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Yes, this is present time…

Peace everyone. i came across this site today, and i was not surprised, but more so just disappointed.

We have to remind people that racism still exists. There are many forms of racism; it is whenever power + prejudice = discrimination.

These views are more common than most people think. Just as was stated in the beginning of this video. These things are ususally spoken behind closed doors. But now people have so much fear / anger, built up that they are speaking openly about their feelings.

I admire the guy at the end to have the courage to “Speak Up / Speak Out” towards these people. We will all have to be mentally strong in the next coming months. There is an energy shift that is happening. People are starting to wake up. But some are waking up with the same knowledge that they had when they went to sleep, and that is what we are seeing. For those of us that have stayed awake through all this mess the last 8 - 12 years, remember some people, we have to just let them sleep… don’t try to wake them up.  Things are moving fast — stay cool!

If you’re gonna vote — Vote early!!!

And no matter who buys wins the presidency, keep asking the tough questions!!!

1. why aren’t we pushing to invest money on technology - solar, geothermal, wind (technology that extra-terrestrials have given us). You think it was a coincidence that all those movies about extra-terrestrial (Close Encounter, E.T., Space Odyssey, etc.) came out at around the same time. I’ve found that movies imitate life. Now all you see in the theater are movies that contain the same story line, or some “real-life” experience, or war! I guess that’s what the people want.
2. why aren’t we seriously investigating 911 (’cause it’s a joke!) - i think mainstream u.s.a. has forgotten about this… but as long as we’re in Iraq/ Afghanistan/ Pakistan, this is still an issue, and should not be forgotten.
3. why are there still “prisoners of conscience” locked up in detention centers. what happened to our first amendment? what happened to our bill of rights? some people don’t even know what this is - video
4. why does the government allow the federal reserve to enslave us? the federal reserve banking system is no more Federal than Federal Express. Do your own research. there are too many links for me to post just one. Stop paying taxes!!! it’s unconstitutional! stop using credit cards!! you think you’re paying with money?? what the fuck is money??!!! here, i’m gonna wire  you $100,000 > 010010010010001011011001110010011010 ~ transaction complete!
5. why does the president need to have the power to deploy the u.s. military on US!!! ummm… what happened to habeas corpus??

I could continue… maybe another day. Let’s start getting to the truth! it’s out there, but it ain’t gonna come to your door and say Hi! go find it. You think the movie Matrix was coicendence? It’s time to wake up!!!

I urge everyone to check out this site - http://www.zeitgeistmovie.com/

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Passport Project visits the dinosaurs

Assane MBaye leading a drum circle

We all had a great time at the Cleveland Natural History Museum. The nite went very well for everyone. We danced and sang, and danced a whole lot more. Everyone seemed truly grateful for our performances, and a few even joined in and danced with us.

The nite started off pretty slow. People were enjoying the delicious food and drinks, and of course the exhibit (which I haven’t had the pleasure to experience myself, yet!). After everyone seemed to have their fill of food and information, we jumped rite in and got the crowd going with some musical jamming and dancing of all sorts. We then wooed the crowd with Kou Kou (a dance from west Africa) and Bhangra (a dance from India). We then lead a few kids (and adults) in these dances. After we had a chance to catch our breath we got back down to business with more dancing and music. We returned with a dance from Europe called the Galliard. This dance is from the era of Louis XIV — pre ballet.

Passport Project Global Dance & Music Collective performing Pulse

This done inpart with the assistance to two great violinist — Cherryl and Sandra. We continued the nite with dances from Jamaica, and more dances and music from India, Africa, and Brazil. We ended the nite with a special presentation of our own creation called Pulse — a multi-ethnic coreography that shows the connectionof a lot of the dances that we do. It is in itself a journey, and fit in perfectly with the purpose of the nite; Race: Are we so different? It really brings to life our group as well; our group consists of people of many various backgrounds: north american, indian, african… it is truely a special group!

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Join us today at Cleveland Natural History Museum

The Passport Project Global Dance & Music Collective enlivens the galleries! World music & dance performances/workshops from India, W. Africa, the Philippines, Brazil, France, Jamaica & beyond. 6-9PM; Admission.

Members Preview Party for “RACE: Are We So Different?”
Sat, Sep 27, 2008, 6 to 9 pm??

Museum members are invited to preview the “RACE: Are We So Different?” exhibit. Then hear world music and dance performances by Passport Project, Cleveland’s multicultural arts organization. The Passport Project Global Dance & Music Collective will offer workshops for all ages in hand drumming and traditional dances from around the world. Enjoy complimentary global cuisine and beverages and cash bar. Tickets, Members: $10, children under 12 free. To order tickets, call (216) 231-1177. Not a member? Join now.

Tags: Cleveland Natural History Museum, diversity, Global Dance & Music Collective, performance, Race

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