Too many times, I have said that when a hurricane or any major weather condition impacts the eastern coast of the United States, we here in the Virgin Islands will suffer food, supplies, material and equipment shortages.
This NorEaster, of March 2 ...
Posted Wednesday, March 28th 2018 at 11:17AM
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Where are our elected representatives, was the out cry across the Territory immediately following the aftermath of Hurricanes Irma and Maria?
Their lack of response, availability and visibility has drawn outrage and a call for a restructuring of t ...
Posted Wednesday, March 28th 2018 at 11:16AM
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This has been the most incomprehensible statement, I have heard during this hurricane recovery period. What seems apparent is that there are many who do not realize that having insurance or not, insurance is a "Gamble." Homeowner's Insurance, it is ...
Posted Friday, March 9th 2018 at 2:47PM
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Feb. 8, 2018
Question?
Why doesn't G.E.R.S include non-government workers with
tailored polices for each new member, ex: for small business
owners and their workers, independent contractors, artisans,
entertainers, etc.?
Suggestion:
Th ...
Posted Friday, February 9th 2018 at 1:24PM
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I have been advocating for our focusing on Agri-Eco Tourism, for
years, my involvement began as a board member on Farmers In
Action (FIA) 1999, when we lobbied for support and funding for the
restoration of the Estate Bethlehem Sugar Factory. Our ...
Posted Friday, February 9th 2018 at 1:13PM
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I have expressed many times that, we here in the Virgin Islands wouldn't have to be struck by a devastating storm to feel its impact. Especially one that has gone up the east-coast of the United States, which is where the responders, resources and ...
Posted Sunday, November 26th 2017 at 10:31AM
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The problem has been that America's Dirty Past has been swept under the rug, so the visitor, immigrant, refugee and sadly the average White American has no comprehension or compassion for the struggle of Black America.
As an artist, I feel these W ...
Posted Thursday, August 17th 2017 at 10:01AM
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I understand too well, why White America (European Descendants) would be on the defensive about the issues now and the past in regards to the Race Relationship with Black Americans.
Considering the birth rate statistics shows that it takes 4.1 W ...
Posted Tuesday, August 15th 2017 at 5:46PM
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Follow the money! The United States - Netherlands - England - France - Portugal - Spain, in each of these major slave trading countries, there were Jewish bankers and investors who financed the building of the slave ships and the laundering of the bl ...
Posted Friday, April 21st 2017 at 6:48PM
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This is my younger brother, he is the writer, I had to remind him that I was the one who helped him with his homework ; )
Marc Anthony Butcher Writes Poetry from the Heart to Heal the Broken Heart | BK Stories
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MK ...
Posted Monday, March 27th 2017 at 10:32AM
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I am a Maroon on the island of St. Croix, I came to St. Croix from New York City, in 1969, not too long after Martin Luther King was assassinated. I had just turned 22, and living here was the first time I had not felt intimidated being Black. The El ...
Posted Thursday, March 16th 2017 at 8:14PM
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Why haven't they been speaking out in the public media, using the power of their money and position, like: Martin L. King, Marcus Garvey, Nina Simone, James Baldwin, Danny Glover, James Brown, Ruby Dee, Ossie Davis, Mos Def, Tupac, Audre Lorde, Kar ...
Posted Friday, March 10th 2017 at 3:39PM
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After attending last night's March 7,2017 meeting, on the Legalization of Marijuana in the Virgin Islands, after all the research, financial, economic, social and health benefits have been presented to our Elected Government Officials, after it has ...
Posted Wednesday, March 8th 2017 at 7:03PM
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My concerns: Divide and Conquer! "
I came to America with nothing, I toke advantage of all the opportunities afforded me, and I worked for everything that I have." This is the standard mantra you hear from the industrious migrant.
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Posted Friday, February 17th 2017 at 10:13AM
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I feel President Trump will be the best thing that has happened for Black Americans with the realization not to expect any special attention or assistance, and with Ms. Clinton, It would have been business as usual with the Republicans trying to bloc ...
Posted Monday, February 6th 2017 at 7:33AM
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We African / Americans are a family and it is time that we begin working toward our own family's interests. The idea that, "Charity begins at home" is not separatism nor selfishness. The neglecting of ourselves and relying on others to provide for us ...
Posted Sunday, July 3rd 2016 at 9:43AM
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Gil Noble, Host of Pioneering TV Show Focusing on Black Issues
Little known Black History Fact:
In 1975, I met with Mr. Gil Noble to discuss the merits of the "The Black American Evolutionary Flag," designed to represent the contributions Black ...
Posted Sunday, July 3rd 2016 at 9:36AM
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America's Corporate Game, which is Capitalism where everyone has to play by Their rules that keeps changing, is the American Economic Operating System.
If you are not aware of the "The Game" or you haven't played "The Game" as a kid, then this m ...
Posted Friday, April 8th 2016 at 3:28PM
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Addressing the issue of Prostate Cancer:The Silk Purse Conspiracy Before I begin let me share an African fable:[Once upon a time, in the beginning women once ruled the world. Now, the men really didn't like the way women were handling things. ...
Posted Wednesday, May 6th 2015 at 7:22AM
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The misconception is that All are One and the Same. This is a very sensitive topic that will be almost impossible not to upset someone's feelings, but by not doing so, especially as an elder and an educator would be giving a misperception to ...
Posted Tuesday, May 5th 2015 at 12:05PM
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There is one indisputable fact that those heirs and benefactors of Slavery, throughout the World, cannot escape is their DNA connections to their ancestor's disenfranchised offsprings.
Take the Test!
The World's Top Ri ...
Posted Monday, February 23rd 2015 at 9:02AM
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