Welcome to the 2nd Edition of the 2011 Black History Month Blog Carnival

2011 Black History Month Blog Carnival

Welcome to the Second Installment - February 11, 2011 edition of 2011 Black History Month Blog Carnival

Black History

Jacqueline Thomas presents Egypt: We Feel Your Pain posted at People You Need to Know Magazine, saying, "Egypt reminds us that when people grow weary of being oppressed, abused, and denied basic human rights, they will eventually come together, rise up and rebel out of desperation."

Black Facts

Erin Lenderts presents 70 Useful Links for Celebrating Black History Month posted at Learn-gasm. 70 useful links for celebrating Black History Month

Current Events

The RawRootsPodcast presents PODCAST * It’s Hell Up In Cairo – and we supplying The Funky Soundtrack posted at BadGalsRadio - RootsRock since 99', saying, "PODCAST * It’s Hell Up In Cairo – and we supplying The Funky Soundtrack. James Brown, Funkadelics and other big bands bring the funk for our people in Cairo; fighting for their Freedom. Power To the People"

Black Women

Jacqueline Thomas presents Dr. Gloria Clarke Shows Caring Spirit in Business and Volunteer Work posted at People You Need to Know Magazine, saying, "Dr. Gloria Clarke broke the cliché about girls not doing well in math and science, but never wanted to become a physician. However, with the encouragement of an aunt who was a high school counselor, she found her true calling serving patients as a dentist with her own practice, Greenbriar Dental Care."

RE Ausetkmt presents America Wake Up – Education Needs Equality NOW posted at BadGalsRadio - RootsRock since 99', saying, "America Wake Up – Education Needs Equality NOW. Mothers shouldn't jailed for attempting to get better education for their children."

Jacqueline Thomas presents Attorney Henrietta Turnquest ~ Building a Lasting Legacy posted at People You Need to Know Magazine, saying, "This powerhouse woman doesn’t own a television, choosing to read or listen to music instead. She is currently working on a book and follows in her parents’ and professors’ footsteps, by volunteering time to mentor youth, some of whom will no doubt be inspired to find their own road to success."

Lidian presents The Virtual Dime Museum: Madam C.J. Walker posted at The Virtual Dime Museum. Meet Madam C.J. Walker the first black millionare who made her fortune from Beauty Care.

Black Music

Reality Ausetkmt presents Jamaica Blackberry nah feed unnu; but pure coppershot yuh reap – Why ? posted at BadGalsRadio - RootsRock since 99', saying, "Jamaica Blackberry nah feed unnu; but pure coppershot yuh reap – Why ? who killed Copper Cat for a Blackberry Phone ?"

The Suss presents Hoes, Taxes and Macy Gray; Fuck Fans i’m goin to israel posted at BadGalsRadio - RootsRock since 99', saying, "Today we want to give you two worthless stories in one – Taxes, Hoes and Macy Gray. this is what made this story possible : “What the Israeli government is doing to the Palestinians is disgusting, but I wana go. I gotta lotta fans there I dont want to cancel on and I dont know how my NOT going changes anything"

ausetkmt on youtube presents YouTube - Bob Marley - Lively Up Yourself (Live) posted at YouTube"YouTube Bob Marley - Lively Up Yourself (Live)"

ausetkmt on youtube presents YouTube- bob marley posted at YouTube.

ausetkmt on youtube presents Bob Marley - redemption song acoustic posted at YouTube.

ausetkmt on youtube presents BOB MARLEY - JAMMING (Live) posted at YouTube"YouTube - BOB MARLEY - JAMMING (Live)"

ausetkmt on youtube presents Bob Marley - Crazy Baldhead (Live) posted at YouTube"YouTube - Bob Marley - Crazy Baldhead (Live)"

ausetkmt on youtube presents YouTube - bob marley war no more trouble posted at YouTube"bob marley war no more trouble Live"

ausetkmt on youtube presents YouTube - Bob Marley - Get Up Stand Up posted at YouTube"YouTube - Bob Marley - Get Up Stand Up"

ausetkmt on youtube presents YouTube - bob marley rebel music Live posted at YouTube"YouTube bob marley rebel music Live"

Black Folks

RawRootsPodcast presents Egypt Y'all just keep on singing that same old funky song posted at BadGalsRadio - RootsRock since 99'.

Mama ASID presents Liars, Haters and the color Turquoise posted at BadGalsRadio - RootsRock since 99', saying, "Liars, Haters and the color Turquoise. The other day we heard that theres’ a rumor floating around that all Black people love the color turquoise. well, uhhruh. no.."

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HAPPY JUNETEENTH DAY AMERICA - IT'S Time This was a National Party don't you think ?

It’s Juneteenth – Lets Party Every Where America !!!

What is Juneteenth Day all About ?

HAPPY JUNETEENTH DAY AMERICA – IT’S AFRICAN AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY

Today we take a break and celebrate. Be sure you take a moment and remember what freedom really means TODAY. Because it’s not free for anyone EVER. We certainly support the premise that Juneteenth should be a national holiday; and as such we present a teach in on Juneteenth – so you know how it all began.

Happy Juneteenth Everybody !

Juneteenth should be made national holiday
By Heber Taylor – The Galveston Daily News
Published June 19, 2010

For the past several years, The Daily News has been asking the president of the United States to make Juneteenth a national holiday. Juneteenth, of course, marks the day slaves in Texas learned they were free.

Those who are lobbying for a national holiday are not asking for a paid day off. They are asking for a commemorative day, like Flag Day on June 14 or Patriot Day on Sept. 11. All that would take is a presidential proclamation. Both the U.S. House and Senate have endorsed the idea.

Why is a national celebration for an event that occurred in Galveston and originally affected only those in a single state such a good idea?

Because Juneteenth has become a symbol of the end of slavery. No matter how much we may regret the tragedy of slavery and wish it weren’t a part of this nation’s story, it is. Denying the truth about the past is always unwise.

For those who don’t know, Juneteenth started in Galveston. On Jan. 1, 1863, the Emancipation Proclamation was issued. But the order was meaningless until it could be enforced. It wasn’t until June 19, 1865 — after the Confederacy had been defeated and Union troops landed in Galveston — that the slaves in Texas were told they were free.

People all across the country get this story. That’s why Juneteenth celebrations have been growing all across the country. The celebration started in Galveston. But its significance has come to be understood far, far beyond the island, and far beyond Texas.

The holiday is a perfect solution to that uncomfortable question: What do you do about an awful legacy?

You do what people in Galveston do year after year. You join together to celebrate its end and to pray for reconciliation and healing.

How can a national day of reconciliation and healing not be a good thing?