Connecting with the conscience of the African Diaspora.
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In this Issue of LIVING LEGACY
FEATUREMADIBA/MANDELA
FAMILYWhat Happened To Our Teenagers?
HISTORYMoors of the Iberian Peninsula
SPIRITUALITYKnow the Truth and the Truth Will Set You Free?
HEALTHAfrican Americans ask Fewer Questions
BUSINESSIt's Official, It's a Recession
POLITICSHope versus Despair
ARTMaster Artists of Tomorrow
TRAVELAn Affair to Remember
DIASPORA"Saving Lives in Darfur"
CREATIVE EXECUTIVE
Lydell A. Jackson
DESIGN & PRODUCTION
Lydell A. Jackson
Michelle Jackson
EDITORIAL STAFF
Lydell A. Jackson
Michelle Jackson
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Events
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Scientific Socialism Vs AfroCentrism
October 25, 2009 at 10am to October 24, 2010 at 7pm – Howard University
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Potomac Native American Flute Festival
March 26, 2010 at 1pm to March 28, 2010 at 4pm – UUAC
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INFORMATIVE AND INSPIRING MESSAGES TO THE AFRICAN DIASPORA
Thought of the Moment: "A little knowledge that acts is worth infinitely more than much knowledge that is idle."
What will we pass on to the generations that will follow? Our blood sweat and tears have stained every corner of the earth. There has been no society untouched by our people. One would assume, that being a matter of record and truth, we would have at our disposal more material affluence than the families of the Egyptian Pharaohs at their zenith. Would that not be a fitting reality for such sacrifices to humanity? Absolutely! However, as you well know, the truth of the matter is we are by and large the materially poorest of the poor in any nation. We still suffer psychologically from a history of inflicted trauma (some self-inflicted). We are among the least educated and for the most part dysfunctional. That being said the question still remains. What legacy will we leave behind?
I say to you, we still have an extraordinary "Legacy" to pass on to those that follow. It is not a material legacy. It is not money, land, diamonds or gold. Without question we have something of far greater charge. We have intellectual gifts of strength, hope, courage and survival that have been given us inherently by our ancestors. These are the rocks on which we stand. They are the pillars that support our house. We have forgotten much, but what we can remember is potent and will give lift to the spirit of future generations. All we need do is tap our communal memories, share the collective wisdom of our history and take affirmative action toward influencing the behaviors of those around us.
Unlike in the definition of the word used above, it is life and not death that gives us every opportunity to communicate our "Legacy". While we are living we should capture every moment and use that instant to share the mental strengths we’ve inherited. Practically all or predecessors possessed what we need for survival today. Our trials are both present and yet to come. We may continue to exist individually but we will not survive culturally as a people if we don’t share our collective knowledge.
It is my optimism, my hope and my expectation that this digital journal will be yet another vehicle for the advancement of the "Legacy" of our people with which we have been entrusted. Read, listen and scrutinize the words here carefully and share them frequently. Add your knowledge and understanding. We are indispensable vessels to building an enduring "Living Legacy".
Creative Director/Editor
To the souls of the Diaspora
lost in this Haitian tragedy...
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Dr. Joy reaches people on the community level and has a captivating way of persuading others to search for a deeper understanding of themselves. Her insights on the nature of the African Diaspora are pointed and of great value to the healing of all people.
See and hear more from Roland Martin at TVOne.com
Blog Posts
Anthropology from a Black Woman's Perspective
Listen to this enthusiastic and informative interview in full...click on the above image...
Posted by Lydell Jackson on January 28, 2010 at 2:30pm
What You Don't Know Can Kill You!
A preview of the upcoming Black Star Media contribution to the collaborative IPTV documentary series.
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Posted by Lydell Jackson on January 27, 2010 at 2:00pm
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Posted by Lydell Jackson on January 24, 2010 at 8:50pm
Wyclef Jean speaks on the State of Haiti at Yele Haiti Press Conference
Posted by Lydell Jackson on January 21, 2010 at 1:34pm — 1 Comment
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