Dr. Marvin Weinbaum

Dr. Marvin Weinbaum, a prominent political analyst says that the United States is secretly pursueing peace talks with the Taliban to become part of Afghanistan’s political structure.

A Drum Major for Justice, Peace, and Righteousness

A Houston Pastor reflects upon Dr. King’s prophecy. History 09 Memoirs: King. Obama.

Community Awareness Preparedness

CSPAN: December 3, 2008

National Disaster Response and Civil Liberties Excerpts:Karen Wilcox, President, Black Women in Fire ServiceAnita Sinha, Advancement Project Staff SecretaryDr. Geoffrey Varner 

Its one of the two ways to look at Community Awareness Preparedness; ignore the topic and give it more credence when it becomes a major headliner; which could be apocalyptic if theres no oil in your lamp and the prepared doesnt have enough to share; Ok, so I took my analogy from a biblical parable that emphasizes preparation; but as long as major news outlets has headlined Brittany Spears, and Anna Nicole-Smith; C-Span, as far back as 2005 has televised a sundry of conferences on Community Awareness Preparedness for natural and man made disasters. 

 

December the 3rd was my recent viewing of the National Disaster Response and Civil Liberties addressing Natural Man Made Disasters. The panelist of leading scholars in their fields of expertise expounds upon the looming forecast. The task at hand is to alert the masses that communities are going to have to be equipped to self-sustain without any outside source for a length of time and I quote from panelist members when it happens. According to the panelist; Community Awareness Preparedness is as vague to the general public in 2008 as 2005 when C-Span was airing conferences on the subject.

 

When asked by journalists how could the message of awareness-preparedness be pitched to the masses in a tone of empowerment without inducing fear? Douglas DeLeaver, Fmr. President Natl Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, suggests strong ties within the church community.

Karen Wilcox, President of Black Women in Fire Service injects an insightful suggestion on how to galvanize the younger audience and reach non-church goers. Last and extremely important Dr. Geoffrey Varner stresses that families should have a plan for relatives in elderly care facilities; and family members, who are dependent upon health care providers. Dr. Varner says providers will leave your beloved relatives to go and take care of their own family; family discussion is a must because whatever is lurking in the air, natural or man-made, since 2005; from President Bush to other organizations, a get ready its coming is the message; whether the masses view the subject mythical, less important, or whatever if communities doesnt have a Post Recovery Plan they will not be equip to effectively survive the post-related recovery when it happens.

 

The 00:4minute trailer highlights excerpts of National Disaster Response and Civil Liberties dialogue on a critical subject; how to prepare communities for an onslaught of Natural and Man Made Disasters. Viewpoints are distinctly informative. The panelist provides an overview on getting the word out. Panelist of the National Disaster Response and Civil Liberties group joins the bandwagon of it will get worse before it gets better. Natural Man Made Disasters is a topic that cant continue to be ignored. The message of preparedness is having basic essentials for post-related-survival.  

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Tags: national disaster response and civil liberties, natural and man made disasters, national awareness preparedness, community awareness preparedness, karen wilcox, president, black women in fire service, anita sinha, advancement project staff secretary, dr. geoffrey

Peace! Middle East Video

Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem is what King James says; but King, Jerusalem peace is tied to the peace in the Middle East, Palestinian peace is essential to the peace of Jerusalem.  Bloodshed of Palestinian children and women is as precious as the bloodshed from 9-1-1 terrorist acts; yet in a post-911 era; Americans are condition to believe that in the name of war on terrorism; the people of Iraq, Afghanistan, and Palestinian suffrages are unfortunate circumstances. 

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Tags: gaza strip, tel aviv, hamas, peace in the middle east, u.s. foreign policies, iraq, afghanistan, alexander the great

Call for Duty Class of 08′

Class of 2008 and what a year to graduate; Fly Class of 08; fly Class of 08 in pursuit of your purpose, recites Terrick Brown, keynote speaker for Booker T. Washington 08 Graduation ceremony. Terrick Brown is not only a BTW alumni but Terrick is also a former debate student of TSU who worked with Denzel Washington young cast in the production of The Great Debate. A few years ago; Terrick spoke at the nations Capitol in honor of Dr. Kings birthday. 

 

Election 2008, voters for change is also in the Class of 08when American voters answered to the call of duty and ushered in a change nation. Class of 08 21st century Americans graduated from past ideals to imminent progressive ideals that reflects the nations melting pot diverse population. 

 

Call of Duty; this past election was a collective movement for time to change in 2009. Many voters expressed the anxiousness of casting their vote. It was like a burden had been lifted off of me said Ebony, a student at University of St. Thomas. The call of duty to produce change doesnt seem to rest until it is in motion to completion. Henceforth; voters answered the call of duty. The motion was the vote; November 4th was the day of completion.

:90 seconds Trailer illustrates Class of 08 call for Duty.

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Miracles of Hanukkah and Christmas

The eight-day candle lighting of Hanukkah commemorates the miracles that followed the Maccabeus Revolt led by Judah Maccabaeus. When Alexander the Great conquered the Mediterranean in 332BC and ruled over the Middle East region; shortly afterwards, the Greeks begin to attack the Jewish faith and forbade the Jewish people of religious customs; to add insult to injury, the Greeks desecrated The Jewish Temple by sacrificing pigs at the altar, the most unclean and forbidden animal for the Jews to eat.

The sacrifice of unclean animals surged an up-rise among the Maccabeus Jewish family. Upon the Jewish victory; the temple was re-dedicated. During the dedication there was only enough oil to burn for one day, but miraculously, the oil burned for eight-days.

On the Jewish Calendar Hanukkah is a minor, festive holiday. Hanukkah — which means dedication — begins Sunday at sundown, when the first of eight candles is lit. The holiday is close to Christmas and includes gift-giving, it has become one of the better known holidays in the Jewish community.

Hanukkah is not a Jewish expression of Christmas. Hanukkah in my view is a commemoration of miracles. Yahweh; the God of more than enough made not enough oil for one day to extend over an eight-day span; and since Christmas is a celebration of the miracle birth of Jesus; and we are still in the holiday season; my prayer is that God grants his people the miracles they need to show the world that God is still in the miracle working business; and if God be for us He’s more than enough. Happy Hanukkah!

Dinah Harris Boniaby studied Theology at University of St. Thomas( 2001-2003) and College Biblical Course(2000)

P.S. On-line Jewish Candle-lit Photo: Judaism.com

Darfur’s Peace Middle East Peace

“Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem” is what King James say’s; but ‘King,’ Jerusalem peace is tied to the peace in the Middle East. Palestinian peace is essential to the peace of Jerusalem. Bloodshed of Palestinian children and women is as precious as the bloodshed from 9-1-1 terrorist acts; yet in a post-911 era; Americans are condition to believe that in the name of “war on terrorism”; the people of Iraq, Afghanistan, and Palestinian suffrages are unfortunate circumstances.

Nevertheless; America the beloved; sovereignty she reigns, and her people are blessed with freedoms denied elsewhere, yes! America is blessed; but life teaches alongside the ancient books; The Holy Qu’ran, The Bible, and The Torah that what a nation sows a nation reaps; I guess we can pray for a failed crop; however, Justice is on the throne and eventually she cries out “that our balances are found and wanting.”

Nonetheless; how can Americans not perceive that biological warfare can exude America shores when warfare is what America sows? How can she not experience natural and man-made disasters; when her government launches hi-tech artillery on innocent civilians, replicating misery in cities and kingdoms across the globe; henceforth; it is frequently cited that American liberties are envied and that’s why we are a terrorist target; despite our policies, Iraq occupational violation, and American interests on foreign soil, with much frequency we are told that U.S. liberties makes us the envy of the world; Civil Liberties that’s gradually fading away under Homeland Security. We can see that Privacy Act is the first to dwindle for the cause of national security.

Even so; in a globalized environment my patriotic concern is that we seem to be travelling alongside the Samaritan road passing up the wounded and distraught if they live in Africa, or the Middle East. We have to care! When I view the distressed expression of this child’s photo; (child on the left); I don’t see a Palestinian. I don’t see a child of the Jewish origin. I see an expression of un-merit suffrage on a child’s face.

God is a just God; and if He has a people, it’s a people whose hearts and minds has been circumcised into righteousness; a righteousness that’s based upon love for your fellowman; to love your neighbor as you love yourself. Shalom! Jerusalem.

Time for Change Protestors Rang

What time is it? Does anybody care? Houston demonstrators care and Dustin Daniels News Reporter for KPFT (90.1fm) reports what time it is according to Houston protestors. After all; Dustin is Houstons best news reporter on social activism.

Does anybody really know what time it is? a popular tune from the 70s past by Chicago Band. The song could easily have been the theme song for the Houston demonstrators on Monday, June 23rd. The demonstration kicked off at 5pm.  

Time for change! protestors rang.  In a melodious, unison rhythm, Marchers resonates Tommie must go! When? Now! Who got to go? Tommie must go!

If time is of essence; angry fed-up protestors see November too far in the distant for the Sheriff to maintain his position. Watch the video. The Demonstration speaks for itself. Yes! The corrupt saga continues and the Judah Praise of marchers rally forward to bring down the corrupt walls of jailers and court officials. Protestors declares a change in the Bayou judicial system.  Crooked dealings conducted by the sheriff; and district attorney office has reached a disturbing peak and Houstonians declares that its time for a change and implore Tommie Thomas, Harris County Sheriff to relinquish his post.  Minister Quanel and the Ibarra brothers addressed the corruption and execution of the human spirit fueled by Harris County Sheriff Department.   

Time for a Change is a 7minute,:31second production that centers on TIME. Time brings about a change and leads us to the Constitution. The peoples right to assemble reiterates Rev. Gilmore. Time awarded some protestors to share personal testimonies of unjust treatment by Houstons law enforcement. The Ibarra brothers who sued and won their civil case against the Harris County Sheriff Department are among the speakers of grassroots and religious community leaders. One community leader re-emphasized the distinct reason for the protest, we are not here advocating for criminals engaged in criminal activity, we are here because those who protect us are acting like criminals. Signs of the time; has Houstonians demanding a change in the citys sheriff and judicial court system.

Amongst the throngs of journalists; Dustin Daniels, stayed the entire time reporting this high profile coverage. The task of a journalist has to balance coverage, patience and deadline in the framework of time.  

I had to decide whether to title article Time for Change or Dustin Daniels on social activism. Henceforth, I combined the two topics within the framework of time allotted. Both topics united into oneness just like the unified demonstrators that protested Monday, June 23rd.

 Come lets watch the video Time for Change!  For quality viewing, make sure your media browser buffer one good time.  Thank You!   

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Tags: harris county sheriff, liberated films, social, grassroots, entertainment justice, quanel x, politics, injustice, houston politics, chronicle, fox tv, cnn

Bush Model Port Entry

Trailer was posted February 28, 2008 on TVoneonline.com and Bliptv.com. The article provides an overview of Bush Intercontinental Airport “Model Port Entry Program” and global technologies. Globalization, One World Nation is what Americans are facing.  Watch “Bush Global Eye” Trailer at Bush Global Eye

http://dinahboniaby.blip.tv/file/704873/ 

dinahcreates: The Inauguration. Picture This…?

dinahcreates: The Inauguration…Picture This…?

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Chief C.O. Bradford

Chief Bradford speaks at Houston CNN Towhnall forum on July 23, 2008

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Tags: senator obama, cnn

dinahcreates: Politics and Social Activism

Video features Houston’s community organizers and the poltical atmosphere in the city.

Embedded videos includes: CNN, KETH,(JHM), and the Military Channel

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Tags: presidential election, harris county sheriff, minister quanel x, chief c.o. bradford, harris county judicial election, harris county district attorney

Urban Christmas Promo

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Tags: urban hip hop community, urbanlinkz, christmas, jay-z, christmas promotion, christmas commercial, urban news santa blues

The :40 second promo provides an overview of Urban News Santa Blues, Part I of a four-part series. Urban News Santa Blues highlights the dismal economy and the effect its having on retailers and Christmas shoppers. Urban Christmas Promo http://blip.tv/file/1546836

Expressions: Christmas Redemption Storybook

I am not a saint unless you see a saint as a sinner who keeps trying” Nelson Mandela.

Regardless of man’s religious affiliation or pompous disposition; Divinity hears the cursed thoughts of mankind. Divinity came to save Humanity from sin; human’s vulgarity; borne in sin, shaped in iniquity; and need of a Savior. And Divinity will confound the wise and choose those with unclean lips, or better yet; rappers who use profanity as a form of expression. What will you say if you stomp your toe?

Christmas Redemption Storybook is a four-part love letter sent by Divinity to Humanity. The first love letter shows Divinity zooming in on man’s cursed thoughts. According to the Synoptic Gospels; when the Roman guards came to arrest Jesus; overwhelming frustrations made Peter curse, and yet Jesus say’s “Peter upon this Rock I shall build my church and the gates of hell will not prevail.” Peter was forgiven and redeemed.

Welcome to the Christmas Redemption Storybook. Part I http://dinahboniaby.blip.tv/file/1543374/

Beast in the Middle East Film

Caution: Harsh; graphical, a diabolical visual that illustrates an imaginative image of the ‘Beast’ in The Book of Revelation; attempted to visualize message in the same way Frank E. Peretti, Author of “Piercing the Darkness” vividly portrayed his message of the Saints overcoming darkness. And at the end of “Beast in the Middle East Film”, Angels usher in salvation, hope and peace.

Guantanamo and National Security

President Obama pledges to close down Guantanamo Bay within one year. The President said closing Guantanamo is for America’s national security.

National Security entails Natural and Man-Made Disasters. These 21st Century global issues, consists of Global Warming and Modern Day Biological Warfare. Ike, and Katrina; Typhoons, and Tropical Cyclones; Oil Spills and Structural Failures; Tornadoes; Tsunamis, Volcanoes, all; are natural disasters.

Terrorism and Man-Man Disasters includes Nuclear, and Incendiary Explosions; Germ; Chemical and Biological Warfare. In an age of global warming trends, and biological warfare; it’s ludicrous not to discuss a plan of action with family members. Guantanamo Bay and National Security trailer is sequel 2; of “Community Awareness Preparedness”.

Since the posting of sequel 1; (Community Awareness Preparedness); some may have seen service announcement ads about families having a plan of action. Karen Wilcox, President of Black Women in Fire Service says it’s important to reach the young people, and involve them in the planning of community awareness preparedness. Music is used to reach the younger audience; to alert, inform, and communicate the importance of having an emergency and evacuation plan intact to recover from a Natural or Man-Made disaster.

It’s a time of change; a time of vigilance; and a time of community accountability. Enjoy the video; enjoy the music; Peace.

“Make Every Page Count” Words from my FAMILY

Make every page count. I read this quote on a recycle paper bin and translated the message into Make everyday living count. Regardless of the negative messages circulating all around us that joy is an illusion. The most dismal of all is the loud voice of black grief, that ole voice of doom that attempts to cast a shadow on mortal beings; constantly writing a lying script and telling us joy wont come.The mourning, the laughter; the joys and the sorrows are etched in ink on the pages of our minds. I like a readily writer refuse to allow others to write my script; especially if it is negative and armed to haunt me and not help me. For growth and development never ceases; so when my FAMILY came after me, I hurried up and said yes family invade my life. I liked the script that the FAMILY proposed; motivation, empowerment, family, community; constantly rebuking self-pity; and when the FAMILY haunts me with insults, its for my good; to better me and send me forth to better my family and my community.  The magic behind my words is simple; make it happen. Make joy a reality. Make everyday count. Thank you FAMILY! Keep me near, for you did believe in my brilliancy and challenged me to tear out the pages behind the craziness. Proclaim my liberty in newspapers, magazines, etc.; and declare the wisdom and the empowerment bonded and knitted in the unity of our family. My love for the ONE who is constantly rebuilding lives, is what drew me near. John 16:16, Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that you shall go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain and whatsoever you shall ask in my name; shall be granted unto you. Majesty! Awesome! Son-ship! Omnipotent! Now! 

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Mother’s Day Tribute

Im taking a moment to render tribute to mommy, my mother, Fannie Thompson. Mom; in 1998, you left us in the physical. But your legacy of love lives on thru your nine children and their clan. Lately; I have been humming J. Moss song Struggle. My ma-ma struggle, over and over but she still blessed. You still being blessed on earth mama; and the best and the brightest are yet to come from your legacy of nine; because in 2009, Gods divine love shines on the nine. Thanks J.Moss; I too; got a Missionary esi Mos too; smile. Love and Miss Ya, YOUR Lady Di, I miss hearing you call me that; and thanks for calling Eb Princess. Youre definitely not guilty of feeding your girls low self esteem; you bestowed titles upon us that endowed us to believe.

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Tags: inspirational, j.moss, struggle, mothers day tributes, religious, entertainment

Ephesians Praise! “A Saintly Sword”

Tested and tried; refined like gold; Kingdom; Power; Dominion the Saints beholds. An inspirational film of praise; faith; victory!

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