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Award-winning director Ava DuVernay's new film Origin explores a new way to consider the historical subjugation of Black people in America: As the adverse result of a caste system.The film is inspired by Isabel Wilkerson's book Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents. In the movie, Wilkerson embarks on a journey to learn about caste - traveling to Germany and India to get to the root of the Black experience in America. DuVernay also directed 13th, When They See Us, and Selma.

Award-winning director Ava DuVernay's new film Origin explores a new way to consider the historical subjugation of Black people in America: As the adverse result of a caste system.The film is inspired by Isabel Wilkerson's book Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents. In the movie, Wilkerson embarks on a journey to learn about caste - traveling to Germany and India to get to the root of the Black experience in America. DuVernay also directed 13th, When They See Us, and Selma.

Seth Holehouse, Man in America – As we inch closer and closer to a communist tyranny—that our own leaders are complicit in helping bring about—our nation is faced with a critical question: Can our Constitution still save the United States of America? Can a better understanding of the Constitution give us the strength and wisdom to prevent a communist takeover of America? Joining us today to ask these...

In advance of the May 5th Press Conference in Baton Rouge, LA, for HB 211, we're joined by Jamilia Land (CA) and Curtis Davis (LA). Both of whom will be on deck. Jamilia is co-director of state operations for ASNN, a lead advocate for the CA Abolition Act and a board member of the March On Foundation. Curtis is Executive Director of Decarcerate Louisiana, co-director of state operations for ASNN and author of "Slave State: Evidence of Apartheid in America" As always, we'll have amazing music mixes and also bring the words of our abolitionist ancestors' back

This episode is for my Final Research Project for Black Women in America✨ As many of you know, I'm in my last year of Undergrad! I'll be graduating later this year with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology! This podcast episode is being submitted as an assignment, but feel free to listen if you'd like✨I'll be back VERY soon with wellness, self care & mental health content;) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Democrats want to impose socialism, and worse, on America As near as I can tell it began in 1995, when Republicans won control of the House of Representatives for the first time in 40 years and captured a Senate majority. By “it” I mean the accusation that Republicans and especially conservatives (not always the same) are “divisive.” One reads and hears this from every media outlet and Democrats in Congress. President Trump is dividing America. Talk radio is divisive. The right wing is undermining our “unity.” https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jul/8/democrats-want-to-impose-socialism-and-worse-on-am/ Why America's Free Market Economy Works Better in Some Places than Others If... View Article

Systemic racism has led to the mass incarceration of Black People in America… As of 2019, Black people are 14% of the U. S. population… and 40% of the U. S. incarcerated population …. for every 100,00 black person, 2,306 black people are either in the prison, on parole or probation system. Black males were incarcerated at the rate of 4,347 inmates per 100,000 U.S. residents. There are more African American men incarcerated in the U.S. than the total prison populations in India, Argentina, Canada, Lebanon, Japan, Germany, Finland, Israel and England combined." There are only 19 million African American males in the United States, but collectively these countries represent over 1.6 billion people.Using data from the World Prison Brief and According to United States Department of Justice there are more Black males incarcerated in the United States than all women imprisoned globally. A 2020 review study, stated that mass incarceration in the United States "cannot be explained without reference to the centrality of racial politics. Now….. what will be different about this conversation, We will take a look how Black Police Officers, Black Lawyers, Black Prosecutors, Black Judges and Black Elected officials who possibly thought they were doing the right thing, created problems even more grievous than the one they were trying to solve. Join Me and our panel: Attorney Hugo Mack, Trischè Duckworth Founder of Survivors Speak, Rev Tia Littlejohn, Ally Hughes of Mi Liberation & Dearborn Accountability and Edward Barakah Sanders, Paralegal and Social Worker....on The Justice for Gerard Movement FB page... for Turning A Moment Into A Movement…..as we discuss “LOCKING UP OUR OWN” To Learn more about The Justice for Gerard Movement.....go to https://www.change.org/Justice4Gerard Fair Use Act Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Disclaimer: The information provided herein does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials presented are for general informational purposes only and may not constitute the most up-to-date information. No reader, user, or browser of this site should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information provided herein without first seeking legal advice from counsel in the relevant jurisdiction. Only your individual attorney can provide assurances that the information contained herein – and your interpretation of it – is applicable or appropriate to your particular situation. All liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on the information provided herein are hereby expressly disclaimed. The content contained herein is provided "as is;" no representations are made that the content is error-free. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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Elections in America: As a democratic republic, America is built on the foundation that allows its citizens the opportunity to “give consent to be governed”. Those who occupy political positions are empowered by this consent – not by anything else. Thus the voting system for these positions must be trustworthy, i.e. robust and secure against … Continue reading "Throttle-Up® Episode: Nov. 7 & 8, 2020"

As we look around at a nation seemingly undone, what has happened to America- As it turns out, there are consequences to forgetting God. Our current national dilemmas present an opportunity to take a page from history when similar events unfolded.--What will it take to prevent history from repeating itself with tragic results- How can we reverse the trends of a nation that has forgotten God---Find out on this program.

Table of Contents:  PRAYER TO NEUTRALIZE OCCULT RITUALS Treason? New York Times calls for U.N. takeover of America As the CHICOMS Move to Establish Dominance over Canada, Mexico and the United States, Will All Three Countries Erupt Into Civil War? CANADA GOING FULL TYRANNICAL! 2nd “Total” Lockdown; ISOLATION CAMPS for “Refusers”–In Light of the Recent…

Can you tell it’s an election year in America? As if a world pandemic and racial tensions weren’t enough, we also have to hear the clamoring of the political elite. I was talking to my mother a few days ago and mentioned how frustrated I am that every statement tends to somehow become a political statement. It’s exhausting for me to deal with. As I read the Daily Lectionary this morning, Paul’s words of encouragement to the believers in Rome caught my attention. Truly, I feel like it was a subtle reminder from the Lord that even in seasons like this, believers are expected to live in a way that is different from the rest of society. In Romans chapter 12, Paul, states: Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality. Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight. Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. – Romans 12:9-18 (ESV) Maybe, just maybe, we can learn to love our fellow believers and strangers in the same way that Jesus Christ loves us. This Road is a production of Worthwhile.Media Music: O’ Brother by Wastelander Licensed through soundstripe.com – Use code WORTHWHILE to get 10% off your subscription! (Full Disclosure: Using Soundstripe through this link does give Worthwhile Media a small % – Thank you in advance!) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thisroad/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisroad/support

Have you enough of the devil and his minions and all of his efforts to kill, steal and destroy America. The battle is on and our only hope is crying out to Jesus for His deliverance. Will you cry out for Jesus to rescue America? As a reminder, we will have a live prayer meeting tomorrow between 1-2 p.m. on WAVA 780 AM.

The ConVokings are joined once again with our brother Madd FaQ for part 2 of View of Society. We ask how much does your political loyalty cost?, what's the limits on flirting? and how do you handle your emotional baggage as a black man in America? As always yall already know hit us up at Convokings33@gmail.com with topics, advice, love and support or even hate mail wit cha hating ass lol. Tune in and enjoy!

Have you ever wondered what it would have been like to be an original settler in America? As a person leaving the safety of England to come to the New World and start over? Those people came here for religious freedom and risked it all. When they landed in New England, they literally put down roots as they built and planted the beginnings of an amazing experiment that is still ongoing. Colossians 2:6-7 says, "So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness." Our ancestors were definitely strengthened in their faith as they faced challenges and danger. But the payoff was worth it. Maybe you’re going through something similar. You’ve moved to a new place. New job. New social circle. And you want to find a church! Just tell Jesus you need help with all these things and He’ll be right by your side. Receive His love today! Let’s pray. Lord, forever you have walked with us and forever you will keep us close, making us strong in the faith. Thank you for your faithfulness to your Mission. Amen. Go deep with this great new T-shirt design by Kerusso. Rooted in faith, we stand strong during the worst storms. Explore all our faith-based designs at Kerusso.com. That’s K-E-R-U-S-S-O dot com.

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Friday, February 15th, 2019. Amid financial setbacks, General Electric decided to scale back its plans for a headquarters by selling its Seaport District property and doing away with most of the jobs that would come with it. Did Massachusetts get duped? Or is it a win that the state will be reimbursed the $87 million of tax incentives we gave them to move to Boston? Shirley Leung, the Boston Globe’s interim editorial page editor and a WGBH contributor, joined us for that and more. Then, on top of GE pulling out of Boston, Amazon bailed on New York, rescinding its plans to develop another headquarters in Long Island City, Queens. We opened the lines to ask you, is it time we bail out on corporate America? As she does every Friday, Emily Rooney joined us for her famous list of fixations and fulminations, and more. Rooney is the host of Beat The Press on WGBH and a Boston Public Radio contributor. We review the latest headlines at the intersection of tech, policy and commerce with tech writer, podcaster and blogger Andy Ihnatko. You can follow him on Twitter @Ihnatko. Detox products have become a staple in the health and wellness industry. There are detox teas, detox massages and detox gut cleanses … but do we know what we’re actually detoxifying ourselves of? And where these toxins are coming from? Researchers at the Silent Spring Institute have developed a test that detects the presence of 10 of the most common household chemicals that can accumulate in our bodies. This is all part of a scientific study to get a better sense of our collective exposure to environmental chemicals. Joining us to talk about the study are Ruthann Rudel, director of research at Silent Spring Institute, and Dr. Cathie Ragovin, a psychiatrist, co-founder of the Silent Spring Institute and co-chair of its Board of Directors. A sporting goods store goes bust for refusing to sell Nike products because of the Colin Kaepernick connection. Callie Crossley, the host of Under The Radar on WGBH, joins us for that and more. And finally, it’s time for our Friday News Quiz with Kyle Amato and Corey Purcell, the guys behind the Ethan Hawke-obsessed podcast, "The Hawke Cast," dedicated to the films of Ethan Hawke.

091 Kathy Jackson—Greyhound Pets of America Rescuing Greyhounds From Misconceptions—Greyhound Pets of America As a U.S. mail carrier, Kathy Jackson also carried treats for the dogs on her routes. One of her very special "friends" was a former racing greyhound. When Kathy retired, she knew exactly what type of dog she wanted. She adopted Manny, a newly retired racer who won her heart. Kathy doesn't use the word "rescue" very often in her conversations about greyhound racing. Too many people have the misconception that the dogs are mistreated during their competitive phase, which is far from the reality. Nor are they euthanized when those racing days are over. Greyhound Pets of America (GPA) steps in to find responsible, loving homes for the retirees. People like Kathy and her husband. GPA sponsors weekly Meet 'n' Greets at local pet stores, inviting greyhound owners to come with their dogs to talk with interested people about the desirability of retired greyhounds as pets. Many people have another misconception that such a big dog might not fit well into a family situation or even be OK in an apartment. But standing there, petting such a gentle giant and listening to enthusiastic owners, people gain a new perspective. Across the U.S. through the efforts of the organization's volunteers, more than 200,000 greyhounds have found their forever homes. In 2017 alone the Nashville Chapter placed 92. In addition to the Meet 'n' Greets, volunteers help adoptive parents know and understand what "responsible" greyhound ownership is. For example, zoomies! The hounds are bred for speed, and unlike some other hound breeds their strength is sight—not scent. If the dog were off leash in an open area and something caught its attention, it would instinctively set off. Greyhounds are the second fastest land animal (behind cheetahs); they can reach 40 miles per hour in three strides! So intent, they don't respond to an owner's voice and they are unaware of such things as cars. When they do slow down, they may have no idea of how to find their way back since sight, not scent, is their guide. Instead, allowing the hound to zoom around a fenced yard for a few minutes or taking two 20-minute walks a day are responsible—and adequate. Those always lead to a good long nap or two or three. Greyhounds are easy keepers. In addition to adoptive parents, GPA chapters need volunteers as foster parents, exposing the animals to experiences different from the ones they had as racers, for example, seeing a cat or a child for the first time, going up and down stairs, or walking on slippery wood floors rather than on a dirt track and concrete. Also, the chapters seek board members. As one, Kathy keeps the website current. If you want to learn more about volunteering or about the greyhounds, visit the site, greyhoundpets.org. Or check in your area for a Meet 'n' Greet at a local pet store. In Nashville you can find Kathy many Saturdays at PetSmart in 100 Oaks Mall. Manny will be there too. Check out www.greyhoundpets.org.

Bio Dare to dream Svetlana Kim is a speaker, award-winning author of White Pearl and I: A Memoir of a Political Refugee, co-author of The Last of the Four Musketeers: Allen Joe’s Life and Friendship with Bruce Lee, Speaker, director/producer of the documentary film The Last of the Four Musketeers, and consultant. She is also a host of the Radio Show called "To The Stars Through Adversity." http://www.blogtalkradio.com/svetlanakim . In her book, White Pearl and I: A Memoir of a Political Refugee, she chronicles her journey from Russia to the United States, where she arrived with only one dollar in her pocket and not a single word of English at her disposal; today, she is a leader among her peers in the business world, and has been honored with numerous awards citing her commitment, skill, and integrity. She has received countless awards including, the 2012 Asian American Women of High Achievements Award by the National Association of Professional Asian American Women (NAPAW). She was also a recipient of the NAAAP 100 Award and was honored in 2010 with the Orphan International Worldwide Global Citizenship Award for her contribution to saving the lives of children in Haiti. She was recognized with the Daily Point of Light Award (Award Number: 3983) by Points of Light Institute created by the administration of President George H.B. Bush to honor individuals creating meaningful change in communities across America. In 2009, the International Leadership Foundation paid tribute to Kim with its Leadership Award, selecting her from among a group of potential honorees including congress members, presidential cabinet secretaries, and other high-ranking officials. Kim has been featured and profiled in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Huffington Post, MSN Money, MSNBC, Women's Life magazine in Seoul, Korea; the Asian Fortune; Networking Times; NASDAQ's Closing Bell; and The Gazette, a publication of the Library of Congress. Kim is an active volunteer and has served on numerous boards of directors. Svetlana is married and resides in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband. ______________________________________________ Intro to show: I am so excited to introduce to you a powerhouse of a woman, Svetlana Kim. She talks with us about her journey over 27 years ago to come to America. When she first arrived in New York at the age of 23 she spoke no English and had only one dollar to her name. In this episode she shares intimate parts of her story and how she was able to overcome tremendous adversity. Svetlana shares stories about being robbed of a precious possession, a moment in Russia where she “first cried out to God”, and the day she received her visa leading her to believe that “Miracles really happen”. We talk about everything from spirituality, to grit, to living a life of service. She has an incredible story that will inspire you to listen to your heart and never give up. Four Sigmatic Coffee Discount Code  Linda's website Follow Linda on Social Media @ Chickfitstudio Questions I asked Lana: ● What made you want to come to America? ● As a Korean, Russian immigrant, you came to America with one dollar in your pocket, but a big dream within your heart . How do you think that dream in your heart, though you had no money and couldn't speak the language, was the difference maker? ● You had a special pair of earrings and a bracelet that your grandmother gave to you. Can you tell us the significance of that? ● There was a moment where you had to make a choice. That is when they stole your earrings, they stole your bracelet. Your grandmother had given it to you saying, “Sell this if you need to”. Of course you didn’t want to sell it. Here you are getting ripped off by a bunch of hoodlums. Your moment was whether you fold up and go back to Russia, or push forward. So tell us about that moment and how that brought you clarity. ● How did you meet the guy who knew Bruce Lee so well? ● What is the universal language that we all have to communicate with? ● How can people rewire their mindset? And how important do you think that is to their success? Topics discussed: The importance of consistency and small steps: ● Doing one push up is better than nothing. ● Focus on what you can do not what you can't do. It's a lot more than what you think. ● “A lot of us are waiting for a big success, a break through. In reality, it's what you do everyday.” ● The power of the compound effect. If you write one page a day for a year, you will have over 300 pages written of your book. The importance of mantra chanting: ● Certain notes activate energy in your body. ● Opening your heart is very important. ● It helps you feel loved. ● The more you practice everyday, you will be in a constant state of peace and bliss. ● “The more you love your life, the more life is going to give you back.” ● Resource: Thomas Ashley-Farrand “best book on mantras”. What to do when fear comes: ● Read self development books. ● Go to a workout class. ● “Keep on keeping on.” ● “Fear is a mental statement.” Ways to enjoy the simple pleasures of life: ● Buy flowers. ● Buy a candle. ● Buy a tiny piece of chocolate. ● Go to national parks. ● It’s about mindset. What to do when you feel stuck in your job: ● If you want to start something new, make a small step. ● When you start, you will create the map. ● GPS - be Grateful, be Purposeful, and Start. ● Start building your business with simple things. Quotes “Sometimes we may live in a free country, but we are not living like we are free.” @LindaMitchell “If you are listening your heart is speaking.” @LindaMitchell “The more you serve, the more prosperous you are going to be.” @SvetlanaKim “It is from the unknown that you step into greatness known without limitation.” @SvetlanaKim “We build the walls of what can happen. But when you have no walls and you flow, that's where the magic happens.” @SvetlanaKim “If you don’t have time, make time.” @SvetlanaKim “What are we communicating? We are communicating without speaking.” @LindaMitchell Svetlana Kim’s handles: Website: http://svetlanakim.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Svetlanakim Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/svetlanakim11/ Google Plus: https://plus.google.com/+SvetlanaKim11 Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/svetlana-kim-46abb411/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/relievestress/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/svetlana.kim1 https://www.facebook.com/White-Pearl-and-I-A-Memoir-of-a-Political-Refugee-by-Svetlana-Kim- 329498529274/?fref=ts

Greetings everyone QueenMother4real Media proudly presents the Superior Power in Black America Show, with host Darrell D. Freeman and Co­host Monique Freeman. We invite everyone to call in and be a part of the conversation. You are welcome to call in on the number 347 989 0180. Darrell Freeman and Monique Freeman of The Superior Power in Black America want to thank QueenMother4real Media for allowing us to have this show. We are honored to be working with QueenMother4real Media and we are very excited at the opportunities that we see in our future.                        As always we also want everyone to know this show is based on the book; Buy book The Superior Power in Black America written by Darrell D.Freeman at LULU.com, Amazon, Barnes and Noble and google books where you can read about 58pages free. Get your copy today  Join us for 1st Topic; Is the black community prepared for mass production of black businesses? Second Topic; Stopping Racism and Hatred in America "As an American who happens to be of an African descendant I am sensitive to supporting black businesses. However, when I buy black I encounter poor customer service and attitude from black women". Darrell D.

Our Scripture verse for today is Genesis 41:41-43 which reads: "And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, See, I have set thee over all the land of Egypt. And Pharaoh took off his ring from his hand, and put it upon Joseph's hand, and arrayed him in vestures of fine linen, and put a gold chain about his neck; And he made him to ride in the second chariot which he had; and they cried before him, Bow the knee: and he made him ruler over all the land of Egypt." Our BA and BC quote for today is from Jamaican political and civil leader Marcus Garvey. He said, "We profess to live in the atmosphere of Christianity, yet our acts are as barbarous as if we never knew Christ. He taught us to love, yet we hate; to forgive, yet we revenge; to be merciful, yet we condemn and punish, and still we are Christians…. To be a true Christian one must be like Christ and practice Christianity." In this podcast, we will be using as our texts From Slavery to Freedom, by John Hope Franklin, The Negro Church in America/The Black Church Since Frazier by E. Franklin Frazier and C. Eric Lincoln and The Black Church In The U.S. by William A. Banks. Let's begin with John Hope Franklin's book, From Slavery to Freedom as he deals with how African servitude moved toward becoming African slavery in colonial America: As time went on Virginia fell behind in satisfying the labor needs of the colony with Indians and indentured servants. It was then that the colonists began to give serious thought to the "perpetual servitude" of blacks. Virginians began to see what neighboring islands in the Caribbean had already recognized, namely, that blacks could not easily escape without being identified; that they could be disciplined, even punished, with impunity since they were not Christians; and that the supply was apparently inexhaustible. Black labor was precisely what Virginia needed in order to speed up the clearing of the forests and the cultivation of larger and better tobacco crops. All that was required was legislative approval of a practice in which many Virginians were already engaged. Indeed, by 1640, some Africans in Virginia had become bond servants for life. The distinction between black and white servants was becoming well established. In that year, when three runaway servants, two white and one black, were recaptured, the court ordered the white servants to serve their master one additional year. The black servant, however, was ordered "to serve his said master or his assigns for the time of his natural life here or elsewhere." Thus, within the first generation of Virginia's existence, African servitude was well on the way to becoming African slavery.  Now, our main topic for today is titled, "The Religion of the Slaves: The Loss of Social Cohesion". Frazier writes: It is evident that the manner in which Negroes were captured and enslaved and inducted into the plantation regime tended to loosen all social bonds among them and to destroy the traditional basis of social cohesion. In addition, the organization of labor and the system of social control and discipline on the plantation both tended to prevent the development of social cohesion either on the basis of whatever remnants of African culture might have survived or on the basis of the Negroes' role in the plantation economy. Although the Negroes were organized in work gangs, labor lost its traditional African meaning as a cooperative undertaking with communal significance. In fact, there was hardly a community among the slaves despite the fact that on the larger plantations there were slave quarters. These slave quarters were always under the surveillance of the overseer. On the smaller plantations which included, as we have seen, the majority of the plantations, the association between master and slave became the basis of a new type of social cohesion.  Let us consider next a factor of equal if not greater importance in the plantation regime that tended to destroy all social cohesion among the slaves. I refer to the mobility of the slave population which resulted from the fact that the plantation in the Southern States was a commercial form of agriculture requiring the buying and selling of slaves. There has been much controversy about the slave trade because of its dehumanizing nature. Curiously enough, southern apologists for slavery deny, on the one hand, that there was a domestic slave trade while, on the other hand, they insist that slave traders were despised and were regarded as outcasts in southern society." There were defenders, however, of the system who frankly acknowledged that slave-trading was indispensable to the slave system. The Charleston Mercury, for example, stated that "Slaves...are as much and as frequently articles of commerce as the sugar and molasses which they produce." This opinion has been confirmed by the study of the practice during slavery. The slave trade, we may conclude, was one of the important factors that tended toward the atomization and dehumanizing of the slaves.  The possibility of establishing some basis for social cohesion was further reduced because of the difficulty of communication among the slaves. If by chance slaves who spoke the same African language were thrown together, it was the policy on the part of the masters to separate them. In any case it was necessary for the operation of the plantation that the slaves should learn the language of their masters and communication among slaves themselves was generally carried on in English. In recent years a study has revealed that among the relatively isolated Negroes on the Sea Islands along the coast of South Carolina and Georgia, many African words have been preserved in the Negro dialect known as Gullah. But the very social isolation of these Negroes is an indication of the exceptional situation in which some remnants of African languages were preserved in the American environment. It is important to note that, according to the author of this study, the use of African modes of English speech and African speech survivals were used only within the family group. This brings us to the most important aspect of the loss of social cohesion among the Negroes as the result of enslavement.  The enslavement of the Negro not only destroyed the traditional African system of kinship and other forms of organized social life but it made insecure and precarious the most elementary form of social life which tended to sprout anew, so to speak, on American soil—the family. There was, of course, no legal marriage and the relation of the husband and father to his wife and children was a temporary relationship dependent upon the will of the white masters and the exigencies of the plantation regime. Although it was necessary to show some regard for the biological tie between slave mother and her offspring, even this relationship was not always respected by the masters. Nevertheless, under the most favorable conditions of slavery as, for example, among the privileged skilled artisans and the favored house servants, some stability in family relations and a feeling of solidarity among the members of the slave households did develop. This, in fact, represented the maximum social cohesion that was permitted to exist among the transplanted Negroes.  There have been some scholars who have claimed that social cohesion among the slaves was not destroyed to the extent to which it is presented here. For example, DuBois evidently thought that social cohesion among the slaves was not totally destroyed. For in one of his studies of Negro life he makes the assertion that the Negro church was "the only social institution among the Negroes which started in the African forest and survived slavery" and that "under the leadership of the priest and medicine man" the church preserved the remnants of African tribal life." From the available evidence, including what we know of the manner in which the slaves were Christianized and the character of their churches, it is impossible to establish any continuity between African religious practices and the Negro church in the United States. It is more likely that what occurred in America was similar to what Mercier has pointed out in regard to the Fon of Dahomey. His studies showed that with the breaking up or destruction of the clan and kinship organization, the religious myths and cults lost their significance. In America the destruction of the clan and kinship organization was more devastating and the Negroes were plunged into an alien civilization in which whatever remained of their religious myths and cults had no meaning whatever.  

Finding Love with...Yoga?  This is So True! According to Yogi Extraordinaire, Vishwanath "Vish” Iyer Whose Mission to Heal is Set to Tune of Healing 15 Million Singles in Two Years – No Stretch – Plus Abolishing Divorce in America And He is Not Alone, Equipped with Reinforcement The Proven Techniques Found in His New Book . In Yoga & Love author Vish reveals, "It's an essential scientific system that teaches singles how to 'live for love' by establishing a clear conception of a loving relationship with one's self and thereby unlocking your magnificent heart's potential.”Time-Honored Vedic Yoga Mantra and Lineage 7,000 Years Strong.Yoga & Love stands on the credibility of Vish's story as he shares his personal story of how he attracted his wife, Deypika – the great love of his own life, who he met on a movie set (see following below to learn more about the author's acting career). Vish conveys time-honored and time-tested techniques of yoga breathing, mantra and meditation, to teach readers how to better know themselves. The key, according to the author, is cultivating prana, or life force, to help foster a life where being happy becomes a habit.In this way, our positive thoughts and feelings become a magnet for attracting our 'Soul Help Mate,' that person who can help, support, and motivate us in the Soul's spirit of unconditional love.Could Yoga reverse the divorce trend in America?As one of the world's foremost leading Yoga experts and thought leaders, Vish is also recognized as a combination of Deepak Chopra and Tony Robbins.http://yogaandlove.com/index/

Our Own Voices Live! Dems Fighting the President on Taxes. Tune in and join Angela Thomas & Rodney Smith as they discuss the Democrats Fighting the President on Taxes cuts for the riches people in America As the Democrats were working on one deal with Republicans the President was working on a different deal opposite the Democrats and then sprung it on the Dems as a done deal. The Democrats thinks the president backdoored them and didn't get the best deal for the American People. The Dems also don't seem to know where the President stands. Is this just Democrats making a bunch of noise because the President went his own way and got a deal or are the democrats truly in opposition to the head of their own party?