The
bloody struggle for freedom in Guyana and the Caribbean: ON the occasion of the 173
rd anniversary of Emancipation of African Slaves in British Colonies, we reflect upon the bloody struggle for freedom which
occurred in Guyana and the Caribbean territories. There were several leading freedom fighters throughout the region
who challenged the brutal regimes of the planters and sought freedom from the most horrendous and barbaric system of human
exploitation. Some of the more outstanding leaders were>>>Readmore
Black History: Black history refers to the stories, experiences, and accomplishments of people
of African origin. Black history did not begin in recent times in America, but in ancient times in AFRICA. People connected by their common African
history and ancestry have created Black history here in America.
The African American population is made up of individuals from a range of places across the globe including the United
States, South America, the Caribbean, Europe,
Africa, and Canada>>>Readmore
‘You never knew Guyana
was so beautiful’ - Quado Vancooten: I have never heard of the places mentioned below with the exception to Lethem and Kaieteur
Falls!!! I am now one of those lucky Guyanese who have been given the opportunity to see all ten regions of Guyana.
Region 9 has been the last region left for me to see and last Friday I boarded an Intraserv bus for my destination to Annai>>>Readmore
Guyana Administrative
Regions: Guyana has ten administrative regions. In 1980, the Constitution of Guyana made provision
for the country to be divided into ten regions. Each region was then divided into sub-regions, the sub-regions divided into
districts, the districts into communities, the communities into neighbourhoods, and the neighbourhoods into people's cooperative
units>>>Readmore
Merundoi: For those who have never heard of Merundoi; get with it! Merundoi is unofficially
the hottest thing on the airwaves in Guyana at the moment. It is engaging, refreshing and very infectious. Since its launching
has drawn a wide following, not only in Guyana, but, in North America and Europe, who like their fellow Guyanese, cannot get
enough...Listen to Merundoi readmore
Stabroek Market: Savvy travelers know that if you want to experience the
authentic culture of a place, you've got to visit its central market, and this rule of thumb is especially true in Guyana
capital of Georgetown. Stabroek Market is one of the more unusual markets
you'll come upon in your travels, with impressive architecture, an eclectic mix of vendors and goods>>>Readmore
Return to Glory: Dr. Freeman shares the
journey he has taken in co-authoring Return to Glory. In
this unique, easy-to-understand presentation, Freeman highlights significant accomplishments of African descendants since
the dawn of civilization, exposes racist distortions and cover-ups of those achievements and
offers a process for individual healing, hoping and cross-cultural understanding. Freeman uses many photographic images >>>Readmore
Genocide: This
is a serious issue and indictment you are identifying: as much as 400 deaths/murders (?) of young Afro-Guyanese men, allegedly
done by secret death squads authorized by governmental leadership. I do hope that the calls for justice find the ears of truehearted
Guyanese, hopefully quantitatively more than a popular vote. Prayers for our people my brothers>>>Readmore
The 173rd
Anniversary of Emancipation: It is disheartening that the majority of Afro-Guyanese have no
idea to-day what August 1, 1838, represents in their existence. The first of August, emancipation Day, has been neglected.
It has been reduced to less than a footnote. It is appropriate to correct this oversight and restorethe struggles
of our ancestors to the mantle place in our daily lives >>>Readmore
August 6th,Death Anniversary of Linden Forbes Sampson Burnham: Today, the Phoenix lies lifeless like a bird shot down by a hunter.
The promise of tomorrow never came. Twenty two years ago President Burnham died and all I have in my hands to show my country
is the inevitability of angst. What went wrong? How could such a beautiful struggle that resulted in the same freedom>>>Readmore
Recognising ancestors' contributions crucial to moving forward
– PNCR: The People's National
Congress Reform (PNCR) says it is important that the nation remembers the sacrifices and contribution of its African ancestors
on the solemn occasion of the 169th anniversary of the emancipation of slavery>>>Readmore
Amazing Grace:
Is among the most well-known and often-recorded pieces of music, the
song's history is as remarkable as its popularity. "Amazing Grace" was first heard on New Year's Day in 1773. It was written by
John Newton who was a slave trader. The tune sung today arrived much later. William Walker a singing instructor
combining the now-familiar tune with Newton's words>>>View Video
Other News
Cyril Dabydeen:
Diaspora's skills must be tapped Guyana-born writer
and poet, Cyril Dabydeen is of the view that the skills and resources of the hundreds of thousands of Guyanese living in the
diaspora must be tapped if Guyana is to progress and keep apace with>>>
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SILENCE
ON WILLIE LYNCH SPEECH: Since 1995 there has been much attention
given to a speech claimed to be delivered by a “Willie Lynch” in 1712. This speech has been promoted widely
throughout African American and Black British circles. It is re-printed on numerous websites, discussed in chat rooms,
forwarded as a “did you know” email to friends and family members>>>Readmore
Pull Up Your Pants:
A friend of mine came to my dorm room just to chat while her laundry was drying. As we were chatting, two young freshmen
came by. One of the boys wanted to "talk" to my friend. She asked him how old they were and both of the
boys replied 18. My friend and I both laughed hysterically because we are both 22 years old>>>Readmore
Dr. Bill Cosby: The 50th
Anniversary of the Brown vs Topeka Board of Education: The comments to black parents were met with
"astonishment, laughter and applause." In a statement from Cosby that he believes his remarks pertain to urban blacks in Canada and England as well >>>Readmore
A new twist on kidnapping, from a very smart
survivor: About a month ago there was a woman standing by the mall entrance
passing out flyers. The woman had written the flyer herself to tell everyone about an experience she had, so
that they might warn other women. The previous day, this woman had finished her shopping, went out to her car and discovered
that she had a flat >>>Readmore
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