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According to poets Kai Davis and Miriam Harris, too many Black men claim to stand for Black women when in actuality, they “uplift themselves and break women down in one fell swoop.”
At the 2015 College Unions Poetry Slam Invitational, the Button Poetry duo stood at their microphones and delivered a poignant and important message.
Advocates for civil rights reforms don’t always see eye to eye when it comes to legislating versus demonstrating. Click on the link below to read more.
Baye McNeil was born in Brooklyn, NY USA and immigrated to Japan in 2004. His interest in writing and literature developed at an early age. He graduated from Long Island University in Brooklyn NY with a bachelors degree in Media Arts and English. He is the author of two memoirs, “Hi! My Name is Loco and I am a Racist” and “Loco in Yokohama” both critically acclaimed, the former voted to the top 10 list of books by black authors of 2012. He is a noted blogger, newspaper columnist and and has lectured at Waseda and Hosei Universities. His column, “Black Eye”, appears monthly in The Japan Times newspaper. In it he discusses issues related to the experience of black people from around the world living productive lives in Japan.
During our conversation, Mr. McNeil talked about:
– His experience going to a Pan African school when he was younger and the adjustment going to public school
– Where did his love of writing and literature come from
– Why did he leave New York for Japan and did his family respond to his leaving
– The background behind both of his books
– Life for Black men in Japan
– How did he end up writing for The Japan Times
– Some of the stereotypes that Japanese have about Blacks
– The background behind the article, Black Women on Japanese Beaus, Biracial Kids and Winning in Japan!
– Have things gotten better for Black men in Japan and the future of this
Alynthia LewisThe Truth Conference 2015The Truth Conference 2015 – Speakers
The Truth Conference is 3-day (September 18 – 20, 2015, Niagara Falls, Ontario) personal enrichment event designed to help truth-seekers restore a positive mental thought life, re-establish healthy relationships and rebuild their health; putting God at the center of it all. At the end, they will leave feeling valued knowing that you are a gift to world. Conference spiritual oversight provided by Pastor Richard J. Brown.
Alynthia Lewis, one of the performers at this year’s conference was on our show talking about the event.
During our conversation, Alynthia talked about:
– What made her childhood special and some of the values that her parents taught her
– The moment she gave her life to the Lord
– The first time she sang background and solo
– How did her and her husband meet
– The musical relationship between her and husband
– How has she grown as an artist
– When did she realize that singing was God’s gift to her
– How has she grown as a singer
– The feeling she experiences when she sings to people
– How did she did get involved with the conference and some of her experiences from last year
– What she is looking forward to at this year’s conference
Alynthia is an artist like no other. Marked by her angelic vocals, Alynthia possesses a unique sound that can easily be identified in a crowd. A true worshipper at heart, her desire is to glorify the Lord through the simplicity and authenticity of her worship.
Alynthia is no stranger to the professional stage. She has served as a background vocalist for some of Canada’s leading gospel artists including Richard J. Brown, Echoes of Praise and Jermaine Shakespeare. Through these valuable experiences, Alynthia has gained much of the musical expertise that has led to the release of her long-awaited solo project. Produced by husband and fellow musical artist Stephen Lewis, “I AM GOD”, Alynthia’s debut album was released in April 2013.
Miriam will be one of the performers at Tropical Night Banquet on Saturday, September 19th at 7 p.m.
Enjoy delicious appetizers and experience the musical sounds of the steelpan.
Step into an oasis of gourmet food, fusion music, beautiful people, door prizes and more.
Come dressed in your best tropical wear – dressy casual, for a fun-filled evening.
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Join Dr. Vibe and W. Brenden Whitted as they chat about some of last week’s NCAA College and National Football games and the game to watch in both league this week.
Black lives, a durable fiber of our nation’s history, are also fraying due to stresses beyond the criminal justice system, with many of the root causes directly related to health. Click on the link below to read more.
Miriam ClarkeThe Truth Conference 2015The Truth Conference 2015 – Speakers
The Truth Conference is 3-day (September 18 – 20, 2015, Niagara Falls, Ontario) personal enrichment event designed to help truth-seekers restore a positive mental thought life, re-establish healthy relationships and rebuild their health; putting God at the center of it all. At the end, they will leave feeling valued knowing that you are a gift to world. Conference spiritual oversight provided by Pastor Richard J. Brown.
Singer and Song-writer Miriam Clarke finds her soul in the mixture of island rhythmic sounds, classical music, sacred and inspirational melodies, all fused with the allure of her beloved modern Jazz.
Recently, Miriam was on our show in which she talked about:
– Life growing up in the Bahamas and why she left to come to Canada
– When did she decide to perform professionally
– The moment that she decided to give her life to the Lord
– Some of her gospel music journey
– When did God tell her that singing was her purpose
– How she became involved with the conference and some memories from last year’s conference
– How has the her career progressed and gospel music changed during her career
– Where does her love of jazz come from
– Advice she would give for someone who is getting into gospel music
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Miriam became involved a number of music projects including recordings with other artists, commercial gigs and solo performances. Miriam developed the love for song-writing and considers music as the conduit for communicating the message of inspiration and hope. She explains: “Music completes me. It is a calling. Through music, I am a messenger and mediator.”
Miriam looks forward to the release of her recordings of original and classic songs including: Missing Part of Me, New Way and Breath on me.
Miriam will be one of the performers at Tropical Night Banquet on Saturday, September 19th at 7 p.m.
Enjoy delicious appetizers and experience the musical sounds of the steelpan.
Step into an oasis of gourmet food, fusion music, beautiful people, door prizes and more.
Come dressed in your best tropical wear – dressy casual, for a fun-filled evening.
Jim Rankin is a reporter-photographer at the Toronto Star, specializing in investigations, features and data journalism. His work has been nominated for nine Canadian National Newspaper Awards and in 2002 he was part of a team involved in the Michener Award-winning investigative series into race, policing and crime in Toronto. In 2014, he was honoured with a Harry Jerome award for public advocacy and a media award from the Urban Alliance on Race Relations for a body of work on social justice issues. He can be reached at jrankin@thestar.ca. Follow him on Twitter. For information on the Toronto Star’s carding project and how to file a freedom of information request for your own carding information, visit www.thestar.com/carding.
Recently, Mr. Rankin was on our show in which he talked about:
– How started his photo journalism career which started in 1988 and how hehas been at The Toronto Star for twenty-one years
– His journey in journalism before he landed at The Toronto Star
– When did he start covering social justice and policing
– His experience on covering carding and the Toronto Police including the history of carding
– How has The Toronto Star covered carding and the relationship with The Toronto Star and the Toronto police
– What has he heard from Toronto’s Black community about carding
– The Toronto Star initiative to have people finding out their carding data
You can find our more about The Toronto Star’s carding project and how to file a freedom of information request for your own carding information by clicking on the following link: www.thestar.com/carding.
