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Genocides happened before the coining of the phrase see e.g. attempted extermination of Indigenous in the US, the killing and deaths of Africans during Transatlantic slavery, as well as the Armenian situation mentioned. In addition after WW2 genocides continue to happen with frightening regularity. It can only be applied to the 4 groups mentioned : national, ethnical (ethnic), racial, religious. 2/4
Crimes v. Humanity is a serious international crime although as yet there is no treaty or convention on it. But, it is considered part of customary international law. Notice that genocide did not protect against killing political groups. But crimes v. humanity does. Again, a short video for background. 3/4 https://youtu.be/lWN40FEzfNg?si=X6S0gaQ3fYsjMiE_
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In this week's episode of our podcast we sit down with Monique H. Worrell, the elected State Attorney who was removed from office by DeSantis. If you live in Florida or know folks there please listen and give them these links. Stand up for your vote by supporting Monique. Technical issues with sound at the beginning but it evens out. https://youtu.be/ptiyp_baQ3o?si=yYkj7DmzFFT9fU8Y
#BlackFriday#BlackMastodon#BlackTwitter#art@blackmastodon If you're in the DMV area this weekend, you can go see a rarely displayed piece of Black sculpture. LAST SUPPER, a rendition of the biblical event done with Black figures by artist Akili Ron Anderson will be on display at the Studio Acting Conservatory, where it was "uncovered" after being lost for a while. The piece will be shown Sunday from 11-4pm. Check website for address: https://studioactingconservatory.org/
Everyone is entitled to their views on what is happening in Palestine/Israel. At a minimum however, you should know and understand what international law requires when there is an armed conflict. Yes... there are RULES for how to fight a war. Many lay people do not know that. In this short thread I'm going to post short animated videos that explain the rules, under International Humanitarian Law. 1/4
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Hope everyone in NY stays safe. Here's a little music for your Friday. This song is Allah B2y from The Nile Project musicians. I mentioned the project before. It works with musicians from all the countries impacted by the Nile river and water shortage. They tour together to educate people on the issue of water shortage. See second post for more on the project 1/2 https://youtu.be/Slf_oo4s33c?si=KRbRjr2q-V4Vvb1A
Countries that border on the Nile or have tributaries affected by the Nile are : Egypt, Eritrea Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Sudan, So. Sudan Uganda, Burundi, Rwanda and the DRC. The link below is to a video of the artists discussing why there is tension around water and sovereignty and wondering whether their music can help. African music made by and for Africans! Check it out. 2/2 https://youtu.be/Wj4OqEAk7aY?si=mcGORym60wEXWXPH
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CORRECTION ON MARCH ON WASHINGTON FILM** There are NO streaming events on this program sadly. And the best day to go would have been today because Raoul Peck (I Am Not Your Negro) was speaking!!!
Well...after 6 years of planning and saving, my trip to the Fes Festivale Musiques Sacre du Monde in Fes, Morocco was cancelled in sympathy with the earthquake victims. Was supposed to leave today 😧 . I totally get why they cancelled and my heart goes out to the Moroccan people who are suffering. But...I am sad. Hope my health stays strong so I can try again next year.
After a beautiful and uplifting homegoing ceremony, our gentle giant, a warrior in the fight to protect civil and human rights, particularly for the accused, Prof. Charles Ogletree was laid to rest on Saturday. His battle with Alzheimer's is over. He can rest in peace. He will be sorely missed.
#BlackFriday#BlackMastodon#BlackTwitter@blackmastodon I have a bonus cut this week. A certain bad actor in the country music world caused people to dog country music last week. I get it...but for all you closeted country music fans who might have been silent last week, here’s Miko Marks on her cut ANCESTORS. It’s country y’all. She's Black and she is singing about us. https://youtu.be/8UTXD5ig_Og