Slave shackles on display at the new National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington.
The history of slavery in the United States justifies reparations for African Americans, argues a recent report by a U.N.-affiliated group based in Geneva.
This conclusion was part of a study by the United Nations’ Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent, a body that reports to the international organization’s High Commissioner on Human Rights. The group of experts, which includes leading human rights lawyers from around the world, presented its findings to the United Nations Human Rights Council on Monday, pointing to the continuing link between present injustices and the dark chapters of American history. Continue reading →
Peter Tosh – Live AT THE GREEK THEATER – August 23.1983 – Reggae Music Video
1. Intro/Creation [1:34]
2. Pick Myself Up [3:58]
3. African [4:09]
4. Coming in Hot [4:13]
5. Not Gonna Give It Up [5:27]
6. Rastafari Is [12:25]
7. Where You Gonna Run [4:59] Continue reading →
Profile: Bharati Kemraj – Communications and Media Liaison to Bronx Borough President
By Dr. Dhanpaul Narine
Dr. Dhanpaul Narine
Bharati Kemraj is a young lady with a bundle of charm. She has a refreshing approach to life; she wants all to function to the best of their ability and to do so with the joy that honest work brings. Bharati was born at Meten-Meer Zorg on the West Coast of Demerara in Guyana. Her dad is Vishnu Sukul, a prominent Hindu priest and her mom is Chandra, a caregiver.
Bharati is third of six children. She attended Meten-Meer Zorg government school and recalls that the teachers were strict and there was a lot of homework. She loved math and would take on extra assignments to improve her grades. Continue reading →
Fall is HERE…get ready to witness the leaves turn orange, red, yellow and GOLD! And THANK YOU for coming out to witness DEMERARA GOLD this past summer and telling family and friends about it! May your days be filled with purpose, joy and peace… and may you keep shining like DEMERARA GOLD!
DEMERARA GOLD had a luminous summer. The latest was the August 13 performance at South Oxford Space, being featured on BRIC-TV (see link to the interview below) and a rave review in the New York Amsterdam News (see link to the review below). Continue reading →
News Americas Articles – 30 September 2016
News Americas Articles – 30 September 2016
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