Africa poised for economic destruction

I recently read that a group of high powered US officials is signaling that Washington wants to turn a controversial programme, giving poor African nations partial access to U.S. markets into a full-fledged free trade agreement, that would open Africa's economy to U.S. corporations.

I instantly reflected on a book thats on the agenda to read, titled Confessions of an Economic Hit Man where it describes how John Perkins a highly respected member of the international banking community, helped the U.S. cheat poor countries around the globe out of trillions of dollars by lending them more money than they could possibly repay and then take over their economies.

In a speech to the forum, the Senegalese minister of foreign affairs, Cheikh Tidiane Gaudio, quoted President Abdoulaye Wade as saying, "Africa is ready for free trade, but we prefer fair trade above all."Read the full Story

NYC the next New Orleans?

Katrina taught us all alot...especially the Insurance companies.

In an unethical but, fully sanctioned move, insurance comapnies in the New York area are not only denying insurance coverage but cancelling existing policies of predominantly low-income and minority homeowners, as the meteorologists predict a future hurricane of unprecedented proportions. Read full story

The Criteria of a Black Leader

He had hair of lamb’s wool and feet of burnt brass, Jesus the revolutionary. The Bible says he died for your sins, that you may have ever lasting life. Think about it…say you contract AIDS by living a promiscuous life, did Jesus die for that sin or did you?

Jesus was killed, by the rulers of that time, for the truth he spoke. Which gave you life from a mental death that had been imposed upon you by White supremacy. Before He was killed, he said to his followers “You shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free’.

Well, I can speak from experience on this, because when I came into the true knowledge of self, my rich culture that stemmed from Africa, our language, our culture, our heritage, our religion (way of life) and God, my mind became free from the inferior mind complex that has been imposed upon us by White supremacy. Now I see, and hear things I did not notice before... is this the resurrection of the dead?

Look black people, we have black leaders all over this country, our condition has not been made any better and never will be with a black manager of a white reality. If you don’t play the game… they get rid of you. The question here is… do you really have something when you have a black politician assimilated into a anglo power structure? He has no power - only the power they allow them to have.

If you are a Black leader in this country, and your life is not being threatened – on a daily basis - then you are not effective for the liberation of Black people.

Pod casting vs Blogging

Over the last few weeks I’ve sat back analyzed the bloging world and decided I would focus my attention on Pod casting. Why pod cast?

The trend will soon shift, just like in traditional media. First there was print, then radio, and eventually television. The same will happen in this forum.

Furthermore, commentators from the blogging community will have the opportunity to interact in real time, while reaching a wider audience. Podcast will generate increased recognition and exposure, while providing a platform for thoughtful exchange.

O’s Observations will select thought provoking topics for a conscious audience. My hope is that it will also prove to be a catalyst for real change.

The Power of Unity

When I see the Hispanics come out in Droves to protest the right to live in the land that was once theirs. I see a people that have become a part of this economy taking on jobs that blacks are to proud to do, but the unity of a little becomes a lot so their thriving in America, the other day I was at the store and notice two brand new trucks fully equipped with all the gear occupied by Hispanics, I thought that’s not a bad gig to make 200,000 + a year owning and operating your own lawn care service.

Monday 4/10/06 their demonstrating nation wide demanding the right for immigration reform. 11 million undocumented workers,, US economy can’t live without them!!! Read more

Blacks are Fleeing from New York in Droves

According to the NewYork Times Blacks are leaving the big apple, in a big way. Most blacks are leaving for economic reasons, 7 in 10 black people who are moving, leave the region altogether. That does'nt surprise me, with half of the black males unemployed in NewYork, I would leave!

Another issue is the high cost of living Jacqueline Dowdell moved to North Carolina last year from Hamilton Heights in Upper Manhattan in search of a lower cost of living."It was a difficult decision, but it was a financial decision," said Ms. Dowdell, 39, adding that the move also gave her time to research her family's roots in Virginia.

"I just continued to spend so much money trying to live without thinking about the future," she said. "I was focused on surviving, and I wanted to make a commitment to more quality of life."

Want a Slice of the Web?

The dot coms are on the rise again, but not on the same model. The new internet moguls will likely utilize Web 2.0, The expression has many definitions. Bottom line is, the new internet companies will Focus on providing a service, or aggregating information, while driving large numbers of consumers to access a service, or information for free, creating a large subscriber base. Which gives you power in the internet game. Check out some of the start ups, You can do this with little money, just time and effort. I will do a follow up on this topic.