On This Day In TCXPI History - A Self Reflection (2013)

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As I begin the last month The Chinue X Project (TCXPI) of sharing African And African American Historical Facts, I reflect on what this project has meant to me. 

First and foremost, it gave me the opportunity to research daily the contributions that Our Ancestors have made in the struggle for Liberation, Existence, Equality, and Justice. This was MY Daily Affirmation of - Where I had come from, Who I had come from, and How I would continue to Honor and Respect My African Heritage. I looked forward to rising each morning to research new and insightful facts On My People - the good, the bad, and the ugly - and sharing it with the world.

Second, seeing the responses - good, bad, ugly - inspired me to continue on. I realized early on that My People had been Mis-Educated for so long through no fault of their own. I sought to "Bring Forth" the Truth Of Our Story and to Critically Challenge that Mis-Education.

Finally, to have FB has a conduit to disseminate this knowledge, and have my FB family, friends, and others "Share and Comment" on the posts, was confirmation that I was reaching and connecting with my people. 

I have forged some wonderful friendships and collaborations during this year and I am so appreciative and grateful. 

I look forward to what 2014 will bring for The Chinue X Project (TCXPI)

GIVING THANKS

http://www.tcxpi.com/tcxpi-bhm-2013.php

Children Learn What They Live by Dorothy Law Nolte, Ph.D.

Children Learn What They Live
By Dorothy Law Nolte, Ph.D.

 If children live with criticism, they learn to condemn.

 If children live with hostility, they learn to fight.

 If children live with fear, they learn to be apprehensive.

 If children live with pity, they learn to feel sorry for themselves.

 If children live with ridicule, they learn to feel shy.

 If children live with jealousy, they learn to feel envy.

 If children live with shame, they learn to feel guilty.

 If children live with encouragement, they learn confidence.

 If children live with tolerance, they learn patience.

 If children live with praise, they learn appreciation.

 If children live with acceptance, they learn to love.

 If children live with approval, they learn to like themselves.

 If children live with recognition, they learn it is good to have a goal.

 If children live with sharing, they learn generosity.

 If children live with honesty, they learn truthfulness.

 If children live with fairness, they learn justice.

 If children live with kindness and consideration, they learn respect.

 If children live with security, they learn to have faith in themselves and in those about them.

 If children live with friendliness, they learn the world is a nice place in which to live.

Copyright � 1972 by Dorothy Law Nolte

ON THIS DAY IN TCXPI HISTORY

This compilation is created as a tribute to the Africans and African Americans that have made contributions to the world despite the challenges, and obstacles that existed - the good, the bad, and the ugly. We must embrace African People, History, and Culture as our own. Through these challenges, the Ancestor displayed Self-Determination, Resilience, Courage, and Black Pride in their Quest For Equality and Social Justice.

 

These images give brief descriptions of just some of Our Sung and Unsung People and Events.

 

I Give Thanks and Honor to All who have made and who will make contributions to the building and developing of  the United States of America and the World.

 

Cynthia D. Cornelius,

TCXPI CEO and Founder

Hazel Doris Scott: Breaking Down Racial Barriers in Music and Film

 

The Chinue X Project, Inc. Celebrates The Life And Legacy Of Hazel Doris Scott, Child Musical Prodigy, and Jazz and Classical Pianist and Singer, who Broke Down Barriers in the Recording and Film Industries.

 

Born in Port Au Spain, Trinidad, Ms. Scott’s parents moved to the United States, where she began perfecting her “gift” as a pianist. She studied classical piano at Juilliard from the age of eight. She became an attraction at downtown and uptown branches of Cafe Society in the late '30s and early '40s. Scott had her own radio show in 1936, appeared on Broadway in 1938, and was in five films during the '40s, among them Rhapsody in Blue. She wrote such songs as "Love Comes Softly" and "Nightmare Blues.“

 

In 1950, she would become the First African American performer to host her own nationally syndicated television show. As the solo star of the show, Hazel performed piano and vocals, often singing tunes in one of the seven languages she spoke. A review in Variety stated, “Hazel Scott has a neat little show in this modest package. Most engaging element in the air is the Scott personality, which is dignified, yet relaxed and versatile.”

She was also the second wife of US Congressman Adam Clayton Powell Jr.

 

For Further Reading and Viewing:

http://www.wnyc.org/story/70213-still-swinging-classic-musical-biography-pioneering-pianist-hazel-scott/

http://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/Hazel-Scotts-Lifetime-of-High-Notes.html?c=y&page=2

http://www.smithsonianmag.com/multimedia/videos/A-Mix-of-Classical-and-Jazz.html

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0779220/bio

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SM3-kUzdTDg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySQ8cA4a-f

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HdnjTCMzpg


 

 

 

 

 

On This Day In TCXPI History

The 50th ANNIVERSARY OF THE 16TH STREET BOMBING, BIRMINGHAM, AL.

 

We Remember Denise McNair (11), Carole Robertson (14), Addie Mae Collins (14), and Cynthia Wesley (14), who on Sunday morning, September 15, 1963 at 10:22 a.m. were killed by a bomb planted by Ku Klux Klan members at the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, AL. This senseless, murderous, and cowardice act would shock the nation and galvanize the Civil Rights movement.

  

For Further Reading:

http://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/civilrights/al11.htm

http://www.english.illinois.edu/maps/poets/m_r/randall/birmingham.htm

 

 

 

 

Two more African American youths were killed that day. Johnnie Robinson (16), was shot by police for throwing stones at moving cars. Virgil Ware (13), on a bicycle, was shot by a white man on a motor scooter.

For Further Reading:

http://studentmedia.uab.edu/2013/03/this-black-history-month-let-remember-the-two-little-boys/
 

 

Johnnie Robinson - http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129856740 

Virgil Ware - http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/nation/2004-05-03-birmingham_x.htm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Honorable Marcus Mosiah Garvey, UNIA Leader and Pan Africanist Leader

Marcus Mosiah Garvey was born on this day
 in St. Ann's Bay, Jamaica.



Marcus Mosiah Garvey creates "The Negro World" newspaper as the official organ of the Universal Negro Improvement (UNIA).



 



 

Fruitvale Station

Tuesday night. I was honor to  attend a pre-release viewing of "Fruitvale Station" in DC with my son, who attended St. Mary's with  film writer/producer Ryan Coogler.  An amazing movie - Ryan did an excellent job bringing Oscar Grant's story to the big screen. As a native of Oakland, it brought back heartfelt memories of his tragic death and the impact it had on the entire Oakland community. I feel that this movie will touch you in a different way if you - First, are from Oakland and you see all  the familiarity; Second, if you are Black and understand his family and cultural dynamics; Third, if you are fully aware of his tragic and senseless murder; and Fourth, if you are a Mother to a Black male in the Black community.  It was so welcoming to see what a big heart and personality he had, as well as a deep love for his family. I didn't find it "laugh out loud" funny, and kind of took offense to those that did. I teared up and cried mostly. For me it was like going to a funeral - reliving 2009 New Year's Day all over again. Oscar Grant's Life represents many of our young Black men all over the world, who desire to walk a straight path, no matter how many obstacles and challenges are presented. I hope Oscar's story will touch the lives of others who face these same struggles. Michael B, Jordan, Octavia Spencer, and the entire cast were excellent! Job well done!

 

BLACK MAN WRITES OPEN LETTER TO GEORGE ZIMMERMAN BY ALEX FRASER