debut: 11/14/02
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How I loved this man
debut: 10/14/09
41,601 runs
In reply to Chrissy
Watched that exact vid more than once during my most recent Ali video binge..
Watched that exact vid more than once during my most recent Ali video binge..
debut: 12/26/07
35,119 runs
In reply to Chrissy
I was waiting to board a flight at Cincinatti Airport (Covington, Kentucky) when someone got off the incoming flight and excitedly announced that Muhammad Ali was about to disembark. Everyone in the gate area got excited in anticipation, and there he came, with his wife in escort. Our eyes met and the surprise of my life unfolded when the one and only Muhammad Ali winked at yours truly. I swear that it was not my imagination. My first thought was to get his autograph but changed my mind when I noticed how labored his walking was, and his hands appear to be shaking. However, as soon as he passed by me, he was mobbed by other autograph seekers. Even with his hands trembling, he continued 'signing' whatever paper he was handed. This went on until his wife decided that he had done enough and politely led him away.
That is one of my greatest memories.
I was waiting to board a flight at Cincinatti Airport (Covington, Kentucky) when someone got off the incoming flight and excitedly announced that Muhammad Ali was about to disembark. Everyone in the gate area got excited in anticipation, and there he came, with his wife in escort. Our eyes met and the surprise of my life unfolded when the one and only Muhammad Ali winked at yours truly. I swear that it was not my imagination. My first thought was to get his autograph but changed my mind when I noticed how labored his walking was, and his hands appear to be shaking. However, as soon as he passed by me, he was mobbed by other autograph seekers. Even with his hands trembling, he continued 'signing' whatever paper he was handed. This went on until his wife decided that he had done enough and politely led him away.
That is one of my greatest memories.
debut: 11/14/02
202,374 runs
In reply to Drapsey
How lovely.
That is a wonderful memory. The greatest loved his people.
How lovely.
That is a wonderful memory. The greatest loved his people.
debut: 10/14/09
41,601 runs
In reply to Chrissy
One of my faves also, It's like first time everytime watching his vids, probably watched it 100 times already !
In reply to bravos
Another good one
Another good one
One of my faves also, It's like first time everytime watching his vids, probably watched it 100 times already !
debut: 8/9/14
18,818 runs
In reply to Chrissy & Bravos
Thanks for sharing this. Just listening to him, gives hope and strength when all else seems to be going downhill.
Thanks for sharing this. Just listening to him, gives hope and strength when all else seems to be going downhill.
debut: 8/9/14
18,818 runs
In reply to Chrissy
Hugs right back to you.
I do still do visit here briefly but not to the extent as in the past. These days I spend most of my life from home to the dialysis center, at times I have to go 4 days per week. I no longer have the same zeal as before about the issues of the day and i have mostly stopped blogging at the many sites I had in the past. Just don't have it anymore to spar with the youngsters and the zealots.
Other than that I am good.
Hugs right back to you.
I do still do visit here briefly but not to the extent as in the past. These days I spend most of my life from home to the dialysis center, at times I have to go 4 days per week. I no longer have the same zeal as before about the issues of the day and i have mostly stopped blogging at the many sites I had in the past. Just don't have it anymore to spar with the youngsters and the zealots.
Other than that I am good.
debut: 1/11/24
51 runs
I have one question for all of you who so love the message from “The Greatest”:
WHAT IS YOUR NAME?
Did you free yourself from your SLAVE name?
As an example “Christine Cummings” is very much a SLAVE name.
For the records, my name is absolutely not beholden in any way to either SLAVERY or INDENTURESHIP. I ask this question of you from a position of strength. The same goes for my 3 kids who were all born in North America.
Did I mention that I love the video and message of Muhammed Ali.
Peace….
WHAT IS YOUR NAME?
Did you free yourself from your SLAVE name?
As an example “Christine Cummings” is very much a SLAVE name.
For the records, my name is absolutely not beholden in any way to either SLAVERY or INDENTURESHIP. I ask this question of you from a position of strength. The same goes for my 3 kids who were all born in North America.
Did I mention that I love the video and message of Muhammed Ali.
Peace….
debut: 11/14/02
202,374 runs
In reply to Emir
Other than that.
Man you are a tough survivor. Keep it up.
Other than that.
Man you are a tough survivor. Keep it up.
debut: 11/14/02
202,374 runs
In reply to Karma
In plain Guyanese KYS you simpleton.
Get the hell our thread.
In plain Guyanese KYS you simpleton.
Get the hell our thread.
debut: 11/13/02
44,987 runs
In reply to Chrissy
I am still mad at the Calgary Tower for not giving me any of the photos taken with us.
What a glorious 6 hours spent with the greatest! Reading or watching a video is one thing, but spending one-on-one
Time is an education.
That man could work a room; he was smart and clever.
I am still mad at the Calgary Tower for not giving me any of the photos taken with us.
What a glorious 6 hours spent with the greatest! Reading or watching a video is one thing, but spending one-on-one
Time is an education.
That man could work a room; he was smart and clever.
debut: 1/11/24
51 runs
In reply to Chrissy
Oh dear—what an unfortunate response. I had hoped to shed light on something that has been hiding in plain sight, not to provoke defensiveness. But if I struck a nerve, perhaps it’s worth asking why. Next time before you preach values you clearly struggle to embody consider the weight of the history you ignore so casually.
Muhammad Ali did not change his name from Cassius Clay on a whim. He rejected what he called his “slave name”. A name passed down from generations of oppression imposed by a system that robbed people of their identity and dignity. He was so brave and correct in doing that. In choosing Muhammad Ali he reclaimed his autonomy, his faith, and his voice. It was a bold act of resistance and a declaration of self definition in a world that tried to define him otherwise. Clearly it looks like you are more comfortable with what Muhammed Ali would call the SLAVE name you have and that too is your prerogative.
He hoped that others especially those still clinging to inherited hierarchies and aristocratic illusions might wake up and take heed. The message was not subtle and if you missed it, it was not for lack of clarity, but was for lack of willingness to listen and take action to respect the ancestors. Remember you have always championed and even built a reputation around radical African thoughts after all, which is admirable. History does not just ask us to remember, it demands that we reflect and better if we take action.
BTW - please avoid the vulgarity as it will tarnish your aristocratic persona.
Finally - if I did offend you in my opening post, it was not intentional but more to highlight a serious point on the topic of African marginalization. Please accept my humble apology.
Peace!!!!
Oh dear—what an unfortunate response. I had hoped to shed light on something that has been hiding in plain sight, not to provoke defensiveness. But if I struck a nerve, perhaps it’s worth asking why. Next time before you preach values you clearly struggle to embody consider the weight of the history you ignore so casually.
Muhammad Ali did not change his name from Cassius Clay on a whim. He rejected what he called his “slave name”. A name passed down from generations of oppression imposed by a system that robbed people of their identity and dignity. He was so brave and correct in doing that. In choosing Muhammad Ali he reclaimed his autonomy, his faith, and his voice. It was a bold act of resistance and a declaration of self definition in a world that tried to define him otherwise. Clearly it looks like you are more comfortable with what Muhammed Ali would call the SLAVE name you have and that too is your prerogative.
He hoped that others especially those still clinging to inherited hierarchies and aristocratic illusions might wake up and take heed. The message was not subtle and if you missed it, it was not for lack of clarity, but was for lack of willingness to listen and take action to respect the ancestors. Remember you have always championed and even built a reputation around radical African thoughts after all, which is admirable. History does not just ask us to remember, it demands that we reflect and better if we take action.
BTW - please avoid the vulgarity as it will tarnish your aristocratic persona.
Finally - if I did offend you in my opening post, it was not intentional but more to highlight a serious point on the topic of African marginalization. Please accept my humble apology.
Peace!!!!
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debut: 10/14/09
41,601 runs
In reply to Karma
We never had to live among and below our oppressors, we the happy Joneses, unless of course we have to fight for basic dignity for our identity . That's not our fight, we like who we have become, wrong people bredda. So yeah wrong thread for that shyte ..
You want it in Yoruba or Swahili too ? Or you happy wid Hinglish ?
We never had to live among and below our oppressors, we the happy Joneses, unless of course we have to fight for basic dignity for our identity . That's not our fight, we like who we have become, wrong people bredda. So yeah wrong thread for that shyte ..
You want it in Yoruba or Swahili too ? Or you happy wid Hinglish ?
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