Thoughts About Ethnicity The world is a diverse place of people, languages, beliefs, and ethnicity. Russia has more than 120 ethnic groups, the Philippines has more than 180 ethnic groups, and Nigeria has more than 250 ethnic groups. But what is ethnicity? According to the book, Introduction to Sociology 2e (2015): “Ethnicity is a termContinue reading “💖Thoughts About Ethnicity”
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💖Happy Juneteenth! Fire on the Beach
Happy Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander Herit Fire on the Beach Discover a valuable gem of information on Richard Etheridge and his all Black crew of surfmen in the U.S. Life-Saving Service (LSS) on Pea Island, North Carolina. Fire on the Beach: Recovering the Lost Story of Richard Etheridge and the Pea IslandContinue reading “💖Happy Juneteenth! Fire on the Beach”
🍎Power of the Whistleblower
*Synopsis: Anita Moncrief is a former employee of ACORN and an American whistleblower. She testified before the Joint House Oversight Committee & Judiciary Committee about corruption at the non-profit. She also alleges collusion between the U.S. Department of Justice and particular lawsuits across the country. Her statement to the U.S. House Committee on Oversight &Continue reading “🍎Power of the Whistleblower”
💖Repost Film Review: Emperor
*Notice: This film review contains spoilers. Emperor While watching history documentaries on ancient African kingdoms, I came across an interesting film synopsis about an enslaved African man who descended from royalty. I had not heard of this film before and found it by chance–or perhaps by providence. Honestly, I do not watch many Hollywood filmsContinue reading “💖Repost Film Review: Emperor”
🍎Repost: The Days of Hoover, Here Again?
*Synopsis: J. Edgar Hoover was FBI director for 48 years. He exercised power over Washington elites, Hollywood actors, and everyday people as America’s top cop. Much of this power was gained through unconstitutional searches and secret files. Currently, there are allegations that the Department of Justice (DOJ) has engaged in collusion with Big Tech socialContinue reading “🍎Repost: The Days of Hoover, Here Again? “
💖Repost: A Time Before Christmas Story
A Time Before Christmas Story Once upon a time, nearly three thousand years ago, a brave woman defied a wicked ruler. She hid and protected a vulnerable child, as her family members were unmercifully slaughtered, by one of their own relatives. But this is no dark fairy tale, it’s biblical history. Prophecy foretold that theContinue reading “💖Repost: A Time Before Christmas Story”
💖Repost: Revelation of the Magi: The Lost Tale of the Wise Men’s Journey to Bethlehem
*Notice: This book review contains spoilers. Revelation of the Magi: The Lost Tale of the Wise Men’s Journey to Bethlehem The birth of Jesus the Christ as messiah to the world was foretold by prophecy and the result of divine intervention. The confession of faith and belief in Christ as messiah is the primary tenetContinue reading “💖Repost: Revelation of the Magi: The Lost Tale of the Wise Men’s Journey to Bethlehem “
🍎Repost: A Nation in Apostasy?
*Synopsis: The United States has been in an acute socio-political upheaval. There is racial unrest, protest movements, and domestic terrorism. Some people claim that elements in these events are not entirely organic in nature. Others have made allegations that paid protesters and agent provocateurs are at work in the protest demonstrations. A retired Army SpecialContinue reading “🍎Repost: A Nation in Apostasy?”
🍎Repost: Special Edition: A Trick, No Treat
*Synopsis: The pre-Christian ancient world had both monotheistic and polytheistic religions. As the early Christian faith traveled from ancient Jerusalem to nearby lands in East Africa, the Mediterranean, and Western Asia (the Middle East), more people began to adopt the faith. Many divorced their indigenous spiritual beliefs. The practice of the Christian faith does notContinue reading “🍎Repost: Special Edition: A Trick, No Treat”
💖Repost: The Mysterious Queen of Nubia Who Defeated the Romans
*Notice: This book review contains spoilers. The Mysterious Queen of Nubia Who Defeated the Romans The land of Nubia (also known as Kush) was a powerful ancient civilization located in modern-day Sudan. The Nubian homeland was just south of Egypt (Kemet) and the two countries share a long geo-political history. In the 8th century B.C.E. (744Continue reading “💖Repost: The Mysterious Queen of Nubia Who Defeated the Romans”