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Author-Poet Aberjhani Barack Obama Joins Distinguished Predecessors as Winner of 2009 Nobel Peace Prize

U.S. President Barack Obama (AP photo by Richard Drew) In what some are describing as a stunning choice, the Nobel Peace Prize Committee in Oslo, Norway, awarded its 2009 Prize to U.S. President Barack H. Obama. Obama is the third sitting U.S. president, behind Theodore Roosev… Continue

Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on October 10, 2009 at 8:41pm — No Comments

Author-Poet Aberjhani Part 1 (A Juneteenth Special): Remembrance and Healing in America

The following is presented in honor of Juneteenth, the traditional commemoration of the celebration that dates back to June19, 1865, when African-American slaves in Galveston, Texas, learned for the first time about the Emancipation Proclamation that had been i… Continue

Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on June 17, 2009 at 2:16pm — 1 Comment

Author-Poet Aberjhani Slavery by What Other Name?

(photo of a chain gang in Thomasville, Georgia, 1898, by Carl Weiss) Ask any student of American history what year the enslavement of African Americans ended in the United States and she or he will answer with cheerful confidence, “1865” (even… Continue

Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on May 23, 2009 at 4:30pm — 5 Comments

Author-Poet Aberjhani A Place Called Hitch Village and the Federal Economic Stimulus Package

An artist's rendition of the public housing project called Hitch Village, circa 1957. (Image courtesy of Savannah Morning News) As a home to more than 200 families, Robert M. Hitch Village is the largest government housing project in Savannah, Georgia, and just happ… Continue

Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on April 13, 2009 at 5:32pm — 2 Comments

Author-Poet Aberjhani All that National Poetry Month Jazz

My get-pumped factor generally jumps into high gear this time of year because mid-March means April is on the way, and April is the officially-designated month for celebrating two of humanity’s most enduring creative triumphs: poetry and jazz. I’m particularly jazzed this year over… Continue

Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on March 28, 2009 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Author-Poet Aberjhani The Road to Selma's Hell and Back (Part 1)

(Barack Obama, John Lewis, Hillary Clinton, and Bill Clinton crossing the Edmund Pettus Bridge in 2006) An odd point of irony from this particular writer’s life: I have boarded planes that touched down in places hundreds and thousands of miles from my home state… Continue

Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on March 18, 2009 at 5:18pm — 1 Comment

Author-Poet Aberjhani My Weekend with Two Poets

(photo of "Could This Be Love," the painting by Kerry James Marshall featured on the cover of Body of Life by Elizabeth Alexander, courtesy of VivaUltra on Flickr.com) Those of us––whether writers, editors, or production personnel––who long ago cast our professional l… Continue

Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on January 27, 2009 at 4:02pm — No Comments

Passion of the Poets Poet Elizabeth Alexander Recites Inauguration Poem

Inauguration Day 2009 Poet Elizabeth Alexander recites Praise Song for the Day. Scholars, poets, and poetry lovers are still making up their minds concerning how they feel about the poem but most seem to think it was appropriate for the occasion. Alexander’s publisher, Grey Wolf Press, is showing its approval and pride by publishing a commemorative chap book of the poem, similar to what Maya Angelou’s publisher did with her inaugural poem, On the Pulse of Morning… Continue

Added by Passion of the Poets on January 22, 2009 at 4:51pm — 3 Comments

Aberjhani President Barack H. Obama Inauguration Speech and Oath Text and Video

My fellow citizens: I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I thank President Bush for his service to our nation, as well as the generosity and cooperation he has shown throughout this transition. Forty-four Americans have now taken the presidential oath. The words have been spoken during rising tides of prosperity and the still waters of peace. Yet, every so often the oath… Continue

Added by Aberjhani on January 21, 2009 at 5:00pm — 1 Comment

In Love With Music President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama on the Dance Floor

Whoever decided to make this presidential inauguration ball a public one must be a genius because everything about it was classic and beautiful. When you listen to BeYonce singing "At Last" while President Obama and Michelle Obama actually dance live to her live performance you know she's singing about something more than a young woman fulfilling her dream of romance. mlm Continue

Added by In Love With Music on January 21, 2009 at 2:17pm — No Comments

In Love With Music "It's a New Day" Sings Will I Am

The Neighborhood Presidential Inaugural Ball got kicked off by Will I am then commenced to just rock and rock and rock some mo! mlm Continue

Added by In Love With Music on January 21, 2009 at 1:57pm — No Comments

Creative Conversation Interviews U2 Rocks the Inaugural Concert

(Video courtesy of YouTube) I heard somebody use the word "euphoria" to describe all the good vibes goin down in DC since Sunday. Seems like a good for the parties that are rocking steady and seem like they're just getting started good. Continue

Added by Creative Conversation Interviews on January 20, 2009 at 4:33pm — 1 Comment

Author-Poet Aberjhani There upon a Bough of Hope and Audacity

Cover of The Savannah Tribune Special MLK Day and Inauguration Day Edition Among the oldest newspapers in the United States, The Savannah Tribune has joined many other periodicals around the globe in its double celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. D… Continue

Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on January 19, 2009 at 5:27pm — 1 Comment

Passion of the Poets Meet Presidential Inauguration Poet Elizabeth Alexander

(AP photo of Elizabeth Alexander by Michael Marsland) Born in Harlem in 1962, Elizabeth Alexander was selected by President-Elect Barack Obama to serve as his inaugural poet January 20, 2009. This choice made Alexander the newest member of what may be the most exclusiv… Continue

Added by Passion of the Poets on January 16, 2009 at 4:50pm — 3 Comments

Aberjhani Barack Obama's Address at Grant Park in Chicago Revisited

If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible; who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time; who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer. It’s the answer told by lines that stretched around schools and churches in numbers this nation has never seen; by people who waited three hours and four hours, many for the very first time in their lives, because they believed that thi… Continue

Added by Aberjhani on January 12, 2009 at 4:10pm — No Comments

Author-Poet Aberjhani The Marketplace, Barack Obama, and African-American Culture

The election of Barack Obama to the United States presidency represents more than one man’s personal political victory. It also in part represents the triumph of the cultural values, diverse spirituality, and enduring legacies of a people who survived centuries of slavery t… Continue

Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on January 8, 2009 at 5:14pm — No Comments

Author-Poet Aberjhani Authors and Books to Watch in 2009

Cartoon of Aberjhani courtesy of cartoonist Mark Streeter It’s not uncommon for people who possess certain passions to develop exceptional instincts in regard to the objects of those passions. In my case, being a certified bookaholic who has managed… Continue

Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on December 29, 2008 at 5:09pm — 2 Comments

Author-Poet Aberjhani Blessings Received and Thanks Given Part 2: Americans Rock the Vote

(image courtesy of rockthevote.com ) Whether one was a Republican or Democrat, few things were as exciting during election year 2008 as watching U.S. democracy in historical action. That the election year was not going to be a typ… Continue

Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on December 10, 2008 at 4:25pm — 1 Comment

Author-Poet Aberjhani Between the Waning Moons of 2008 and the Rising Suns of 2009

The First Family-Elect of the United States of America (courtesy of shared image). With or without a political mandate to add to their impact, changes big and small are ongoing features of what we call our human condition. The selection of President-Elect Barack Obama as the U… Continue

Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on November 6, 2008 at 12:44pm — 2 Comments

Author-Poet Aberjhani The Rise of the Poet Most Likely to Become President: Barack Obama's 2004 Democratic Convention Speech

Among the often-repeated refrains throughout the 2008 U.S. presidential campaign have been observations on Senator Barack Obama’s command of eloquence. Senator John McCain alluded to it during the presidential campaign debates in a way that expressed part admiration and part de… Continue

Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on November 1, 2008 at 5:13pm — 1 Comment

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Michael Jackson in concert around 1995. (photographer unknown) You probably can’t read the words in the note next to the accompanying photo of Michael Jackson, but they were handwritten by the ...

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IT MAKES ME WANNA HOLLA AND THROW UP BOTH MY HANDS!!!!FACTS…HUMAN BEINGS, INVENT COMPETIION FOR WOMEN…WOMAN WON RACE… OTHER WOMEN SAY SHE SHOULD NOT WIN BECAUSE SHE IS NOT A WOMAN, BECAUSE SHE HAS ...

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CTI Spotlight Artist Marne L. Kilates, August 16-31, 2008



Marne L. Kilates, the CTI Spotlight Artist for August 16-31, hails from the Philippines and is the highly regarded editor of “Poet’s Picturebook,” an ezine of exceptionally fine art and literature. He is also a translator and the author of several books, including Mostly In…

CTI Spotlight Artist Tasha Coleman, August 1-15, 2008



Creative disciplines of virtually every type, from filmmakers and actresses to environmentalists and jazz musicians, are represented at CTI. The poets among us comprise a fairly large number and one of them, Tasha Coleman, is our new CTI Spotlight Artist for August 1-15, 2008. Th…

CTI Spotlight Artist Georg Edvard Mateos, July 16-31, 2008




The CTI Spotlight Artist for July 16-31, 2008, Georg Edvard Mateos, is the celebrated author of four books, including “The Man on the Grassy Knoll” Trilogy, and “Portrait of a Sad Man.” In addition, since December 2005, he has been among the most prolific and popular members writ…

CTI Spotlight Artist Marina, July 1-15, 2008





One of the traditions at CTI that has helped us form a meaningful and yet flexible sense of community is the Spotlight Artist. It is not a competition or popularity contest of any kind but simply a way of drawing greater attention to the creative offerings presented so generously by…

CTI Spotlight Artist BlackBirdHyperdrive, June 16-30, 2008



One thing that has not changed at Creative Thinkers International is the sheer abundance of creative individuals and types that populate the CTI community. One of those individuals is the poet known as BlackBirdHyperDrive, our CTI Spotlight Artist for June 16-30. A visit to BlackBir…

CTI Spotlight Artist Marlive Harris, June 1-15, 2008



Our CTI Spotlight Artist for June 1-15, 2008, Marlive Harris, not only maintains a powerful literary presence on Creative Thinkers International but through her Grits.com site exercises such a presence all over the Internet. Among the many qualities that make Ms. Harris unique, valued…

CTI Spotlight Artist Robert M, May 16-31, 2008




Versatility is a quality we have come to associate with many of our members and Robert M, our new CTI Spotlight Artist, is one of the most versatile among us. The fortunate visitor to Robert’s profile page gains entry into a world of eclectic musical compositions ranging from classic…

CTI Spotlight Artist Vickie L. McColley, May 1-15, 2008

Vickie L. McColley "The Romantic Poetess"

As everybody knows, diversity is one of our primary strengths at CTI and the members of our community represent cultures from all over the world. They also represent individuals at different stages of their creative careers and de…

CTI Spotlight Artist Poetry Life & Times April 16-30, 2008


Our friends at Poetry Life and Times have featured a number of CTI’s members in their e-zine and, on top of that, have now been one of the great champions of modern poetry for some ten years. They actually have the archives to prove it! Their current issue not only honors on…

CTI Spotlight Artist Luther E. Vann April 1-15, 2008

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Often described as a poet who utilizes visual art to write his poems, Luther E. Vann is an acclaimed artist who was fortunate enough to receive some of his first art instructions from recognized masters of the Harlem Renaissance.…

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Ban calls on States to ensure climate change deal has broad support

Holding out for a 'perfect' deal at next month's climate change summit in Copenhagen could result in there being no agreement at all, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon warned today, calling on all States to get behind a deal that is as ambitious as possible but also has broad international support.

Upcoming Afghan conference will help promote post-election dialogue &#8211 Ban

The international conference on Afghanistan that will be staged in London early next year provides &#8220a very timely&#8221 opportunity to discuss the country's agenda in the wake of its recent presidential elections, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today.

Momentum for climate deal strong and growing, Ban tells Commonwealth

The momentum for a deal at next month's United Nations climate change summit is strong and growing, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today, urging world leaders to make the extra push to achieve a firm foundation for a legally binding treaty as early as possible in 2010.

UN agency calls on Iran to halt work on recently-disclosed facility

The United Nations International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) today called on Iran to immediately suspend the construction of a recently-disclosed uranium enrichment facility, and cooperate more fully to resolve all outstanding issues related to its nuclear programme.

Top UN official urges probe into &#39monstrous&#39 Philippines attack

The head of the United Nations agency tasked with defending press freedom today urged the Government of the Philippines to investigate the 23 November attack on a convoy in the province of Minguindanao that left over 55 people, including at least 27 journalists, dead.

Ban deplores attack on UN helicopter in DR Congo

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned the shooting attack on a United Nations helicopter on Thursday in Dongo in western Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) that left three peacekeepers, a civilian pilot and one member of the Congolese national police wounded.

Winners of UN prize for use of technology in education unveiled

The Rector of the Moscow Institute of Open Education and Jordan's Ministry of Information and Communications Techonology have been chosen as the winners of an annual United Nations prize for the use of ICTs in education.

Somalia: UN expert urges end to inhuman practices after recent stonings

An independent United Nations human rights expert today condemned the series of stonings that have been taking place in Somalia, and called for an urgent end to such &#8220cruel, inhuman and degrading&#8221 practices.

UNICEF official draws attention to plight of children in northern Yemen

Children in northern Yemen have little to celebrate on the eve of the Muslim holiday of Eid Al Adha, a senior official with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has stated, drawing attention to the plight of the youngest victims of the ongoing conflict between Government forces and rebels.

At Commonwealth meeting Ban drums up momentum for climate change summit

On the final lap of the years-long marathon to the United Nations climate change summit in Copenhagen next month, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon takes his call for urgent action to a meeting of Commonwealth leaders in Trinidad and Tobago on Friday, the last global gathering before the summit.

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