Posted on April 30, 2008 by sunkissed
The Obama/Wright controversy has reared its ugly head again, concealing and distracting from other pressing issues that affect people much more globally. You know, hikes in gas prices, increased profits for oil companies, and the doomed housing crisis – but who cares about any of that right? Most people want to talk about the racist [...]
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Posted on April 27, 2008 by sunkissed
So I’ve been neglecting my blog – not on purpose, but neglecting nonetheless. Although I haven’t been posting, I’ve somewhat been following news/blogs about the U.S. presidential elections, specifically, the Democratic party contest for the presidential nominee between Senator Barack Obama and Senator Hillary Clinton.
One of the biggest reasons why this is such a fascinating [...]
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Posted on April 25, 2008 by sunkissed
Tomorrow Saturday April 26th, there will be a conference on Peace and Development in the Great Lakes Region of Africa at the Peace Palace in the Hague, Netherlands.
The conference will discuss sustainable solutions for lasting peace and prosperity within the region. Speakers include:
Mr. Paul Rusesabagina, Hotel Rwanda Rusesabagian Foundation (HRRF): Rusesabagina will discuss his vision [...]
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Posted on April 21, 2008 by sunkissed
I recently watched an interesting film by Ousmane Sembene called Moolaade or Sanctuary. The story revolves around a woman (Colle) who went through the ordeal of female circumcision (or “purification” or female genital mutilation – fgm), but refused to circumcise her daughter. She now finds herself amidst scandal and controversy when a new group of [...]
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Posted on April 15, 2008 by sunkissed
I know this is parody, but this is the kind of stuff that might come from someone’s mouth who is ignorant and racist towards Africa and Africans. Maybe not even one who is ignorant, but one who is ready to exploit.
Enjoy!
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Posted on April 15, 2008 by sunkissed
The title of this thread came out of recent discussions and reflections from the newly released Keith Harmon Snow report about bogus asylum seekers and the lives they ruin. If you haven’t read it yet, you need to. It’s also a reference to the cultural pop fiction book where fiction is packaged as non-fiction, and [...]
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Posted on April 12, 2008 by sunkissed
A new investigative report has just been released with some very shocking, and vile information that exposes how low the Rwandan government will stoop to silence opposition or perceived threat. This report by independent investigative journalist Keith Harmon Snow is titled, “The Asylum of Extreme Exclusion: How Rwanda Manufactures and Exports Genocide.” Keith Snow exposes [...]
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Posted on April 9, 2008 by sunkissed
Many people question the idea that most of what they know about Rwanda is pure propaganda, until they read the overwhelming evidence that gives a balanced picture in regards to what happened in the 90s in Rwanda.
However, even then, some wonder how the RPF could have successfully managed to get most of the world’s support, [...]
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Posted on April 8, 2008 by sunkissed
Why indict those who stopped the Rwandan genocide instead of those who committed it?
Many people wonder. And since it’s the period around the 14th anniversary of the Rwandan Genocide, then these questions are valid and fair and reflect the mood of those trying to get past the atrocities and build sustainable relationships. Those asking that [...]
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Posted on April 3, 2008 by sunkissed
I’ve seen other sites/blogs label them trolls, you know, those personalities who bombard your blog with utter none sense without any desire or intent to hold an actual conversation or discussion? Well guess what? I have one too. And s/he is very persistent. As of now, I have no intention of banning the troll, [...]
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