• I dream of the day when these, the African mathematicians and computer specialists in Washington and New York, the African physicists, engineers, doctors, business managers and economists, will return from London and Manchester and Paris and Brussels to add to the African pool of brain power, to enquire into and find solutions to Africa's problems and challenges, to open the African door to the world of knowledge, to elevate Africa's place within the universe of research the information of new knowledge, education and information -Thambo Mbeki, former South African President
  • They therefore concluded that “the findings of this (and other) surveys indicate that coverage of Africa, by the leading sources of American media is, at best, dismissive of the continent’s progress and potential, and thus leading to continued ‘exotification’ and marginalization of the African continent. At worst, coverage disregards recent trends toward democratization, thus betraying an almost contemptuous lack of interest in the potential and progress being achieved on the continent.”

Above excerpt is from a writer: Gbemisola Olujobi

  • By Gbemisola Olujobi - The Africa You Need to Know - Posted on Nov 28, 2006 See Full Article above

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Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Because i believe.

When i was little, i thought the world was all the way to the moon and back. Didn't think about Iceland and Northpole and Southpole and Greece, or even America. Where i was, was the whole world, and on board was mom, dad and my brothers. Unfortunately as a big and grown woman as I am today, that old mentality came all aboard with me to the States. Nothing shocked me more than the realization that I had to grow up really fast, accept that other people besides my family existed, and learn how to work, be responsible and accountable. I haven't arrived, it takes a while. 12 years later, i've become a wife, mother and friend to many, and I'm still learning that mom, dad and my brothers have their own lives now. I have my wonderful DH, kids and friends and must move on and appreciate this moment, this now. I love every bit of it, so much that i can't imagine my life without them

But i want more,because i believe in more. Remember my previous blog about those women and children? That's my heart right there, and I'd die trying to help a girl achieve at least some of what i have. I would die saving a mom from a broken heart and I would die helping a family see the light at the end of a tunnel. Those are strong words, but my life isn't complete unless i reach out and place some of the blessings i have in somebody else, who has a lesser chance. This is because i believe i was created for a purpose. To make His praises Glorious, and also reach out and extend a much needed hand.
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