Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Is WikiLeaks controversy a Red Herring?

"the information that is being shared by WikiLeaks tells us very little about the methods used by those in power to retain their positions..."

Dear friends,

At least to me, all of the WikiLeaks drama merely shows that US Imperialism is still a paper tiger. Worse yet, it’s on its way out as a dominating force in global politics.

The tattle-tale approach of WikiLeaks fits in well with the personality contests that are euphemistically called “elections” in this country. However, as always, the information that is being shared by WikiLeaks tells us very little about the methods used by those in power to retain their positions, much less the actions in which the aforementioned rulers partake in order to keep control, while enriching their corporate sponsors. Some democracy, eh?

Still, I believe that comments in recent months by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad are far more revealing than anything that has been made available by WikiLeaks. http://www.mediaite.com/online/mahmoud-ahmadinejad-tells-u-n-general-assembly-911-was-an-inside-job/

Unfortunately, while Brother Mahmoud preaches to the choir with progressive “I got ya”s, he, of course, keeps his mouth shut, regarding the inconsistencies of freedom, dignity, and justice in his own land…to that extent, he is no different than ruling class secretaries like Obama and BiBi.

One Love,
G. Djata Bumpus
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Dr. Barbara Teer Spirit Awards in NYC - Dec. 17, 2010



Awardees:
Rudy Dee
Dr. Barbara Ann Teer Pioneer Award
Woodie King Jr
Adetunde Samuel Artistic Excellence Award
Avery Brooks
Dr. Barbara Ann Teer Spirit Award
Geoffrey Canada
Fredrica L. Teer Institution Building AwardT - he Brotherhood/SisterSol Fredrica L. Teer Institution Building Award


Teer Spirit Awards
DECEMBER 17TH, 6:00 PM:
Reception & Silent Auction in Lobby 7:00 PM:

7:15 PM: Dinner & Awards Ceremony at the
National Black Theater's Institute of Action Arts
2031-33 National Black Theatre Way
(5th Ave between 125 and 126 St), NY NY 10035


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Entertainment by Ebony Jo-Ann, Blue Magic & Wade Elliot along with the National Black Theatre House Band led by Bert Price.Tickets: $65.00click above or call (212) 868- 4444 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Contact Information phone: 212-722-3800 NATIONALBLACKTHEATRE.ORG This program is funded in part by: Council Member Inez E. Dickens, 9th C.D., Speaker Christine Quinn and the New York City Council, City of New York Department of Cultural Affairs, New York


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In case you missed it - Jill Scott is HOT!!!




Dear friends,

We seldom hear about today’s African American artists doing much for their communities. On the link below, award-winning Philadelphia journalist Jenice Armstrong recently interviewed Jill Scott peior to a fundraiser this past weekend. Please check it out! The beat goes on.

One Love,
G. Djata Bumpus

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