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African-American’s Military History

February 11, 2020 By albert

Today we honour the men and women who have served and sacrificed their lives for the freedom we have today.

It’s ironic how we can be divided as people and a country, but at the same time come together as one unified military. At the end of the day there is no colour in team, winning or fighting side by side for the preservation of one’s life.

One of the most important lessons of war is simple, “we have more in common than we have differences and we are all on the same team fighting for one common goal”… God bless the soldiers!!!

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The History of “Juneteenth”

June 19, 2019 By albert

“Juneteenth” is a holiday in the United States of America that commemorates the June 19, 1865 announcement of the abolishment of slavery. It is also known as Independence Day or Freedom Day. Although the Emancipation Proclamation which was effective January 1, 1863, it was not enforced until after the collapse of the Confederacy.

The name Juneteenth is a combination of June and nineteenth, the date of it’s celebration and is recognized as a state holiday in 46 of 50 states. Black Americans gather in fellowship to celebrate this historical occasion which is part of a very dark past in American history.

Let us all of every race take this opportunity to honour and celebrate those who fought for the freedoms we have today.


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Black Face Is Never Okay

February 28, 2019 By albert

Blackface is a form of theatrical make-up used predominantly by non-black performers to represent a caricature of a black person. The practice gained popularity during the 19th century and contributed to the spread of racial stereotypes such as the “happy-go-lucky darky on the plantation” or the “dandified coon”. Black face was also used as a tool during the racially segregated era to discriminate against black people. White film makers used black face as a way to avoid hiring black people in TV shows and movies, often depicting the most negative stereotypes within black culture. [Read more…]

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