Counseling
Self ManagementBy Irene Watson
18 min ago
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I find today an interesting holiday, even though I’m not Irish, because it’s the only holiday really celebrating people’s ethnic identity. Although it originated as a feast day for St. Patrick, it has grown to be a celebration of all things Irish, and while Ireland is the place of its origins, St. Patrick’s Day celebrations and parades actually started in the United States in colonial times. They gained in popularity over the years as the large number of Irish immigrants coming to the United States in the mid-nineteenth century, following the Great Potato Famine, led to prejudice in the United States against the Irish. The holiday was a way for the Irish to rally and keep up their pride in themselves. Whatever our nationality or ethnicity, we can all take pride in our backgrounds and in the people who came before us, the people who helped to form our character and identity. As Americans (I can claim that myself now—I’m an immigrant from Canada whose parents immigrated there from Russia—and I recently became a U.S. Citizen), we celebrate our melting pot of culture, but as we have melted, we have often lost touch with our roots. |
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World AffairsPolitics & OpinionsBy halthouse1
4 months ago
From The Political Commentator
Problem For Society
Educated psychiatrist. Articulate and vocal defender of his religion. Protester of the United States participation in the war in Iraq as a war on his religion and not on the people. Disgruntled soldier who wanted out. Internet author of radical views. Finally a murderer of his fellow American soldiers.
But for the last two descriptors, this profile could describe millions of Americans. Educated. Passionate. Anti-war. Staunch believers in their faith. The difference may be the radical direction that some such as Hasan are being led (unconfirmed reports are that Hasan attended the same mosque as two of the 9/11 terrorists, which at the time was led by radical Imam Anwar al-Awlaki) , and what it is that in their minds represents an acceptable resolution for differences. Tolerance of ideas different than ones own, or total intolerance. Vocal protest or the murder of those with beliefs different than your own.
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World AffairsPolitics & OpinionsBy ausetkmt
4 months ago
Black Super Heroes are few and far between. this weekend in ATL; a Black Super Hero takes the stage, to the delight of anime fans everywhere.
"Brotherman the Dictator of Discipline"
Check Out this interview with the Brothermen Behind Brotherman. this was filmed in the early 90's as Brotherman was introduced on CBS News - This is Part.1
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The Black Man Film Festival will be Presenting a talk with the authors and designers of Brotherman; as well as special clips from the upcoming film release - "Brotherman the Dictator of Discipline"
for those of you who don't know about Brotherman, he's been around in the comic book realm for quite a while. he is the brainchild of a talented group of African American artists and cartoonists. Brotherman is a District Attorney by Day and a Crime Fighter by night. quite a combination for a Blackman.
The Storylines and lessons metted out by Brotherman are life enriching examples of Good vs. Evil.
 Today's Short Chat with Brother Yemi focuses on the History of the Festival and of course Brotherman and his creators.
 12noonBROTHERMAN: DICTATOR OF DISCIPLINEDirected by Dawud Anyabwile
A profile of the Black comics hero. Created by Dawud Anyabwile and his brother Guy A. Sims. With independent sales of 750,000 books, "Brotherman" is shattering stereotypes of Black people and inspiring a generation of young Black artists and entreprenuers to pursue their dreams in comics and animation.
Comics Showcase - 30 mins
Remember When Brotherman Was Introduced On the Arsenio Hall Show in 1990? |
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