Monday, December 22, 2014

Human Rights Have No Borders

As a member of the Board of Directors of “Solidarity Uganda”, I was angry to hear of the arrest and eventual release of Phil & Susan Wilmot, the founders of “Solidarity Uganda.  Phil is a graduate of Messiah College.  His wife Susan is a native Ugandan.  Phil and Susan met while they both were students in Uganda.   The two married and formed “Solidarity Uganda” in response to the unjust treatment of many poor citizens of Uganda.   Phil and Susan were arrested for speaking out on human...
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Sunday, October 26, 2014

FIX THIS MESS: It's OUR Responsibility!

I was driving down Derry Street in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday, October 21, 2014, when I witnessed more than 20 Police Officers, leap out of their cars and take off running after a young African American male, who appeared to be no more than 16 years old.   I don’t know what he did to generate this kind of response, but whatever it was I am sure that he is in a heap of trouble.   This is the kind of scene that I have witnessed all of my life, a young African American male being pursued, tackled...
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Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Peace Builders Needed!

Peace Builders Needed: Apply Within!! If there ever was a time for Peace Builders to step forward, now is the time.  With so much anger and turmoil going on in the world, we need people of good will to step forward with tools such as integrity, cultural competency, love, insight, trust and courage.  These qualities can’t be bought or sold.  Either you have them or you don’t.  These qualities can be developed, but it has to be an inside job.   The person in search of developing peach building...
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Sunday, February 16, 2014

Celebrating Black History Month

CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTHA Word From Nate: The Founder of Black History MonthIn honor of Black History Month I want to share this article with you, from Dr. Maulana Karenga, founder of Kwanzaa.    Dr. Karenga is an outstanding scholar who is dedicated to the empowerment and uplifting of African People world-wide.    I want to thank my friend, Paul Carey, a Teacher, and Social Activist, for providing me with Dr. Karenga’s article.   Celebrate Black History Month by...
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Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Your Best Year Ever

Jan 2014: Nate Speaks! Lighting Candles for Kwanzaa 2013A Word From Nate: Your Best Year EverIt is 2014!   May this year be your best year ever!  Have you set your priorities for the rest of the year?  Have you thought about your goals and the action steps that you need to take in order to make your goals a reality?  Have you considered the road blocks and potential naysayers that await you as you pursue...
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