMERMAN 2012: THE CAMPAIGN FOR JUSTICE FOR TRAYVONN MARTIN

2012-03-21T07:39:00.002-05:00

Zimmerman 2012! The man in the photograph is George Michael Zimmerman. He is a 28 year old male who resides in Sanford, Florida. Zimmerman is currently free after shooting and killing Trayvonn Martin a 17 year old African American teen on February 26, 2012 as he walked home from purchasing snacks from a local neighborhood store. The Sanford Police Department

CULTURAL LINK SHARES FROM MBEV

2012-03-19T22:40:00.000-05:00

I'm going to begin this week by sharing some links to information that you might appreciate knowing about. The first one is Poetry Everywhere. It is sponsored by PBS and produced by WGBH. There is an exceptional grouping of poets featured reading their works. The next link that I want to share is a story that is featured on CNN. 'Slavery's last stronghold' is a detailed report about the

WORD ON WEDNESDAY

2012-03-14T21:06:00.000-05:00

"Working Women Poem" Spoken Word Artist: Asmina

SENTENCING THE VICTIM; A DOCUMENTARY FILM RECOMMENDATION

2012-03-12T06:09:00.000-05:00

During the month of March there is an online film festival featuring the stories of different women. The festival is being sponsored by ITS and Independent Lens. Last night I viewed the film Sentencing the Victim. It is a story about a woman named Joanna Katz. Joanna and a friend were brutally gang raped by five males one night. The males were captured and given a sentence of 30 years for