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  • Politics Is Like Hiring A Hitman
    by Scott Woods inPolitical on2020-08-13

    For me, politics is like hiring a hitman. I have values and things I care about. I care enough about them to at least bother voting for 5 minutes every year for one issue or another. And because I care at least that much, I vote for people who align with the ability to realize the things I care about.

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  • Punching Above Our Weight
    by Roger Madison Jr. inPolitical on2020-07-24

    I believe our vote is the punctuation of our voice. Without that resounding exclamation mark, I believe our voices are just incoherent noise.

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  • BLACK PROGRESS AMIDST SOCIAL CHAOS
    by Roger Madison Jr. inPolitical on2020-06-16

    Recent events have raised the profile of historical injustice and inequities here in the USA. The entire world has taken note of the fact that BLACK LIVES MATTER.   We invite all of our friends to engage in actions that result in the greatest movement for change in our history. It is imperative that we take advantage of this opportunity to affect a positive change by ACTING IN OUR SELF-INTERESTS.

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  • Living in a Black No-Man's Land
    by Roger Madison Jr. inOur Community on2019-10-28

    There are many narratives that define the Black experience in America in this 2nd decade of the 21st century. Our striving over the centuries of our sojourn in this nation is a tapestry of every human experience -- oppression, enslavement, forced assimilation, dehumanization, exclusion, segregation, isolation, struggle, perseverance, achievement, excellence, celebration, mourning, despair, progress, setbacks, lynching, assassination, genocide, terror, self-hatred, low esteem, pride,...

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  • Fighting Racism
    by Scott Woods inOur Community on2018-10-25

    I had a boss who was racist. Not an outright bigot, of course; her toolbox was more subtle than most. We bumped heads a lot over inconsequential things. She frequently couldn’t keep my name out her mouth. Lot of gaslighting. You know…2018 style. I tried a lot of ways to combat or navigate her issues. None of them worked, and that’s saying a lot because I’m really good at fighting racism. But at the end of the day – every day – she was my boss, I had to deal with her, and that was that. Finally I...

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PAN AFRIKA HOUSE RETREAT - GHANA

Pan Afrika House Retreat A Sanctuary & Cultural Complex Crowned "Opener of the Way" by her loving and supportive Daughters and Grand Children, upon embarking on her repatriation to Ghana, Sis Ngone Ada Aw, now a resident of Ghana, has graciously extended an open invitation to share her Family's Sacred Space in order to host succeeding Sisters and Brothers also born in the Diaspora, contemplating the question, 'Is Afrika for me?' Pan Afrika House Retreat is not a guest house for tourists, but rather a theme oriented safe sanctuary for serious minded pursuers of the way home. Our focus is to assist potential repatriates and support them in facing various challenges, sorting through ever increasing concerns about the feasibility of returning to our Motherland. This private family residence is located on the legendary coast of Ghana, Cape Coast, originally called Oguaa. Previously the port from which millions of captives were rounded and brutally thrust in to the belly of cargo ships for export to the "New World", it is still exploited for numerous other natural resources. Huge dungeons litter the coast and serve as evidence of the world's most despicable trade in Hue-man beings. Here also, one senses the presence of ancestral spirits that pervade the atmosphere as a result of countless souls never laid to rest. A mirage of Our-story and the bright futures awaiting us is encapsulated in this quaint town on the coast. An invitation into your self awaits the voyager who embarks upon his or her own spiritual return home. The accommodations were designed to ensure the heart's solace while thousands of miles away from the known and familiar from which you have come. Painstaking efforts were made to provide guests with all the comforts of a modern dwelling as well as the peace of mind that comes from a secure environment, though, no tel-lie-vision, but plenty of good music. The house is surrounded by an exterior wall, which is decorated by an extensive interior garden that breaths life and energy into the compound. Ample space is allocated for the many hours that will undoubtedly be spent outdoors, contemplating over both the beautiful and not so beautiful aspects of Ghana. The grounds are also the setting of various cultural events & informal workshops intended to reconnect you to your ancestral land. The personal attention afforded each guest is such that we only host 1 or 3 travelers at a time. In so doing, we attach the importance needed to your every concern and aid by providing sound direction in areas requested. Private quarters are available for couples and/or single individuals seeking some seclusion while still being in the comfort zone of an attentive host. We strongly recommend our guests plan for a minimum of 3 weeks and a maximum of 3 months visit. This will ensure the necessary time to absorb the beauty as well as the culture shock, to tackle the challenges and get answers to your most important questions. Food can be prepared in a fully stocked kitchen, however, it is a veggie kitchen. For those seeking an expanded menu, restaurants are plentiful and within a few minutes from our home. We promote a wholistic approach to the cleansing process that prepares the spirit, mind and body complex to embrace the activating, endless strata-gems of Possibility-Sunrise. Every experience is intertwined, each with intention of answering the question, 'Is Afrika for me?' For your movements in and about Cape Coast, courteous and competent taxi drivers are available to serve you. If you wish to spend days basking in the sun and experience the many wonders that are just within a couple of miles of our home, a taxi is never too far. When venturing into neighboring cities, be it the capital, Accra or the opposite extreme, we are located just 1 mile from the main bus terminal, STC, which can take you anywhere in Ghana. We look forward to seeing you soon. We are open to discuss Love Donations to cover the costs of your personal needs, inclusive of food, laundry services, transport, etc. We are committed to serving you within your comfort zone. http://www.info-ghana.com/panaf_house.htm For further information, please contact Sis Ngone at: 233-42-36-970 (home) 233-24-406-5825 (mobile) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. To book airline travel on-line please visit: http://www.awtravelbiz.com or http://www.ngoneaw.com This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 233-27-741-6300 *for quickest responses, text your query* P.O. Box 141, Aburi, ER, Ghana © 2000-2008 Lion's Den Ltd. All rights reserved.