Now available for viewing: The SPHINX Spring/Summer 2011
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
LITERATURE -- The Invisible Line
Black American history is important and intriguing as we rethink who we as a people, in light of the MLK Memorial dedication. As personal geneology charts are maintained, it is significant that corroboration of the reporting exists.
For those interested, here is an article was recently published about black families who "passed" for white. The story is on Daniel Sharfstein's, The Invisible Line: Three American Families and the Secret Journey from Black to White.
For those interested, here is an article was recently published about black families who "passed" for white. The story is on Daniel Sharfstein's, The Invisible Line: Three American Families and the Secret Journey from Black to White.
The Smithsonian offers this link: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history-archaeology/The-Invisible-Line-Between-Black-and-White.html
Here is a recent commentary: http://diverseeducation.com/article/16313/.
LITERATURE -- by Manu Ampim
Saw this link posted earlier on Facebook.
A must read for college students returning for classes. Somewhat extensive, but engaging.
It references the state of Ohio ... and our honorary Bro. Fredrick Douglass (Omega). For those competing in the BVL oratatorical contest, a great example of persuasive argument.
Here's are excerpts. Click on the link for the full articles.
by Prof. Manu Ampim
Since 1995 there has been much attention given to a speech claimed to be delivered by a “William Lynch” in 1712. This speech has been promoted widely throughout African American and Black British circles. It is re-printed on numerous websites, discussed in chat rooms, forwarded as a “did you know” email to friends and family members, assigned as required readings in college and high school courses, promoted at conferences, and there are several books published with the title of “Willie Lynch.”[1] In addition, new terminology called the “Willie Lynch Syndrome” has been devised to explain the psychological problems and the disunity among Black people.
Further, it is naively assumed by a large number of Willie Lynch believers that this single and isolated speech, allegedly given almost 300 years ago, completely explains the internal problems and divisions within the African American community. They assume that the “Willie Lynch Syndrome” explains Black disunity and the psychological trauma of slavery. While some have questioned and even dismissed this speech from the outset, it is fair to say that most African Americans who are aware of the speech have not questioned its authenticity, and assume it to be a legitimate and very crucial historical document which explains what has happened to African Americans.
Since 1995 there has been much attention given to a speech claimed to be delivered by a “William Lynch” in 1712. This speech has been promoted widely throughout African American and Black British circles. It is re-printed on numerous websites, discussed in chat rooms, forwarded as a “did you know” email to friends and family members, assigned as required readings in college and high school courses, promoted at conferences, and there are several books published with the title of “Willie Lynch.”[1] In addition, new terminology called the “Willie Lynch Syndrome” has been devised to explain the psychological problems and the disunity among Black people.
Further, it is naively assumed by a large number of Willie Lynch believers that this single and isolated speech, allegedly given almost 300 years ago, completely explains the internal problems and divisions within the African American community. They assume that the “Willie Lynch Syndrome” explains Black disunity and the psychological trauma of slavery. While some have questioned and even dismissed this speech from the outset, it is fair to say that most African Americans who are aware of the speech have not questioned its authenticity, and assume it to be a legitimate and very crucial historical document which explains what has happened to African Americans.
2011 DISTRICT CONFERENCE -- BVL Competition Topic
College Brothers are requested to represent at the
hosted by Pi and Delta Alpha Lambda Chapters
November 12, 2011
Cleveland, OH
Contact Bro. Larry McCriminger for more information. Email him at: eldlemcc@aol.com or eldermccrimager@mtzionfell
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