Maximizing Life

sistargirl: photo by: Malia Connor

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 22:28:10 -0400

sistargirl:

photo by: Malia Connor

They don’t teach you this side of Dr. King.

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 22:23:59 -0400

They don’t teach you this side of Dr. King.

The sad truth behind London riot

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 22:11:51 -0400

The sad truth behind London riot:

ihaveahstory2tell:

punifa:

cacotopian:

As political and social protests grip the Middle East, are growing in Europe and a riot exploded in north London this weekend, here’s a sad truth, expressed by a Londoner when asked by a television reporter: Is rioting the correct way to express your discontent? “Yes,” said the young man. “You wouldn’t be talking to me now if we didn’t riot, would you?”

The TV reporter from Britain’s ITV had no response. So the young man pressed his advantage. “Two months ago we marched to Scotland Yard, more than 2,000 of us, all blacks, and it was peaceful and calm and you know what? Not a word in the press. Last night a bit of rioting and looting and look around you.”

This makes a depressingly valid point.

Smh wow….

Humanity is full of sad, depressing moments. But if we dwell on that.. We miss the beauty of the morning sky. That sweet smell of the grass after rain. If we focus on the bad… then the good that occurs is solely for nothing and is wasted away into a past that never existed.

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 22:58:46 -0400

REAL TALK !

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:02:44 -0400

REAL TALK !

creativevibes: “You’re not supposed to be so blind with...

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 15:18:24 -0400

creativevibes:

“You’re not supposed to be so blind with patriotism that you can’t face reality. Wrong is wrong, no matter who says it”

-Malcolm X

Qri8ive Mentality: Consciousness

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 22:36:45 -0400

Qri8ive Mentality: Consciousness :

creativevibes:

I really wish the African American community was as conscious of the issues that affect us as we were during the Black Power movement. I’m aware that not ALL blacks were in agreeance to the change and looked at it as radical but we had some sense of pride as to where we came from and embraced our…

PREACH !

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Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:26:34 -0400

If Historical Events Had Facebook Statuses

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 23:12:20 -0400

shaynomenal:

heybrownie:

msbigdaddy:

iamhektic:

the-absolute-funniest:

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erosart: Disdainful by Viktor Sheleg

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 23:10:46 -0400

erosart:

Disdainful by Viktor Sheleg

uatjonc: You don’t see THIS MLK quote on the sides of schools...

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 23:08:26 -0400

uatjonc:

You don’t see THIS MLK quote on the sides of schools or on murals…

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Mon, 18 Jul 2011 23:05:58 -0400

To honour Mandela, UN asks everyone to devote 67 minutes to public service

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 23:04:55 -0400

To honour Mandela, UN asks everyone to devote 67 minutes to public service:

econblues2011:

world blues 2011 from UN news

To mark the second annual Nelson Mandela International Day, the United Nations is encouraging people around the globe to perform 67 minutes of public service – one minute for every year of the South African leader’s own service to humanity.

The call is part of the “Take Action! Inspire Change” campaign by the Mandela Foundation in recognition of the contributions made by Mr. Mandela, as a human rights lawyer, freedom fighter, prisoner of conscience, international peacemaker, and the first democratically-elected president of a free South Africa.

“Together, the best way we can thank Nelson Mandela for his work is by taking action for others and inspiring change,” Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said in a message for the Day.

In November 2009, the UN General Assembly declared 18 July – Mr. Mandela’s birthday – “Nelson Mandela International Day” in recognition of the former South African President’s contribution to the culture of peace and freedom.

In a separate video message, Mr. Ban calls on people everywhere to embrace Mr. Mandela’s message to change the world and make it a better place. “Tutor a child. Feed someone less fortunate. Care for your environment. Volunteer at a hospital or community centre. Be a part of a global movement to make the world a better place.

revolutionaryminded: badu

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 23:03:43 -0400

revolutionaryminded:

badu

nevver: IN GOD WE TRU$T, Visual-Poetry

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 23:03:20 -0400

nevver:

IN GOD WE TRU$T, Visual-Poetry

"Like slavery and apartheid, poverty is not natural. It is man made, and it can be overcome and..."

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 23:01:58 -0400

“Like slavery and apartheid, poverty is not natural. It is man made, and it can be overcome and eradicated by the actions of human beings. Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity. It is an act of Justice. It is the protection of a fundamental human right, the right to dignity and human life.”

- Nelson Mandela (via squashed)

“Poverty is the most brutal form of violence” - Ghandi

(via youngblackthinker)

patrickmoberg: “If you admire somebody, you should go ’head and...

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 23:00:56 -0400

patrickmoberg:

“If you admire somebody, you should go ’head and tell ’em. People never get the flowers while they can still smell ’em.” - Kanye West

heybrownie: isaycuntalot: kcnvrmnd: :o I don’t care how a...

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 23:00:06 -0400

heybrownie:

isaycuntalot:

kcnvrmnd:

:o

I don’t care how a Whopper looks! It’s fucking DELICIOUS!

^^this comment ! Lmfao

shesgotthelookx3: CARLTON. MICHAEL. OMG. UNF. xD

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 22:58:50 -0400

shesgotthelookx3:

CARLTON. MICHAEL. OMG. UNF. xD

"Rudeness is the weak man’s imitation of strength."

Sun, 10 Jul 2011 15:11:44 -0400

“Rudeness is the weak man’s imitation of strength.”

- (via 18goingon80)