The Council on Foreign Relations is rather clear on its agenda to advance the neoliberal status quo. In other words, neoliberals will tolerate talk on inclusion on many areans, but they refused to radically challenge the capitalist order, because they love capitalism as a system. Many of us know about famous CFR members like George H. W. Bush (who was a honorary Knight of Malta, Skulls and Bones member, and member of the Bohemian Grove), Robert E. Rubin, J. Peter Grace (who was a Knight of Malta too), Condoleeza Rice, Tom Brokaw, Richard Holbrooke, Fareed Zakaria (an editor of Newsweek and a host of the CNN show The Fareed Report) and Peter G. Peterson. Also, one neglected part of the power structure of the establishment that many people omit is about the Jesuit Order. The Jesuit controlled Georgetown University has a huge influence in the development of American foreign policy as many world leaders back then and currently were educated or trained at Georgetown University. One example is how Bill Clinton (who was a DeMolay as a child) was trained at Georgetown University being one of the most well known neoliberals of all time. One of the major leaders of the CFR is Richard Hass, who is also a member of the Bilderberg Group. Haas has advised multiple Presidents from George H. W. Bush to Barack Obama. He is also a Rhodes Scholars just like Bill Clinton. Also, it is important to note that many Knights of Malta have power involving corporate power too. Some of the leaders of many corporate interests are Knights of Malta. Former CIA Director Brennan is from Fordham in New York City and former Director of National Intelligence John Clapper was a professor at Georgetown in Washington, D.C.—the two foremost Jesuit universities in the country. It is obvious what I think about the doctrines of Roman Catholicism. For years, I have made them clear. I don't believe that a mere man on this Earth should be called Holy Father or the Vicar of Christ. I believe that communion is symbolic not literal. I do believe in the Trinity and the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. Yet, I reject the existence of purgatory, penance, and the veneration of statues. I don't believe that the Apocrypha is superior to or equal to the OT or NT. The New Testament is clear that the priesthood is among believers and a bishop can be married if the bishop desires too. Therefore, we have to be brave in these days to stand on our spiritual principles here. Not to mention that I believe in religious freedom as any human has the right to believe or not believe in a creed. I don't believe in discrimination or oppression against a person based on his or her's religious beliefs. Also, groups like the CFR want middle of the road approaches in solving problems. History teaches us that moderation is never a virtue in solving monumental problems from poverty to voter suppression laws. Sometimes, the moderate is more of hindrance to justice than the far right, because the moderate wants a status quo that only maintains the system of injustice without eliminating it. That is why we need revolutionary change in our world.
The current Chairman of the Bilderberg Group now is Henri de Castries, the 5th Count of Castries. He was the Chairman since May 31, 2012, and he was the Chairman and CEO of AXA. With all of the changes in the world, the Bilderberg Group have members who do talk about immigration, climate change, the Middle East, Russia, technology, debt, cybersecurity, China etc. People now realize that the Bilderberg Group is a powerful group that includes some of the richest, most powerful, and most politically influential people on Earth from Prince Charles to Jeff Bezos.
In the 2020's, we witness new gospel music all of the time. There is an artist named Jabari Johnson. He is a native of Houston, Texas. Since he was 3 years old, he was playing music. He formed the vocal quartet called the Johnson Brothers when he was 8 with his brother, Nicholas Johnson. He can play the guitar too. His first solo single was You Are Holy. He played guitar on Kim Burrell's album of From a Different Place. He has worked with singers like Carvena Jones, Tela, Michael Dixon, Tori Kelly, and other human beings. Tasha Cobbs Leonard has presented some of the greatest gospel music of our generation too. Tasha Cobbs was born in Jesup, Georgia. Also, she has won a Grammy, 3 Stellar Awards, and 3 Dove Awards. One of her great songs was You Know My Name ft. Jimi Cravity. Cobbs now have worked in the ministry to bring her spiritual messages to the people. Bri Babineaux is a new school gospel singer who made the famous song of He's My Rock. Rock in Christian terminology refers to the Lord Jesus Christ. Her birthplace was in Honolulu, Hawaii (as a child, she was a member of the volleyball and track teams). Her husband is the engineer Keeslon Fontenot. Her debut album was Keys to My Heart that was very popular. Koryn Hawthorne from Abbeville, Louisiana made the gospel song of We All Need Jesus in 2021.
There are many distant cousins of mine who share my paternal ancestors of George Perkins I and Esther Perkins. One human being is Melanie Patrice Galloway (b. 1979), and she is my 5th cousin. Her parents are Charles Theodore Galloway Jr. (b. 1956) and Alicia Michelle Galloway. Charles Theodore Galloway Jr. was born on January 1, 1956 at Rockingham, North Carolina. Her parents are Charles Theodore Galloway Sr. and Nannie Lou Hampton (b. 1934). Charles Theodore Galloway Jr. married Alicia Michelle Galloway, and the couple had the following children of: Melanie Patrice Galloway, Charles Theodore Galloway III (b. 1984), Gabrielle Alissa Galloway (b. 1989), and Lateisha Marchelle Galloway. My 3rd cousin Nannie Lou Hampton (b. 1934) married Charles Theodore Galloway Sr. (1931-2003), and their children are Charles Theodore Galloway Jr. (b. 1956), Douglas Anthony Galloway (b. 1961), and Derrick Alan Galloway (b. 1964). Nannie Lou Hampton's parents are Joe Hartice Hampton (1902-2001) and Verglene Casey (1906-1981). My 2nd cousin Verglene Casey (1906-1981) was born on July 13, 1906 at Rockingham, North Carolina. She married Joe Hartice Hampton on December 20, 1926 at Rockingham, North Carolina. Their children are Joseph Samuel Hampton (1927-1990), James Andrew Hampton (1930-2012), Virginia Dare Hampton (b. 1932), Nannie Lou Hampton (b. 1934), Estell Hampton (b. 1938), Malissa Florence Hampton (1940-2005), Hilda Mae Hampton (1942-2016), Samuel Lee Hampton (b. 1945), and Patricia Jacine Hampton (b. 1947). These children are my 3rd cousins. Malissa Florence Hampton married Curtis D. Motty (1936-2015), and their child is Cheryl Denise Mooty Oliver (b. 1969). My 4th cousin Cheryle Denise Mooty Oliver was born on February 19, 1969, and is married to Ernest Lee Oliver Jr. (b. 1970). They have 2 children of: Bryan Oliver and Brent Oliver. Verglene Casey's parents are Sam Casey (1863-1938) and Sophronia Perkins (1870-1926). My 1st cousin Sophronia Perkins was born in Virginia, and her parents are George Perkins III (1847-1932) and Fannie Lou Blackstock (1848-1949). Sophronia Perkins and Sam Casey's children are Nannie Rebecca Casey (1890-1943), Sam Henry Casey (1895-1980), Mary Fannie Artis (1895-1958), Addie Casey (b. 1903), Verglene Casey (1906-1981), Tom Casey (1901-1981), Victoria Casey Hairston (1911-2002), and Dock John Casey (b. 1913). George II's parents are my 4th great grandparents of George Perkins I and Esther Perkins. Their children are: Julia Perkins (b. 1835), Easter Perkins (1840-1910), James Perkins (b. 1841), Emily Perkins (b. 1844), George Perkins II (1847-1932), and Caroline Perkins (1862-1927).
After long centuries, gospel music remains one of the most premiere musical genres in the world. It has been found from small settings to sold out arenas worldwide in the four corners of the world. It has been expressed strongly by human beings of every color and background diligently. Movies like the Clark Sisters and Mahalia (from Lifetime) describe the wide ranging impact of gospel singing legends on the world stage. Also, there is a long legacy of gospel music and gospel music has culture. Its culture is not just about songs and songwriting. It deals with theology, traditions, ministries, traveling, debates about various issues, and a sense of overcoming challenges. The culture of gospel is as diverse as human cultures in the globe. From spirituals, the music of Mahalia, and modern gospel shown by Tasha Combs, we have seen an evolution of gospel talent. Yet, the same messages of love, inspiration from God, and a sense of purpose remain strongly in gospel too. The major misconception that some have of gospel musicians is some have the impression that they must be absolutely perfect or they must be permanently reviled. The truth is that gospel artists are just like any human being with greatness and imperfections. Gospel is an international as spiritual expression is never meant for one nation. It is meant to be shown globally in the places like Africa, Oceana, Europe, Antarctica, the Americas, and Australia. Therefore, gospel music will always be a special part of the overall human expression. It can stir up souls and inspire change. It can be loved, and gospel music is here to stay forevermore.
The era of Presidents from Glover Cleveland to Chester A. Arthur represented some of the most dynamic events in American history. During that time period alone, America witness the American Civil War (that resulted in the deaths of over 600,000 Americans in just over 4 years), the growth of President Abraham Lincoln, Reconstruction, and federal Amendments that sought to expand liberties to human beings. This time saw the growth of the federal government to expand the general welfare of society like the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments to the Constitution. America was split apart literally and tons of people have died in its first Civil War. During the Civil War, brother fought brother and region fought against region. Slavery was a huge reason on why the Civil War transpired. The Confederacy was so obtuse and arrogant to restrict black people their rights, that they fought to maintain slavery (as proven by their own documents and their own wicked leaders). The Union won the American Civil War which was a great thing. Also, President Abraham Lincoln changed to be more progressive, but he was unjustly assassinated in 1865 (by cowards. His assassination was a conspiracy too). Later, Reconstruction existed causing black people to have firsts involving political power. Grant used policies to try to protect black American citizens from terrorism done by the Klan and other white racist far right terrorist groups. Reconstruction ended by both the white racist backlash against moves to give black people more freedom and the Compromise of 1877. After Reconstruction, Jim Crow spread all over the South and parts of the Midwest. Jim Crow apartheid caused more racism, more discrimination, and more deaths of black people. The Presidents during this time dealt with many issues, and the complex legacy of America would continue.
A lot of people don't know that JFK's father, Joe Kennedy Sr., was a member of many elite orders like the Knights of Malta and the Pilgrim Society. The Pilgrim Society is so powerful that they are more powerful than the Bilderberg Group in my view. Historically, many people from the Rockefellers, the Vanderbilts, J. P. Morgan, British Royals, Bonesmens, Masons, and Presidents of the Federal Reserve Bank including heads of major companies are members of the Pilgrim Society. The goal of the Pilgrim Society is to promote more unity among American and British political elites along with advancing neoliberal globalization. The London Bush House shows a statue built by the Pilgrim Society (representing American and England holding the torch of "illumination"). Joseph Kennedy Sr. was Roman Catholic, but he developed good relations with many British Royals ironically. In 1944, Joe Kennedy’s daughter Kathleen married William Cavendish, the Duke of Devonshire (a very prestigious position within British Nobility). The Duke of Devonshire was Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of England, the governing body for the majority of Freemasons in England, Wales, the United States and the Commonwealth. Joseph Kennedy wanted to be President, but he couldn't after making anti-Semitic comments behind closed doors. Joseph Kennedy Sr. had a huge role in causing JFK to be President by forming alliances and coalitions. The elite families had high hopes for John F. Kennedy, but JFK rebelled against many of the policies of the establishment. President John F. Kennedy had celebrity friends (like the Rat Pack), charisma, and popularity. Behind the scenes of Camelot, he faced many struggles in the White House and outside of the White House. He was the first President to have live press conferences and public addresses broadcast live on television. President John F. Kennedy later became more bold to go against the establishment's agenda. For example, he clashed with the CIA, big oil, and the military industrial complex. President Kennedy refused to send air cover in the Bay of Pigs invasion, Kennedy refused to invade Laos, and he supported nationalist leaders like Lumumba, Nkrumah, and Sukarno (all 3 men were targets of the CIA). JFK said in public that, "I want to splinter the CIA into a thousand pieces and scatter it to the winds." He fired CIA director Allen Dulles, Deputy Director for Plans Richard M. Bissell Jr., and Deputy Director Charles Cabell was forced to resign.
About a month before his assassination, JFK signed the National Security Action Memorandum (NSAM) 263 ordering the withdrawal of 1,000 military personnel from Vietnam by the end of the year. However, on November 26, 1963, only four days after Kennedy’s death, Lyndon Johnson passed NSAM 273 which reversed the withdrawal and reinforced U.S. commitment in Vietnam. In 1963, President Kennedy proposed removing the oil depletion allowance, the main tax incentive for oil companies. Estimates showed that it would have cost Texas oilmen $300 million in profits each year. He also passed the Kennedy Act, a piece of legislation that especially pinched oil companies, which would have caused them to give up 15 percent of their profits on foreign investments. LBJ abandoned the plans of JFK involving oil. JFK spoke out in favor of civil rights too.
One of the most unsung civil rights leaders was Dick Gregory. For decades, he fought for civil rights, human rights, and black liberation. His commentaries on politics, social issues, and on health certainly has assisted multiple generations of human beings. From his comedy routines exposing racism to his protests against the Vietnam War, Gregory has been on the frontlines of numerous causes. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri. He played many sports at Sumner High School like running. Gregory was involved in the Army. He moved into Chicago to work on his professional comedy career. He loved his wife and their 11 children. Gregory gave a keynote address for Black History Month a Bryn Mawr College on February 28, 2013 to never accept injustice.
By Timothy
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