Masjid Mohammed wa Cisse: Proposed & Promoted!

Al-Islam is quickly becoming a mainstream religion; many are accepting it as a common way to express their ideas that transcend religious customs and ways and reach into their moral makeup and social concepts.  There’s no better place to witness this growth than Memphis, TN; there are several Muslim Masajid (Masjid’s) in Memphis and they seem to be divided by ethnicity.  At least two are of African interest; at least five are middle eastern and eastern origin; and two are about African-

Americans.  These numbers directly show the thousands of Muslims (those who practice the religion Al-Islam) that have made Memphis their home.   As the Muslim population grows; a need for more Masajid would be necessary and it’s the duty of Muslims to make that possible.  In addition; African-American Muslims believe;  African-Americans would find a better quality of life if Al-Islam is a part their lives; meaning; a  masjid in every African-American community.  Primarily; because of the suffering that’s happening in their communities: crime and violence; homelessness; joblessness; hopelessness; poor health; and near zero business opportunities.

The Historic Clayborn Temple: Proposed Site of Masjid Mohammed wa Cisse

Imam W. D. Mohammed and Shaykh Hassan Cisse worked a lifetime addressing these issues; in fact; gave their lives to bring better lives to others.  That’s why this proposal; to build a new Masjid in commemoration for their services is so important.   Masjid Mohammed wa Cisse has been on the drawing board for near ten years; but during those years; a comprehensive promotion wasn’t in place along with other (diversions) interests that delayed and has hurt the effort;   nevertheless; it’s better late than never.  Imam Mohammed position on Masajid is they must be multi-purpose: religious; social; and business.  Understanding this; the new push for this masjid would include the principles that are established in the Joint Resolution (in the video presentation).

(r) Imam W. D. Mohammed (ra) and Shaykh Hassan Cisse (ra)

Imam W.D. Mohammed and Shaykh Hassan Cisse met in Chicago, IL, May, 24, 2004; they agreed to undertake certain issues that would join African and American Muslims in a spirit of brotherhood that would include trade and commerce; education, and health. This presentation is an effort (insha’Allah) to commemorate their meeting by establishing Masjid Mohammed wa Cisse in Memphis, TN. Your interest and SADAQAH (donation) are very important to this effort and to the Ummah.

Al-Islam in America is a fascinating and beautiful thought; but what would it be if Muslims didn’t uphold the fundamental belief that’s it our duty to build Masajid throughout the land?  We must take an active role to insure that the Ummah have room to grow.  Whenever Muslims undertake a task he or she seeks to prefect it; that’s why when a Masjid is rising within any community or the general Ummah it’s the Muslims duty to make others aware.  Each contribution even if it’s a dollar or other services is for the sake of Allah (swt).

The goal of “Project Masjid Mohammed wa Cisse” is to build a Masjid to offer spiritual, religious, educational, social, cultural and similar activities to the Muslim community and others of Memphis, TN and its vicinity. 

Virtues of Building a Masjid

• “The example of those who spend their property in the way of Allah is as that of a grain growing seven ears (with) a hundred grains in every ear; and Allah multiplies for whom He pleases; and Allah is Ample-giving, Knowing.” (Quran 2:261)
• “The Masajid’s of Allah shall be visited and maintained by such as believe in Allah and the Last Day, establish regular prayers, and practice regular charity, and fear none (at all) except Allah. It is they who are expected to be on true guidance.” (Quran 9:18)
• Rasulullah (Sallellahu Alihe Wassalam) said, ‘Whosoever builds a house (Masjid) for the pleasure of Allah, whether it be small or large, Allah builds for him a house in paradise.’(at-Tirmidhi, Ibn Khuzaymah, Ibn Hibban, Abu Dawud, and Ahmad)
• Uthman (RA) said, I heard the Rasulullah (Sallellahu Alihe Wassalam) said: “Whoever builds a Masjid, desiring thereby Allah’s pleasure, Allah builds for him the like of it in Paradise.”(Bukhari: Vol 8, Chapter 65)

This is a new Masjid building project. Donate for Masjid (Mosque) building project to earn Sadqa-e-Jariyah (perceptual charity) that continues to earn your reward even after death. But, donations for Masjid building project should be from Halal sources. Please consult with reliable Scholars (Ulima) in this regard. 

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Insha’Allah, starting in 2014, donations of materials, supplies, and labor would be accepted; please fill out the form below with details about your contributions.

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Calls for united response to death of Trayvon Martin and acquittal of George Zimmerman feed push for Florida boycott

Here we go again; black talking heads getting in the way of the grassroots' effort to change their own condition.  We decided to boycott Florida and her orange juice industry; now the talking heads; with their super education; come along with their "five- pointed star" argument of why a boycott won't work.  If it was up to them; they would go home; lock their doors; and stay in until it's safe to come out.  Further; their language is always divisive and belittling.  The fact is: there are blacks who would forever join the other side of any boycott; thereby muddy the waters of progress.  As they're intellectualizing our future; we are doing what's best; at this time; for all Americans.  The Boycott Florida Movement is a laser concentrated effort; we've targeted exactly the state and her orange industry; our demand is for the Governor and Legislators to repeal SYG; we don't care if it takes a year or fifty years; the call is made and the action is in motion.  It's up to the state's business community; not politicians; to determine if they're willing to lose money because of a stupid law; usually not.










Calls for united response to death of Trayvon Martin and acquittal of George Zimmerman feed push for Florida boycott

KKK specter may already have ‘helped’ Memphis

For the like of me, I can’t envision black Americans’ past and deceased leaders, hundreds of years in the making, lining up behind the KKK.


KKK specter may already have ‘helped’ Memphis

Noam Chomsky Slams America's Selfish Ayn Randian Elites | Alternet

Noam Chomsky Slams America's Selfish Ayn Randian Elites | Alternet

If you aren’t thinking in this way it’s already too late for you; you’ve accepted your condition as a slave of the 1%ers; but for the rest of us; we’ll continue to work for you and our complete liberation.  

The Hitler gun control lie

The Hitler gun control lie

This article is deceptive: http://www.salon.com/2013/01/11/stop_talking_about_hitler/; it purports to be a balanced review of history; but fail to achieve its goal.  To claim the Hitler would’ve defeated the Jewish people; if they had their firearms; is as wrong as to claim the opposite. If the Jewish people had gun rights it’s also clear they would’ve had other fundamental rights as well; which means they could’ve conducted operations in war as any other free people.  To suggest that our American Constitution has caused more harm than good is wrong; in addition; to suggest that our founding fathers were paranoid to think that we should be weary of our enemies from “within and outside of America” is offensive.  The fundamental right to bear arms is a defensive right and is a declaration of war against our enemies who have picked up arms against the American Constitution (the people). 

It’s time out to continue listening to people who’re making their arguments based on party lines especially when debating Constitutional matters: matters about gun rights; human rights; and fundamental rights.  The U.S.A. Constitution belongs to each and every American regardless of their political party affiliation.  My idea about battles to change the innocence of the Constitution is: what if you’re wrong?  What if the unthinkable happens; our military is taken down; and the people are laid out bare without (arms) protection?  The right to bear arms isn’t about owning a firearm or some other kind of arsenal; but it’s all about a mentality that’s about defense. 

I subscribe; the founding fathers didn’t reflect on the kinds of arms; but left that matter to the people.  They were intelligent men and women who knew the differences; had far reaching vision about our country’s future; knew exactly who our enemies are (nations and societies); knew when; where; and how they would attack the Constitution.  

#TrickyMitt is totally ignorant & dumb about how common Americans make their living. #whatmittshinding -- Talut (@Talut)

The Chart That Proves Mitt Romney

This is an excellent example of Mitt and his buddies attempt to define this election as President Obama is never serving as President and they’re better able to define the job of the President having never served as President.  The Chart That Proves Mitt Romney

A Black Indian March for Peace, 1861-1862

This is in memory of my great grandmother, Mrs. Lucy Mhoon, Choctaw of the Mhoon Landing area near Tunica, Miss.A Black Indian March for Peace, 1861-1862

OCCUPY BLACK CAUCUS DECLARES SANFORD, FL, BY RESOLUTION, MEMORIAL CITY OF TRAYVON MARTIN “TRAYCITY”

RESOLUTION

RESOLUTION OF OCCUPY BLACK CAUCUS AS IT DEFINES, QUALIFIES, CREATES, AND ESTABLISHES MEMORIAL CITIES OVER AMERICA; CITIES THAT EMBRACE UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS AND EVENTS IN HISTORY.

RESOLUTION NO: 02-12

WHEREAS, Black children have been murdered as trophies of white racists in post-slavery America long enough, and

WHEREAS, murdered Black souls discarded like road kill with no effort at resolution or retribution have mounted long enough, and

WHEREAS, young Black men have been counseled by their parents and homeys to sublimate their manhood and alter behavior to assuage and accommodate the undeserved hateful stereotypes formed in the minds of a majority public that would destroy them long enough, and

WHEREAS, Trayvon Martin, an unarmed, innocent, and beloved child was snatched from his family and community by a racist coward who felt superior to him because of the COLOUR OF HIS SKIN, and

WHEREAS, the murder of Trayvon Martin, as a social issue, has galvanized the world’s focus and attention, and

WHEREAS, Black America has declared “Game Over” for killing of Black people with impunity: “I AM A MAN”, “MY LIFE IS RELEVANT”, and “I, TOO, SING AMERICA!”, and

WHEREAS, we wish to commemorate and honor each and every Black child lost to the depravity of racial profiling, and

WHEREAS, the depravity of racial profiling is the result of evil racial stereotyping, and

WHEREAS, the evil of racial stereotyping is the result of the inane supposition of racial (white) superiority, and

WHEREAS, the inane supposition of white superiority is the insidious seed planted by the calculating 1% of Americans who wish to maintain control of this nation, its people, and its wealth via manipulation of the 99% using racism/colourism, sexism, and pseudocastes to divide and thereby conquer the masses who if united would surely challenge them, and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this day, March 23, 2012, by the OCCUPY BLACK CAUCUS, that Sanford, Florida is forever renamed TRAYVON MARTIN MEMORIAL CITY, “TrayCity, USA”.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, from this day forward, when one enters the city limits of nee Sanford, Florida, one has entered the memorial to Trayvon Martin. When one exits the city limits of nee Sanford, Florida, one has left the memorial to Trayvon Martin. If one lives in nee Sanford, Florida, one is part of a living monument to Trayvon Martin and ALL he represents. When you walk the streets of nee Sanford, Florida, you steps upon a monument to Trayvon Martin and his peers, our children.
When one talks, laughs, cries, and breathes in Trayvon Martin Memorial City, USA, one does that in honor of Black America.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, from this day forward, that we conduct ourselves accordingly…

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the OCCUPY BLACK CAUCUS this 23^st day of MARCH, 2012, by the above articles to wit:

OCCUPYBLACKCAUCUS

At 17 yrs old, Trayvon Martin "Stood His Ground"

My host stated that Zimmerman had in the past encouraged him and his wife to apply for gun permits. Zimmerman and his own wife both possessed legal gun permits, and were actively and avidly "sensitizing" the community for some time perpetuating stereotypes and fomenting fear about African-American young men saying that these boys were shiftless, troublemakers, and shouldn't be allow in the community. On several occasions when this gentleman went to investigate a barking dog, he would unexpectedly see Zimmerman and his dog inexplicably standing in his drive-way.
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Resolution Naming Memphis Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial City

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. MEMORIAL CITY

Whereas Martin Luther King, Jr. was murdered in Memphis, Tennessee on April 4, 1968...

Whereas no appropriate monument dedicated to this architect of a better United States of America is currently erect in Memphis, Tennessee...

Whereas Memphis, Tennessee is preodominantly populated by people of color, yet there is not one definitive niche of commerce in the city that is controlled by them...

Whereas Memphis, Tennessee is the home of the National Civil Rights Museum at The Lorraine Motel...

Whereas all Memphians aspire to be worthy of Dr. King's great sacrifice, and to live up to Dr. King's ideals and principles...

Whereas the city of Memphis, Tennessee epitomizes the esthetic beauty of the American South...

It is hereby resolved, this day, February 22, 2012, by the OCCUPYBLACKCAUCUS, that the City of Memphis, Tennessee is the Official Monument to the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.


From this day forward, when you enter the city limits of Memphis, Tennessee, you enter the Official Monument to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. When you leave the city limits of Memphis, Tennessee, you leave the official monument to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. If you live in Memphis, Tennessee, you live within the Monument to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. When you walk the streets of Memphis, Tennessee, you walk upon the Monument to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. When you talk, laugh, or cry in this city, you do it as part of the living monument to the King. Let us conduct ourselves accordingly.

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Ron Paul’s Un-Presidential Positions: Would he Serve and Protect all Americans?

Is Ron Paul right or an example of modern day political bullshit?  Ron Paul’s exercise of privilege and freedom allowed him to dip into the minds of slaves.  His statements about those enslaved and their inability to revolt might hold up if he didn’t interject his racist superiority.  Just may be, slaves were a bit more intelligent than Ron Paul, their enslavers, and the southern slave machine could imagine and fathom.    

Here’s a photo of my mother’s grandfather, Mr. Raleigh Campbell, he and my great grandmother were enslaved in their youth and so-called purchased in Raleigh, North Carolina; they were transported around or near Starkville, Mississippi.  I’ll envision what their lives might have been, during those godless days of slavery, in the south.  It’s likely they would’ve done whatever needed to keep their children safe; it’s highly likely they couldn’t read English nor had full knowledge of the powers that dominated their lives.  But, they knew God (the Natural God), they must put their trust in this God, and there is a future in their children. 

There’s an arrogant veil in Ron Paul’s attempt to correlate early and modern slavery.  He fails in every sense of the word; not taking into account the machine of slavery, its armed forces (militia), greedy capitalist, captives in an unknown land; owning nothing, couldn’t read or write English, etc, etc, etc.  Yes, they revolted in ways their inhuman enslavers couldn’t perceive.  In fact, they never harvest more than 30% labor from slavery but, that small amount produced the material wealth that made America the nation that it is today.  Think what America would be today, if these people had worked on their own accord, without a brutal merciless slave industry.  Nevertheless, Ron Paul compared a perceived “modern slavery” to a real era of American history, which belittles its effect on millions of lives lost to an evil slave industry including those of whom Ron Paul speaks of as slaves today.  

My great parents did as millions of others; made the best of their lives realizing that life is what Almighty God made for them, but what the enslavers didn’t know is that within my parents soul and mind is millions of years in knowledge, from the great continent of African, about how they would live with the earth and make peace with the great power of God.  My parents also knew that the balance of power is flimsy, even if it takes a thousand years in the working; power changes.  Ron Paul is wrong to think that all white people have the same ideals about the world and that all whites feel as if they gave the enslaved their freedom.  If they all had gotten together on Mt. Sinai to keep the oppressed in check, they would’ve failed. 

Superiority based on color or knowledge could never stand; the human spirit would never rest while its creation is under attack.  If skin color could determine superiority; intelligent creatures, as depicted superior to man, imagined from other planets, skin color would be white.   If there is superiority, then it’s best worship in Almighty God.  Superiority based on knowledge is that of a teacher’s superiority over a student; how long does that last? 

1.        http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/29/ron-paul-newsletters-conspiracy-theories_n_1175275.html

2.        http://www.historyguy.com/slave_rebellions_usa.htm

3.       http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Brown_(abolitionist)

4.       http://www.bolender.com/Sociological%20Theory/DuBois,%20W.%20E.%20B/dubois,_w__e__b_.htm

The 1712 "Willie Lynch Letter": Hoax

I’ve never accept this letter as authentic but, has listened to many friends express it, as so many other have, to be true and a guild. As I see it, Black Americans’ minds are layered with so many myths, lies, and theories that it’s impossible to penetrate to where the truth lives.

http://www.manuampim.com/lynch_hoax1.html
 

Herman Cain's "999" Economic Plan: the Price of a Medium Pizza?

Besides being a joker or having an overblown sense of humor; Mr. Cain is a serious marketing mogul; he fully understands the American consumer. Consumers come face to face with numbers daily in making purchases of all kinds of products. In most cases, one can almost guessed the price of an item without knowing the exact cost of it. Why is this true? Consumers are full of numbers and value. An executive on top of their marketing game knows this to be the truth. The questions are: how to convert this secret knowledge into political capital; to produce, package, and market a political idea to the American people without them knowing that it’s just another marketing game?
Let’s be honest about a few things before continuing with the subject. The above statements are easily understood and can be accepted as fact. However, if today is a period of serious examination of political views, value, and ideas then, all politicians must face scrutiny of the watchful eye. Dr. Cornel West and Tavis Smiley must go after another first African-American leader, Mr. Herman Cain. He is the first to achieve a very high place, as the frontrunner, in his campaign for President of United States of American, on the Tea Party’s GOP side of the political spectrum. However, there hasn’t been a word spoken by these two savvy political commentators about Mr. Cain’s game.

Most consumer product pricing avoid an exact price formula; like $5.00, $7.00, or $10.00. They more than likely would price at $4.99, $6.95, or $9.95. What the average price of a medium pizza? The average price of a medium pizza is $10.00 however, if one make a purchase of this medium pizza the adjusted based price would be guessed what: Nine Dollars and Ninety Nine Cents ($9.99) or somewhere there about. Is it possible that Mr. Herman Cain has converted his knowledge about consumer marketing strategies into a success political strategy? Yes, also, it points to the genius in Mr. Cain. Let’s make one thing clear: on the day of commemoration to Dr. Martin L. King’s memorial both party leaders are black. Mr. Cain is the defacto leader of the Tea Party’s GOP. It would be a great day in America if both men President Obama and Mr. Cain are put up by the America people to run for President of America.

Nevertheless, Mr. Cain’s gimmick is wrong and dishonest; he’s running a campaign using a simple product marketing technique. His 999 economic formulas are an airbag. He has taken numbers that are well accepted by consumers and put his political twist to them as a formula that would turn the economy around. Americans want more than a dress-up package priced at $9.99 with only air in it.

Ancient Bias Language: Blacks “Don’t Know; Whites Know”

One of the greatest of all ugliness is to continuously label the first African-American President of America as a “Don't know” President. The Tea Party Grand old Party (TPGOP) is using a dangerous and ugly strategy that hurt Americans to the core. Nevertheless, African-Americans accept the fact that President Obama is one of the most intelligent men of world leadership; and, as the most powerful leaders in the world he deserves respect. The TPGOP is determined to deny African-Americans and majority of Americans this wonderful joy.

Why would the TPGOP take this position? It works! Since the days of Jim Crow laws in the south and before, African-Americans have lived with these and other ugly labels, that’s hundreds of years of degrading, derogatory language, and concepts that’s geared to hurt and breakdown their self-respect, pride, and worthiness.

On most job sites and corporate offices across America; African-Americans would always find themselves trapped in the “Know Syndrome” like: I know; you don’t know; how do you know; what make you think that you know; etc. Regardless of their tries, it’s never enough; one still doesn’t know. Even if one invents a new way or product; one isn’t credit with the invention. African-Americans have lived with this sick syndrome for generations; it’s not a figure of one’s imagination; it’s real.

If one would reflect, with his or her own eyes and ears would see and hear The TPGOP’s modern attack against African-Americans, using the “Know Syndrome” tactics. Perhaps, the TPGOP knows that a large sector of America still is affected by this label that has had great success in deterring African-Americans. At least, cause them and others to second guess President Obama’s decisions or look deeply into his mind; if the President was another color this “know syndrome tactic” wouldn’t apply.

Is this attack against African-Americans a subtle invasion into the hearts and minds of a political exploited people? Yes! Are there other Americans exploited this way too? Yes! What hurts is: TPGOP, by the fact they’re employers and business owners in power, know their attacks should bring down America’s first African-American President; by creating social pains, African-Americans and other poor Americans would long question their decision to hire an African-American as President of the most powerful nation on earth. The TPGOP is rushing towards the edge of America’s most racist ideas and policies; open and notorious reshaping America into a “flat” world.

Southern Heritage Classic: What's in it for Memphis?

Fred Jones, creator of Southern Heritage Classic

As far as the eye could see people lined both side of the street, in a day festivity, to enjoy Southern Heritage Classic Parade. They cheered, waved, and smiled as each exhibited slowly passed. What’s interesting among other things is where it takes place: Surprisingly, the parade is displayed along Park Ave, Orange Mound, nationally known as the first organized African-American community in Memphis. SHC parade draws thousands of spectators back into this famous community thereby; opening up vast opportunities to spur economic growth by reminding Memphians of a great commercial past that once, and can again, thrived in Orange Mound.

One could only be impressed by observing such a large number small children, their eyes sparkling, waiting for a change to pick up candies as they watch other children march and dance along the parade route. Teens watching attentively enjoying each procession; by the way, as thousands waited and watched there were zero disruptions by any acts of senseless behavior; the people conducted themselves honorably.

Right along with the spectators, in the crowd, was Mr. Fred Jones, promoter and organizer of this renowned event. Fred Jones, Mr. Impressive, a role modern by any definition; expressed his views, openly, about the future of Southern Heritage Classic events. When asked if he envisioned, when first dreamed the idea, the level of success that he was witnessing this day? He simply stated that, “I’m a promoter; every promoter believes their idea would be the biggest and best.” But, what’s really interesting is: Mr. Jones expressed a will and wish to see SHC become a national event. When asked a racial question Mr. Jones quickly refuted by stating, “We must focus on the people who are here today enjoying themselves; not those who aren’t.” Along the parade route there were people of all ages, nationalities, races, and colors. Mr. Jones’ wisdom and vision earned him as Mr. Impressive, a down to earth man with a vision of something even greater in Memphis.

If one is impressed by the parade then, the football activities would blow your mind. The Southern Heritage Classic football game and its surrounding atmosphere are profound. Again, thousands of participants taking part in tailgating, vending, and family outings is greater than or match events like Memphis in May, Blues Festival, etc. In fact, there might not be any comparing. This event is so important that both Shelby County and the City of Memphis Mayors take an active role this day of activities. In addition, no politician is left; they all make their way to this classic football game.

TSU went down; JSU pulled it off, 35-29, but TSU won on other levels. They took JSU out with the Sophisticated Ladies, these beautiful women drew, what could’ve been, every photographer present, the battle of bands, and TSU kick off a victorious wave; it took three rounds, at the exact end of it, JSU scored; TSU didn’t try again. Who cares, with thousands of spectators and a stadium ¾ full; these games are necessary.

There is an economic impact that we all enjoy and benefit; from an immediate financial return to taxes into our city treasury. The public relations and human impact is immeasurable. Memphians must continue to come together so that events like this are felt well into the future. We must seek ways to include them into our overall economic plan. These events bring into our community fresh “outside” dollars; they fill our hotels, restaurants, night life, and they create event jobs. Mr. Jones has a plan to make this Southern Heritage Classic a national event, right here in our city. Each Memphian must accept this challenge as their challenge and do whatever is necessary to grow his dream into reality.

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Mark Coleman: In a Dog Fight for Super District 8-1

Mark Coleman says that he would make a better leader than Councilman Joe Brown; is that even possible? Councilman Brown has been around since the beginning of time. He has survived controversies, challengers to his political dynasty, and several administrations. During this cycle of elections he isn’t giving Mr. Coleman any attention at all. This long-term entrenched leader doesn’t view Mr. Coleman as a threat but, perhaps, a nuisance: that’s the prevailing attitude of someone who has been in political office for as long as Councilman Brown. Old bulls fight to stay king of the pasture for one day at a time; after all, there’s still something there to fight for. For those who are looking on; they secretly pray the old bull is whip by the young and moves on.
There’s one serious problem with Memphis politics especially among black elected official; they hate challenges nevertheless, challengers bring new ideas, vision, and want to make things better. Those elements are keys for the survivability of any community. Those who are wise know that a time comes when one must move over so the future can move in. Old bulls don’t fight young bulls to the death like old black political leaders do. It’s really easy to show some respect.
Mark Coleman if a fine man; he has served this community well. Mr. Coleman volunteered and worked in many candidate’s campaigns over the years, a staunch democrat, he has a long history of activism, intelligent, knows his way around Memphis politics, and his low-keyed mild mannerism would fit well in Memphis’ future leadership caucus. Mr. Coleman, a family man, holds close to his religious convictions and understands how to keep Memphis growing. He worked his way up through employment in several different political administrations; invaluable experiences that surely would add volumes to his understanding of how our city operates.
Mark Coleman isn’t a new kid on block or to politics; his father, Mr. John Coleman (deceased) was a long time labor leader at Ford Motor Co. and political activist also, he support many of our political leaders many of whom are in office today. John and Mark operated their business on the corner of S. Parkway & Florida Street for years; in that, he knows how to make payroll, budget, and create jobs.
If the people decide; Mark Coleman, Councilman, Super District 8-1.

Can Edmund Ford Sr. lead Memphis?

There are those who believe that Memphis is the worst city in the nation and there’s nothing that can be done about it; not so, says Mayoral candidate Edmund Ford Sr. His vision for Memphis was well laid out during his campaign kickoff this week. An impressive crowd of about 300 core supporters attend his kickoff; along with the traditional “time for change” theme; Mr. Ford made it perfectly clear that it’s time to “Turn off A.C.” His passion for change came through as he pointed out the city’s blight, crime, and present administration’s problems with labor unions; he would have an open door policy at city hall, and create a transparent government among other things.
He established his commitment to the city by reminding the crowd that he has served two terms as city councilman. Mr. Ford: two term councilman, long time business owner, committed family man, and a man who says, “I start nothing until I give thanks to God.” Is this a man who can lead Memphis into change and the 21st century?

Mr. Ford picked up two very important endorsements during his kickoff; Memphis Police Association, V.P, Michael Williams, michael.williams@memphispoliceassociation.org, delivered a passionate talk about Mayor A.C. Wharton’s administration failure to honor the city’s contracts. AFSCME, National Field Service Director, Mrs. Shelley Seeberg, sseeberg@afscme.org, invoked Dr. King’s fight for Memphis’ sanitation workers and how Mayor A.C. Wharton’s administration failed them. Also present was Councilman Edmund Ford Jr. and Kemba Ford, candidate for City Council Dist. 7.
Edmund Ford Sr. is poised to put up a good contest for Mayor of Memphis with his full-time support of Thaddeus Matthews and his WPLX radio station. Mr. Matthews, in his traditional investigative ways, would work as Mr. Ford’s consultant by presenting to his radio listening audience various examples of Wharton’s administration failures.

As a business owner who have created jobs and knows how important it is in meeting payroll; a past city representative and legislator; a devout family man; a believer in religious inspiration: with all of Mayor Wharton’s short comings, can Edmund Ford Sr. lead Memphis into prosperity?

Mr. Ford held his wife in high esteem as foundation of his life and that citizens of Memphis would get “two for one” when he’s elected.

One can’t overlook the fact; this family is organized and tightly together.

Where's #14: The Cleanest Fire House in Memphis?

Of all the things that’s great about a city; the number one attraction would be fire trucks; weaving their way through traffic; their sirens blasting; engine rev, and the men aboard staring straight ahead as on a ride with destiny. And, if that’s not enough to grab one’s attention; these huge trucks would shine like new money.
Millions of children around the country would get their first view of a city, which would become their hometown, through the fire truck. In fact, these children’s first contact with authority is by the fire truck.
Imagine a contest between Memphis Fire Dept and Memphis Police Dept vehicles; which would you vote as number one attraction, as far as cleanliness? In times gone by, you would’ve voted the Fire Department; not anymore, those days are gone by.
Memphis Wireblog found the cleanest fire house in Memphis. You won’t believe where it is!
Memphis Fire Department property and vehicles are in poor condition. There’re trucks that haven’t had a cleaning in weeks. One would look hard to find a clean spot on some trucks. One can easily figure the state of a city by its property condition. The first line of impression is Fire and Police Dept. vehicles. If these properties are dirty and unkempt then one can rest assure the city is in poor condition financially and other wise. On the other hand, if they’re well kept then, one can rest assure that both city leadership and fiscal policies are strong.
The cleanest fire house in Memphis, TN is Fire Station #14, 980 E. Mclemore Ave. 38106 near College Street: known as the heart of South Memphis. Their fire trucks shine from top to bottom and everywhere in between. This writer watched those firemen clean their trucks as if they’re awaiting the arrival of the Mayor. After talking to the lieutenant there, it became obvious why this station and its equipment are top of the line. He said, “Every morning all equipment is checked and cleaned”, including the trucks; that his mentor, his earlier lieutenant at another station was old school and demanded that equipment is clean.
It would be a good thing if the Mayor dropped in on various departments to do spot inspections of our equipment then, honor those who hold the highest standards of upkeep and cleanliness.
Short of that; citizens should stop by Fire Station #14 and thank them for a job well done.
Congratulations Fire Station #14!

What does Smiley & West with AARP & NEA have in Common?

Tavis Smiley and Dr. Cornel West are on the “road of discredit” and they seem to have joined the Tea Party ideology against President Obama. They’re addressing issues, on the road, that seem innocence but, are they really? These men are working uncover.

S & W, not to be confused with the respected Smith & Wesson arms, are bought and pay for by AARP and NEA. A week ago Tavis Smiley proudly displays AARP and NEA sponsorship on his website. This writer contacted AARP and asks, “How did Tavis Smiley get their sponsorship?” Their representative stated that, “He applied for the sponsorship; we share views, so we did it”. AARP and NEA both are charged and labeled as liberals and extreme liberals. A negative campaign by S & W would serve these organizations well.

S & W would attack President Obama on the grounds of not speaking the word “poor” and for what they believe he’s doing “wrong” by supporting the middle class over the poor. If they’ve a problem with how the President and the nation respect the middle class, they’ve no idea how important the middle class is to the poor and our national economic well-being. At the same time, AARP and NEA, by their sponsorship, could shed their liberal identity and project the image of supporting all of their members equally. AARP & NEA both need S & W to get the liberal label off their backs. S & W needs AARP and NEA for money and a vehicle around the country, in their attempt, to discredit President Obama.

Dr. West stated that, “President Barack Obama would make Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. cry.”These guys refuse to accept that Dr. King never publicly said an ugly word about a President. He was a man about non-violence in action and words. Further, Dr. King would have disapproved of such blatant disrespect of anybody with a high moral character like that of President Obama. He wouldn’t approve of an orchestrated national campaign to tear down and destroy a good man. In fact, Dr. King would have embraced President Obama; would have applauded his great works and would have connected the President’s election of office to his “I Have a Dream” message. These men haven’t any respect for Dr. King or his “Dream”. S & W are coupons of AARP and NEA to be redeemed at a later day. Nevertheless, their attacks are baseless and without sound underlying principles.

Well, guess what? As of today, Tavis Smiley’s website doesn’t mention that AARP and NEA as sponsors of his "National Poverty Tour: A Call to Conscience". Maybe AARP and NEA want to hide their hands while they take part, as sponsors, of a hate campaign against the President of United States of America.

Dr. West called the President, “a black mascot of Wall Street oligarchs and a black puppet of corporate plutocrats.”Whatever that means; nevertheless, these are the same caricatures used by another hate group: the Tea Party.However, these guys are raking up big money from two corporate giants without taking a side glance. Perhaps they’ve found a money cow: be black, attack the first black President, and the money just rolls in.

It’s important to know that black voters possibly would become a powerful block vote on the Democratic side, in next year’s election; the master minds behind S & W would design a campaign to marginalize the effect of black voters by injecting doubt and fear. Thereby, dividing black voters and shaving off their effect on election night: an evil campaign. Another strategy; get the President to respond to this “poor” campaign then, attack him on grounds for being “weak”.