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say what? sojourner's place a 2009 black web award nominee?
I'm about to pass out over her at SjP's. I went to Black TV Online so I could cast my vote for fellow AfroSpear blog "Black Women in Europe" a nominee for the Best European Blog. After doing so, I decided to browse thru the other categories and cast
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wordless wednesday...have you seen namia vaught?
UPDATE: NAMIA FOUND SAFE!!! THIS IS WONDERFUL NEWS!LORIS, SC (WIS) - Officials from the Loris Police Department say Marco Vaught has been caught in Brunswick County, North Carolina.Authorities say Evette Vaught and her 2-year-old daughter Namia Vaugh
- July 22nd, 2008
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win the war? at what price?
Throughout the day, I have heard McCain's proclamation that he would rather win the war than win the presidency. I cringed every time I heard it because the images of of a war-torn land, displace families, wounded, dying, and dead Americans and Iraq
- July 21st, 2008
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a prediction 40 years in the making
The caption reads: A POWERFUL AND PROPHETIC THOUGHT RENDERED BY ROBERT KENNEDY 40 YEARS AGO: He gave a speech to the "Voice of America" all around the world and despite what was going on in the country, particularly in Alabama, Bobby Kennedy said thi
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could condi be an "abw"?
The comment below was provided by Section 9 on yesterday's post entitled "Condi, Who U Votin' Fo?" Can't vouch for the info, but it certainly does sound plausible. Earlier this year, some of the people associated Dr. Rice had floated her name as a po
- July 20th, 2008
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condi who u votin fo?
When Wolf Blitzer asked your girl Condi if she would reveal who she was going to vote for POTUS, she told him "no". She pulled a Colin Powell on us. Now, I can understand why Colin would remain silent - but, not the original Bush girl. I find her sil
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and ain't i a woman?
Just read a very interesting and provocative article by Sophia A. Nelson, is a corporate attorney and president of iask, Inc., an organization for African American professional women. The article, entitled "Black. Female. Accomplished. Attacked." I t
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sunday inspirations...be careful of who helps you
A man woke up early in order to have his morning devotion (prayer) in the Lord's house. He got dressed set on his way to the Lord's house. On his way to the church, the man fell and his clothes got dirty. He got up, brushed himself off, and headed ho
- July 19th, 2008
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open thread: "slave" narratives
Introducing "Slave" Narratives, a weekly open thread where you can come and discuss, holler, scream, and rejoice about your experiences on "your side of the plantation" (translation: working while Black; Black in the workplace; etc.). FYI: When I sta
- July 18th, 2008
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old school friday...break up songs
Got a good one for you this week. A "break up" cut with a whole lot of funk! Now, I know a little somethin' about Funk - unlike last week. So, here we go! The Ohio Players! "Girl put that suitcase down...you ain't leaving town...Still want you around
- July 17th, 2008
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the view...and the n-word...and whoopie...oh my!
Got the heads-up on this "N-Word" exchange from Hicktown Press. The first is a video of a Whoopie Goldberg sketch and the second is a "heated" debate between Whoopie and her View-girls over the use of the N-Word. Did you laugh? Just asking...Who's ri
- July 16th, 2008
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my blog personality
Saw the link to this personality test over at Regina's. I don't know, but I think its probably a good of assessment of me whether I'm blogging or not. Thought I'd share it with you. You think they got it right?Your Blogging Type is Logical and Princi
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wordless wednesday...have you seen her?
YASMINE RAYON ACREE Chicago, IllinoisEndangered & Missing Since January 15, 2008Chicago Police Department (Illinois) 1-312-746-8365National Center for Missing & Exploited Children 1-800-THE-LOST Speak the Truth! Obliged to you for hearing me,
- July 14th, 2008
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skee-wee back at ya michelle!
I've known about this for a couple of days, but was really hesitant in posting this announcement here at Sojourner's Place. But, I'm just so proud I could burst! So when I saw the "announcement" over at Native Son, I just had to send out a little "sk
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saggin' pants
Received this "Letter from a College Student" today via email. Given the discussions lately on Hip Hop and the N-Word, I thought it appropriate and timely to share with you today. If you are so inclined, feel free to share this message with your read
- July 13th, 2008
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sunday inspirations...be encouraged
As we prepare to face the week ahead, I pray that we are all encouraged to "let go and let God".Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus: That ye may with one mind [and] one mouth
- July 12th, 2008
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say what? i didn't hear that...
I woke-up this morning to the sad news about Tony Snow (RIP). As a reporter, he was good. As a White House Press Secretary, he was probably the best. His passing has dominated US airwaves today and I am really saddened by this news.Seemed as if there
- July 11th, 2008
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old school friday...hip hop
Now ya'll know old SjP don't know nothing about Hip Hop (old or new school). But, I do know that I likes me some Snoop Dog and Ice Cube. So if these two videos ain't Old School Hip Hop, tough! Enjoy them anyway {smile}!Speak the Truth! Obliged to you
- July 10th, 2008
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trashing the future first lady? that's a no, no!
Nearly 37,000 folks have signed a petition for FAUX News to stop smearing the Obamas. Just in from FoxAttacks.com: You're not going to believe what FOX is up to now—we could hardly believe it ourselves. Not only are they smearing Michelle Obama wi
- July 9th, 2008
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sojournersplace has posted a new entry on: Sojourner's Place
No Title
Speak the Truth! Obliged to you for hearing me, and now old Sojourner's Place ain't got nothing more to say.
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sojournersplace has posted a new entry on: Sojourner's Place
wordless wednesday...truth, justice, and the american way
Little Known Congressional Facts36 have been 'accused' of spousal abuse; 7 have been arrested for fraud; 19 have been accused of writing bad checks; 117 have directly or indirectly bankrupted at least 2 businesses; 3 have done time for assault; 71, r
- July 8th, 2008
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sojournersplace has posted a new entry on: The Emblem of the Helping Hand
- July 6th, 2008
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Sunday Inspirations...pay attention
This week's Sunday Inspiration comes by way of the Christian Weekly Devotion by Pastor Bill. Remember to always pay attention no matter what!Scripture: 2 Peter 1:19: “We have even greater confidence in the message proclaimed by the prophets. You mu
- July 4th, 2008
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old school friday...freedom friday
It's Old School Friday and today's theme is Freedom Friday. My first pick was really easy and typical SjP. Way back...back in the day! Jimi Hendrix. Freedom. Moving images. Now this next one might seem like a bit of a departure for SjP's. It's not 40
- July 2nd, 2008
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wordless wednesday...celebrating the declaration of independence
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.July 4, 1776 Speak the Truth! Obliged to
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i ain't sayin'...
but I'm sayin'...**After signing the Switch Over petition to sponsors of the Olympic Games, I received an auto-response email from Anheuser-Busch. Really pissed me off as it was very clear from their response that the care and well-being of the Clyde
- June 29th, 2008
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sojournersplace has posted a new entry on: The Emblem of the Helping Hand
Congratulations!
Receiving the Emblem in recognition for your mentoring, support, and encouragement to a fellow blogger is no small fete! It is evidence that you have gone well beyond the call of duty by your continued efforts to "leave the pile higher than you found
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helping hand: much obliged and paying it forward
Its hard to believe that on Tuesday, July 1st Sojourner's Place will have been "open for business" for six whole months. When I began this adventure, I certainly had no idea what this "blogging thing" was all about. All I knew is that I needed an out
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sunday inspirations...letter to a young black female
Much obliged Cedric who blogs over at Notes of This Native Son for pointing me to this truly inspiring piece. I pray that you will be blessed and inspired. These words are too powerful not to be shared. Be blessed on this day!What’s up young lady.
- June 27th, 2008
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am i not human? olympic "switch over" campaign
Don't boycott watching the Olympics! Just boycott the commercials. The email below received from Dream for Darfur tells you how to participate in the "switch over" campaign! As the world prepares to watch the 2008 Olympics in August, we can't forget
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old school fridays...kid groups
Ooh Child! This one was hard for me. I figure that New Edition, Boys II Men, and even the Jackson Five will be the primary OSF picks this week. And of course, ya'll know me, I generally pick something that is really, really, really Old School...and t
- June 26th, 2008
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much obliged: arte y pico award
My sista blogger, Zenobia of From the Battlefield. . . ~*~Sisters, Let's Talk~*~, has humble Sojourner's Place with the Arte y Pico Award. I, too have only been blogging for a few months and I am always surprised and amazed that I even get comments l
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Get news and updates on the Entrecard U DROP / I FOLLOW movement by Lee Doyle. PLEASE REMEMBER TO BE A FULL MEMBER YOU NEED TO SIGN UP HERE AND THE WEBSITE BELLOW! IT ALSO HAS A DROP LIST FOR USE WITH LINKY FIREFOX PLUGIN. http://leedoyle.com/u-drop… - June 25th, 2008
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wordless wednesday...what does one look like?
This Wordless Wednesday is my attempt to come to grips with our - my - use of the n-word. I'm conflicted...but when I look at these images, my confliction turns to anger and remorse.Speak the Truth! Obliged to you for hearing me, and now old Sojou
