| WHY FIGHT? |
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One of the victims of the Nazi holacaust wrote the following in his
memoirs; "When they came for jews, i kept quiet because i was not a
jew;Then they came for communists and i kept quiet because i was not a
communist,then they came for trade unionists and i still kept quiet
because i was not a trade unionist; Finally they came for me and there
was no one to defend me"
Sitting comfortably in our middle class houses, we might ignore the
plight of those in the lower classes who are suffering and paying the
price for the current situation. But if it continues, soon the middle
class will be caught up and we don't want to imagine what will happen.
Leadership is spontaneous and we are all leaders in our own small ways.
What are we telling the people who see us as role models ? Our house
girls, shamba boys, mama mbogas, Technicians, matatu conductors,
relatives back in the villages ? Are we bombarding them with hate
messages and then blaming the politicians for setting the country on
fire?
I have always believed that our country is resilient enough not to go
the way other African countries have gone. But after watching the
Naivasha police boss pleading with a gang that was commiting a
punishable offence in broad daylight, and considering that the situation
is the same in many other major highways, I am not sure that our social
fabric is strong enough to withstand this.
Whatever you do, wherever you are, DONT SIT DOWN AND CROSS YOUR FINGERS
HOPING FOR THE BEST. Try and convince the one person who can listen to
you that we need each other and peace is our best bet for a secure
future.
Philippians 4:7 - And the peace of God - That calm, heavenly repose,
that tranquility of spirit, which God only can give. Which surpasseth
all understanding - Which none can comprehend, save he that receiveth
it.
Shall keep - Shall guard, as a garrison does a city. Your hearts - Your
affections. Your minds - Your understandings, and all the various
workings of them; through the Spirit and power of Christ Jesus , in the
knowledge and love of God. Without a guard set on these likewise, the
purity and vigour of our affections cannot long be preserved.
Be blessed and urge fellow Kenyans to stop this fights.
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01-30-2008
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| Afrobrazil Documentary Holds New York Premiere |
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Documentary on Maroons of Brazil to Hold World Theatrical Premiere in New York
"Quilombo Country," the award-winning film about Brazilian villages founded by escaped and rebel slaves, will hold its World Theatrical Premiere on Saturday, the 23rd of February [Black History Month] at 8pm at the Anthology Film Archives, 32 2nd Ave. (2nd St.) in New York City, followed by a Q&A with director Leonard Abrams. Go here to buy tickets online.
To commemorate the event and in gratitude to our supporters, we invite all in attendance to a reception after the screening.
If you can't make it to New York, find out how to see the film at www.quilombocountry.com. Journalists and educators may write to info@quilombofilm.com or call 212-260-7540 in New York to receive a copy for review for publication or possible institutional purchase.
More about "Quilombo Country"
Brazil, once the world's largest slave colony, was brutal and deadly for millions of Africans. But many thousands escaped and rebelled, creating their own communities in Brazil's untamed hinterland. Largely unknown to the outside world, these communities, known as quilombos, struggle today to preserve a rich heritage born of resistance to oppression.
"Quilombo Country" ("Quilombo" is an Angolan word meaning "encampment") provides the historical context in which these communities developed, as well as numerous examples of material culture, discussions of race, land and human rights, plus rare footage of festivals and ceremonies. Of all the recent films about the Afrobrazilian experience, "Quilombo Country" stands out in its informed portrayal of traditional life among Afro-descended Brazilians.
"Quilombo Country" is narrated by Chuck D, the legendary poet, media commentator and front man of the hip hop band Public Enemy.
”Persuasive, complex, and timely."
-- Southern Quarterly
“Outstanding footage of festivals and ceremonies”
-- In These Times
“Winner, Best Documentary, 2007”
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01-23-2008
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| Claim our freedom from hate and economic need |
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The article below underscores what Mehindi Dahya of Kisumu whose 32 years investment was burnt to the ground says in today's Daily Nation quote "I cannot sit down and cry. As long as God is with us, we will make it" unquote
The issue before us not easy as it looks. In guise all of us are looking at the situation with our colored glasses. Colored by our perception of the other people or by our perceived injustice carried against us depending on our social or ethnic backgrounds. We are all waiting for external events or the other person to act in a certain way in order to release us from our anguish and anger. We have become emotional prisoners of one another, regardless of our education or religion we secretly want blood and destruction. I met someone who seemingly can't eat since this crises started, why? Because of the way they feel about the situation and "that tribe " that has caused it
What we have refused to take is personal responsibility. We must appreciate the fact that true healing starts first with us. Our release from anger is not with the other person, or a summon on the pulpit, it is with us. We must take responsibility of our emotions and feelings towards the "other people". This is the only way we can build a civilized society. Without saying it people are looking for revenge and justice. It is said when you take the route of revenge, you then must dig two graves because you also become a victim. We must first find personal freedom by disempowering the "other person" to be the source of our self esteem or happiness. You disempower the other person by first forgiving them in order to realize true peace to enable you to rationally evaluate the cause of the current events and factually deal with it.
Dr Munroe in his book the "Burden of Freedom" notes that many third world nations have never known what real freedom is. We want freedom both social and economic but we don't want the responsibility that comes with it. For years we hated the Asians for their prosperity; we even beat them and destroyed their property when we got a chance to. But we remained poor. However over the last 10 years, we have taken responsibility, we have developed our business skill. We have now competed with them in the spare parts business; we have invaded the city shops with our exhibitions stands and killed the " Dukawala". The crusade continues, we soon shall follow them into the industrial area and start manufacturing. We don't hate or beat them; we must compete with them in a free enterprise and beat them at their own game. In short we have taken responsibility and claimed our freedom from hate and economic need.
Forgiving the other person almost sounds cowardly. But it is the first step towards greatness, it is the path that made Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela great, yet in this perceived weakness they brought lasting freedom to their masses. Your character must be bigger than the issue before hand. You deal with the issue but preserve the core at any cost, you take responsibility. What is a world without your opponent? We are all co dependent on one another. In our different forms we constitute the beauty of Kenya. Imagine a world without the flair of the Luo, the biashara mind of a Kikuyu and the humor of a Akamba. It is this distinct different cultures that visitors admire about Kenya and want to come back again and again.
Last Saturday my wife and I went to salvage our business that we have build painfully over five years. A gang of youths were at the gate and ordered us to turn back or burn our car. Some of them were people we had directly helped. They were taking pocession of every business premise on that building as their own. They have been made to believe that by freely taking, they will find personal freedom. We turned back and left them to occupy the building and loot the premises. Was I full of hate for them for destroying our investment of five years? Maybe for a moment, it was painful but I took control. I must not become their emotional prisoner through hate. Instead of anger I actually pitied them because they were living in a form of ignorance. I have found personal freedom that they apparently haven't. I shall start again, I shall build another business. After all this is the spirit of enterprise. I shall find economic freedom through daily effort and the search for a better way. They will never on the other hand find this freedom unless they first seek to understand or someone explains to them
We look foolish in the eyes of the world as we torch our country in the name of anger. We entertain the west in their cozy living rooms as we chase our brothers with pangas and destroy property. We bring color to their evenings as they enjoy the boredom that comes with tranquil and peace. After all, this better than watching wrestling. This is "Real TV "as Africans torch their country and mutilate one another. It is true what they have always believed; the African might actually never find civility.
I have thus made a choice not to be angry with the "other tribe". I will endeavor to forgive where I have been harmed, I will search where I am unjust to the other person so that I can correct. But we must all rise above the hate regardless of the facts and search for the greater common good. If you find truth in this email, please pass it on to one more person.
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01-17-2008
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| best football club ever |
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yeah, can anybody tell me the best football club in the world. to my opinion i choose realmadrid cf of spain. |
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01-16-2008
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| Holidays |
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Where would be your ideal place to go for holiday? |
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01-15-2008
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| African Cup of Nations? |
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Please vote?
Which country will win African Cup of Nations ?
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01-08-2008
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| Kenya's darkest week |
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Story by NATION Team
Publication Date: 1/7/2008 |
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Seven people were killed in a shoot-out between police and raiders as Kenya marked the end of the darkest week since the country won independence in 1963 | | Since Sunday, December 30, the country has been rocked by violence in the wake of a disputed presidential election after the Electoral Commission declared the incumbent President Mwai Kibaki the winner. ODM leader Raila Odinga rejected the results, saying the poll had been rigged.
The stand-off sparked protests in various towns that have claimed the lives of at least 300 people in the last one week and displaced thousands
Whats happening in Kenya is so sad, over 200,000 people have been left homeless. Please share your views and Opinions on what's going on in Kenya. I pray for peace
Cheers
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01-06-2008
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| Boxing Day |
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Hi all 
What's everyone doing today? Anyone off to a party? Whatever you are doing have a good Boxing Day
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12-26-2007
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| blackstreet are in UK |
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Hello;
Does anyone remember this group, formed by Mark M, Teddy Street, Eric and chauncey. Their famous hit was NO DIGGITY. Details of venue are posted on events.
Howz everyone's holiday going? With me am suffering from a hangover, i regret drinking but at the time i enjoyed.
Merry Xmas
Cheers
Darlene
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12-25-2007
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| Christmas and New year Parties |
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Hello;
How is everyone? I am at home bored and there is nothing to watch on TV. Anyone out there having a good time and can share it with me.
Wishing everyone a merry Xmas and happy new year. If you know where there is a party kicking? drop us a line.
Take it easy
cheers
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12-25-2007
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