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Source: www.bbc.co.uk --- 17 days ago
You might think there'd be a period of National sporting mourning here for Liu Xiang (China's most famous sportsman, who pulled out of the 110m hurdles on Monday) - Black drapes placed across his many advertisement, vigils on the street, a ban on public displays of affection, that kind of thing. But China's far too busy inhaling gold medals to get depressed by Liu Xiang's departure. This country has won more gold than it has ever won before at a single games. Tonight, I watched He Chong win the men's 3m springboard diving (a terrifying event to watch - since you spend your time in the crowd worrying that the divers will smash their heads on the diving board when they come twisting down from the sky). But He Chong made it look easy. He carried a series of perfect dives, he bowed politely, and won the gold. The crowd cheered loyally - and everyone sang the National Anthem together when the Chinese flag was raised above the pool. I've been studying the victory poses of Chinese athletes at these Games . From what I can tell, a winning Chinese gold medallist essentially has three choices... 1) Humble servant - winner hugs coach, cries, stands politely on the podium, wells up a bit more, insists modestly that everyone else is responsible for his/her victory. exemplified by most of China's first-time gold medal winners. 2) Rock star - winner yells with joy, punches the air, nearly demolishes coach with hugs, throws clothes and equipment into ... Source: news.aol.com --- 64 days ago
Filed under: Viral Video , Race On July 1, at the Mayor of Denver's annual state of the city address, a local singer named Rene Marie stood before the crowd, eager to hear "The Star Spangled Banner," the US' National Anthem. Instead, she sang this: The song, " Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing ," is the official African American National Hymn. The singer used the tune from "The Star Spangled Banner." The singer explained her act: (from The LA Times ) It was, Marie later said of the unpaid gig, an artistic expression of her emotions about being a Black American and a decision she made months ago to no longer sing the National Anthem. But instead of telling that to the mayor's office beforehand, "I pulled a switcheroonie on them," Marie told the Denver Post. An event like this beautifully showcases what is so great about America, the freedom to disagree, loud and long and clear. There are many, I'm sure, who will condemn this act as the worst atrocity ever committed against liberty, others will see it as a cheap, distasteful publicity grab, while still others will admire the singer's act of defiance. What this story immediately stirred in me was a memory from my childhood. I grew up in a predominantly Black town, and we used to sing " We Shall Overcome " regularly at school events and such, along with other songs common to these events. When my family moved to an all-white suburb, I never heard the song again. Early on, I asked someone abou ...
Source: www.foxnews.com --- 64 days ago
Denver City Councilman Charlie Brown outraged that woman sang different tune at high-profile event ... Source: www.mtv.com --- 9 days ago
Sheryl Crow also reported to perform at convention's final night. By Jocelyn Vena John Legend at the DNC in Denver Monday Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images will perform at the Democratic National Convention in Denver on Thursday (August 28), the final night of the event, at which Barack Obama will accept the Democratic presidential nomination, CNN reports. The Denver Post reports that John Legend will also entertain the convention-goers. The performances are expected to take place at Invesco Field at Mile High. It's also being reported that Will.I.Am will recreate his now famous "Yes We Can" video live with a full gospel choir. Earlier this week, MTV News caught up with the Black Eyed Peas rapper, who discussed how important Obama's speech is, not only for supporters, but for Americans. "This speech is important because the time is important," he said. "It's important, 'cause it's engaging the people who have supported him. "There's people who are going to be skeptical," he added, "but with the momentum of the victory, that's going to propel us up the hill. It's beyond just Black and white. It's American — and I'm just happy to be here." Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson will sing the National Anthem at the final night of the convention, according to CNN. Sheryl Crow, who is currently on tour, is expected to perform three songs early in the evening before hitting the stage at the Les Schwab Amphitheater in Bend, Oregon, for her own ... Source: www.latimes.com --- 35 days ago
The image lasted for only as long as it took to play the National Anthem -- yet it still resonates four decades later. Black American sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos, winners of the gold and bronze medals, respectively, in the 200-meter race bow their heads and raise their Black-gloved fists to protest racism during the medal ceremony at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City. Unlike other 1960s iconography -- Woodstock, Abbie Hoffman, Richard Nixon -- the moment doesn't feel musty. It still packs a wallop. ... Source: www.huffingtonpost.com --- 29 days ago
--- BAM meets Beijing--- The Beijing Olympics are off with a bang. Red and white fireworks criss-cross the stadium as the crowd cheers. One thousand men beat on large square drums. White lights flash off the drums with each beat. A young girl in red steps forward and sings the Chinese patriotic song Five Stars as the crowd waves tens of thousands of red National flags. The guard raises the main standard as the military band play the National Anthem. The majority of the audience is clearly Chinese as a good part of stadium is chanting along to this not-very-catchy tune. Now the birds nest stadium goes dark and a white scroll emerges from the center. As it unfurls the letters are made up of dancers in Black. Pilobolus would be proud. This ceremony is clearly going to focus on Chinese themes - this is not an international mosaic but an exploration of how and why China got to where it is today. Zhang Yimou, the creative director, is veering off-piste from past opening ceremonies. Gone are the tacky, shiny costumes and trite melodies. In this display, BAM meets Beijing, or rather crashes into it. Now the ceremony take a bend towards conceptual art. Dancers dressed as quills move onto the floor as book-like structures undulate in the center of the stadium. I will leave the surprise here to your viewing. This display quickly morphs into five hundred dancers who each hold a blade of a magnificent fan. As the blades come together they depic ... Source: www.npr.org --- 59 days ago
A jazz singer made headlines after she was invited to sing the National Anthem at an official event in Denver; she instead substituted the words to the Black National Anthem. ... Source: adage.com --- 17 days ago
Vibe blogger Mark Anthony Neal says that Nike's use of Marvin Gaye's National Anthem performance in an Olympic TV spot is an "explicit comment on the hegemony of basketball, Black music and their products in the world." The H-word always confuses us, but his argument that the ad "silences" and "denies" Black struggles really throws us off. Please help us understand. ... Source: www.miamiherald.com --- 26 days ago
The image lasted for only as long as it took to play the National Anthem -- yet it still resonates four decades later. Black-American sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos, winners of the gold and bronze medals, respectively, in the 200-meter race bow their heads and raise their Black-gloved fists to protest racism during the medal ceremony at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City. Unlike other 1960s iconography -- Woodstock, Abbie Hoffman, Richard Nixon -- the moment doesn't feel musty. It still... ... Source: www.associatedcontent.com --- 58 days ago
Instead of belting out the wellknown verses of The StarSpangled Banner Rene Marie chose to sing the lyrics to Lift Every Voice and Sing also known as the Black National Anthem in Denver on Tuesday ... Source: www.townhall.com --- 60 days ago
Last week in Denver, almost all the values of the post-1960s left were exhibited in one act. It happened on the Denver mayor's most important day -- the one in which he was to deliver his annual State of the City... ... Source: www.courant.com --- 30 days ago
Will Someone Use Stage For Statement? The image lasted for only as long as it took to play the National Anthem — yet it still resonates four decades later. Black American sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos, winners of the gold and bronze medals, respectively, in the 200-meter race bow their heads and raise their Black-gloved fists to protest racism during the medal ceremony at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City. Unlike other 1960s iconography — Woodstock, Abbie Hoffman, Richard Nixon — the moment doesn't feel musty. It still packs a wallop. ... Source: www.newsbusters.org --- 17 days ago
Andrew Greeley's column in today's Chicago Sun-Times is "American warmongers excel at talking a good game." Greeley's writings are often unintentionally amusing, filled with the sort of kneejerk liberalism we'd expect from a Barack Obama contributor . This morning's article is typically hilarious: If we chant "USA!" Often enough, sing God "Bless American!" fervently enough, wear flag pins, fly the flag in front of our house and croak the National Anthem loudly enough, we will win victory and honor our dead heroes. Who are those who reject compromise of a useless and criminally deadly war like Iraq? They are the blusterers, members of "veteran's organizations," mountain folk, crackers, West Texans, blue collar workers, evangelical clergy, neo-cons, Republicans, white ethnics, Sox fans, folks who want Cardinal George to "get rid" of Father Pfleger, those who tell you with a straight face that the country isn't ready yet for a Black president and that the United States must rid itself of "illegal aliens." (I hasten to add that all these groups number some men and women who are innocent of bellicose patriotism.) There's something about the American flag that drives liberals loonier than usual. It certainly must irritate them that candidate Obama has been forced to sport a flag pin just to fool the crackers, the blue collar workers, etc. I'm not certain why he placed quotation marks around "veteran's organizations." Is that not what th ... Source: www.myrtlebeachonline.com --- 9 days ago
The Force is with Obama. George Lucas was among the entertainers and Hollywood types who were spotted in the halls of Invesco Field on Thursday in the hours leading up to Barack Obama's historic acceptance speech. Forest Whitaker arrived with his wife Keisha and Star Jones, while will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas was spotted leaving the field level following Stevie Wonder's sound check. Before singing the National Anthem to a slowly filling stadium, Jennifer Hudson appeared lost in thought, wearing a casual grey dress and listening to iPod earphones as her handlers asked for directions to the podium. While waiting, she typed on a Sidekick. ... Source: www.nationalledger.com --- 60 days ago
Can you substitute "The Star Spangled Banner" for "Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing," a song that is widely knows as the Black National Anthem? Jazz singer Rene Marie decided not to perform "The Star Spangled Banner... ...
Source: www.pww.org --- 27 days ago
Forty years ago at the Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised their Black-gloved fists in protest against racism and injustice. Students at San Jose State University, Smith won the gold medal and Carlos won the bronze medal in the 200-meter race. As the American flag rose and the National Anthem played, the two sprinters bowed their heads, closed their eyes and raised their fists. ...
Source: www.boxxet.com --- 5 days ago
Australia - Jennifer Hudson, a one-time American Idol, sang the National Anthem. And acknowledging the power of the internet, Black Eyed Peas singer will.i.am took to ... Original story at Melbourne Herald Sun . View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Boxxet: Jennifer Hudson . ... Find more results for Black National Anthem on RSSMicro.com |
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The Chinese won the gold in women's gymnastics yesterday over a clumsy American squard that committed several errors. But some questions were raised about the authenticity of their stated ages, as gymnasts are required to be 16 to compete. Suspicions began when the Chinese coach informed the judges would not view their star Jiang Yuyuan on the actual floor, but on ultrasound performed by doctors at the event on a young woman. It was an odd circumstance, but the judges obliged. They watched on a tiny Black and white screen as a fetus did a floor routine filled with kicking and flips so impressive, they had no choice but to give her a near perfect score. Deng Linlin, who did balance beam, came out of what appeared to be a stroller, although Chinese coaches claimed it was a high-tech new athletic training chair. Deng crawled over to the balance beam and performed her routine with remarkable grace. After the scores were announced she went over to celebrate with her mother in the front row, and also do a little breast feeding. The Chinese claim that is a normal practice in the country, and the milk helps to build agility. The medal ceremony was beautiful as their team was awarded the gold and their National Anthem played. One gymnast cried fairly loudly, and screamed she wanted her binky and a nap, but officials said she was just overwhelmed by emotion. The mother of Jiang was rewarded the gold medal, but said she felt her daughter ki ...
Filed under: China , USA Most humans pass from this world without leaving much of a trace. We're born, we live, we die, and for good or ill, we're eventually forgotten. But then there are others who do things that make us stand up and take notice even decades later. Tommie Smith and John Carlos are two such men. It was 40 years ago at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City that Smith and Carlos strode to the podium to accept the Gold and Bronze medals they had won in the 200-meter sprint. But rather than just quietly accept their medals, the pair had something else in mind. Here's how David Davis, writing in Smithsonian , sets the scene: Smith and Carlos, winners of the gold and bronze medals, respectively, in the event, had come to the ceremony dressed to protest: wearing Black socks and no shoes to symbolize African-American poverty, a Black glove to express African-American strength and unity. (Smith also wore a scarf, and Carlos beads, in memory of lynching victims.) As the National Anthem played and an international TV audience watched, each man bowed his head and raised a fist. Smith and Carlos would pay a price for their protest. Back home, in a nation roiled by the Vietnam War and the assassinations of Rev. Martin Luther King and Senator Robert Kennedy, their protest landed like a lit match on a sea of gasoline. Avery Brundage , the American who was head of the International Olympic Committee, had the pair expelled from t ...
digg_url = 'http://nazret.com/blog/index.php?title=barack_obaba_made_his_acceptance_speech&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1'; digg_url = digg_url.replace(/amp;/g, ''); digg_bgcolor = '#FFFFFF'; digg_title = 'Barack Obama made his acceptance speech'; digg_bodytext = ' Obama tells Americans \'our dreams can be one\' DENVER, Colorado (AFP) — Barack Obama told Americans their \"dreams can be one\" if they unite in a stirring new crusade for change, in a riotous finale to the historic Democratic National Convention. Obama accepted the party\'s presidential nomination before 75,000 delir'; Obama tells Americans 'our dreams can be one' DENVER, Colorado (AFP ) — Barack Obama told Americans their "dreams can be one" if they unite in a stirring new crusade for change, in a riotous finale to the historic Democratic National Convention. Obama accepted the party's presidential nomination before 75,000 delirious supporters, becoming the first-ever Black major-party White House pick, exactly 45 years after Martin Luther King's "I have a dream" Anthem to racial harmony. Evoking King's 1963 march on Washington, Obama said what "people of every creed and color, from every walk of life" heard "is that in America, our destiny is inextricably linked, that together our dreams can be one." "'We cannot walk alone,'" the preacher cried. "'And as we walk we must make the pledge that we shall always march ahead. We cannot turn back.' More from AFP Related Links McCain ...