WHAT IS THE PRICE OF YOUR FREE-DOME?

"(Malcolm X) was our pathway to revolutionary understanding. Malcolm X went through a series of rites of passage-from Malcolm Little to Detroit Red to Satan to Malcolm X to El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz. All this because the man never stopped trying to develop and recognize the best of himself  He was self-determined. Malcolm was saying we need to be more. And we heard that. And he said it better than anybody ever said it. He made it clear to us. So all we wanted to do was be disciples of Malcolm, in a sense, using poetry to illuminate the same values that he planted in our head" On Malcolm X's influence on the Last Poets ( 2001)

The spirit of our people is just so great! Meeting two of the conscious minds of our nation brought empowerment and pride to the City Of Rochester. I would like to give many thanks to our special guest Mr. Abiodun Oyewole and Dr.Umar Abdullah Johnson.

Could the sleeping Giant be awakening in 2013?   

Experience is our greatest teacher.  In that we must give our communities the opportunity to see the power that we truly possess, moving us from staying stagnate, and beginning the process of captivating and inspiring us as a whole to continue to push forward. 

 A double weekend of power packed messages beginning from "The Price of Freedom is Death: Black Aesthetic Art Show 2013" to The " 4th of You "lie" independence day observation"  at Western New York's premier African/African American Institution  'The Frederick Douglass Resource Center', led Rochester back to our great and vast history. 

In order to attain Free-Dome...we must begin to recognize our Africaness and do our sankofa daily. Remembering your past so that you will have accurate knowledge about your future.

The BAAS took participants back.... into the sixties to mid 70's of the Black Power Movement. Taking a even closer perspective of the messaging of Malcolm X( El Hajj El-Malik Shabazz)and how it effected and moved the majority of the Black community.

The wake up call for the entire Black community unfortunately was the assassination of Malcolm X in 1965( among many other fallen soldiers who were victims of assassinations). The divinity in this situation was the birth of The Black Arts Movement. For the Black community, this form of creative expression was used to translate not only the Black Power message of Malcolm X, but infused the importance and love for Black life, Black beauty, and self sufficiency. The Black Art Movement proved that the journey to liberation was not completely over ,so the struggle continued . 

The major icons of this time period such as LeRoi Jones( Amiri Baraka) manifested the "By any means necessary"  and "Standing on truth" through powerful poetry and theater.  Malcolm X and our ancestors gave the people the power tools to fight against oppression and continual white supremacy to be victorious in setting free the nation inside of the nation.

Observing how these young Afrikan artist transformed Malcolm's messages into a power resource to change the mental and physical paradigm of most Africans in America, The conception of the Rochester Black Arts Council was brought to fruition.  The Rochester Black Arts Council is made up of local Black artist from the City of Rochester. Ranging from emerging and established artist. Using mediums of visual arts, poetic rhythms, theater, sculptors, and musicians. Re-constructing our history is the main emphasis  and using our collective creative genius will assist in manifesting truth and justice within our communities, be it locally, nationally, or globally. 

The closing ceremonies for the BAAS took place on June 28-29 2013. 

The Frederick Douglass Resource Center screened the first viewing of "110 Morning Side" A Tribute to Abiodun. Directed by Nicholle La Vann of Flimstress Flimz. 

Our finale included the Rochester Black Arts Council along with special guest Abiodun Oyewole engaged in a in depth panel discussion: The Black Aesthetic: The search for self in the 21st century. Ending the evening with a question and answer from the audience. The panel gave the City of Rochester an idea of what they should expect from the council with regards to self determination and rejuvenation of the Black comm-UNITY in the City of Rochester.

Rolling into the month of July...many brought in their independence day in with The Frederick Douglass Resource center's annual 4th of you "LIE" weekend. The Frederick Douglass Resource Center hosted Pan-Akfrikanist Dr. Umar Abdullah Johnson. Nationally certified school psychologist and blood relative of Frederick Douglass. 

Dr. Johnson reviewed Douglass' July 5th oration and stated the facts, as it relates to the TRUE state of public "education" and that system's fatal impacts on the hearts and minds of our Black children--particularly our Black boys--not only in the City of Rochester, but all across the country!

Moving from symbolism to substance is the mission of the conscious community in the City of Rochester. 

Bringing light to our people by any means necessary is the goal and unlocking the

key to our hidden story and knowing thy-self will protect us on this journey of Free-Dome. 

We would like to thank all artist who participated: Johnnie Lee Smith, Brittany Williams, Jahaka Mindstorm, Josh Minick, Luvon Sheppard, and Ms. Myeshia. Our dedicated family/volunteers of the FDRC, and those who participated in our double weekend of EDUtainment.

Your continued support is necessary in order to move our community to the top! Please check out our Face Book page to find our how to volunteer and donate today!

Thank you and stay tuned. Creator Bless

The Frederick Douglass Resource Center

Dr. Umar Abdullah Johnson

Abiodun Oywole

BAAS

The Ten Point Plan

1. WE WANT FREEDOM. WE WANT POWER TO DETERMINE THE DESTINY OF OUR BLACK AND OPPRESSED COMMUNITIES. We believe that Black and oppressed people will not be free until we are able to determine our destinies in our own communities ourselves, by fully controlling all the institutions which exist in our communities.
   
2. WE WANT FULL EMPLOYMENT FOR OUR PEOPLE. We believe that the federal government is responsible and obligated to give every person employment or a guaranteed income. We believe that if the American businessmen will not give full employment, then the technology and means of production should be taken from the businessmen and placed in the community so that the people of the community can organize and employ all of its people and give a high standard of living.
   
3. WE WANT AN END TO THE ROBBERY BY THE CAPITALISTS OF OUR BLACK AND OPPRESSED COMMUNITIES. We believe that this racist government has robbed us and now we are demanding the overdue debt of forty acres and two mules. Forty acres and two mules were promised 100 years ago as restitution for slave labor and mass murder of Black people. We will accept the payment in currency which will be distributed to our many communities. The American racist has taken part in the slaughter of our fifty million Black people. Therefore, we feel this is a modest demand that we make.
   
4. WE WANT DECENT HOUSING, FIT FOR THE SHELTER OF HUMAN BEINGS. We believe that if the landlords will not give decent housing to our Black and oppressed communities, then housing and the land should be made into cooperatives so that the people in our communities, with government aid, can build and make decent housing for the people.
   
5. WE WANT DECENT EDUCATION FOR OUR PEOPLE THAT EXPOSES THE TRUE NATURE OF THIS DECADENT AMERICAN SOCIETY. WE WANT EDUCATION THAT TEACHES US OUR TRUE HISTORY AND OUR ROLE IN THE PRESENT-DAY SOCIETY. We believe in an educational system that will give to our people a knowledge of the self. If you do not have knowledge of yourself and your position in the society and in the world, then you will have little chance to know anything else.
   
6. WE WANT COMPLETELY FREE HEALTH CARE FOR All BLACK AND OPPRESSED PEOPLE. We believe that the government must provide, free of charge, for the people, health facilities which will not only treat our illnesses, most of which have come about as a result of our oppression, but which will also develop preventive medical programs to guarantee our future survival. We believe that mass health education and research programs must be developed to give all Black and oppressed people access to advanced scientific and medical information, so we may provide our selves with proper medical attention and care.
   
7. WE WANT AN IMMEDIATE END TO POLICE BRUTALITY AND MURDER OF BLACK PEOPLE, OTHER PEOPLE OF COLOR, All OPPRESSED PEOPLE INSIDE THE UNITED STATES. We believe that the racist and fascist government of the United States uses its domestic enforcement agencies to carry out its program of oppression against black people, other people of color and poor people inside the united States. We believe it is our right, therefore, to defend ourselves against such armed forces and that all Black and oppressed people should be armed for self defense of our homes and communities against these fascist police forces.
   
8. WE WANT AN IMMEDIATE END TO ALL WARS OF AGGRESSION. We believe that the various conflicts which exist around the world stem directly from the aggressive desire of the United States ruling circle and government to force its domination upon the oppressed people of the world. We believe that if the United States government or its lackeys do not cease these aggressive wars it is the right of the people to defend themselves by any means necessary against their aggressors.
   
9. WE WANT FREEDOM FOR ALL BLACK AND OPPRESSED PEOPLE NOW HELD IN U. S. FEDERAL, STATE, COUNTY, CITY AND MILITARY PRISONS AND JAILS. WE WANT TRIALS BY A JURY OF PEERS FOR All PERSONS CHARGED WITH SO-CALLED CRIMES UNDER THE LAWS OF THIS COUNTRY. We believe that the many Black and poor oppressed people now held in United States prisons and jails have not received fair and impartial trials under a racist and fascist judicial system and should be free from incarceration. We believe in the ultimate elimination of all wretched, inhuman penal institutions, because the masses of men and women imprisoned inside the United States or by the United States military are the victims of oppressive conditions which are the real cause of their imprisonment. We believe that when persons are brought to trial they must be guaranteed, by the United States, juries of their peers, attorneys of their choice and freedom from imprisonment while awaiting trial.
   
10. WE WANT LAND, BREAD, HOUSING, EDUCATION, CLOTHING, JUSTICE, PEACE AND PEOPLE'S COMMUNITY CONTROL OF MODERN TECHNOLOGY. When, in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bonds which have connected them with another, and to assume, among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the laws of nature and nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.
    
    We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed; that, whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or to abolish it, and to institute a new government, laying its foundation on such principles, and organizing its powers in such form as to them shall seem most likely to effect their safety and happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and, accordingly, all experience hath shown that mankind are most disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But, when a long train of abuses and usurpation, pursuing invariably the same object, evinces a design to reduce them under absolute despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such government, and to provide new guards for their future security.

To go back into time and realize the words that are being expressed through these writing brings our realities into clear view......at least it should.

One must use these values to up lift and correct mis guided steps taken individually 

The Price of Freedom is Death: Black Aesthetic Art Show 2013

"We declare our right on this earth to be a man, to be a human being, to be respected as a human being, to be given the rights of a human being in this society, on this earth, in this day, which we intend to bring into existence by any means necessary".—Malcolm X, 1965

Your are cordially invited to join us at The Price of Freedom is Death: Black Aesthetic Art Show 2013

Art of Brittany Williams 2013

Friday June 28th @ 6:30 P.M. The Frederick Douglass Resource Center presents Flimstress Nicholle La Vann in her viewing of 110 Morning Side. Bringing conscious back! Ms. La Vann brings the Black Aesthetic alive through her works of documenting the legacy of Poet Abiodun Oyelwole member of the Last Poets for one night only here in  the city of Rochester New York.  $10

Saturday June 29th @ 6:00 P.M. Special guest Abiodun Oyelwole of the Last Poets will join The Rochester Black Arts Council in an in-depth panel discussion: The Black Aesthetic: The Search for self in the 21st Century. Walking in the steps of the Black Arts Movement of the 1960's. The council will discuss self determination and empowerment in the city of Rochester. $10

Weekend passes include admission for 2-day programs which are available for $15. Art catalogue for the exhibition will be available also! We hope that you will join us in the closing ceremonies of the Price of Freedom is Death: Black Aesthetic Art Show 2013. For more information please contact 585-497-6139 or email drthomas085@gmail.com. Thank you for your support!

The Price of Freedom is Death: Black Aesthetic Art Show 2013 Cultural Programming. Open to the public and community! When Fri, June 28, 6:30pm – Sat, June 29, 6:00pm  Where 36 King Street Rochester New York 14608 City Newspaper Frederick Douglass Resource Center

The Revolution Will Not Be Televised!

 

“If for no other reason, it only makes financial sense for both Senomyx and their collaborators to avoid a substantial loss of potential market,” Vinnedge said. “Senomyx needs to stop using the aborted fetal cell lines entirely and we will continue to pressure them to do so.”

 

 "The revolution will not be televised!, The revolution will not be televised!" lyrics written in 1974 are very consistent with the times now in 2012. What we must began to take notice of is the revolution starting with the people detaching themselves from the dangers we face daily by consumption or just breathing . The group The Last Poets allows the listener to become more aware of their surroundings, take their words into reflection, and allow the statements to become an consistent reminder of what you may witness in your day to day struggle for liberation.

 

Let's examine what revolution really is! Other than an act of overturning the government by a group of people, usually deprived of life, liberty and pursuit of happiness, revolution in scientific theory takes you into a profound contemplation to completely get the just of what time lapse we are really in. Of course there's the other meaning, like the Copernican Revolution, or the Neo-Darwinian revolution. Revolution being an development in science that fundamentally and permanently changes the course of it's particular field due to having such a far reaching impact. It's something that reaches beyond abstract details of esoteric interest and influences philosophy and society as a whole. When it's all said and done we as a people have been through so many cycles of being hypnotised, controlled, and lead astray from the correct way to live for so long, that we have become accustomed to do the unethical.

 

We are in a revolution! We have been in an continual revolution! Our daily way of life has become an repetition and we are not noticing the ills we are being subjected to . We have been running in a circle(cycle) of chaos. When is enough enough? I suggest the time is now! Making the choice of stepping out of the circle and changing the direction of our destiny is central.

 



In order to disengage from the systematic cycle, people must become aware of the environment they are living in. Living in this illusion painted for you must be wiped away and new eyes must regain the mind power to view all realms of life for what they truly are. The first objective, since eating and drinking are essential to life, looking at these food labels and research what these mysterious ingredients really are ?! Innerstanding what these additives are allows a person make a sound decision on removing her/himself from this revolution of being a test dummy. HEK 293 is/was a flavor enhancer used by Pepsi. Many protesters came to boycott Pepsi for using this in their products due to the fact the Bio tech company Pepsi was partnered with was using cell lines from aborted babies in food enhancing testing! HEK 293 is human kidney embryonic kidney cells taken from an elective aborted baby to produce those receptors. Are the corporations secretly trying to turn us into cannibals, alter our genes, or annihilate us? Or is the answer all three?

 

Being lazed and just doing things for the heck of it has to be erased from the new found reality. Going back to knowing what your are putting in your temple is key! You only get one body ,so you must appreciate and take care of your self. Discrete knowledge of extra additives in food, such as High fructose corn syrup, engineered from genetically modified corn, not from mother Earth, being in literally every item you touch, is vital to your health. GMO foods have hit our grocery store/local stores head on and at times there is no hiding. Along with a chemical use for the same reasons as HFC, being a sweetener, Aspartame is another additive that is harmful to your health. Damage of the nervous system(brain, spinal cord) can occur when consuming large amounts on a daily basis. So, for all you soda or pop drinkers please beware because all sodas have this venom. When dealing with over all health, sweeteners is one entity that must be avoided, especially counterfeit sugar! We wonder why we are dealing with so many dis-eases in our community ranging from high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity. You are what you eat, think, and drink!

 

 

If you'd like to avoid aspartame, please keep in mind that it's a common ingredient in many packaged foods and beverages, particularly those that are marketed as being sugar-free or low in calories. Examples include sugar-free or low calorie:

• Yogurt
• Chewing gum
• Soft drinks
• Cookies and candy bars that are made for diabetics
• Frozen desserts
• Artificial sweeteners
• Cough candies, drops, and syrups
• Chewable vitamins

Through out this year many have stood up for the rights of ethical and moral concern when findings of aborted fetus cells being tested on foods, or even additives that are GMO. Such as Oklahoma state senator Ralph Shortey, attempting to get bill S.B. 1418 passed in the senate, which would ban the sale of any products that contain flavor chemicals derived from human fetal tissue. After reading articles obtaining information of the use of aborted cells in foods and anti-abortion groups boycotting assisted Senator Shortey in making this stand. Along with many pro life groups massive worldwide boycotts have gone on to attempt to stop companies from using aborted embryonic cells.

The time to make positive change in your life is critical not only for your existence, but our survival as humans! Live foods from our mother Earth is what is essential for longevity. The many are beginning to stand up and take their lives and families into their own hands. Taking responsibility checking what you are feeding your babies and young children. Its imperative that our communities know the dangers of food and make sound decisions when nurturing themselves and loved ones. Risking your health for a sweet treat can cause you your life. So lets look with our thoughts before we look with our eyes. Make your decision the conscious one!

 

Discover More!

 

 

www.evhealthyliving.com/MsThomas

http://www.healthychild.org/live-healthy/faq/how_can_i_avoid_genetically_modified_foods

http://www.lifenews.com/2012/04/30/pepsi-stops-using-aborted-fetal-cell-lines-to-test-flavors/
http://www.naturalnews.com/035276_Pepsi_fetal_cells_business_operations.html
http://birthofanewearth.blogspot.com/2012/03/pepsis-use-of-aborted-fetal-cells-in.html
http://www.lifesitenews.com/news/biotech-company-using-cell-lines-from-aborted-babies-in-food-enhancement-te/
http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/high-fructose-corn-syrup-dangers/
http://drbenkim.com/articles-artificialsweeteners.html
http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2012-09-19/business/ct-nw-rice-arsenic-20120919_1_inorganic-arsenic-outer-bran-rice

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When You Know Better! You Do Better!

 "According to the report, obtained by The Associated Press, one of the suspect chemicals, quaternium-15, is a preservative that kills bacteria by releasing formaldehyde. Formaldehyde, used as a disinfectant and embalming fluid, was declared a known human carcinogen this past June by the U.S. National Toxicology Program. Formaldehyde also is a skin, eye and respiratory irritant."

 In today's world we have become mass consumers due to the system of capitalism . Spending money, evaluating your wants/ needs, has become an everyday habit in the lives of many. Taking into consideration the fluctuating economic statics that we are given everyday, 7.8% unemployment rate, the GDP being at 15.09 trillion,  the populous must quickly become more conscientious of what they exchange their notes for. The key to being a conscious consumer is that we must began to know what we are spending our money on and what its significance is in our life. Instinctively ignoring the products we are purchasing,  rather it be food, clothing, cleaning agents, or bath and body products can bring not only harm to you physically but mentally as well .

 

One thing that may slip our minds in the frenzy of buying is asking ourselves the questions  "What chemicals  are in these products" or "Are these products safe for my family".The products that we allow to enter our homes or  touch the most important organ the SKIN is something we must seriously take into consideration when using our purchasing power! Taking care of ourselves is very important not only for continual survival of self, but to provide a safe environment for our children to survive in. Exposing ourselves to toxic chemical ingredients causes immunotoxicity in the body. As the nurturers of our families we must take the route of researching alternatives and avoiding the price of sickness(doctors bills, doctors visit $$). Prevention is vital to eliminating dis-ease out of our existence. The discussion and findings of these chemicals are necessary to be able to live healthy and obtain longevity.

Freedom to choose. Freedom of expression. Yes, we know our constitutional rights, but when do we use our Mental Freedom to safeguard our families from entities that will cause harm or even death. Being that a substance such as Quaternium 15 is found in lip gloss, mascara, facial cleansers, eye shadows, and mainly baby shampoo should cause a person to second guess a lot of the products that are used daily. Effects of these chemicals on the human body have been shown to cause multiple health illnesses even worst cancer.

With the rise of continual labeling in our community, ADHD/ADD/Autism, especially of our children, the on slot of confusion and bewilderment has become an unwanted position for many parents to be in. When making decision on what is preeminent for dealing with these dis-eases we must contemplate  the well being of our children . So, if the children come first, having knowledge of certain chemicals or even drugs should be put in the psych of parents to know what is the BEST product or vitamin for you and your child to ingest. You only get one body, using your knowledge is your weapon to tear down the veil of pacifism.  Such as, another chemical found in baby shampoo 1,4-dioxane, is considered a likely carcinogen. It's a byproduct of a process for making chemicals more soluble and gentler on the skin. Opening the eyes and observing the  findings forces the responsibility on parents to fix the problem and just not patch it up. Taking advantage of freedoms we take for granted must subside if we want to become free.

"The thought has prevailed, until recently, that if a product is available on the store shelf, it is safe; however, many people have found, through painful experiences, that this fact is not true. Most toxic products are not required to list ingredients. However, most natural products DO list ingredients because they are harmless." Knowledge is power. Knowing the product that you have in your hand and reading label is the first step in taking control. A safer, healthier, conscious lifestyle is what is needed to avoid harm to you and your loved ones! Take advantage of the facts because when you know better you do better.

DISCOVER MORE!

http://www.evhealthyliving.com/MsThomas

http://www.naturalnews.com/029564_cleaning_products_chemicals.html

http://www.goodguide.com/ingredients/102814-quaternium-15

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/11/17/baby-shampoo-toxins_n_1098803.html

http://blogs.webmd.com/health-ehome/2011/11/new-report-finds-johnsons-baby-shampoo-not-so-pure.html