Sorry about the skimpy posts y'all. Glad to be back!
Today, I was on Face Book and while just checking a buddies page saw a comment/false compliment posted that just pissed me off!
HAPPY FEMALE FATHER'S DAY!
FEMALE....FATHER'S DAY?
What the hell is this nonsense?
"Obviously, Mista Jaycee the writer meant to convey the current social status of the Black Woman and the absence of Father's in their off-springs lives."
"Bull Ish!"
Listen Sistahs! Listen up Single Ladies!
Numbah 1. A Female will never BE a FATHER! You will never understand what it is to BE a FATHER of a Child. It is a BIOLOGICAL REQUIREMENT! I know some of y'all don't wanna hear that but it IS.
Numbah 2. Absence of a Child's Father does not mean that the child does NOT have one. It means that the Father is an absentee for whatever reason.
Numbah 3. Lack of a Man or the Father of your Children does NOT make YOU the FATHER! Can you teach a BOY how to BE a Man? NO! You can't teach a Boy to shave, pee standing up by example, or any of the 1 million unspoken things that need to be taught by emulation. Ladies, believe it or not there are things that a FATHER has to TEACH a DAUGHTER as well as a Son.
What Mista Jaycee?? That's right Ladies There are things that a FATHER Must Teach his GIRL CHID/DAUGHTER that a MAMA/WOMAN Can't teach her. Which is one of the reasons dumb posts like Happy Female Father's Day ever get uttered.
Numbah 4. Happy Female Father's Day feeds into the attempt to REMOVE and REPLACE the MAN! Believe it or not there are Sistah's who think they can raise a fully COMPLETE Child without a Father. It's bullshit! Sistahs know too many Men and Women who are incomplete and broken inside because they lacked the presence of their FATHERS.
Last point!
Numbah 5. A Man CAN NOT Replace a WOMAN or a CHILD'S MAMA! A Single Mama who raises her child or children alone is JUST BEING A MAMA! Sure, she is AWESOME in her efforts to Feed, Educate, Nurture, Discipline and LOVE her Children but it's just a MOTHER BEING A MOTHER and going that extra mile. THE CHILD is STILL Missing everything that should have been imparted by their FATHER. So, you can go to all the basketball games, teach that kid to mow the lawn, clean a rain gutter, change a tire but you can not replace the intangibles that MEN/FATHER'S Provide any more than a Man can give a child the nutrients contained in Breast milk.
Sistah's I understand that a great many of you are doing the awesome job alone and you are hurt and angry and overwhelmed. It's a shame but it's true! Alot of Father's have abandoned and neglected their responsibilities but it does not excuse the NEGATION of the MAN/FATHER! You have to BE real about YOUR Pain in the situation that you are asking FATHER'S Where are you and WHY are you NOT taking care of your Seeds? Not trying to ask as if you BIRTHED that child alone.
Women when you try to BE THE FATHER you give up the POWER invested in you to be A WOMAN and THE MOTHER!
In short KNOW YOUR ROLES and Stay in your Lane! It avoids so much confusion when you do.
BE Prayerful! BE Mindful! BE Careful!
Jaycee
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Odie does Leimert!
Novelist/Pioneer Odie Hawkins will appear this week at the 5th Annual Leimert Park Book Fair!
Come meet the Author! Grab a copy of Odie's Books or download them from Author House or just have Odie sign your Kindle!
Saturday, June 25, 2011
BE Prayerful! BE Mindful! BE Careful!
Jaycee
Monday, June 13, 2011
Oscar Grant's Killer Released After a Year!
The killing of Oscar Grant III: A timeline of events
Sean Maher and Paul R. Rosynsky
© Copyright 2011, Bay Area News Group
Posted: 06/13/2011 05:34:35 PM PDT
Updated: 06/13/2011 05:34:35 PM PDT
Jan. 1, 2009: Responding to reports of a fight on a late-night BART train, five transit police officers stop two trains at the Fruitvale station shortly after 2 a.m. As hundreds of passengers look on, Officer Johannes Mesherle draws his gun and shoots Oscar Grant III, of Hayward, in the back.
Jan. 3, 2009: A video that captured part of the shooting, recorded on a BART passenger's cellphone, is shown on television and posted online. Within days, the video racks up millions of views.
Jan. 7, 2009: Mehserle skips a meeting with internal BART investigators and quits his job. Later, several hundred people join a rally to protest the shooting, forcing BART to temporarily shut down service at the Fruitvale station. Several protesters become violent. In the brief riot that ensues, dozens of windows are smashed and cars are set on fire. More than 100 protesters are arrested.
Jan. 12, 2009: BART concludes its investigation into the shooting and submits its findings to Alameda County District Attorney Tom Orloff. The report does not comment on whether Mehserle should be charged with a crime.
Jan. 13, 2009: Orloff issues a warrant that charges Mehserle with murder. Mehserle turns himself in to authorities in Nevada, where he has been staying in the wake of several death threats.
Jan. 14, 2009: More than 1,000 protesters gather in downtown Oakland for an hours-long rally, with speakers using the words "peace" or "peaceful." When the program ends, about 50 people begin smashing windows in the City Center, and a small number are arrested for possessing Molotov cocktails.
Jan. 15, 2009: Mehserle pleads not guilty to the murder charge.
Jan. 30, 2009: A judge sets Mehserle's bail at $3 million. Police quell a protest outside the hearing. Michael Rains, Mehserle's attorney, says the now-former officer meant to use his Taser rather than his gun.
Feb. 6, 2009: Mehserle's family posts his bail, and he is freed.
Aug. 18, 2009: An independent investigation, paid for by BART, finds the officers responding to the call Jan. 1 botched their response, failing to work as a team and lapsing in tactical communication and leadership.
Oct. 16, 2009: A judge grants Mehserle's request for a change of venue, agreeing that he cannot receive a fair trial in Alameda County.
Nov. 19, 2009: The same judge orders the trial moved to Los Angeles County.
Jan. 27, 2010: BART settles with the mother of Grant's daughter, agreeing to pay $1.5 million.
June 1, 2010: Mehserle's trial begins in Los Angeles.
June 8, 2010: Jury selection ends, with no black jurors chosen. BART police, having had Taser use suspended while they were retrained and policy was re-examined, resume using the stun guns.
June 24, 2010: Mehserle speaks as a witness in his own defense, the first public words he has spoken since the shooting. He takes the stand again the next day and cries as he describes the moment he says he realized he had shot Grant.
July 1, 2010: The attorneys on both sides make their closing arguments, and the jury begins deliberations.
July 8, 2010: The Los Angeles jury reaches an involuntary manslaughter verdict against Mehserle. Riots break out in Oakland, during which several stores downtown are looted.
July 9, 2010: Rains releases a handwritten letter that Mehserle composed while he waited for the jury's verdict. In the letter, Mehserle apologizes for killing Grant, but Grant's family is not impressed.
Nov. 5, 2010: Mehserle receives a two-year prison sentence from a Los Angeles County judge who refuses to send the former officer to prison. Instead, Mehserle is sent to Los Angeles County Men's Jail and told he would be released in about 11 months, with credits for time served. Protests break out in Oakland again, but this time police control the crowd.
Dec. 3, 2010: Mehserle seeks bail while he appeals his involuntary manslaughter conviction. A Los Angeles County judge denies request.
June 13, 2011: Mehserle released at 12:01 a.m. from L.A. County Men's Central Jail.
Sean Maher and Paul R. Rosynsky
© Copyright 2011, Bay Area News Group
Posted: 06/13/2011 05:34:35 PM PDT
Updated: 06/13/2011 05:34:35 PM PDT
Jan. 1, 2009: Responding to reports of a fight on a late-night BART train, five transit police officers stop two trains at the Fruitvale station shortly after 2 a.m. As hundreds of passengers look on, Officer Johannes Mesherle draws his gun and shoots Oscar Grant III, of Hayward, in the back.
Jan. 3, 2009: A video that captured part of the shooting, recorded on a BART passenger's cellphone, is shown on television and posted online. Within days, the video racks up millions of views.
Jan. 7, 2009: Mehserle skips a meeting with internal BART investigators and quits his job. Later, several hundred people join a rally to protest the shooting, forcing BART to temporarily shut down service at the Fruitvale station. Several protesters become violent. In the brief riot that ensues, dozens of windows are smashed and cars are set on fire. More than 100 protesters are arrested.
Jan. 12, 2009: BART concludes its investigation into the shooting and submits its findings to Alameda County District Attorney Tom Orloff. The report does not comment on whether Mehserle should be charged with a crime.
Jan. 13, 2009: Orloff issues a warrant that charges Mehserle with murder. Mehserle turns himself in to authorities in Nevada, where he has been staying in the wake of several death threats.
Jan. 14, 2009: More than 1,000 protesters gather in downtown Oakland for an hours-long rally, with speakers using the words "peace" or "peaceful." When the program ends, about 50 people begin smashing windows in the City Center, and a small number are arrested for possessing Molotov cocktails.
Jan. 15, 2009: Mehserle pleads not guilty to the murder charge.
Jan. 30, 2009: A judge sets Mehserle's bail at $3 million. Police quell a protest outside the hearing. Michael Rains, Mehserle's attorney, says the now-former officer meant to use his Taser rather than his gun.
Feb. 6, 2009: Mehserle's family posts his bail, and he is freed.
Aug. 18, 2009: An independent investigation, paid for by BART, finds the officers responding to the call Jan. 1 botched their response, failing to work as a team and lapsing in tactical communication and leadership.
Oct. 16, 2009: A judge grants Mehserle's request for a change of venue, agreeing that he cannot receive a fair trial in Alameda County.
Nov. 19, 2009: The same judge orders the trial moved to Los Angeles County.
Jan. 27, 2010: BART settles with the mother of Grant's daughter, agreeing to pay $1.5 million.
June 1, 2010: Mehserle's trial begins in Los Angeles.
June 8, 2010: Jury selection ends, with no black jurors chosen. BART police, having had Taser use suspended while they were retrained and policy was re-examined, resume using the stun guns.
June 24, 2010: Mehserle speaks as a witness in his own defense, the first public words he has spoken since the shooting. He takes the stand again the next day and cries as he describes the moment he says he realized he had shot Grant.
July 1, 2010: The attorneys on both sides make their closing arguments, and the jury begins deliberations.
July 8, 2010: The Los Angeles jury reaches an involuntary manslaughter verdict against Mehserle. Riots break out in Oakland, during which several stores downtown are looted.
July 9, 2010: Rains releases a handwritten letter that Mehserle composed while he waited for the jury's verdict. In the letter, Mehserle apologizes for killing Grant, but Grant's family is not impressed.
Nov. 5, 2010: Mehserle receives a two-year prison sentence from a Los Angeles County judge who refuses to send the former officer to prison. Instead, Mehserle is sent to Los Angeles County Men's Jail and told he would be released in about 11 months, with credits for time served. Protests break out in Oakland again, but this time police control the crowd.
Dec. 3, 2010: Mehserle seeks bail while he appeals his involuntary manslaughter conviction. A Los Angeles County judge denies request.
June 13, 2011: Mehserle released at 12:01 a.m. from L.A. County Men's Central Jail.
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Makes Me Wanna Holler Premieres Tonight!
Leimert Park Village Poets Affiliate and Compton Native Casanova Brown sets off the poetry world with a new Open Mike Poetry Set in Compton, CA tonight. Saturday June 11, 2011 at 7:30 P.M.
What: Makes Me Wanna Holler (Poetry Reading) Hosted by Tyrone "Casanova Brown" Davis
When: Every 2nd and 4th Saturday night of each month
Where: 410 North Long Beach Blvd (Cross Street Rosecrans Ave)
Compton, CA 90220
Time: 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Real Cost: You couldn't pay what it's worth but Donation only
What: Makes Me Wanna Holler (Poetry Reading) Hosted by Tyrone "Casanova Brown" Davis
When: Every 2nd and 4th Saturday night of each month
Where: 410 North Long Beach Blvd (Cross Street Rosecrans Ave)
Compton, CA 90220
Time: 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Real Cost: You couldn't pay what it's worth but Donation only
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Weiner says "DON"T BLAME THE WANG!"
Weiner: Welcome to my press conference and thanks for coming out. I like to thank Nesquik and all my sponsors from Nascar who believed in me. Well, I guess y'all wondering about the pictures. I know that I said that I didn't do it, well I lied.
Audience: Uhhhhh Huh! No duh Spumwad! (From the Far rear left hand side)
Mista Jaycee: Why would you try to lie about a matter like this when there are so many recent examples that demonstrate that it would have been better just to come clean? Tiger Woods, John Edwards.....
Weiner: Well, have you seen my Wife? Do you know what she's capable to doing to me? Sheeeeeeeeeet! She hangs out with Hillary Clinton, Her thighs are massive. She'd kick the crap out of me and hell, I ain't been in a fight since sixth grade.
Mista Jaycee: I can imagine what your Wife would do to you.
Weiner: It was just some friendly fun. Come on, I was talking to Sexxxy Virgin Girl, Hawtbod669, Lusciousbootie and Hawtunda21 on Facebook and after talking about how I would help Mr. Obama save the economy we started a game of Show me yours and I'll show you miiiine. Well, They showed me theirs! (Congressman's eyes go glassy)
Mista Jaycee: Uh, Congressman! Congressman! Congressman Weiner, Ewww Man?
You want a few minutes alone of something? Maybe...Oh Damn it, Wipe the drool off your tie Man!
(Short Break and an empty lotion bottle later)
Weiner: So about those pictures, they were all innocent! Just good clean fun.
Mista Jaycee: Mr. Congressman, where is your Wife?
Weiner: See, Why you gotta bring that up? Not to be all Kobe Bryant in this mutha but Bill The Thrill Clinton gotta hummer from that nice intern and his Wife stood next to him. Hell, that wasn't even the worse time, Sheeeet what about when Rush Limbaugh was poppin Oxycontin and masturbating to tapes of Ronnie Reagan and Michael Steele goosed Sarah Palin. Sheeeet, she's a freaky lil vixen. Whooo!
I think it's just something that's been used to smear me and the Colors of my Public Office since I pointed out that Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas's Wife was making all this unreported side Cheddar from conservative think tanks . I'm just saying.
NOTE: Neither A Choice of Weapons or Mista Jaycee can or really wants to confirm that Rush Limbaugh was masturbating to Ronald Reagan or that Michael Steele goosed Sarah Palin. We'll take Lil Weiners word for it. ( By the way Mike, if it is true, you nastee)
Mista Jaycee: Congressman, every Real Newspaper and Journalist in the World is aware and investigating your recent assertions that Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas's Wife has been paid UNREPORTED (By Justice Thomas) SIDE INCOME from CONSERVATIVE THINK TANKS.. but does that really excuse YOUR behavior?
(What every newspaper in America is NOT checking to see if SUPREME COURT JUSTICE THOMAS has a BIAS and a CONFLICT OF INTEREST?)
Mista Jaycee: So Congressman, what are plans after Public Life?
Weiner: I'm not going to resign! I've admitted my wrongdoings (at least the ones you can prove) and I think we should all just move on. And why would I resign? I assure you I ain't the only one that's gotten caught up with some bull-ish like this and more besides you ask what would I do after public life? F*c* if I know! Have you seen the job market out there? Who the hell besides Congress would hire someone like me? You've seen my Twitter! I'm not going to resign!
Mista Jaycee: Good point Congressman who the hell would hire someone like you? And yes, I've seen your Twitter. Damn! You sick lil Weiner Monkey! You stated it right, who the hell would hire you besides...Congress?!!! Well, Justice Thomas has proven to be resilient after the Anita Hill sexual harassment case, maybe after public life you can be a Supreme Court Justice. You certainly have the resume.
BE Prayerful! BE Mindful! BE Careful!
Jaycee
Audience: Uhhhhh Huh! No duh Spumwad! (From the Far rear left hand side)
Mista Jaycee: Why would you try to lie about a matter like this when there are so many recent examples that demonstrate that it would have been better just to come clean? Tiger Woods, John Edwards.....
Weiner: Well, have you seen my Wife? Do you know what she's capable to doing to me? Sheeeeeeeeeet! She hangs out with Hillary Clinton, Her thighs are massive. She'd kick the crap out of me and hell, I ain't been in a fight since sixth grade.
Mista Jaycee: I can imagine what your Wife would do to you.
Weiner: It was just some friendly fun. Come on, I was talking to Sexxxy Virgin Girl, Hawtbod669, Lusciousbootie and Hawtunda21 on Facebook and after talking about how I would help Mr. Obama save the economy we started a game of Show me yours and I'll show you miiiine. Well, They showed me theirs! (Congressman's eyes go glassy)
Mista Jaycee: Uh, Congressman! Congressman! Congressman Weiner, Ewww Man?
You want a few minutes alone of something? Maybe...Oh Damn it, Wipe the drool off your tie Man!
(Short Break and an empty lotion bottle later)
Weiner: So about those pictures, they were all innocent! Just good clean fun.
Mista Jaycee: Mr. Congressman, where is your Wife?
Weiner: See, Why you gotta bring that up? Not to be all Kobe Bryant in this mutha but Bill The Thrill Clinton gotta hummer from that nice intern and his Wife stood next to him. Hell, that wasn't even the worse time, Sheeeet what about when Rush Limbaugh was poppin Oxycontin and masturbating to tapes of Ronnie Reagan and Michael Steele goosed Sarah Palin. Sheeeet, she's a freaky lil vixen. Whooo!
I think it's just something that's been used to smear me and the Colors of my Public Office since I pointed out that Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas's Wife was making all this unreported side Cheddar from conservative think tanks . I'm just saying.
NOTE: Neither A Choice of Weapons or Mista Jaycee can or really wants to confirm that Rush Limbaugh was masturbating to Ronald Reagan or that Michael Steele goosed Sarah Palin. We'll take Lil Weiners word for it. ( By the way Mike, if it is true, you nastee)
Mista Jaycee: Congressman, every Real Newspaper and Journalist in the World is aware and investigating your recent assertions that Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas's Wife has been paid UNREPORTED (By Justice Thomas) SIDE INCOME from CONSERVATIVE THINK TANKS.. but does that really excuse YOUR behavior?
(What every newspaper in America is NOT checking to see if SUPREME COURT JUSTICE THOMAS has a BIAS and a CONFLICT OF INTEREST?)
Mista Jaycee: So Congressman, what are plans after Public Life?
Weiner: I'm not going to resign! I've admitted my wrongdoings (at least the ones you can prove) and I think we should all just move on. And why would I resign? I assure you I ain't the only one that's gotten caught up with some bull-ish like this and more besides you ask what would I do after public life? F*c* if I know! Have you seen the job market out there? Who the hell besides Congress would hire someone like me? You've seen my Twitter! I'm not going to resign!
Mista Jaycee: Good point Congressman who the hell would hire someone like you? And yes, I've seen your Twitter. Damn! You sick lil Weiner Monkey! You stated it right, who the hell would hire you besides...Congress?!!! Well, Justice Thomas has proven to be resilient after the Anita Hill sexual harassment case, maybe after public life you can be a Supreme Court Justice. You certainly have the resume.
BE Prayerful! BE Mindful! BE Careful!
Jaycee
Monday, June 6, 2011
Spiritual Food for Thought! They Say the World is Ending!
A preacher named William Miller once preached that Jesus would return in 1844. Thousands of people listened and believed his prophecy and interpretation of scripture. In 1844 when Jesus did not return there was a great disappointment. From this though the Seventh Day Adventists, Seventh Day Bapists, The Jehovah's Witnesses, and the World Wide Church of God owe their beginnings.
Last week another Christian Pastor prophesied the end of the world! Well, we still here! I'm not mocking him or others. Really, I'm not! We live in a time when people are searching and expecting some great upheaval, or transition time. People are afraid and they look for answers! This preacher was using so called Biblical codes, math, that he thought revealed Jesus's Return. Some people are using the Mayan Calender and believe in 2012 and you can bet your sweet bottom that someone is already using some other method, or book in an attempt to figure out when the World will end or when Jesus will return or Both. But take note!
TAKE NOTE!
Thus Saith The Lord in Matthew 24:36 No Man Knoweth the Day or Hour of My Return except the Father!
Jesus told his followers that ALL would see him at ONCE when he returned. If they say that I am in the Desert do not go there! Does the Bible not say that? Of course! It's what William Miller found out in 1844. It's what some Jehovah's Witnesses believed in 1976! I'm sure that there have been several churches and groups of all faiths that have believed the same thing.
Check out Mark 13: 32 for confirmation on Matthew 24:36
Thus Saith The Lord in Matthew 24 No Man Knoweth the Day or Hour of My Return except the Father! Go to Matthew 24: 36 and Look! Read it for yourself.
Did not Jesus state that he would NOT return until these signs are fulfilled? The MOON would turn to Blood! (Happened See American Journal of Arts and Science) The Stars will fall from the Sky! (Great Meteor Shower) Mark 13:25 (Happened! See AJAS) Earthquakes in Divers (Various) places? Read Acts 2:20, Read Joel 2:31
Well, there have been earthquakes all over that normally don't have earthquakes. But Jesus goes on to state, EVEN when these signs are fulfilled HIS COMING IS AT THE DOORS!
But if you reading Matthew 24 and 25 and you go back to the verse Thus Saith The Lord in Matthew 24 No Man Knoweth the Day or Hour of My Return except the Father then you realized that even JESUS does not know the hour of his return.
Why? The Day of Judgement and the end of probation (Grace) is determined by the Fathers word.
How do you know this Mista Jaycee? In the Book of Revelation It states that Jesus upon receiving the word that it's time, stands up in the Most Holy place and announces "Let him that is JUST be JUST and HE that his FILTHY be FILTHY Still and that he would take off his PRIESTLY ROBES and put on the ROBES OF VENGEANCE. Revelation 22:11
Stop trying to figure when the End time is coming and just accept that it is coming and that YOU have a major decision to make. But don't be deceived or mistaken again.
Thus Saith The Lord in Matthew 24: 36 No Man Knoweth the Day or Hour of My Return except the Father!
BE Prayerful! BE Mindful! BE Careful!
Jaycee
Last week another Christian Pastor prophesied the end of the world! Well, we still here! I'm not mocking him or others. Really, I'm not! We live in a time when people are searching and expecting some great upheaval, or transition time. People are afraid and they look for answers! This preacher was using so called Biblical codes, math, that he thought revealed Jesus's Return. Some people are using the Mayan Calender and believe in 2012 and you can bet your sweet bottom that someone is already using some other method, or book in an attempt to figure out when the World will end or when Jesus will return or Both. But take note!
TAKE NOTE!
Thus Saith The Lord in Matthew 24:36 No Man Knoweth the Day or Hour of My Return except the Father!
Jesus told his followers that ALL would see him at ONCE when he returned. If they say that I am in the Desert do not go there! Does the Bible not say that? Of course! It's what William Miller found out in 1844. It's what some Jehovah's Witnesses believed in 1976! I'm sure that there have been several churches and groups of all faiths that have believed the same thing.
Check out Mark 13: 32 for confirmation on Matthew 24:36
Thus Saith The Lord in Matthew 24 No Man Knoweth the Day or Hour of My Return except the Father! Go to Matthew 24: 36 and Look! Read it for yourself.
Did not Jesus state that he would NOT return until these signs are fulfilled? The MOON would turn to Blood! (Happened See American Journal of Arts and Science) The Stars will fall from the Sky! (Great Meteor Shower) Mark 13:25 (Happened! See AJAS) Earthquakes in Divers (Various) places? Read Acts 2:20, Read Joel 2:31
Well, there have been earthquakes all over that normally don't have earthquakes. But Jesus goes on to state, EVEN when these signs are fulfilled HIS COMING IS AT THE DOORS!
But if you reading Matthew 24 and 25 and you go back to the verse Thus Saith The Lord in Matthew 24 No Man Knoweth the Day or Hour of My Return except the Father then you realized that even JESUS does not know the hour of his return.
Why? The Day of Judgement and the end of probation (Grace) is determined by the Fathers word.
How do you know this Mista Jaycee? In the Book of Revelation It states that Jesus upon receiving the word that it's time, stands up in the Most Holy place and announces "Let him that is JUST be JUST and HE that his FILTHY be FILTHY Still and that he would take off his PRIESTLY ROBES and put on the ROBES OF VENGEANCE. Revelation 22:11
Stop trying to figure when the End time is coming and just accept that it is coming and that YOU have a major decision to make. But don't be deceived or mistaken again.
Thus Saith The Lord in Matthew 24: 36 No Man Knoweth the Day or Hour of My Return except the Father!
BE Prayerful! BE Mindful! BE Careful!
Jaycee
Thursday, June 2, 2011
History was made this week when the City of Long Beach named a park in honor of the Late San Francisco City Supervisor Harvey Milk, the First openly Gay elected official to serve. Long Beach First District Councilman Robert Garcia championed the cause.
I have some mixed feelings about naming the park after Harvey. Why Mista Jaycee? Well, Harvey Milk didn't have any real connection to Long Beach. Mr. Garcia explained that several parks are named after folks who have no connection to Long Beach, Dr. King, Rosa Parks, Cesar Chavez and he's right.
I feel it's to a city's detriment though to ignore it's own History and it's citizens. When I walk down 3rd street in Long Beach, I remember Richard Kyle Books, The Barber College, The Blue Cafe, Jack's Liquor and the Original Shades of Afrika. When I walk Pine Ave, I remember the Ben and Jerrys, the Long Beach Mall, Education 2000, The Tape and Record Room, Jillians, Mums and The AMC Theatre. Most of these businesses are gone but what about the people who served the city? The characters?
The next park or public square should be named in honor of someone local. There are plenty of folks who have yet to be honored or worse honored and thier stories are not told with the reverence they deserve. Who is Ernest Mcbride? (Photographer, Activist and LB NAACP President) Who is Theodora Brewitt? (Long Beach Librarian who stood up against censorship in the 1950's red scare)
Why do they matter to Long Beach? Who is Akinsawa Kambon (Former Black Panther, Runs Pan Afrikan Art School) and why does he matter to Long Beach? Who is Bob Jones? I knew Bob Jones as a nice old gentleman who visited the Shades of Afrika. He was a photographer and owned a studio over on Broadway. He was in his eighties but faithfully went to the gym for his workout daily. After he passed away I found out that during the 50's Bob was one of Long Beach's leading Gay Activists.
He led protests, he campaigned against harrassment based on Sexual orientation, he had been persecuted. The Man I'd knew was not a grizzled, bitter social war vet, he was a kind, personable fellow. He did alot for Long Beach and lived in the section where the Harvey Milk Park will be built. He would smile but he deserved alot more and so do alot of other residents of all stripes who have graced the city. He was local, LGBT and lived and worked in the area of the park. He should have been considered.
We should remember that when thinking about Long Beach or the City where you live.
BE Prayerful! BE Mindful! BE Careful!
Jaycee
I have some mixed feelings about naming the park after Harvey. Why Mista Jaycee? Well, Harvey Milk didn't have any real connection to Long Beach. Mr. Garcia explained that several parks are named after folks who have no connection to Long Beach, Dr. King, Rosa Parks, Cesar Chavez and he's right.
I feel it's to a city's detriment though to ignore it's own History and it's citizens. When I walk down 3rd street in Long Beach, I remember Richard Kyle Books, The Barber College, The Blue Cafe, Jack's Liquor and the Original Shades of Afrika. When I walk Pine Ave, I remember the Ben and Jerrys, the Long Beach Mall, Education 2000, The Tape and Record Room, Jillians, Mums and The AMC Theatre. Most of these businesses are gone but what about the people who served the city? The characters?
The next park or public square should be named in honor of someone local. There are plenty of folks who have yet to be honored or worse honored and thier stories are not told with the reverence they deserve. Who is Ernest Mcbride? (Photographer, Activist and LB NAACP President) Who is Theodora Brewitt? (Long Beach Librarian who stood up against censorship in the 1950's red scare)
Why do they matter to Long Beach? Who is Akinsawa Kambon (Former Black Panther, Runs Pan Afrikan Art School) and why does he matter to Long Beach? Who is Bob Jones? I knew Bob Jones as a nice old gentleman who visited the Shades of Afrika. He was a photographer and owned a studio over on Broadway. He was in his eighties but faithfully went to the gym for his workout daily. After he passed away I found out that during the 50's Bob was one of Long Beach's leading Gay Activists.
He led protests, he campaigned against harrassment based on Sexual orientation, he had been persecuted. The Man I'd knew was not a grizzled, bitter social war vet, he was a kind, personable fellow. He did alot for Long Beach and lived in the section where the Harvey Milk Park will be built. He would smile but he deserved alot more and so do alot of other residents of all stripes who have graced the city. He was local, LGBT and lived and worked in the area of the park. He should have been considered.
We should remember that when thinking about Long Beach or the City where you live.
BE Prayerful! BE Mindful! BE Careful!
Jaycee
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