CIVIL RIGHTS IN AMERICA - EMANCIPATION does not equal REPARATIONS

As I watched the Sunday morning variety shows talk analysts get bent out of shape about an New York Magazine Article Jonathan Chat forgive me if I mispelled the name wrote this week after the speeches and bickering that took place concerning Attorney General Eric Holder while on the hill also at the National Action Network Conference.  President Obama also touched again on this topic concerning Civil Rights as it pertains to Voting Rights etc.  Heres something to really discuss which gives more background to why as a race black americans are still staggering along it's an interesting experiment.  When are we going to realize our greatness and pull up those saggin pants understand if you don't know where you've been (not just from da hood) you don't know where you're going....

Well. I stumpled upon a great  video called "HIDDEN COLORS " if you can't view it here then by all means check Amazon, YouTube.com  or any African Book store, that sells video & reading materials might have a copy of the DVD on hand.

 I'm a Black Woman in America whose family tree dates back as far as the Emancipation probably before that, but I'm certain because of the geneology tree my maternal grandmother was born in 1902-2002 was raised in Virginia her mother was from Henrico County, VA.  My paternal grandmother was born somewhere around the same time few years later because of poor records in the South we can assume around 1910-1948..  Well, I could go back even further then that but for expediency of this article it's not about me or my family history perse' it's about Our History and important piece that should be shared within the African American population but all cultures can share this information with families, our children here in the 21st century.  It builds self esteem & dignity to know your history on this planet.   It also creates debate of how accuray but facts can be proven if you use all resources to research anybody's claims. As a matter of fact Blacks in America or universally have not always depicted  well as being intelligent academically or as a culture in modern society especially here in our Western world until recently past 20 years sports,and enterainment figures reflect prosperity even our prominent Bishops who lead us religiously now enjoy fame & fortune.

So much has been left unaccounted for the past 400 or more years, Alex Haley's Roots depicted a blue print in graphic details of a family that fought to maintain their culture and legacy pure which encouraged many of us to dig a little deeper ~ but not enough is said about the plight and evolution of millions of people who migrated here from different parts of Africa.  

Although history hasn't gone far enough in 12 years a Slave we were privileged to read about a free Negro whose sold into slavery and is torn away from his family but is able to reunite with them. America has never totally accepted the permanent damage Blacks still face.  We are like a child that was molested and then fell in love with her oppressor only to grew into adulthood with such low self esteem that they are drawn nearer to self-destructive habits or behaviours.  Which leaves them displaced within a society staggering the heart and mind it henders much and most are left with scar tissue we call consequences of life.  Hmmm those unfortunate ones?

 The issue is that so many others were not as fortunate we care to forget that the Blackness or foundation was literally ripped away from a people over many generations even after so much progress has been achieved the wounds from years of sufferage is taking it's toll on the Black race in America.  Another example in real life; After world war II GI bill passed which allowed many GI's returning from the war to purchase homes in middle class communities those homes value went up in value and was passed down to their children who invested or sold for double maybe even triple vs. certain neighborhoods because of housing segregation througout America Black GI's offered same veterans benefits homes didn't double in value in certain instances depreciated due crime & urban under-development. Where their peers were able to leave an estate most blacks die in debt leaving their loved ones responsible for clean up and the struggle goes on generation after generation not for all but for majority we never manage to plan ahead.  Well, me it's just me not you reading this article... We call this a genetic curse among my spiritual friends because nobody wants to be poor especially in America the land of opportunity and lots of money.

 My reason for sharing this video because a special person in my life who  was kind enough to share it with me.  I was very impressed because some of it I didn't know, but alot of it I had read about many years ago.  This information is not for sale or duplication you can enjoy this clip here.  

Please leave polite comments on how we can heal as a Nation my question did Civil Rights change the way we feel as America toward outside cultures other then your own or has it made you more polarized as a human being about the future society as a whole?

This video like so much history only sheds more light on why it so important to teach our children their history take them to museums and around the world if you have means to how mankind has evolved.  IF you are a christian remember Jesus words in his last commandment "that you should love your neighbor as you love yourself."  Without fear & prejudice we strive together.

This Land is Your Land IS OUR NATIONAL SECURITY IS AT RISK feat A.Hamiliton

Divided America

Take time before you speak to understand the power you hold as insignificant as you may think your words may come across to whatever group of people you hang out with and value your opinion{s}. Be mindful that when you prophesy or project negative words turn it around. It's just this simple if you can't say anything nice; don't say nothing at all.

Speak life into life, stop hating long enough to listen and discern what makes sense vs. what is just mean spirited; ignorance; and wasted energy. These are the same folks who say they are Pro Life, but want wars to go on in countries where children are in the direct line of fire. In the mid-east where history was born. These are the people who believe in the same Jesus I believe in yet they forget is last commandment "

John 15: 1: I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. 2:Every branch in me that beareth not fruit, he taketh it away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he cleanseth it, that it may bear more fruit. 3:Already ye are clean because of the word which I have spoken unto you. 4: Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; so neither can ye, except ye abide in me. 5: I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same beareth much fruit: for apart from me ye can do nothing. 6:If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and they gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned.

7:If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatsoever ye will, and it shall be done unto you. 8:Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; and so shall ye be my disciples. 9:Even as the Father hath loved me, I also have loved you: abide ye in my love. 10: If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love. 11: These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be made full. 12:This is my commandment, that ye love one another, even as I have loved you. 13:Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. 14Ye are my friends, if ye do the things which I command you. 15: No longer do I call you servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends.

THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND 

words and music by Woody Guthrie

Chorus:

This land is your land, this land is my land

From California, to the New York Island

From the redwood forest, to the gulf stream waters

This land was made for you and me

As I was walking a ribbon of highway

I saw above me an endless skyway

I saw below me a golden valley

This land was made for you and me

Chorus

I've roamed and rambled and I've followed my footsteps

To the sparkling sands of her diamond deserts

And all around me a voice was sounding

This land was made for you and me

Chorus

The sun comes shining as I was strolling

The wheat fields waving and the dust clouds rolling

The fog was lifting a voice come chanting

This land was made for you and me

Chorus

As I was walkin' - I saw a sign there

And that sign said - no tress passin'

But on the other side .... it didn't say nothin!

Now that side was made for you and me!

Chorus

In the squares of the city - In the shadow of the steeple

Near the relief office - I see my people

And some are grumblin' and some are wonderin'

If this land's still made for you and me.

Colossians 3:11where there cannot be Greek and Jew, circumcision and uncircumcision, barbarian, Scythian, bondman, freeman; but Christ is all, and in all. 12:Put on therefore, as God's elect, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, meekness, longsuffering; 13:forbearing one another, and forgiving each other, if any man have a complaint against any; even as the Lord forgave you, so also do ye: 14:and above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfectness. 15:And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to the which also ye were called in one body; and be ye thankful. 16:Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts unto God. 17:And whatsoever ye do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

Please Reconsider this hateful gesture of destroying any Holy Book associated with any religion. 

 Lets try RESPECT for ONE ANOTHER instead.

PLEASE GET OUT AND GO VOTE 

@Lovleeannwise 2010 all rights reserved 

Freedom of Expression - WMD ~ Your Tongue the Words flow out of A mouth can be A Weapon of Mass Destruction repost dedicated to the Republican's who

THREE THINGS THAT MAN CAN'T ESCAPE: 1. Lust of the eyes; 2. Lust of Flesh; 3. Pride of Life Great Pride often comes before a fall....... Obedience is better!

WORD OF THE DAY!

Hebrews 4:12-13 -12: The word of God is alive and active, sharper than any double-edged sword. It cuts all the way through, to where soul and spirit meet, to where joints and marrow come together (MAN). 13: There is nothing that can be hid from GOD; everything in all creation is exposed and lies open before his eyes. And it is to him that we must all give an account of ourselves. Hebrews 6:17-20 - 17: To those who were to receive what he promised GOD wanted to make it very clear that he would never change his purpose; so he added his vow to the promise. 18: There are these two things, then, that cannot change and about which God cannot lie. So we who have found safety (me and others) with him are greatly encouraged to hold firmly to the hope placed before us. 19: We have this hope as an ANCHOR for our lives. It is safe and sure, and goes through the curtain of the heavenly temple ( behind the vale) into the inner sanctuary. 20:On our behalf Jesus has gone in there before us and has become a high priest forever, in the priestly order of Melchizedek. Today I offered up the blog below but I used a beautiful photo that reflects roses, gold, and a lil bling too... Point is it was censored to it's destruction. I was so infuriated I even sent MB an email which I don't do. But It's just a witness to what I've been saying to you all since I begun blogging here on ISC. Freedom of Expression should be a right especially if you are mindful of the type of content being sent over cyberspace. Take responsibility for what you say think before reacting and always, always come under authority. Sometimes being right isn't always for public consumption but how a person reacts does reflect character. Coming under authority even on this site whether or not I agree with how it's done because I am free to express fully the words to encourage others or inspire just from the reaction to my blogs. I was getting comments back before I could read them the blog was destroyed literally. So often people who are envious of anothers gift will do things like this. Hateration big time. GOD said, not me; Man can't stop what he has blessed or ordained, and when He moves and wanted this message out then guess what.. I conformed to their policy took out the web address on the photo. But not any MAN in human form bigger than "GOD" the Father. So please enjoy reading this blog; My photos are used here to grab/capture the readers attention who usually scan but doesn't often read become interested in the content of my blogs.. This ain't for entertainment or fame. I'm not getting a dime out of this. Weapons of MASS Destruction is the cause of Most People problems... Wickedness is inbred meaning that we all have sinned and do so on a daily basis it has no color basis. AS HUMANS we need to stop beating up on one another and trying to make one feel that perfection exist. It doesn't in this dimension. It exists, but we all must REPENT even you my friend. It's a WE Ministry only knowing GOD for yourself and with Jesus as your advocate in heaven meaning you must come to a point in your life to accept CHRIST in your heart. That's definitely a case by case basis. But not one of us even my Bishop can claim perfection this is what we strive for into eternity. WMD is the tongue once we learn to control it and LOVE one another color won't matter..... not one bit! Speak LIFE to loved ones and friends instead of lies, rumors, and gossip. Stop trying to straighten out someone else's business and work on your own. My take on it is that even during these hard times unemployment rising, foreclosures, homelessness; the celebrity sites are booming with gossip about Chris Brown and Rhinna whatever her name is.. In other words even if the grass looks greener in your friends backyard just stay focus on you and work on the grass in your own yard. Put energy into showing respect for others and a kind word from time to time. This is dedicated to ISC help desk and the person who doesn't like pretty pictures. :) More to Come! This repost goes out to those who still believe that negative words can't incite people to a level of riot we have to get to a place where we understand the power of our speak and how much truth is spoken in ignorance the breathes life to violence or our own self destruction. Take time before you speak to understand the power you hold as insignificant as you may think your words may come across to whatever group of people you hang out with and value your opinion{s}. Be mindful that when you prophesy or project negative words turn it around. It's just this simple if you can't say anything nice; don't say nothing at all. Speak life into life, stop hating long enough to listen and discern what makes sense vs. what is just mean spirited; ignorance; and wasted energy. These are the same folks who say they are Pro Life, but want wars to go on in countries where children are in the direct line of fire. In the mid-east where history was born. These are the people who believe in the same Jesus I believe in yet they forget is last commandment " John 15 15 1I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. 2Every branch in me that beareth not fruit, he taketh it away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he cleanseth it, that it may bear more fruit. 3Already ye are clean because of the word which I have spoken unto you. 4Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; so neither can ye, except ye abide in me. 5I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same beareth much fruit: for apart from me ye can do nothing. 6If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and they gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned. 7If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatsoever ye will, and it shall be done unto you. 8Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; and so shall ye be my disciples. 9Even as the Father hath loved me, I also have loved you: abide ye in my love. 10If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love. 11These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be made full. 12This is my commandment, that ye love one another, even as I have loved you. 13Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. 14Ye are my friends, if ye do the things which I command you. 15No longer do I call you servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends. and lastly, this how I can prove what you speak out of your mouth goes from their to GOD's ears. Watch Out Now!!! Colossians 3 3 1If then ye were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God. 2Set your mind on the things that are above, not on the things that are upon the earth. 3For ye died, and your life is hid with Christ in God. 4When Christ, who is our life, shall be manifested, then shall ye also with him be manifested in glory. 5Put to death therefore your members which are upon the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry; 6for which things' sake cometh the wrath of God upon the sons of disobedience: 7wherein ye also once walked, when ye lived in these things; 8but now do ye also put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, railing, shameful speaking out of your mouth: 9lie not one to another; seeing that ye have put off the old man with his doings, 10and have put on the new man, that is being renewed unto knowledge after the image of him that created him: 11where there cannot be Greek and Jew, circumcision and uncircumcision, barbarian, Scythian, bondman, freeman; but Christ is all, and in all. 12Put on therefore, as God's elect, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, meekness, longsuffering; 13forbearing one another, and forgiving each other, if any man have a complaint against any; even as the Lord forgave you, so also do ye: 14and above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfectness. 15And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to the which also ye were called in one body; and be ye thankful. 16Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts unto God. 17And whatsoever ye do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Lovleeannwise