Okay, I really need to be going to bed.
I have only a few hours left before I have to get ready for church. I haven't been inside a church for services in quite sometime.
But, today is a different day. I'm going to Mt. Auburn Presbyterian. The Pastor is gay and so is the congregation.
All different colors of people will be there. Man...I think I hit the jackpot.
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"No Verbal Utterances"
~For Those Who Have Talked Until They Have Turned Blue In The Face~
When I Speak, I Expect To Be Heard
When I am Heard, I know you've Listened.
Since you've Listened, I created a Reaction.
From this Reaction, I await the Change.
From this Change, There should be something Different.
From the Difference, We arouse a New Beginning.
We can now discuss a Compromise.
There's Our Solution.
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There is such beauty in her face, so much wisdom & so much strength.
The moment I laid eyes on her, I HEARD everyone word she was speaking.
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"The Sudanese Government & two of the main Darfur rebel factions signed a peace agreement to end 3 years of fighting that has killed hundreds of thousands and displaced millions from their homes."
This information was emailed to me by David Rubenstein, Save Darfur Coalition.
As of 05/05/06, over 800,000 Million Voices Postcards have been sent to President Bush.
50,000 assembled on the National Mall in Washington & thousands of others stood strong across the land. The very next day President Bush sent Deputy Secretary of State Robert Zoellick to the peace talks.
Yes, there is much more to do, BUT this is a start!
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It's Kentucky Derby Weekend!
And, when Kentucky's Governor Ernie Fletcher, shows up to host he annual Kentucky Derby Breakfast he will be met by LGBT Civil Rights Protestors. And, The Kentucky Equality led a silent protest march.
What's All This About? The University Of The Cumberlands, which is a Baptist institution expelled a student after his sexual orientation was found to be that of the label called, "gay." Now, isn't that a grand reason not to allow an individual an education!
Mr. Jason Johnson, age 20 was a Dean's List student, but after the school discovered his sexual orientation he received F's in all his subjects.
Fletcher's predecessor, Governor Paul Patton included protection for the LGBT State Workers, this was rescinded by Fletcher in 2003. But, you know what every LGBT person isn't a state worker and we all should have the same rights. It's not equal rights, it may be civil rights, but it damn sure is HUMAN Rights. Why? We're Human - duh.
The Kentucky Fairness Alliance, is trying to stop to rescind the 11 million dollar grant, that is given to the Cumberland's and they have the support of the Democratic lawmakers.
Somethings just ain't right, and bigotry is bigotry no matter how it is dressed up & served on a plate.
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"BEAUTY QUEEN"
~To The Beauty Found In The Mother Land"
I have thrown a spear.
Balanced bushels on my head.
And, beat my garments down at the rivercreek.
While, I danced.
Prayed for rain.
And, sought counsel from our Head Chief.
My reverie was in my daydream.
I have long beautiful locks.
With midnight colored skin.
Soft loving fingers, that are
Indicative of a true tribal Queen.
Baring baby after baby, while spillage
Of the Continent's sun streams down on my milk filled breast.
Feeding a Nation Of Hunger, to be enslaved
Like, all the rest.
A land of gold and diamonds.
Which, I am not privileged to.
My world is surrounded by war and violence.
My people's opportunities are few.
You have seized my homeland.
Raped her, til she bled.
You, the invader of my country.
The destroyer and thief of her land.
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You ask me, Who Am I Talking To?
White America...The Devil...The White Man
"She Is Where We All Come From - The Garden!"
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"I HATE YOU MOMMA."
"I WISH YOU WERE DEAD!"
Every night, that I lay myself down to sleep
I wallow in your incest pool of drugs,
Which you have abandoned me for.
Your Cocaine is my tears, and
Your Crack creates no peace
For a young child's mind.
I reached for you & you were gone.
"I Wish You Were Dead Momma."
I smell your scent of destruction,
Your odor is foul and revolting.
"I Wish You Were Dead Momma."
I only followed the path of your stench
In secret hopes, that it would lead me to
My mommy's opened arms.
Yet, the only thing I found was an aroma,
That, reeked and you were void of any love.
Well, "YOU ARE DEAD MOMMA."
My Daddy has remained my Womb
And, my gift of life.
" I penned these words, while I sat quietly and witnessed the horrific pain & sense of loss emblaze a 12 year old girl's eyes.
She wanted her mother but the glass pipe had taken her away."
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The New Black Panthers are calling for the Duke lacrosse house to be turned into a Rape Crisis Center. OH MY!
Is this call for action not upsetting more than just some apple carts?! The years of patriarchy, racism and bigotry, which that house was founded and built on.
This was handed down from their forefathers. If they could take them a slave or a winch in there and rape her, you think they wouldn't?
They would rape her and degrade her, just like the olden days when the Mastah busted thru the cabin doors. "Come here you colored bitch get down on yo' knees and suck it!" I can hear them singing it and the humiliation and the sting of their words echoing through out. I can hear those privileged white boys with their sense of entitlement from what they profess is their birthright. And, their rite of passage.
Malik Zulu Shabazz, the National Chairman for the New Black Panther Party, has made their presence known to Duke University. They held a rally and press conference. They have a list of demands. They are calling for Justice and they want Justice right now.
The black Nationalist were not allowed to step on Duke University soil. Duke's president stated it was finals week and he couldn't permit it. No problem, they marched straight to the lacrosse house. Do you think this got their attention? I hope they got so far up in their personal space, they felt assaulted and raped.
One of the demands, is to make sure the trial stays in Durham.
And, all that I can is "Power To The People!"
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On Sunday celebrities, lawmakers, activists and thousands of concerned people gathered and joined forces to call for the ending of the genocide, which is taking place in Sudan's Darfur region.
The United Nations, says they our running out of aid money. They have cut the food supply for more than 6 million people. 3 Million of those people are our brothers and sisters in Darfur.
Yet, this was said in 2004, when former U.S. Secretary of State, Colin Powell addressed the U.N. with evidence this was a genocide. Therefore, stating Darfur's need for aid, help and funding. Disease and malnutrition has taken over their land. They are nearing a famine.
They are in need of the most basic of things. Water, food, housing and safety is of the utmost importance.
What's Taking Place In Darfur? Women and children are being raped and tortured. And, they are slaughtering and murdering their men. The Sudanese Military are the crusaders for this violence and are aligned with the Arab Janjaweed militias.
400,000 thousand people have lost their lives and 2.5 million are displaced, due to violence. THESE PEOPLE, are no different than You nor I. They love their children and want the same things for their children, as we want for ours. They are in pursuant of a good life. They toil everyday on their land and in their fields. These are families.
And, if you have a child, a grandchild, a niece, a nephew - Just stop for a moment & think about that innocent little person out in a war torn world, being raped and beaten, abused and hungry and homeless. Can you hear the gun fire? Can you hear their bellies growling? Can you see their fear? Can you see the tears run down their faces? Then, what are you going to do about it?
You're going to give up a pack of cigarettes right. Or, how about just one large cappucino. Maybe not buy a CD or DVD this month. If you just send $1 don't you know that will be a tremendous help. Everyone's one dollar adds up.
Send a donation, write your State Reps and Senators. Contact George W. Bush and let's remind him, that he holds the title of President. Sign the online petition and postcard, it's time to bring this genocide to an end. www.savedarfur.org
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The uppercrust junkie truly is getting exactly what he deserves, but then again he stills fall short, jail time would be good.
This conservative oxycontin pill popping drug addict is still at it. He announced on his radio show, that he wasn't arrested.
Then, WTF do you call it when you have to go turn yourself in to be fingerprinted and stand in front of the camera and not say Cheese, but mugshot?
It's amazing how he thinks, that he's so much better than these so called social ills of the world, which he degrades and talks about. For instance, the young African American drug dealer. Hell, he's probably one of their best customers.
And, his chosen words for the alleged Duke Lacrosse rape victim. He talked about her past criminal record and called the 2 young women on air some "ho's." What exactly does he think that he is? He's a ho for the drugs and the drugman is his pimp.
The stanking smelly fart calls the end result a victory! The case was said to have been closed on Friday. It's a Victory to randomly be called to piss in a cup? Whoa! I'm glad that He and I equate living and victories to be something totally different.
Watch before it is all said and done, his nasty behind is going to jail. And, I hope he ends up in a cell and a pod with all these so-called social ills, that he has talked about. I hope Big Bubba, with the twinkle in his walk meets him at the front door!
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Tiger Woods' father Earl Woods passed away today. He died from prostate cancer, which he had been battling with for several years.
Mr. Earl Woods was the 1st person who put a golf club in his son's hands and he done that when Tiger was only one.
Tiger says he will of course remember his dad for far greater things, than this. His words, "My dad was my bestfriend and greatest role model. I will miss him deeply. He was an amazing dad, coach, mentor, soldier, husband and friend."
God Bless you and yours, Tiger. Our prayers are with you.
And, Mr. Woods I wish you goodnight and thank you for giving the world your talented one of a kind son.
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TI graced Cincinnati with his presence and talent on May 2nd at an establishment called Bogarts. No complaints or letdowns, he rocked the crowd!
Then, TI and his people, his entourage ended up at a club called, The Ritz. So not a good move. I live here and don't patronage it. Why? Because of gun fire. Gun fire, that has in the past left bloodshed and dead bodies in their parking lot.
Something went wrong. What the Cincinnati Police are terming a running gun battle. This dispute an altercation pursued down the streets of a surrounding community and onto I-75. An announcement was made by our local Fox News, that one man has just died and the other 2 men remain in serious condition. The interstate also reopened, it was shut down since about 3:30am this morning. Right now, all I can say is DAMN!
What in the hell happened? Bogarts is a cool spot. It' nr. the University of Cincinnati. It's on a strip of shops, restaurants, boutiques, tattoo parlors and things like that. It's a cultural experience, by means of all ethnicities can be found. The community, which is called Clifton is where many of our local artists get their start. I was once a featured poet at a place called The Loft Society. People from everywhere navigated there to here jazz musicians from all over the world.
But, the Ritz - Ha! No way, I wouldn't touch it with a 10ft. pole. And, right down the street is this joint called Vitos. If you are ever in Cincinnati on Reading Rd. in the Roselawn area DON'T STOP. Flee for your life and don't look back. You just may turn into a pillar of salt....Shootings, Killings, Shootings and more Killings. Too many young African American lives are lost! A stray bullet may hit when they have their doors opened for business.
So, the Homicide Unit continues to investigate this early morning tragedy and I bet right now Mayor Mark Mallory is saying, "DAMN!"
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