- Image Marketing, Cyber Crime and Technological Advancements, Information Technology and Security, Print media, Niche Marketing, Archaeology, and 18 moreHistory, Philosophy, Political Science, Economics, Anthropology, Cultural Studies, Art History, Social Sciences, Gender Studies, Architecture, International Relations, Communication, Business, Ethics, Human Rights, Research Methodology, Political Philosophy, and Genderedit
- WALE IDRIS AJIBADE Ph.D. (Wale Idris) is an economist by training and professional experience. He is the founder and ... moreWALE IDRIS AJIBADE Ph.D. (Wale Idris) is an economist by training and professional experience. He is the founder and Executive Director of African Views, (AV), a nonprofit organization for global African intelligence collaborative framework in social sciences and the humanities. The Organization primarily provides research, reviews, analysis and conducts activities pertinent to the African roles and responsibilities within the universal ecosystem and world cultural harmony. The organization’s research focuses on inter-disciplinary topics within health, educational, environmental and economic fields - connecting the global with the locals facilitating cultural harmony and cooperation for sustainable development solutions. African Views is also a 501(c) (3) charitable organization that has been consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) – based on the recognition of its charitable programs.
He was elected chairman of the proposed African Diaspora Federal Credit Union, as well as the proposed African Development Mutual-Funds, a campaign that has become successful in the Caribbean after he delivered a speech at the Central Bank in Trinidad and Tobago in 2015. He is currently a partner at the International Trades and Investment Promotion Agency, which connects development funding for socially responsible entrepreneurs with investors. Mr. Wale Idris Ajibade has given speeches at the State Department, United Nations, African Union, Colleges, and Universities on issues related to the role of cultures in peace, security, and economic development.
He is passionate in his narratives as a writer. He coined the term ‘cultivated dependency’, which he described as “cultivated dependable privileges, principles, and policies created directly or indirectly to uphold indignation, ignorance, and impunity anywhere and everywhere in the world.” He has developed and produced programs such as African Health Dialogues, Youth Initiatives, Millennium Development Goals, Green Africa, Cultural Harmony, New Deals, Cultural Exchange Program for Children, and the Anti-Violence Against Women Act (AVAWA). The African Health Dialogue organized the Candid assessment of the World response to the Ebola Teleforum, featuring inventors, scientists, and medical doctors and pharmaceutical agents. The campaign contributed to the African Union and the US State Department agreement to establish an African Center for Disease Control. Wale also spearheaded the Spirit of Peace and Cultural Harmony Conference in New York City, which was the first ever coming together of African Monarchs and Indigenous Chiefs of the Americas.
Prior to joining the non-profit sector, he worked as the Director of Research and Marketing for International Investment Advisers (IIA), manager of the Korea International Investment Funds (KIIF) - one of the earliest promoters of the Korean Economy and previously at Citibank Private Bank, Reuters, and S&P. Wale has fifteen years tenure in the financial market industry and has a scholastic background in Investment Finance (MBA from Columbus University, 2001) and graduate degrees in Philosophy and Economics from the University of Vienna in 1994. He completed a doctoral thesis in Nomological and Epistemological branches of Philosophy in 1998.edit - William A. Verdone, Dr. Leong Ying, , Dr. Julius Garvey, Dr. Baryl Biekman, Mr. Tony Reguesters, Dr. Sikuade Jagun, Dr. Pamini Murthy, Mr. Carmelo Garciaedit
We hereby officially and sincerely express our gratitude for the support we received during the 5-day Spirit of Peace and Prosperity Summit that took place at Freedom Park, Lagos, from November 7-11, 2022. On behalf of the event... more
We hereby officially and sincerely express our gratitude for the support we received during the 5-day Spirit of Peace and Prosperity Summit that took place at Freedom Park, Lagos, from November 7-11, 2022. On behalf of the event organizers and the entire team of the African Views Organization, including the African Views Network, Nigeria, the Freedom Park in Lagos, and the Council of Traditional Leaders of Africa (COTLA-AU), we say thanks! Nigeria was chosen for the summit as a result of the urgent efforts to reassure the populace and show the rest of the world that we are aware of our challenges and are capable of handling them in an appropriate manner. By asking ourselves and our leaders to reflect on the situation and address the people with candor and care, we, the people, came together to take a crucial citizen action. We believe that by bringing up the pressing issues, this gathering was successful. Additionally, by holding a symbolic ceremony of truth and reconciliation between Awolowo and Akintola, we broke new ground. The title of the upcoming book that honors the occasion, "A Warm and Peaceful Home," alludes to every nation's desire to be a warm and peaceful home for its people. Therefore, we thank everyone who participated and worked together to make the event possible for Nigeria. It's time to make Nigeria a warm and peaceful place to live for everyone! We are grateful to Her Excellency Ambassador Dr. Tokunbo Awolowo-Dosunmu and the Obafemi Awolowo Foundation, the entire clan of the Akintola family led by Honorable Lenny Ayoola Akanbi, and represented by Eng. Akintayo Akintola for their generous support in making the symbolic reconciliation for peace and improved cooperation possible. Thank you. We are grateful for the generosity and support of our traditional leaders which includes: H.I.M.
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The following quote is an excerpt from the novel, ‘In the Name of the Rose’: “Laughter kills fear, and without fear, there is no faith. Who does not fear the devil no longer needs a God.” That conversation ensued between the Blind Abbot... more
The following quote is an excerpt from the novel, ‘In the Name of the Rose’: “Laughter kills fear, and without fear, there is no faith. Who does not fear the devil no longer needs a God.”
That conversation ensued between the Blind Abbot and the Researcher. The statement catches the essence of this Report. Even more so, if it is important to mention that this realm of knowledge is extraordinary and far beyond academic or even scholastic relevance; then, it is in the realm of seekers. Seekers are those who find themselves in the Labyrinth of the Nomos. Where only stoics find solace and where those martyrs become fully integral scholars as they emerge from the depth to only to be at peace with themselves and the with the world around them. They are able to find balance, though not always instantaneous but eventually able to see order in the chaos.
It makes sense that power is made of two essential ingredients, ability and capacity and, that both are not equal. This paper explains why. It also explains why abuse of power is not just a moral issue but much more of what can be described as cultivated dependency.
Though this is not part of the paper, Samuel Johnson was able to capture the realm of seekers in the following statement:
"The mind, once let loose to enquiry, and suffered to operate without restraint, necessarily deviates into peculiar opinions and wanders new tracks, where she is indeed sometimes lost in a labyrinth, from which she cannot return and scarce knows how to proceed; yet, sometimes makes useful discoveries, or finds out nearer paths to knowledge." - Samuel Johnson
The paper explains itself and it is worth reading.
That conversation ensued between the Blind Abbot and the Researcher. The statement catches the essence of this Report. Even more so, if it is important to mention that this realm of knowledge is extraordinary and far beyond academic or even scholastic relevance; then, it is in the realm of seekers. Seekers are those who find themselves in the Labyrinth of the Nomos. Where only stoics find solace and where those martyrs become fully integral scholars as they emerge from the depth to only to be at peace with themselves and the with the world around them. They are able to find balance, though not always instantaneous but eventually able to see order in the chaos.
It makes sense that power is made of two essential ingredients, ability and capacity and, that both are not equal. This paper explains why. It also explains why abuse of power is not just a moral issue but much more of what can be described as cultivated dependency.
Though this is not part of the paper, Samuel Johnson was able to capture the realm of seekers in the following statement:
"The mind, once let loose to enquiry, and suffered to operate without restraint, necessarily deviates into peculiar opinions and wanders new tracks, where she is indeed sometimes lost in a labyrinth, from which she cannot return and scarce knows how to proceed; yet, sometimes makes useful discoveries, or finds out nearer paths to knowledge." - Samuel Johnson
The paper explains itself and it is worth reading.
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Sometime in the late 40s, before either man was famous, Frank Sinatra appeared in a theater in New York. After his show, he went to Harlem to see the Will Maston Trio led by a young Sammy Davis Jr. Frank is blown away by Sammy’s talent... more
Sometime in the late 40s, before either man was famous, Frank Sinatra appeared in a theater in New York. After his show, he went to Harlem to see the Will Maston Trio led by a young Sammy Davis Jr. Frank is blown away by Sammy’s talent and after the show, he asks Sammy to come to see his show.
A week goes by. No Sammy. Sinatra goes back to Harlem to see the Will Maston Trio again and asks Sammy why he didn’t show. Sammy said he was there but they wouldn’t let him in. Frank stormed back to the theater, tore up his contract in front of them, and never performed there again. That would be a common theme during the course of their friendship and careers. When Sammy wasn’t allowed to play at the Copacabana, Frank wouldn’t play there either.
When Sammy was refused a Las Vegas hotel room, Frank said, “Give him my room!” After Sammy’s car accident where he lost his eye, it was Sinatra who paid all his medical bills. After 5 decades and 40 years of performing together, a reporter once asked Frank why he was always so charitable to Sammy. Frank responded in three words, “He’s my brother.”
A week goes by. No Sammy. Sinatra goes back to Harlem to see the Will Maston Trio again and asks Sammy why he didn’t show. Sammy said he was there but they wouldn’t let him in. Frank stormed back to the theater, tore up his contract in front of them, and never performed there again. That would be a common theme during the course of their friendship and careers. When Sammy wasn’t allowed to play at the Copacabana, Frank wouldn’t play there either.
When Sammy was refused a Las Vegas hotel room, Frank said, “Give him my room!” After Sammy’s car accident where he lost his eye, it was Sinatra who paid all his medical bills. After 5 decades and 40 years of performing together, a reporter once asked Frank why he was always so charitable to Sammy. Frank responded in three words, “He’s my brother.”
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Horses take a special role in human history. They have been significant in our evolution, performances, and achievement across cultures for several thousands of years. Horses have appeared in human myths, legends, and religions, and... more
Horses take a special role in human history. They have been significant in our evolution, performances, and achievement across cultures for several thousands of years. Horses have appeared in human myths, legends, and religions, and numerous works of art around the world depict the horse, from ancient cave paintings to Roman statues. It is not by coincidence that we measure our engineering and technology strength by horsepower. Like all things, modern humans (those mixed with Neanderthals and those acculturated with standard pedagogue), since the understanding that plausible alliances between man and some animal species provides certain advantages against odds-have since cultivated a coexistence marked by a distinct shift in the evolution of the horse. People have learned to deliberately select specific traits through crossbreeding, causing distinct breeds of horses to emerge. As a matter of fact, it is important to study horses to better understand human intents. The formal name for the horse is Equus caballus, placing it in the same family as zebras, donkeys, and onagers. These animals represent the survivors of a once much larger and more diverse group of animals; over the centuries, horses and their relatives developed unique adaptations to survive in the environments where they roamed. The horse is designed for life on the open plains; the animals have several anatomical features which allow them to run extremely quickly, and they are adapted to eat grasses and other plant forage which made them adequate accessories for human adventures or other human interests. Note that horses are not naturally willing participants in these alliances. They had to be broken and controlled. Hundreds of horse breeds have been developed all over the world. Some have been bred for strength so that they can work pulling carts and agricultural implements. Others were bred for speed and endurance, so that they could hunt, while some horses have been bred to be extremely intelligent, assisting their owners with tasks ranging from herding cattle to searching for people who are lost. There are horses who can dance to both classical music
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The Story of Lagos:
The birth and life of an African Mega City
The birth and life of an African Mega City
Research Interests: History, Cultural History, Economic History, Development Economics, Anthropology, and 16 moreFilm Studies, Political Theory, History of Slavery, Colonialism, Brazil, Sierra Leone, Social History, Nigeria, Old Kingdom (Egyptology), Yoruba, Reparations, Beni Culturali, Non-Traditional Security, History of Lagos State University Adebola Adegunwa School of Communication, Lagos, and Yoruba Tradtional Religion
The Spirit of Peace and Prosperity Summit encompasses series of high-level meetings featuring Traditional Indigenous rulers, monarchs, religious leaders, representatives of government, ethical and socially responsible corporations, civil... more
The Spirit of Peace and Prosperity Summit encompasses series of high-level meetings featuring Traditional Indigenous rulers, monarchs, religious leaders, representatives of government, ethical and socially responsible corporations, civil society organizations, relevant institutions, Scholars, and Professionals-across disciplinary faculties. The Summit provides the opportunity to ensure the inclusion of cultural values in the Sustainable Development Goals. The Spirit of Peace and Prosperity Summit takes place from July 17-21 (5 days) in parallel observation with the United Nations' General Assembly Resolution A/RES/64/13. The Resolution called for the observance of Nelson Mandela's birthday on July 18th in honor of his values and his dedication to the service of humanity in the fields of conflict resolution, race relations, promotion and protection of human rights, reconciliation, gender equality, and the rights of children and other vulnerable groups, as well as the upliftment of poor and underdeveloped communities.
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Harmful traditional sexual and gender-based practices are universal and prevalent across cultures. Culturally, Violence Against Women is those acts that are explicitly justified or condoned through misuse of cultural, religious, or... more
Harmful traditional sexual and gender-based practices are universal and prevalent across cultures.
Culturally, Violence Against Women is those acts that are explicitly justified or condoned through misuse of cultural, religious, or traditional beliefs, values, and practices that are meant to impose patriarchal control over women and girls. There are, for example, Early Child Marriage, Female Genital Mutilations (FGM), and limitations of Women's development and advancement due to customs and traditional beliefs. Many of these culturally sanctioned practices are meant to subjugate women.
African Queens & Cultural Leaders Network, The African Royal Kingdoms (The ARK), and African Views Organization (AQWCLN– The ARK - AV) are the organizers of the African cultural leaders' conference on ending harmful traditional sexual and gender-based practices in observance of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW 65) 2021, scheduled to take place on April 28th, 2021 at 2 PM Ghana Time.
Topics of discussion will include ensuring the following
• Role of Women in High-level Decision-Making leadership positions (if women can be president and prime ministers, why can't the queen rule in kingdoms)
• Removing traditional impediments of women repression such as Early child marriages,
• Zero Tolerance Female Genital mutilations, breast pressing, inheritance rights, and other harmful practices.
• Reimagining the role, choice, and potential of Women's contribution in modern traditional societies
Traditional rulers representing all the Six African regions will discuss eradicating harmful traditional practices in the communities.
Culturally, Violence Against Women is those acts that are explicitly justified or condoned through misuse of cultural, religious, or traditional beliefs, values, and practices that are meant to impose patriarchal control over women and girls. There are, for example, Early Child Marriage, Female Genital Mutilations (FGM), and limitations of Women's development and advancement due to customs and traditional beliefs. Many of these culturally sanctioned practices are meant to subjugate women.
African Queens & Cultural Leaders Network, The African Royal Kingdoms (The ARK), and African Views Organization (AQWCLN– The ARK - AV) are the organizers of the African cultural leaders' conference on ending harmful traditional sexual and gender-based practices in observance of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW 65) 2021, scheduled to take place on April 28th, 2021 at 2 PM Ghana Time.
Topics of discussion will include ensuring the following
• Role of Women in High-level Decision-Making leadership positions (if women can be president and prime ministers, why can't the queen rule in kingdoms)
• Removing traditional impediments of women repression such as Early child marriages,
• Zero Tolerance Female Genital mutilations, breast pressing, inheritance rights, and other harmful practices.
• Reimagining the role, choice, and potential of Women's contribution in modern traditional societies
Traditional rulers representing all the Six African regions will discuss eradicating harmful traditional practices in the communities.
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The program was designed to promote recognition of ethnic contribution to the American Popular Culture. This is an agenda of the African Views Organization, which brought all the parts together for the goal of celebrating Chinese... more
The program was designed to promote recognition of ethnic contribution to the American Popular Culture. This is an agenda of the African Views Organization, which brought all the parts together for the goal of celebrating Chinese contribution to world cultural development and American Society. Those contributions are important to celebrate, and in this case, we have a rare opportunity to promote the SDGs when people from various professional sectors, including Nonprofit organizations, social activists, and martial arts centers around the tristate gets a rare chance to pay tribute to the idolized Bruce Lee on his birthday.
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African Views and its Partners will host a virtual plenary meeting to observe and ensure progress in our mobilization with a steady momentum on the continued empowerment of women and harmony as well as equality between the gender on... more
African Views and its Partners will host a virtual plenary meeting to observe and ensure progress in our mobilization with a steady momentum on the continued empowerment of women and harmony as well as equality between the gender on Friday, March 2020. The virtual session will be opened to public attendance and recorded a podcast online. You can participate comfortably from anywhere during the conference. The agenda is in accordance with the originally scheduled AV/GCSRF/AMWA/ISDE/OI event for the March 16 Parallel event. Kindly see the instructions and detail of the meeting
Research Interests: Gender Studies, Women's Studies, Domestic Violence, Women's Rights, Sexual Violence, and 11 moreGender Equality, Violence Against Women, Women's Empowerment, Women and Culture, Women and Gender Studies, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence, CSR in MNCs, CSR and philanthropy, CSR Business and Society, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), and CSR and Business Ethics
Great Kings of Africa Meet the Great Chiefs of the Americas in the effort to restore balance and optimism in the society. The document has video links.
Research Interests: Cultural History, Cultural Studies, Sociology of Culture, Black Studies Or African American Studies, African Studies, and 38 moreMedia and Cultural Studies, African Philosophy, Cultural Heritage, Material Culture Studies, Popular Culture, Organizational Culture, Social and Cultural Anthropology, African Diaspora Studies, African History, Cultural Theory, Africa, Identity (Culture), New York history, Culture, Cultural Tourism, African Diaspora, African American Studies, Ifa-Orisa/Orisha Tradition in Africa and the Diaspora, Yoruba, Understanding the Yoruba numeral systems from a theoretical perspective, Yoruba Studies, Yoruba Religions in the Americas, Swahili Ndebele Yoruba Bambara Shona Lingala, Yoruba Art, Role of Orisa and Ifa characteristics in the Yoruba cosmlogy, Yoruba Culture and Religion, Yoruba and Ifa practice, Santeria Yoruba, Yoruba Orishas, A Traditional Religion,yoruba Language ,literature and Culture, Yoruba, Santeria, Lucumi, Yoruba Murals, Oriki and Yoruba Art, Yoruba language and linguistics, Yoruba Poetry, African (Yoruba) Culture, Yoruba Aesthetics, and Yoruba Tradtional Religion
Forum Title: Anti Violence Against Women Act (AVAWA) AVAWA is a self-regulatory and voluntary decision by each African country to provide a comprehensive plan on how it understands the challenges faced by its women and how it plans to... more
Forum Title: Anti Violence Against Women Act (AVAWA) AVAWA is a self-regulatory and voluntary decision by each African country to provide a comprehensive plan on how it understands the challenges faced by its women and how it plans to fulfill the promises made to protect and empower women as clearly stated its own constitution. Forum Purpose: Global call to support Anti Violence Against Women Act (AVAWA) as a sustainable strategy for peace and security in Africa Forum Goal: Formalize partnerships with local, international, and institutional authorities to adopt AVAWA as a vehicle for peace for women Format: Moderated program with a keynote speaker, panel discussion, and Q& A
Research Interests: Women's Studies, Government, Africa, Global Health, United Nations, and 12 moreNon-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Women, Globalisation and Development, Women and Gender Issues in Islam, Violence Against Women, African Politics, Conflict of Laws, Women and Gender Studies, Women's Entrepreneurship, Law of Treaties, African Development Policy, and International Treaties
Violence against women is a global public health challenge, and the use of various forms of media has been effective at increasing awareness of the magnitude of the problem as well as in providing effective solutions. African Views is a... more
Violence against women is a global public health challenge, and the use of various forms of media has been effective at increasing awareness of the magnitude of the problem as well as in providing effective solutions. African Views is a nonprofit organization that has successfully been harnessing the power of communication using blog talk and audio podcasts to reach out to global citizens and has been contributing to empowering women (Sustainable Development Goal [SDG] 5) and building effective partnerships to revitalize and promote partnerships across disciplines (SDG 17).
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The Parallel Theories of the Third World compares the European hegemony and the China relationship with the developing world. The topic touches on Africa- china relationship. However, it is ultimately about the American response to... more
The Parallel Theories of the Third World compares the European hegemony and the China relationship with the developing world. The topic touches on Africa- china relationship. However, it is ultimately about the American response to China's emergence globally and especially its growing influence in the Caribbean and the effect of the whole experience on the popular cultures. <br>
Thank you for the feedback. I hope you read it in full. My research scope was Christianity bound. Christianity serves as a perfect example of the intended purpose. The publication focuses on the criticism of idolatry within Christendom,... more
Thank you for the feedback. I hope you read it in full. My research scope was Christianity bound. Christianity serves as a perfect example of the intended purpose. The publication focuses on the criticism of idolatry within Christendom, which lays bare the hypocrisy of the prosecution of paganism and its uses of amulet and sorcery. It is an odyssey that points ultimately to the promotion of humanity and humanism. The research takes an uncommon approach that challenges traditional scholars of religious scriptures, theosophists, and theologians on complacency and impunity misconduct, and the pervasive misdirection. If you pay attention correctly, you will notice the herculean task of this effort&#39;s intended purpose, which serves, among other things, to awaken, or induce sobriety, or perhaps validate the dangerous and toxic misdirection of the unabated trend and unbridled movements of radical Christianity in the African worlds, and elsewhere. This was my impetus. However, it turned out to be more encompassing. All along, I felt accompanied throughout this research and writing. The dedication page expresses my gratitude. This had to be done, and it took precedence. I remain grateful to God for whom only the glory is due for the endowment of knowledge as the light that rids the darkness that abounds. In summary, all religions are selfish, naive, covetous, and predisposed to human folly. They all seek to systematize routines that affirm group sorcery, just like a sport&#39;s fans collectively rooting for their side in the performance of a few participating in a competition. Yet, every religion professes the golden rule. So why these contradictions? It is either they don&#39;t know, or they are they know and thus deliberately misleading. It is time to have this discussion, openly and candidly. Religion is supposed to bring salvation to the soul. What then has religion achieved if the soul is unsatisfied. &quot;What is truth?&quot; This Publication is ready and can be read here for free. https://www.academia.edu/s/e26e114168 Topics covered: Why are the Cross and Crucifix the Symbols of Christianity? What is Truth? Judaism Herod Antipater The Lynch Mob The Crucifixion Prosecution &amp; Martyrdom Constantine, I. The Profession of Faith: The Apostles’ Creed Councils of Nicaea (The Origin of Religious Institution) Cathedral Architecture, Arts, and Power The Protestant Reformations ( Irrational Exuberance) The Origin of the Cross and the Crucifix Hypocrisy, Superstitions, and Prophecies Belief and Worship The Golden Rule Recognition of God A Voce: Quest for Meaning Bibliography The Writer&#39;s (Author) Dedication 2020 was a very peculiar year. Many will look back to it with awe, But It will be the year of reflection, atonement, and correction. For seekers and thinkers, it was great because the lockdown provided a much-needed sabbatical. The publication argues that the world is not an accident. There is a purpose. &#39;Begin to reckon that the beginning of the beginning begins with every chance to begin from the beginning, with every beginning of the day, of each month when the year begins. With this, I wish you a new beginning when the new year begins. Therefore, I look forward to happiness with joy at the beginning of great happiness. With love, always from yours truly, a friend of man and woman of any kind. (this virtue was taught to us from an early age at school, and it remains till this day, a tall order :)) Sincerely,
Research Interests: African Studies, Philosophy, Humanities, Theology, Jewish History, and 14 moreChurch History, Beliefs, Theories Of Truth, Jesuits, Constantine, Society of Jesus, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Historical Jesus Research, Crucifixion in Early Christianity, Nicean Creed, Martinism and Martinezism, Impact of Social Sciences and Humanities, and Searcher of the Truth
In the beginning, was the Thought, and the Thought was with God, and the Thought was God. At the beginning of a new year, it is customary for us to think of new beginnings and the time for new resolutions. This traditional sentiment is... more
In the beginning, was the Thought, and the Thought was with God, and the Thought was God. At the beginning of a new year, it is customary for us to think of new beginnings and the time for new resolutions. This traditional sentiment is practiced across all faiths-to start afresh and have a new beginning everywhere in the world. Time is the measure of motion, duration, and energy. Anything that moves requires energy, which causes it to move, and duration is how long movement and energy last. Our Sun, together with the planets revolving around it, including Earth, is known as the Solar System. Time on Earth is tied to our planetary system. And it is specific to Planet earth. So far, astronomers have found more than 500 solar systems and are discovering new ones every year. Given how many they have found in our neighborhood of the Milky Way galaxy, scientists estimate that there may be tens of billions of solar systems in our galaxy, perhaps even as many as 100 billion. A Year is the duration of time it takes the Earth to orbit the Sun. A Month is the duration of time it takes the Moon to orbit the Earth. A Day is the duration of time it takes for the Earth to revolve on its axis. We divided our day on Earth into hours, minutes, seconds, and milliseconds to capture the longest and the shortest duration within distance, motion, and energy.
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This has been a mosaic analysis on an important chunk of American and native American History. This story has been told a hundred and thousand times from a hundred and thousand perspectives, but never from this view. It is not ironic,... more
This has been a mosaic analysis on an important chunk of American and native American History. This story has been told a hundred and thousand times from a hundred and thousand perspectives, but never from this view. It is not ironic, that the story of America begins with the dream of India. In the Mahabharata, the Hindu’s epic poem of creation, which may be comparable to the mythological literature coopted by religious orders from all over the world, both structurally and thematically. Arjuna, the great warrior, had just returned from a gladiator match and shouted in excitement to inform his mother, Kunti, that he had won something so precious. Kunti, in her wisdom, surmised that since Arjuna had gone with his brothers, the Pandavas, said in her authoritative mode that "Whatever it is, share among all 5 of you". ‘Mother, but I have won my bride’, said Arjuna; her name is Draupadi. Kunti, who wouldn’t go back on her words, said:“You must share her with your brothers.”
Research Interests: American History, Black Studies Or African American Studies, Native American Studies, American Studies, Humanities, and 37 moreIndian Philosophy, Human Rights, Race and Racism, United Nations, Racist Theories, National Identity, Racism, Native American, United States History, Native American Anthropology, Native American (History), Sustainability Reporting, Mohawk, Protest Movements, Social protests, United States, Histrory, Critical Race Theory, Anti-Racist Education, Social Justice Education, Native Americans, Protest and resistance, Reporting, Antiracist Education, Wabanaki, Iroquois Indians, Treaty Rights and American Indian Education, Mahabharat, Antiracism, Lakota Sioux, Dakota Sioux, Abenaki, Abenaki Culture, Sioux Tribe, PCBs, Mohawk mothers, Environmental Justice/Reproductive jUstice, Reporting Racial Discrimination, Treaties between American Indian tribes and the U.S. Government, Amerian Indian Treaties, and Dakota Access Pipeline
Time is relevant to every form of matter whether it is artificial, biological, psychological, physical, or metaphysical. The knowledge of time is inherent in every nature, human reasoning, and in the human understanding of itself and its... more
Time is relevant to every form of matter whether it is artificial, biological, psychological, physical, or metaphysical. The knowledge of time is inherent in every nature, human reasoning, and in the human understanding of itself and its environment. Every culture has an understanding of the universe as a non-static concept. Therefore, the knowledge of time is encompassing and literally universal. However, although time exists in itself, yet we do not see, feel, or hear it; the effect and influences of time are present and determinant in all things. Could this also prove that God exist, though we cannot see, hear, or touch God. " In the Bhagavad-Gita, Lord Krishna, the Supreme Personality of the Hindu Godhead, gives his own answer in a few words. 'Time I am. The great destroyer of the worlds.' Time, according to the Gita and other Vedic literatures, is an inconceivable energy of the Supreme Lord, through which He ultimately destroys everything." However, Time also creates and restores. Time does everything we credit to God. Time, thus, is of God. Indeed, "beyond the walls of the Universe that we know, Time assumes a different feature". We measure time in terms of its relativity. The Theory of Relativity, propounded by Max Planck and Alfred Buchereror before it was made famous by Albert Einstein, stated that measurements of various quantities are relative to the velocities of the observer. In particular, Einstein said space contracts and time dilates, and thus, space and time should be considered together and in relation to each other. This is important, not only in itself but also to be understood by the basic mindset. Time is different for the separate observers based on their circumstances. It is therefore about how the separately subsisting entities reconcile their observations about congruence of the complexity of hierarchy within the universal ecosystem. The time the earth takes to orbit the sun, we name as a year. The time the moon takes to orbit the earth, we name as a month. And the time the earth takes to revolve on its axis, we name as a day. To further divide our days into hours, minutes seconds and milliseconds, we observe other objects. A week is a time unit equal to seven days. Week has no natural relevance other than the fact that it was a specific human device created as the standard time period used for controlling the cycles of work days and rest days. The English word week comes from the Old English wice, ultimately from a Common Germanic wikōn-, from a root wik-"turn, move, change". The Germanic word probably had a wider meaning prior to the adoption of the
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Monument in Arlon (Belgium)."I have undertaken the work in the Congo in the interest of civilization and for the good of Belgium." Leopold II (9 April 1835 – 17 December 1909) was the second King of the Belgians, known for the founding... more
Monument in Arlon (Belgium)."I have undertaken the work in the Congo in the interest of civilization and for the good of Belgium." Leopold II (9 April 1835 – 17 December 1909) was the second King of the Belgians, known for the founding and exploitation of the Congo Free State as a private venture at the time (19th century) the largest swath of African land under the control of a colonial power (one million square miles. "Sovereign-King of the Congo Free State," though he never set foot there, ruled the Congo as his own personal fiefdom. Leopold, one of the most cruel and imperious 19th century European heads of state. To fulfill his ambition, in 1876 Leopold organized a private holding company disguised as an international scientific and philanthropic association, which he called the International African Society, or the International Association for the Exploration and Civilization of the Congo. In 1878, under the auspices of the holding company, he contracted famous explorer Henry Morton Stanley to explore and establish a colony in the Congo region. Much diplomatic maneuvering among European nations resulted in the Berlin Conference of 1884–1885 regarding African affairs, at which representatives of fourteen European countries and the United States recognized Leopold as sovereign of most of the area to which he and Stanley had laid claim. On 5 February 1885, the Congo Free State, an area 76 times larger than Belgium, was established under Leopold II's personal rule and private army, the Force Publique. Born in Brussels as the second (but eldest surviving) son of Leopold I and Louise of Orléans, he succeeded his father to the throne on 17 December 1865, reigning for exactly 44 years until his death. This was the longest reign of any Belgian monarch. He used great sums of the money from this exploitation for public and private construction projects in Belgium during this period. Under withering worldwide indictment over his treatment of the native population, Leopold was forced to sell the Congo to the Belgian government in 1908.
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Horses take a special role in human history. They have been significant in our evolution, performances and achievement across cultures for several thousands of years. Horses have appeared in human myths, legends, and religions, and... more
Horses take a special role in human history. They have been significant in our evolution, performances and achievement across cultures for several thousands of years. Horses have appeared in human myths, legends, and religions, and numerous works of art around the world depict the horse, from ancient cave paintings to Roman statues. It is not by coincidence that we measure our engineering and technology strength by horse power. Like all things, modern humans (those mixed with Neanderthals and those acculturated with standard pedagogue), since the understanding that plausible alliances between man and some animal species provides certain advantages against odds-have since cultivated a coexistence marked by distinct shift in the evolution of the horse. People have learned to deliberately select specific traits through crossbreeding, causing distinct breeds of horse to emerge. As a matter of fact, it is important to study horses to better understand human intents. The formal name for the horse is Equus caballus, placing it in the same family as zebras, donkeys, and onagers. These animals represent the survivors of a once much larger and more diverse group of animals; over the centuries, horses and their relatives developed unique adaptations to survive in the environments where they roamed. The horse is designed for life on the open plains; the animals have several anatomical features which allow them to run extremely quickly, and they are adapted to eat grasses and other plant forage which made them adequate accessories for human adventures or other human interests. Note that horses are not naturally willing participants in these alliances. They had to be broken, and controlled. Hundreds of horse breeds have been developed all over the world. Some have been bred for strength so that they can work pulling carts and agricultural implements. Others were bred for speed and endurance, so that they could hunt, while some horses have been bred to be extremely intelligent, assisting their owners with tasks ranging from herding cattle to searching for people who are lost. There are horses who can dance to both classical music and rap music with acute understanding of the difference in musical notes and moves. The horse-owning community
Research Interests: Black Studies Or African American Studies, Native American Studies, African Studies, Indigenous Studies, Race and Racism, and 9 moreAfrican Diaspora Studies, African History, Race and Ethnicity, African American Literature, Indigenous Knowledge, African American Studies, Barack Obama, Cultural Harmony, and Cultivated Dependency
The Role of Africa and facts about the African experiences in Germany During the World Wars.
Research Interests: African Studies, German Studies, Russian Studies, French History, History Of Eugenics, and 25 moreRace and Racism, Cold War and Culture, African Diaspora Studies, African History, Genocide Studies, Baltic Studies, Africa, Critical Race Theory, Race and Ethnicity, Israel/Palestine, Colonialism, United Nations, Second World War, Holocaust Studies, First World War, France, Poland, Ethnic Conflict and Civil War, Senegal, United Kingdom, Movies, Austrian History, Holocaust and Genocide Studies, United States, and Namibia
My fellow Americans, Last month, on November 8th, 2016, we voted to elect a new president. The outcome of that election sent a wave of surprise and trepidation around the world. We knew at that moment, that the United States of America... more
My fellow Americans, Last month, on November 8th, 2016, we voted to elect a new president. The outcome of that election sent a wave of surprise and trepidation around the world. We knew at that moment, that the United States of America has reached a new crossroad that may forever change our cause for humanity. Many of us are afraid, many of us alarmed, many are still deeply troubled by the possibility of re-experiencing the drastic results of racial arrogances that culminated in blatant destruction of precious human lives across time. We all remember the Trail of Tears, Shark Island, Greenwood in Tulsa, ButcherQaeda, ISIL, Boko Haram, Abu Ghraib, 9/11, Guantanamo, and so many other tragic death traps that marred human history across time and around the world. The progress that we have made in the tenure of human civilization was marked by a speech delivered by President Ronald Reagan to the people of West Berlin a little over two decades ago. That faithful afternoon, in West Berlin on June 12, 1987, Reagan said, " We welcome change and openness; for we believe that freedom and security go together, that the advance of human liberty can only strengthen the cause of world peace. There is one sign the Soviets can make that would be unmistakable, that would advance dramatically the cause of freedom and peace. General Secretary Gorbachev, if you seek peace, if you seek prosperity for the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe, if you seek liberalization, come here to this gate. Mr. Gorbachev, open this gate. Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall! " The Berlin Wall, referred to by the President, was built by Communists in August 1961 to keep Germans from escaping Communist-dominated East Berlin into Democratic West Berlin. The twelve-foot concrete wall extended for a hundred miles, surrounding West Berlin, and included electrified fences and guard posts. The wall stood as a stark symbol of the decades-old Cold War between the United States and Soviet Russia in which the two politically opposed superpowers continually wrestled for dominance, stopping just short of actual nuclear warfare. We have since come a long way in the progress of human development and world peace. Because of the peace between the East and the West, we have made a huge leap in the world of technology, medicine, humanities, and trade; the world has become more cohesive and tolerant. However, a new wave of religious defiance, civil unrest, and sectarian wars persist especially in the middle east. Disharmony and divisions are once again encroaching upon us all, as we found ourselves at the mercy of leaders whose yearning for power and record of arbitrary decisions reflects uncertainty and high level of risk. The new leader of the free world threatens to build a wall between our nation and its neighbor; threatens to pull U.S. out of World Trade Organization and threatens to pull U.S. funding for the United Nations. This is revealing of perhaps unintended retraction of the advancement of human civilization. He has reawakened unprecedented apostles of greed and racial arrogances who are nihilistic of everything we hold dear and erode the cultural rapprochement and civil right improvement we have made in our society. This brings the gravity of the challenges we face with the new administration in the new year and coming years to a new level of concern. We are in a time where we can predict weather patterns, we can predict volcanic eruption, we can see far into other galaxies. We understand the lessons of historical challenges, we can interpret previous experiences in-order to engage current challenges, as well as to prepare for future challenges. Our diversity is our strength, it provides us with so many resources and it is time to tap...
Research Interests: Religion, Buddhism, Hinduism, Islamic Law, Political Philosophy, and 79 moreTheology, Systematic Theology, Philosophical Theology, Contemporary Spirituality, Spirituality, Yoga Meditation, Spiritual Leadership, Workplace Spirituality, Political Science, Liberation Theology, Kalam (Islamic Theology), Baptist Theology, Orthodox Theology, Missiology and Mission Theology, Biblical Studies, Prayer, Political communication, Quranic Studies, Theological Anthropology, Protest, Second Temple Judaism, Protestantism, Theology and Culture, Catholic Theology, Biblical Theology, Islamic Studies, Spirituality & Mysticism, Political Theology, Islam, Tibetan Buddhism, Spiritualism, Muslim-Christian Relation, Christian Spirituality, Spirituality & Psychology, Spiritual Intelligence, Theosophical Society, Judaism, Theosophy, New Age spirituality, Ifa-Orisa/Orisha Tradition in Africa and the Diaspora, Orisha, Religious Studies, Ancient Judaism, Meditation, Islamic Theology, Protest Movements, Contemplative Prayer, Greek Prayer, Jewish Prayer, Muslims, Esoteric Prayer, Orishas, Mindfulness Meditation, Spirituality and Prayer, Role of Orisa and Ifa characteristics in the Yoruba cosmlogy, Filsafat Dan Sosial Budaya, ENYANI The prayer, Exegetical studies on Prayer in Old and New Testament, Vodun, Christian prayer, Prayers of Supplication in Islam, Prayer in Sufism, Prayers in Quranic Commentary, Seventh-day adventist theology, Book of Common Prayer, Prayer Books, Hebrew Bible/Old Testament, Yoruba Orishas, Centering Prayer, Inter-faith Contact and Theology, Jesus Prayer, Hesychastic Prayer, Psychology of Religion and Spirituality, The Lord's Prayer, Student Protest, Second Temple Judaism and Early Christianity, Muslim philosophy and thought, Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary, and Public Policy
Comprehensive Spirit of Peace & Prosperity Summit Package
Research Interests: African Studies, Peace and Conflict Studies, African Philosophy, African Diaspora Studies, Sustainable Development, and 14 moreAfrica, Afrocentrism, African Diaspora, African American Studies, Environmental Sustainability, Afro-Brazilian Culture, Africana Studies, International and African Business Research, World Peace, Stock Market Analysis, Haiti and the Dominican Republic, Peace conferences, Truth and Reconciliation Commissions, and African Views
Spirit of Peace & Prosperity Summit 2018
Research Interests: African Studies, Peace and Conflict Studies, African Philosophy, Social and Cultural Anthropology, African Diaspora Studies, and 10 moreAfrica, Identity (Culture), Culture, Spirituality & Psychology, Stock Markets, Africana Studies, Conferences, African Philosophy and Political Philosophy, The African Union Peace and Security Architecture, and Truth and Reconciliation Commissions
The Current Role and Future of Royal Status in Contemporary African Society
Research Interests: Cultural Studies, Black Studies Or African American Studies, African Studies, African Philosophy, Cultural Heritage, and 15 moreAfrican Diaspora Studies, African History, Africa, Identity (Culture), Race and Ethnicity, United Nations, Culture, Fundraising, Gender and Race, Ifa-Orisa/Orisha Tradition in Africa and the Diaspora, Women and Culture, Africana Studies, Truth and Reconciliation Commissions, African Views, and Royal Museum for Central Africa
Thank you for the feedback. I hope you read it in full. My research scope was Christianity bound. Christianity serves as a perfect example of the intended purpose. The publication focuses on the criticism of idolatry within Christendom,... more
Thank you for the feedback. I hope you read it in full. My research scope was Christianity bound. Christianity serves as a perfect example of the intended purpose. The publication focuses on the criticism of idolatry within Christendom, which lays bare the hypocrisy of the prosecution of paganism and its uses of amulet and sorcery. It is an odyssey that points ultimately to the promotion of humanity and humanism.
The research takes an uncommon approach that challenges traditional scholars of religious scriptures, theosophists, and theologians on complacency and impunity misconduct, and the pervasive misdirection.
If you pay attention correctly, you will notice the herculean task of this effort's intended purpose, which serves, among other things, to awaken, or induce sobriety, or perhaps validate the dangerous and toxic misdirection of the unabated trend and unbridled movements of radical Christianity in the African worlds, and elsewhere. This was my impetus. However, it turned out to be more encompassing.
All along, I felt accompanied throughout this research and writing. The dedication page expresses my gratitude. This had to be done, and it took precedence. I remain grateful to God for whom only the glory is due for the endowment of knowledge as the light that rids the darkness that abounds.
In summary, all religions are selfish, naive, covetous, and predisposed to human folly. They all seek to systematize routines that affirm group sorcery, just like a sport's fans collectively rooting for their side in the performance of a few participating in a competition. Yet, every religion professes the golden rule. So why these contradictions? It is either they don't know, or they are they know and thus deliberately misleading.
It is time to have this discussion, openly and candidly. Religion is supposed to bring salvation to the soul. What then has religion achieved if the soul is unsatisfied. "What is truth?"
This Publication is ready and can be read here for free.
https://www.academia.edu/s/e26e114168
Topics covered:
Why are the Cross and Crucifix the Symbols of Christianity?
What is Truth?
Judaism
Herod Antipater
The Lynch Mob
The Crucifixion
Prosecution & Martyrdom
Constantine, I.
The Profession of Faith: The Apostles’ Creed
Councils of Nicaea (The Origin of Religious Institution)
Cathedral Architecture, Arts, and Power
The Protestant Reformations ( Irrational Exuberance)
The Origin of the Cross and the Crucifix
Hypocrisy, Superstitions, and Prophecies
Belief and Worship
The Golden Rule
Recognition of God
A Voce: Quest for Meaning
Bibliography
The Writer's (Author) Dedication
2020 was a very peculiar year. Many will look back to it with awe, But It will be the year of reflection, atonement, and correction. For seekers and thinkers, it was great because the lockdown provided a much-needed sabbatical.
The publication argues that the world is not an accident. There is a purpose.
'Begin to reckon that the beginning of the beginning begins with every chance to begin from the beginning, with every beginning of the day, of each month when the year begins. With this, I wish you a new beginning when the new year begins. Therefore, I look forward to happiness with joy at the beginning of great happiness.
With love, always from yours truly, a friend of man and woman of any kind. (this virtue was taught to us from an early age at school, and it remains till this day, a tall order :))
Sincerely,
The research takes an uncommon approach that challenges traditional scholars of religious scriptures, theosophists, and theologians on complacency and impunity misconduct, and the pervasive misdirection.
If you pay attention correctly, you will notice the herculean task of this effort's intended purpose, which serves, among other things, to awaken, or induce sobriety, or perhaps validate the dangerous and toxic misdirection of the unabated trend and unbridled movements of radical Christianity in the African worlds, and elsewhere. This was my impetus. However, it turned out to be more encompassing.
All along, I felt accompanied throughout this research and writing. The dedication page expresses my gratitude. This had to be done, and it took precedence. I remain grateful to God for whom only the glory is due for the endowment of knowledge as the light that rids the darkness that abounds.
In summary, all religions are selfish, naive, covetous, and predisposed to human folly. They all seek to systematize routines that affirm group sorcery, just like a sport's fans collectively rooting for their side in the performance of a few participating in a competition. Yet, every religion professes the golden rule. So why these contradictions? It is either they don't know, or they are they know and thus deliberately misleading.
It is time to have this discussion, openly and candidly. Religion is supposed to bring salvation to the soul. What then has religion achieved if the soul is unsatisfied. "What is truth?"
This Publication is ready and can be read here for free.
https://www.academia.edu/s/e26e114168
Topics covered:
Why are the Cross and Crucifix the Symbols of Christianity?
What is Truth?
Judaism
Herod Antipater
The Lynch Mob
The Crucifixion
Prosecution & Martyrdom
Constantine, I.
The Profession of Faith: The Apostles’ Creed
Councils of Nicaea (The Origin of Religious Institution)
Cathedral Architecture, Arts, and Power
The Protestant Reformations ( Irrational Exuberance)
The Origin of the Cross and the Crucifix
Hypocrisy, Superstitions, and Prophecies
Belief and Worship
The Golden Rule
Recognition of God
A Voce: Quest for Meaning
Bibliography
The Writer's (Author) Dedication
2020 was a very peculiar year. Many will look back to it with awe, But It will be the year of reflection, atonement, and correction. For seekers and thinkers, it was great because the lockdown provided a much-needed sabbatical.
The publication argues that the world is not an accident. There is a purpose.
'Begin to reckon that the beginning of the beginning begins with every chance to begin from the beginning, with every beginning of the day, of each month when the year begins. With this, I wish you a new beginning when the new year begins. Therefore, I look forward to happiness with joy at the beginning of great happiness.
With love, always from yours truly, a friend of man and woman of any kind. (this virtue was taught to us from an early age at school, and it remains till this day, a tall order :))
Sincerely,
Research Interests: African Studies, Philosophy, Humanities, Theology, Jewish History, and 15 moreChurch History, Beliefs, Theories Of Truth, Jesus Parables, Q, Historical Jesus, and Biblical Hermeneutics for Ethico-Political Interpretation of New Testament, The relation between Theology and Ethics in Pauline Letters, Jesuits, Constantine, Society of Jesus, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Historical Jesus Research, Crucifixion in Early Christianity, Nicean Creed, Martinism and Martinezism, Impact of Social Sciences and Humanities, and Searcher of the Truth
The Executive Directors' Report is one of the most important comprehensive collection of African Views Organization’s activities in the previous year. It includes detail outcome of visions, programs, events, and activities executed by the... more
The Executive Directors' Report is one of the most important comprehensive collection of African Views Organization’s activities in the previous year. It includes detail outcome of visions, programs, events, and activities executed by the organization or with partners. It does not include detail of each activities or financial, accounting, and corporate, social responsibility standards information which differentiates it from the annual report. The purpose of these reports is to reassure all our associates and affiliates about the organization's steadfastness and commitment to its mission, purpose, and vision.
Research Interests: Black Studies Or African American Studies, African Studies, Media and Cultural Studies, African Philosophy, African Diaspora Studies, and 15 moreAfrican History, Africa, South African Politics and Society, Identity (Culture), West Africa, Cultural Tourism, Ifa-Orisa/Orisha Tradition in Africa and the Diaspora, Africana Studies, African Union, African Philosophy and Political Philosophy, Race and identity in post-apartheid South Africa, Annual Report Analysis, Afrian Political Thought, African Views, and Wale Idris Ajibade
The Parallel Theories of the Third World compares the European hegemony and the China relationship with the developing world. The topic touches on Africa- china relationship. However, it is ultimately about the American response to... more
The Parallel Theories of the Third World compares the European hegemony and the China relationship with the developing world. The topic touches on Africa- china relationship. However, it is ultimately about the American response to China's emergence globally and especially its growing influence in the Caribbean and the effect of the whole experience on the popular cultures.