Monday, January 31, 2005

The Tsunami Aftermath & Reflections

Peace,

We all should have acknowledged the devestating impact of the South and Southeast Asian Tsunami tragedy, and see that when an event like that takes place, it's best to try to be in silent or vocal solidarity with those who experienced such enormous pain and loss. If you can't be in solidarity with them, just keep it to yourself. It's sad that in this day in time, you could have altenative responses by people who have a public platform, b.u.t. the HOT 97 debacle proves that the unthinkable is possible. There are many deep, deep issues with what took place, b.u.t. what worries me in particular is the positioning of African-Americans vs. Asians. One of the effects of white supremacy is the pitting of one racial or ethnic group vs. another. The idea that Miss Jones & company would stage an act like that for ratings without being conscious of how that would come across is damn near obscene, and could only be pushed by the corporate machine. On a positive note, people of all races and ethnicities came out to speak against HOT 97 and it's corporate parent, Emmis communications. The bad thing is they'll just skew Miss Jones, pay any fines that might be leveled against them, and get another coon show to parade before the tri-state area.

The proverbial drop in the bucket of the weeks' salary means nothing in the long run, b.u.t. sprint and mcdonalds taking away their advertising may. When you possess the understanding that all original people are one and connected, the idea that you would make light of a tragedy would not exist.

Look at the equation: Corporate station hungry for a rise in stock share + Washed up Black hosts looking for ratings + Asian Tsunami tragedy = idiots on radio splitting the Black & Yellow from each other

Peace,
I Majestic Allah

Friday, January 14, 2005

Peace, and an Introduction

Peace,

My name is I Majestic Allah, and welcome to my blog. I'd like to begin blogging by giving you an idea of what this won't be:

- A random, seemingly meaningless collection of thoughs that have no larger purpose

- A way to attract women and find hookups in cyberspace

- An opportunity for people to reply with non-sensical garbage that has nothing to do with what I originally posted

- A way to get my rocks off for the sake of doing so

I build that the time you spend reading this is beneficial and productive as far as seeing some perspectives that you may or may not have considered. If that is the case, then I have accomplished one of my goals. All of my posts won't be as somber and straightforward as this one, b.u.t. I think that it's important to set at tone. Now that we got the basics out the way, let's go!

For those who don't know, I am a proud member of the Nation Of Gods And Earths. While I'm sure that people have a number of ideas about who we are and who we aren't, I want this blog to give you an idea of how I see and apply the science of Living Mathematics to all things. While I'll be building on a variety of topics, most if not all of my viewpoints will be from my cultural perspective. As I do understand that people from different religions/cultures will read this, please do leave your comments. I don't expect you to be disrespectful or to use this to spread your doctrine. This is not the corner, and you can't pass out pamphlets!!

I'm also a avid student of business and entrepreneurship, and the interplay of business, culture, and contemporary society, so I will also post about these issues and the way they affect original people all over the world.

I also want to introduce readers to interesting people, places, and things from across the spectrum that can be a base for individual & collective growth and development. If I get all of this done on a consistent basis and you think it's interesting, then show love, and let others know about it.

So, until next time, may the Power of Equality Allow you to Consistently Elevate!! (PEACE)

I Majestic