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Lovin' us! Links, Videos, Quotes, Opinions that Uplift Black People & Cultures of the World

I love people. Especially Black ones, or those who have a hint of the Blackness in their own hues. I wanna share the beautiful things about Black folks and what they do/think/love.

That's me on the right. My old friends Oumar and Khara in the picture represent to me the range of color and backgrounds we have. I'm a southern gal from NC, pure-T African American. Oumar's from Senegal but lives in MIA. Khara's dad is African American and she hails from Cali. We all met in school at FIU. All of us love Latin, West African music, Hip Hop, jazz, radical thinking, etc. Anyway, that's a mini version of diversity among we who love our Blackness.

This lens is a not-so-comprehensive look at Africa's children all over the universe. Read on to see what can happen here:

  • I put up a list of ways to engage in Black World Cultures. That'll change as I do. Sign the guestbook and respond, if thou pleasest.

  • I love YouTube just like the rest o' y'all. So I will post related videos, and of course you can vote for them if you like. 

  • Respond to quotes (is this true?) in the Word World Black Box by signing the guestbook below.

  • Please vote on links you like (or don't) - the links connect you to artists, writers, thinkers, and others who I think represent Black World Cultures.

 As I learn to move around squidoo, you'll learn from the things I add so keep up with me and keep in touch.

Thanks for browsing, reading, responding, being. Communicate suggestions or compliments (no insults please!) in the Guestbook or email me at kali@kaliferguson.com.

Love, Kali

Official Afro-tina & Womanchild of the World

This lens has:

  1. How to love Black People
  2. YouTube Pix: Dig into our culture!
  3. Word World Black Box
  4. Conversation
  5. Whatcha think about my links?
  6. Other places you can find this lensmistress:
  7. Your thoughts:

How to love Black People

Things we can do to promote appreciation of Black folks around the world...

  • Learn about us! Go to the library or stay right here on your 'puter. I'll post lots of ways you can read/hear/see about the marvels of your Black friends.
  • Hang out where THEY hang out. And no, I'm not talking about BET.
  • Don't believe everything you think. You (and I) were brought up to believe detrimental things about Black people. If you watch TV or movies you still get these false messages. Critical thinking and different perspectives help. Find ways to immerse yourself in these tools.

YouTube Pix: Dig into our culture!

Stuff I Like (Or Don't), Video Style

Please vote - click the up arrow if you like these, the down arrow if they should be banned from this lens forever!

Thanks to mamasherbs' Marguerite for the heads up on the Lemba/Black Israelites footage!

Also check out maxdashu's Youtube page for all kinds of videos on African women and many other women of color and our contributions.

American Violet - Official Trailer

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Zap Mama & Erykah Badu - Bandy Bandy

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Toro mata (Susana baca)

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Oya- Orisha

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K-OS - Crabbuckit

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The Lemba Tribe ~ The Never Lost Tribe of Israel

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African Queens

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Word World Black Box

Is this true?

"...I once had a conversation with a black woman friend who asked...what I wanted in a partner. I told her...someone committed to open, honest communication, to processing and talking things over, especially if there was conflict. I can still remember her hearty laughter as she responded: 'If that's what you want then you are not talking about being with a black male.' ...I...hold onto the belief that black males are as capable of giving love as anyone else."

bell hooks
Salvation

Conversation

I'm gonna put up my opinions and questions and you're gonna respond right here.

Why do brown/black people still have so far to go? Or maybe we don't. You tell me.

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We're good. You worry too much. Brown/black folks are just fine, better off than ever. Look at Obama!

kaliferguson says:

Black people and our contributions to the world are under-appreciated. What's more, we are demonized by mainstream media, even in places where we control content (like BET!).

The effects of slavery/racism/white supremacy still rule our minds subconsciously. That's why we cut up sometimes.

momsherbs says:

We still need to know where we came from to know where we are going. Most African-American people can not go past slavery as far as our ancestory. Check out this youtube. We go back and far and the original tribes of Israel! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQYb0hIIIWg

 

Whatcha think about my links?

I post links, you tell me if you like 'em

These are randomly ordered links to my favorite artists, groups, festivals, thinkers, friends, etc. All are connected to Black World Culture. But that's really everything if you break it down, so I can post ANYTHING. BWAAAAHAAAHAAAHAA!. Vote and let me know what you think.

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bell hooks - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

More about bell hooks. I am on a kick right now, s more...1 point

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http://zilimisik.com

Zili Misik -- All Female Band Bringing African, Ca more...1 point

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OctaviaButler.net | A fan blog for Octavia E. Butler, writer.

An Octavia Butler fansite, includes rare content a more...0 points

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http://www.myspace.com/susanabaca

MySpace Music profile for Susana Baca. Download Su more...0 points

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http://www.myspace.com/orishasofficial

MySpace Music profile for orishas. Download orisha more...0 points

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bell hooks Quotes

Quotes by bell hooks - part of an extensive collec more...0 points

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HBO: The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

HBO's official website for The No. 1 Ladies' Detec more...0 points

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VikterDuplaix.com

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http://www.myspace.com/zapmama

The epitomy of Black World Culture. And beautifull more...0 points

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AMERICAN VIOLET

In Cinemas April 17th. Samuel Goldwyn Films. Inspi more...0 points

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  • kaliferguson Oct 15, 2009 @ 4:21 pm | in reply to momsherbs | delete
    Thanks M, and thanks for taking the time to recommend the video. It's posted in my youtube voting module.

    I have a cd of music of some Jewish people in Uganda, very calming. It's called Abayudaya, recorded by Smithsonian Folkways. Have you seen/heard it?

    Please keep sharing, I love your contributions!
  • momsherbs Oct 15, 2009 @ 2:21 pm | delete
    Nice lens.
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