"Be in this world as a traveler.&quot

About Me

I have just recently returned from living, breathing, and deeply experiencing a long-awaited dream-journey through Africa. I began this journey in late October 2006. I have been blessed to have visited Uganda, Rwanda, DR of Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Mauritius, Madagascar, Mali, and spent over three months, working and studying some French in Dakar, Senegal. My journey continued then returning back through Mali, on to Burkina Faso, Niger, Benin, back to Niger- Benin to Togo, and lastly Ghana. So this where-who I am physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.MAMA AFRICA, a continent of immense love, despite enduring unimaginable hardships. Here in Africa, I am learning a new definition of survivial and Hope for humanity. I am grateful. Mother Africa has been so generous with the Knowledge she has to share with the World. We should listen more thoughtfully to the wisdom she provides us.So I invite you to ask me anything about my journey, experiences, thoughts and I look forward to building this global CommUnity. Yours in peace. Angelica
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"Indigenous like corn, like corn, the mestiza is a product of crossbreeding, designed for preservation under a variety of conditions. Like an ear of corn-a female-seed-bearing organ-the mestiza is tenacious, tightly wrapped in the husks of her culture. Like kernels she clings to the cob; with thick stalks and strong brace roots, she holds tight to the earth-she will survive the crossroads". -Gloria Anzaldua ************************************************************ *************** "Las ideas no necesitan ni de las armas, en la medida en que sean capaces de conquistar a las grandes masas." -Fidel Castro"I'm for truth, no matter who tells it. I'm for justice, no matter who it is for or against. I'm a human being, first and foremost, and as such I'm for whoever and whatever benefits humanity as a whole." -Malcolm X"Safeguarding the rights of others is the most noble and beautiful end of a human being."-Kahlil Gibran, "The Voice of the Poet"

My Interests

Grandfather, we know that in all creation only the human family has strayed from the Sacred Way.We know that we are the ones who are divided and we are the ones who must come back together to walk in the Sacred Way. - American Indian PrayerO'Great Mother, Yemaya! Yo Soy La Hija de Yemaya - Ipanema Beach, Rio de Janiero Brasil Aug. 06'

I'd like to meet:

ALL POWER TO ALL OPPRESSED PEOPLES!

"The only way we'll get freedom for ourselves is to identify ourselves with every oppressed people in the world." - Malcolm X"While envisaging the destruction of imperialism, it is necessary to identify its head, which is no other than the United States of America." - Ernesto Che Guevara"We declare our right on this earth to be a human being, to be respected as a human being, to be given the right 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"The moment we choose to love we begin to move against domination, against oppression. The moment we choose to love we begin to move towards freedom, to act in ways that liberate ourselves and others." -bell hooks

Music:

I am lover of ALL music from all over the world (with a few exceptions). I enjoy any music that makes my body move and makes my mind feel right. Good music in my view comes from a combination of soul, emotion, creativity, struggle, blessings, and true talent- musically, intellectually, and lyrically.
John Coltrane, in Naima, live, 1965.Jill Scott: "My Petition"Immortal Technique- The Fourth BranchImmortal Technique- You Never KnowAlicia Key- If I ain't got youHasan Salaam- Prayer of a SinnerIntifada - Epica del TiempoFloetry- Getting LateResidente calle 13- Puerto Rico Libre

Movies:

We are still fighting for OUR LAND for over 16 generations. The San Miguel del Vado Common Land Grant, where we still continue to survive and dwell. New Mexico, July 2006Pecos River- New Mexico-Taos Pueblo, New Mexico, July 2006

"This land was Mexican once was Indian always and is. And will be again." -Gloria Anzaldua

Television:

"THE REVOLUTION WILL NOT BE TELEVISED"

Rarely watch it. But I do enjoy Democracy Now and indy docs on Sundance and the International/ Independent Film Channel.However, I really rather spend my time... Somewhere off the beaten track where I am learning and teaching. -Salvador, Brasil Aug.06'

Books:

Some of the books on my desk right now: Frantz Fanon's "Black Skin White Mask" & "The Wretched of the Earth", Linda Tuhiwai Smith's "Decolonizing Methodologies: Research and Indigenous Peoples", Gloria Anzaldua's "Borderlands/La Frontera", Grosfoguel's "Colonial Subjects: Puerto Ricans in a Global Perspectives", WEB Du Bois' "The Souls of Black Folk", Walters' "White Nationalism Black Interest: Conservative Public Policy and the Black Community", Cohen's "The Boundries of Blackness: AIDS adn the Breakdown of Black Politics", George J. Sanchez's "Becoming Mexican American: Ethnicity, Culture, and Identity in Chicano Los Angeles, 1900-1945", Alchemist, The African Dream By Che Guevara and Lonely Planet's Venezuela, Central America, and Middle East Guide books....****Lonely Planet's AFRICA on a shoestring, maps, language books ... for plotting and planning my journey..................................................... ...............................

Heroes:

My ancestors, wise elders, my two living grandmothers, my worldly mother and my freedom-fighting father, my loving brother and sister, and all people who have taught and inspired me in some form or another.Check out the Artist's Site: www.twohawkstudio.com

My Blog

Intro to my final paper I wrote 4 my Ethnic Studies 101B course on Hip hop as decolonial praxis

"We seek a world in which there is room for many worlds." - Subcomandante Marcos, EZLNI attempt through sharing my thoughts to build word-by-word ...
Posted by "Be in this world as a traveler." on Fri, 25 Apr 2008 05:06:00 PST

GLOBAL HIPHOP PROJECT- THIS VIDEO IS BEAUTIFUL....MUST C!!!

GLOBAL HIPHOP PROJECT- THIS VIDEO IS BEAUTIFUL....MUST C!!!I love this global hiphop connection exemplified in this video. For real, this took me back to the Hiphop/ Afrikan culture, unity, and experi...
Posted by "Be in this world as a traveler." on Mon, 28 Jan 2008 07:25:00 PST

news from Kenya. What does Obama have to say? Any1 know?

For the past week I have been trying to get in touch with "family" all over Kenya, while staying updated on the latest news. I thought I would continue to share with you all. Thank God, I got a hold o...
Posted by "Be in this world as a traveler." on Mon, 07 Jan 2008 12:54:00 PST

a New Year’s Resolution

being at peace with myself and those whom are around me, while acting diligently with other global peacemakers toward making a more peaceful world. Insha'allah- God willing. peace be upon you and your...
Posted by "Be in this world as a traveler." on Mon, 31 Dec 2007 10:07:00 PST

I home 13 months later...

from home...AfricaPeace CommUnity. I gratefully break news that I have returned the SF Bay Area safely and healthy this past week after having experienced a 13-month journey through East and West Afri...
Posted by "Be in this world as a traveler." on Wed, 02 Jan 2008 09:27:00 PST

One Year Later in Benin, West Africa

369 days&.I have lost the concept of "time" since my departure from the U.S and the initiation of my nomadic body, mind, and spirit here in Africa. Now a 12-15 hour bus ride is only a days travel (not...
Posted by "Be in this world as a traveler." on Tue, 30 Oct 2007 02:06:00 PST

Salaam from Dakar, Senegal.

yeah, yeah I am still here almost two months later in Dakar, Senegal. I didn't plan on staying this long but I have met some really welcoming and fun people (as I have everywhere else on the Continent...
Posted by "Be in this world as a traveler." on Fri, 20 Jul 2007 01:30:00 PST

Studying French in Dakar, Senegal!

I decided to lay my backpack down for a couple weeks to study French, pick up on some Wolof, and mingle with some new friends I have made here in Dakar, Senegal. One of those new friends I actually co...
Posted by "Be in this world as a traveler." on Fri, 08 Jun 2007 04:04:00 PST

"anicé" (Greetings all in Bambara) du Mali!

"anicé" (Greetings all in Bambara) du Mali! Greetings and Respect All. I apologize for not responding directly to several messages lately. I just arrived back into Bamako after a great adventure...
Posted by "Be in this world as a traveler." on Sun, 20 May 2007 06:41:00 PST

Nomadic Spirit

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Posted by "Be in this world as a traveler." on Fri, 18 May 2007 09:12:00 PST