tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17646926.post3694281058036120293..comments2008-03-01T22:35:45.072-05:00Torrance Stephens - All-Mi-Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08843040863123899426rawdawgbuffalo@gmail.comBlogger89125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17646926.post-14902097898376421902008-03-01T22:35:00.000-05:002008-03-01T22:35:00.000-05:00WOW...<BR/>As long as we continue to walk around with blinders on accepting what is handed to us we will never be FREE.L. Renee'http://www.blogger.com/profile/04288745543106076462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17646926.post-80098349592216462482008-02-21T23:19:00.000-05:002008-02-21T23:19:00.000-05:00Truly we ain't nowhere near being free. But the truth will set you free. My moma always said, the only way to be free is to gain an education.<BR/><BR/>Great Post!<BR/><BR/>You added me to your blog roll...I'm honored!Samii Styleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08806033852015857093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17646926.post-3740934670741676462008-01-31T13:18:00.000-05:002008-01-31T13:18:00.000-05:00CordieB - why thank u, i hope u do continue to chk me out and share what little i have to offer with othersTorrance Stephens bka All-Mi-Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08843040863123899426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17646926.post-21488529382749760392008-01-31T12:18:00.000-05:002008-01-31T12:18:00.000-05:00Thanks for sharing this insight, Raw. I've been reading your blog for a couple of days, and all of the writings are truly eye opening and inspiring. My mom used to say we have a free education for a city full of dummys, whenever I did not want to go to school or apply myself. I can truly appreciate her sentiments now. We need to use our mindsin order for our race to thrive, if not survive. We all need to do more thinking but also "thank" God for our blessings and act like we appreciate those blessings. As, always, Peace, Light and Love to You and Yours. . . CordieB.CordieBcordieb.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17646926.post-7922248054711001122008-01-25T11:31:00.000-05:002008-01-25T11:31:00.000-05:00DC - man you know i know u got my back<BR/><BR/>Sin - well he is talented so i have to give him that. Id say my top three are Jeffry Wright. Terrance Howadr and Lorenz TateRAWDAWGBUFFALOhttp://rawdawgb.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17646926.post-53455963322255172422008-01-24T18:21:00.000-05:002008-01-24T18:21:00.000-05:00okay so I see i'm gonna hafta start paying you tuition because everytime I read I get something new to think on or reflect. thanks folk!! BTW this is one of the only times I actually liked Terrence Howard...Sincerehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06466518864371910621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17646926.post-80746392616902589572008-01-24T17:10:00.000-05:002008-01-24T17:10:00.000-05:00damn...this is one hot post, fam.<BR/><BR/>big ups again...loldc_speakshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06357394041753433558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17646926.post-57995509240470463552008-01-23T11:21:00.000-05:002008-01-23T11:21:00.000-05:00G Cok - thanks for the drive by, and blisfull is being kind, id say something else, but i will be humble today,<BR/><BR/>msladydeborah - I am in awe at your experience and blessed that u decided to grace my page with your spirit. I hope u do return. <BR/><BR/>Jackie Edwards - Thank u hon and the pleasure is mine and I agree it whould be a daily and self reflective reminder for all of us (human beings)Torrance Stephens bka All-Mi-Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08843040863123899426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17646926.post-29545436558477657112008-01-23T09:07:00.000-05:002008-01-23T09:07:00.000-05:00RDB,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your kind words about my blog. I appreciate the encouragement.<BR/><BR/>I was born in the 1950's, The movements were as much a part of my growth experience as my toys were.<BR/><BR/>We were always been groomed to be the firsts. That is not an easy position to take on in life.<BR/><BR/>For some the first just to complete school. For others it would the first to go to college. Or to secure that job that had been shut out to our elders. We were constantly reminded that we were members of the race and we had an obligation to do what was going to be considered positive.<BR/><BR/>I mentioned recently that a one day boycott was not going to impact the economy enough to make a difference. Much to my surprise the young sistah that I raised this point up to~tried to tell me about Montogomery. When I asked her if she knew how long it took for that action to have impact, she said no~but they did it. What she failed to realize was there was a whole lot that went into boycotting. <BR/><BR/>I remember the end of the boycott and how all our people celebrated the victory of endurance. It was one that took time and effort to make happen. We are in a hurry up and fix it society. We do not indulge in damage repair. Opting instead to sitting back and letting someone else do it for us.<BR/><BR/>I am still amazed that there are black people who do not find value in being able to read. It kills me to hear that it is acting white. To me it is an act of defiance, towards anyone who believes that ignorance is bliss. Being able to read is the best defense against the lies and myths that are told about the world and the people in it. Many black people went to the library and spent hours reading to gain knowledge. Their version of home schooling was useful in helping to forge progress.<BR/> I taught for Head Start, I would have parents who would balk at paying $10.00 for a book, but would brag about the latest video game they had purchased for three to four times that amount. That indicates that there is a sense of misplaced values. <BR/>In my home town we have a Grade A library system. They won't even go get a free card. Meanwhile there are black people in other parts of the world who would jump on that opportunity and use it frequently.<BR/><BR/>I do not know what Martin would think if he had lived. Perhaps we would have come to view him much we do other black leaders. I am not sure if we would of taken some of the directions we did as a race of people, if he been around. Even Malcolm realized that there is value in connecting with people who have the same mindset to accomplish a goal.<BR/><BR/>Yes, we have made progress. But we need to continue to advance. We need to get into our communities and get things straightened out. There is no politican who can accomplish what is wrong within our mentality. Only a change of mental nourishment can help to turn things around.<BR/><BR/>But this is a thought provoking post. I appreciate what you said.<BR/><BR/>Stop by again to visit.<BR/>I will return to check you out.msladydeborahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17593695415626632490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17646926.post-51099470132565341642008-01-23T00:16:00.000-05:002008-01-23T00:16:00.000-05:00Torrance -<BR/>I can only say how much I appreciate what you said and admire how you said it. Sometimes we all need to take a step back, not just on MLK Day, but throughout the year, and honor how far we've come while acknowledging how much farther we still have to go! I will be sure to check you out regularly.Jackie Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423251702855821726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17646926.post-25557340718406482242008-01-22T23:02:00.000-05:002008-01-22T23:02:00.000-05:00Someone already took the Harriet Tubman quote I would have used but we have to understand that ignorance is bliss and some of us would rather lead some really blissful livesG.Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18386927770040617234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17646926.post-91820916419409649082008-01-22T21:32:00.000-05:002008-01-22T21:32:00.000-05:00guerreiranigeriana - u had me as a teacher so u know whats up<BR/><BR/>Trouble - the pleasure is all mines and believe that<BR/><BR/><BR/>MsPuddin - it will be in my next bok of essays and thank u. im waiting for my taste, a worthy?Torrance Stephens bka All-Mi-Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08843040863123899426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17646926.post-4924073591907821302008-01-22T17:00:00.000-05:002008-01-22T17:00:00.000-05:00When I grow up I want to write just like you. : )<BR/><BR/>What your mom told you is the crazy truth. I feel you what you are saying, but it seems we are so consumed in ourselves to want to change any of this. You know how I help? I don’t watch TV …<BR/><BR/>Great post. You should publish that somewhere so more people can have the opportunity to read it.<BR/><BR/>MsPMsPuddinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05890007816284521647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17646926.post-16574951099179763022008-01-22T16:58:00.000-05:002008-01-22T16:58:00.000-05:00thank you for stopping by my blog, just sorry that you had to catch me going off on someone! But I'm am glad that you lead me here. wonderful postTroublehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15226517472395351754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17646926.post-35954082834263096432008-01-22T12:37:00.000-05:002008-01-22T12:37:00.000-05:00great post!!...*applauding vigorously*...wish i'd read it yesterday...well said...wish we could print it and pass out at the clubs, liquor stores and bars...guerreiranigerianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13528694326611103860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17646926.post-73772453151520670032008-01-22T11:42:00.000-05:002008-01-22T11:42:00.000-05:00tha 1 - im saddened too<BR/><BR/>Bygbaby - good look, u keep that mind of yours on ponit as i know it always will be and we can go to war together<BR/><BR/>Thic - will as long as u continue to do the same (do i need a collection plate?)<BR/><BR/>anon - hi back at ya<BR/><BR/>Marleaux - thanks hon, glad u liked, u likin the book so far?<BR/><BR/>Cluizel - reading is fundamnetal, but TV's are like HIV for us and there is no cure when , well let me stop<BR/><BR/>Exquisitely Black - thank u and I agree with MD2 as well <BR/><BR/>Baby momma, good look hon, didn't know u liked reading what i wrote and thank uTorrance Stephens bka All-Mi-Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08843040863123899426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17646926.post-59987294637840395782008-01-22T09:45:00.000-05:002008-01-22T09:45:00.000-05:00U asked me to read it..and i did..it's nice...baby mommaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17646926.post-85748892212088528202008-01-22T09:41:00.000-05:002008-01-22T09:41:00.000-05:00Great post! I'd like to add to mes deux cents' comments. While slavery ended, the truth is that our condition remained largely the same until Dr. King and other forced the change. If you consider when we finally got the right the vote, you will understand that in terms of our progress, we're essentially 50 years old as a "free" people. Not a long time at all, and yes, we've made tremendous strides in that time, but agree with my brotha when he recognizes how far we still have to go.Exquisitely Blackhttp://myafricandiaspora.com/Wordpressnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17646926.post-41808399258917737962008-01-22T09:36:00.000-05:002008-01-22T09:36:00.000-05:00great post...<BR/><BR/>if only more of us read...preaching to the choir...Cluizelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17032818692941055294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17646926.post-82412887280488845952008-01-22T03:03:00.000-05:002008-01-22T03:03:00.000-05:00Great post and right on time. I'm sure King is smiling down at you.<BR/><BR/>BTW love Wright and Gnarls Barkley. Just a Thought is the business.Marleauxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13704327925911836523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17646926.post-13611397189824265552008-01-22T01:32:00.000-05:002008-01-22T01:32:00.000-05:00HiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17646926.post-57973385131223138402008-01-21T23:17:00.000-05:002008-01-21T23:17:00.000-05:00Son, you stay preachin. Its all been said, so I don't know what I really have to add. Just know that I feel what you said, its dope. We have beocme completely complacent in our comfort and failures in our success.Thic Flairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13398105574567774498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17646926.post-46280848310107252182008-01-21T22:32:00.000-05:002008-01-21T22:32:00.000-05:00I am not sure what can be said that has not already been. I know that the "fat lady" Harriet Tubman quote summed up a lot of things.<BR/><BR/>I do not think today that we are disciplined and or strong enough to repeat many of the actions that we done by our generation(s) of Negroes. Yes, we thank we free & in reality we are not for many of the reasons you mentioned!!!<BR/><BR/>Keep breaking it down.<BR/>BgybabyBygbabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06265764779873436485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17646926.post-78388969294375504322008-01-21T22:12:00.000-05:002008-01-21T22:12:00.000-05:00Thanks for these ruminations bruh. So many of us have lost the will to think, to question, to fight...the will to gain true freedom has been beaten out of us by all the things you've mentioned. It saddens me to the core.Tha Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11619647479798583176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17646926.post-45442004979145314632008-01-21T20:45:00.000-05:002008-01-21T20:45:00.000-05:00Kayos - u are s right, i mean the bible, so true, especially if they are christians<BR/><BR/>MDot - do wha u got to sista, a soilder too<BR/><BR/>Afrobabe - i got tons, mostl Video<BR/><BR/>Qucifer - thank u hon<BR/><BR/>Emmanuelle - thank u hon, al day, i bet thas the longest i have been on your mind, but happy too, for my words seem to enembrate yoyr mind (im a writer not a speller)Torrance Stephens bka All-Mi-Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08843040863123899426noreply@blogger.com