Yoruba religion The Yorùbá religion comprises the traditional religious and spiritual concepts and practices of the Yorùbá people. Its homeland is in Southwestern Nigeria and the adjoining parts of Benin and Togo, a region that has come to be known as Yorùbáland. Yorùbá religion is formed of diverse traditions and has no single founder. It has influenced or given birth to a host of thriving ways of life such as Lucumí, Umbanda and Candomblé.[1] Yorùbá religious beliefs are part of Itan, the total complex of songs, histories, stories and other cultural concepts which make up the Yorùbá society.[1][2][3] Beliefs[edit] According to Kola Abimbola, the Yorùbá have evolved a robust cosmology.[1] In brief, it holds that all human beings possess what is known as "Àyànmô"[4] (destiny, fate) and are expected to eventually become one in spirit with Olódùmarè (Olòrún, the divine creator and source of all energy). Prayer to one's Orí Òrún produces an immediate sensation of joy. Olódùmarè[edit] Divinities[edit]
Bechdel Test Movie List - Iceweasel Sharing the Story of Your Own Community Printer-friendly version Objectives: Students will: Understand the role of an ethnographerKnow how to research and analyze U.S. Essential Questions: What are the advantages and tradeoffs of a changing community? Discussion Questions · What is an ethnography? Exploring Census Data 1. 2. 3. 4. The Voices of the Community In “America by the Numbers,” we heard from both old and new residents of Clarkston: the mayor, who grew up as a disenfranchised member of the town; a longtime resident who longs to return to the Clarkston of earlier years; business owners who are adjusting to the changing population; and refugees anxious to participate in the economic growth and political voice of the community. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Presidential Election 2012 “America by the Numbers” makes the point that we can’t “pigeonhole” diverse communities; concerns about the economy, jobs, foreign affairs and social issues aren’t necessarily determined by skin color, economic level, profession or age.
Yoruba literature Yoruba literature is the spoken and written literature of the Yoruba people, the largest ethno-linguistic group in Nigeria, and in Africa. The Yorùbá language is spoken in Nigeria, Benin, and Togo, as well as in dispersed Yoruba communities throughout the world. Writing[edit] Mythology[edit] Ifá, a complex system of divination, involves recital of Yoruba poetry containing stories and proverbs bearing on the divination. A divination recital can take a whole night. Fiction[edit] The first novel in the Yorùbá language was Ogboju Ode ninu Igbo Irunmale (The Forest of A Thousand Demons), although the literal translation is "The bravery of a hunter in the forest of demons", written in 1938 by Chief Daniel O. Amos Tutuola (1920–1997) was greatly inspired by Fagunwa, but wrote in an intentionally rambling, broken English, reflecting the oral tradition. Senator Afolabi Olabimtan (1932–1992) was a writer, along with professor, and politician. Theatre[edit] See also[edit] Oríkì References[edit]
The Black SphereSinister Source Code in the Obamacare Program! - Iceweasel Day by day, wave after wave of Obamacare horrors are washing up on the American consciousness…one recent horror being a hidden source code within the ACA site. If you’ve not seen this video, it’s well worth 4 minutes of your time — prepare to be shocked and disgusted. Watch and listen as Rep. Joe Barton (R-Texas), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, grills Cheryl Campbell, senior vice president of CGI Federal Inc. Yes, the company that built the HealthCare.gov website. Rep. What that blue high-lighted area that’s been circled in red says is, “you have no reasonable expectation of privacy regarding any communication or data transiting or stored on this information system.” Barton repeatedly asks Ms. How in the world can this be HIPAA compliant? On her part, the CGI Senior Veep displayed some discomfort and a lot of awkward silences. But no, the same deplorable lack of technical wizardry inherent in the Obamacare failed website was on display in Campbell’s testimony.
Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service - About the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service's mission, history, and goals. Media only: Christin Chism (202) 633-3159; chismc@si.edu Media website: Smithsonian Shares Compelling Story of the Bracero Program with Communities Nationwide through Educational Poster Set The Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) will feature a little-known chapter in American history as its fall 2012 free resource for schools, migrant education centers, museums and libraries across the country. “Bittersweet Harvest: The Bracero Program, 1942-1964,” a colorful set of six bilingual posters with images and interviews by documentary photographer Leonard Nadel, is based on the traveling exhibition by the same name, currently touring the United States. The goal of the poster sets is to celebrate the impact and achievements of migrant farm workers by enabling people of all ages to learn more about the stories behind the Braceros. For Smithsonian information, the public may call (202) 633-1000.
Cheikh Anta Diop Un article de Wikipédia, l'encyclopédie libre. Pour les articles homonymes, voir Diop. Cheikh Anta Diop (né le 29 décembre 1923 à Thieytou - mort le 7 février 1986 à Dakar) est un historien, anthropologue, égyptologue et homme politique sénégalais. Il a mis l'accent sur l'apport de l'Afrique et en particulier de l'Afrique noire à la culture et à la civilisation mondiale. Ses thèses restent aujourd'hui discutées, et sont peu reprises dans la communauté scientifique[1],[2],[3], en particulier au sujet de l'Égypte antique. Cheikh Anta Diop a cependant été un précurseur pour ce qui concerne l'importance et l'ancienneté de la place des Africains dans l'histoire, confirmée par les études actuelles. L'homme et l'œuvre[modifier | modifier le code] Cheikh Anta Diop est né le 29 décembre 1923 à Thieytou, dans le département de Bambey, région de Diourbel (Sénégal). Cheikh Anta Diop meurt dans son sommeil à Dakar, le 7 février 1986. Antériorité des civilisations nègres[modifier | modifier le code]
5 ways to motivate yourself to study a boring subject and/or complete a project | Learning Fundamentals - Iceweasel ‘How do I get motivated to study?’ is one question I am constantly asked by students. Having just completed my honours thesis (which turned out to be the hardest, most stressful and rewarding project I have ever done) I am happy to say that there are many ways to motivate yourself, but it may involve some pain, frustration and overcoming mental barriers to begin with (at least this was the case for me!). Unfortunately, there are no quick and easy solutions to have you feeling totally inspired and energised about studying a subject or completing a project that may not be all that inspiring/interesting at times. Here are some of the things you can do to motivate yourself to get on with the work and study that needs doing. 1. During the initial phase of my honours project I spent a lot of time in my head but it wasn’t time well spent. In hindsight, this was a complete waste of time. After hearing this I decided to carefully watch what I was telling myself. 3. 4. 5.
Anti-Arab Racism in the USA: Where it Comes From and What it Means for Politics | Teaching for Change's Busboys and Poets Bookstore Today is a difficult time to be both Arab and American. Since 9/11 there has been a lot of criticism of America's involvement in the middle east. Yet there has been little analysis of how America treats citizens of Arab or middle eastern origin within its own borders. Steven Salaita explores the reality of Anti-Arab racism in America. He blends personal narrative, theory and polemics to show how this deep-rooted racism affects everything from legislation to cultural life, shining a light on the consequences of Anti-Arab racism both at home and abroad.Uniquely, the book shows how ingrained racist attitudes can be found within the progressive movements on the political left, as well as the right. Salaita argues that, under the guise of patriotism, Anti-Arab racism fuels support for policies such as the Patriot Act.
Wole Soyinka. All you want to know about. How I Conquered Sugar | Stupid Easy Paleo - Easy Paleo Recipes - Iceweasel Once Upon A Time: Girl meets sugar at a young age. Girl falls in love with sugar. Becomes overweight. Struggles with diets. Is always hungry. That girl *was* me…until I found the Whole9. My Sordid Food Past: Growing up, I was overweight kid. Now in college, I ate a lot of processed food and worked as a cake decorator (Danger, Will Robinson!) In late 2009, I heard of Paleo from a fellow mountain biker and dear friend. Enter CrossFit: I was introduced in August 2010 by yet another friend (I hang out with such smart people!) Immediately I saw gains in strength and muscle mass while body fat decreased. Enter Whole9/Whole30 (I imagine the sounds of angels trumpeting…): As my circle of CrossFit and Paleo friends began to widen on Twitter (Six-Degrees-of-Kevin-Bacon-like), I started to see lots of #whole30 and #whole9 hash tags flying about. Those 30 days changed me to my core. I got rid of the nasty, heavy, bloated feeling in my belly. Where Do I Go From Here?
In Class Activities » Sociology Source It all started with such a simple question. “What are the rules parents follow when they pick a name for their child,” I asked a sea of students with my hands on my hips at the front of the movie theater I teach my Soc 101 class in. “Start by writing down your thoughts and in a moment we’ll share them with each other.” When most of the class was pens down, I asked them to discuss in pairs the rules they’d written down. “Okay, so tell me what you think parents think about when naming their kiddos.” Hands snapped into the air. “Michael, Peter, Chris, Bob, John, Gary, Tony, Nathan, Tom, Adam, Paul, Steve, Jason, Nick” Hands in the air I cut them off, “Hold on a second. “So if employable names all sound like ‘white people names’, then what does this tell us? Instead of asking my students this simple question, I could have shown them the research on name discrimination in hiring by Bertrand and Mullainthan (2004). References: Bertrand, Marianne and Sendhil Mullainthan. 2004.
Mali needs more than a call to arms | Wole Soyinka My mind, frankly, was on anything but peace as I entered the United Nations conference hall to participate in a Culture of Peace and Non-Violence event. On that same day – 21 September 2012 – yet another UN resolution had been released on the crisis in Mali. I felt overwhelmed by the ponderousness of the UN machine. That the UN, in association with African political leaders, recognised the danger posed by fundamentalist aggression to the Sahel and west Africa was not in doubt. The sense of urgency, however, lagged so far behind my own that it was a marvel I did not invade the conference hall with a banner, screaming: TAKE BACK MALI – YESTERDAY! The security council had already set out a "roadmap" for a west African force of intervention in the Sahel – it required the secretary general to report back on "progress" a few months later. Before the conference, I had button-holed senior Nigerian officials at every opportunity.
Take college and university courses online completely free | I Fucking Love Science - Iceweasel In recent years massive open online courses (MOOCs) have become a trend in online education. The term was coined in 2008 by David Cormier, manager of web communications and innovations at the University of Prince Edward Island. The first MOOC was created the previous year, at Utah State University. MOOCs are designed like college courses but are available to anyone anywhere in the world, at no cost. Coursera is perhaps the most well-known of the online education facilitators. EdX is another non-profit course site created by founding partners Harvard and MIT and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. MIT has their own open courseware, where most of the materials used in the teaching of almost all of MIT's subjects are available on the Web, free of charge. European institutions are also getting in on the act. For those looking to learn a language Duolingo offers completely free language education. Other sites, like Open Culture, are not affiliated with tertiary institutions.