Some breaking news is that Ukraine has filed war crimes charges against Russian soldiers in Bucha. Right now, the Ukraine military said that they are experiencing massive attacks on multiple fronts. Russia wants to conquer the Izium area in the east. There have been many explosions in Kyiv. The United Nations secretary-general met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv after meeting with Putin in Moscow on Tuesday. The UN wants the evacuation of corridors in the besieged city of Mariupol. Putin and Russian leaders have implied that he wants even nuclear weapons to attack forces if the West continues to aid Ukraine militarily. Putin's words are not only irresponsible, but they are the words of a reckless tyrant. Ukraine is trying to evacuate civilians from the Mariupol steel plant. This is never a time for neutrality. Either people are for democracy or not. Either people are for justice or not. So, we are in favor of justice for everyone, and we reject Putin's imperialistic aggression against the sovereign nation of Ukraine.
Rudy Giuliani is to appear before the January 6th committee soon. The committee plans to make public hearings in June of 2022. This comes before they will make their final report on what happened on January 6, 2021. It is clearly obvious that Trump and many of his allies desired to form a coup d'etat against democracy in trying to overthrow a lawful, legal election in 2020. This situation is not a matter of both sides. We have the GOP with some of its members plotting to overthrow a legal election. This is one of the most important events of our history. The pristine point is dealing with consequences. People, who were involved in the January 6th terrorist insurrection and the plotting to overthrow the 2020 election, should have trials plus be sent into prison. There is no other way around it. We are very close to losing our democracy forever. People like DeSantis and others make no bones about using bigotry and voter suppression policies in their agendas. We should take the time to take matters like this seriously. Trump hasn't changed, and freedom-loving people must be part of the solution-making process.
There is always dishonesty, bigotry, and xenophobia in the ADOS movement. Yvette Carnell is a liar to say that Pan-Africanism is dead. The truth is that I'm more pro-Pan-African than I have been in my life. One of the greatest pro-Pan African scholars in history was the late John Henrik Clarke. Clarke supported the anti-colonial movements that liberated African nations like Guinea-Bissau, Angola, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Nigeria, and South Africa. Malcolm X was another great Pan-African leader. Malcolm X wanted unity among black Americans, Africans, and all black people of the African Diaspora in desiring liberation for our people in concrete ways. That is why he wanted to go to the United Nations to bring up charges against America for its unjust mistreatment of black Americans. He also wanted to join another international conference in March of 1965 to confront Western imperialism. It is important to express solidarity with our people overseas. Paul Bogle fought for freedom in Jamaica, and he was hanged for fighting for justice. Many Afro-Caribbeans back in the day couldn't vote. Jason Black ignores the Pan Africanist Congress of Azania. The bigot and hypocrite Tariq Nasheed demonizes people from the Caribbean constantly. The good news is that more international cooperation among black people globally has grown over the years.
Yesterday was the Birthday of Sister Iyeoka Okoawo, and she is 47 years old. She is a well-known singer, activist, educator, and poet. She loves to use soul, R&B, rock, hip hop, and jazz in her songs. Boston, Massachusetts is the location of her birth. Her parents were Nigerian people. Iyeoka was a participating pharmacist before forming her own music career. During the early stage of her career, she was part of the group called The Rock by Funk Tribe (made up of musicians that interweave her poetry with jazz, blues, funk, and gospel). She made her first solo full-length album of poem songs called Black and Blues in 2004. She continues to make albums too. Hum The Bass Line was her second album of poetry and music fusion. She worked with artists like Angelique Kidjo, Les Nubians, Sierra Leon's Refugee All Stars, Vieux Farka Toure, Vusi Mahlasela, and the Soweto Gospel Choir. Say Yes and This Time Around including Run Into Rain were her future EPs and albums. She has toured with many African artists like Femi Kuti, Zap Mama, and Soulive. She is one of the many living legends of music in our time without question. Iyeoka is a revelation of exquisite talent and genius. I wish Sister Iyeoka Okoawo more Blessings.
Yesterday was Holocaust Remembrance Day. This day shows us that we shall never forget about the Holocaust or the Shoah. This comes when Putin and his forces want to wipe Ukraine out from the face of the Earth. The Holocaust was a manifestation of the same old anti-Semitism, racism, discrimination, and genocide that we always condemn. The Nazis promoted the lie of a superior race as an excuse for them to harm Jewish people and other human beings. That is why Germany was taken over by fascists in 1933. Many laws grew that violated fundamental human civil liberties. Despite calls by many to try to stop the Nazis, the Nazis murdered 6 million Jewish human beings throughout the Shoah. It ended in 1945, and many Nazis were brought to justice at the Nuremberg Trials. Today, we have record-high hate crimes in America against Jewish people, black people, Asian people, and other human beings. This day reminds us that blind vengeance and racial hatred have no place anywhere in the Universe. We believe in justice and liberty for all.
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