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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

Dixie Dawn Michelle Southern Sonnet

"Southern Sonnet" – By Dixie Dawn Michelle Sights of cotton fields do take me back when, As a tomboy, the land I so did love; And daddy –my gift from above– amen! Taught me to walk those rows, our life thereof. To drag a tow sack, I did like a boy; I stuffed it with bolls until it waContinue

Added by Dixie Dawn Michelle on August 4, 2009 at 7:30pm — 2 Comments

Sara Louise The Killing of Anne Boleyn

The Killing of Anne Boleyn © Sara L. Russell, 29th March 2003 Alas, ambitious girl, foregone of France, Thy days are numbered now, through loss of power. Though once thou led the king a merry dance, His gaze will wander from a faded flower. Women are cattle in the eyes of men, Mere chattels; drear, embattled, scapegoat souls; How utterly unthinkable, Boleyn, For queens to rise above domestic goals. Thy barren womb is witness to thy shame, Its emptiness brings punishment anew; Th… Continue

Added by Sara Louise on July 3, 2009 at 9:45pm — 2 Comments

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 Photographed Light of My Grandmother's Soul

“There is movement in the shadow of a sun that is old now. There, just there. Coming from the rim of the world.” Toni Morrison, Family and History The black and white photo shows you seated in a wooden chair on the porch of a cabin built likely by slaveContinue

Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on February 21, 2009 at 4:59pm — 1 Comment

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

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

Vanda Trappio Patton Grateful to See This Day

From working with Civil Rights leaders like Martin Luther King, Jr., and Hosea Williams back in the 1960s to watching the election of Barack Obama as the next president of the United States is an incredible experience for me. I know it's an incredible experience for th… Continue

Added by Vanda Trappio Patton on January 19, 2009 at 4:11pm — 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 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

Author-Poet Aberjhani To Render a Worthwhile Service

The notion of rendering service these days is one that most of us generally associate with business enterprises that promise lucrative monetary rewards, or influential political power in exchange for whatever service one might render. Unless affiliated with a religious insti… Continue

Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on September 25, 2008 at 5:26pm — 6 Comments

Author-Poet Aberjhani Days to Remember in September

2005 model for Freedom Tower, the replacement for the World Trade Center, night view from the Hudson River. (Courtesy of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP) Before the hours of insanity and annihilation that changed world history on September 11, 2001, the month o… Continue

Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on September 3, 2008 at 3:04pm — 2 Comments

Creative Conversation Interviews Video and Text of Barack Obama's Democratic Convention Presidential Nominee Acceptance Speech

(photo of VP nominee Joe Biden with presidential nominee Barack Obama by B. Smialowski for NYT) To Chairman Dean and my great friend Dick Durbin; and to all my fellow citizens of this great nation: With profound gratitude and great humility, I accept your nominatio… Continue

Added by Creative Conversation Interviews on August 29, 2008 at 3:15pm — 1 Comment

Creative Conversation Interviews Text and Video of Michelle Obama's Democratic Convention Speech

(photo of Michelle Obama by Stephen Cowley for New York Times) As you might imagine, for Barack, running for president is nothing compared to that first game of basketball with my brother, Craig. I can't tell you how much it means to have Craig and my mom here tonight… Continue

Added by Creative Conversation Interviews on August 26, 2008 at 11:00am — 2 Comments

Author-Poet Aberjhani Poetic Dialog in Jazz-Speak with Lady Haig and Charlie "Yardbird" Parker

(Artwork courtesy of Everett Spruill at http://www.everettspruill.50megs.com/ ) To jumpstart my personal celebration of National Poetry and Jazz Appreciation Month 2008, I accepted an invitation to join the Global Jazz Network aContinue

Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on April 1, 2008 at 4:30pm — No Comments

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Writing the Year 2009 Michael Jackson Legend 1 Reply

Display for Official Michael Jackson OPUS Book on display in London. (Press release photo) The Michael Jackson story has arguably been the most compelling of 2009 and more than once has caused...

Tagged: news, music, movie, singers, authors

Started by Author-Poet Aberjhani in The CTI News Room. Last reply by Author-Poet Aberjhani Nov 29.

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To Walk a Lifetime in Michael Jackson's Moccasins 17 Replies

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 ...

Tagged: African, Music, News, Movie, American

Started by Aberjhani in Music and You. Last reply by Kimmy Van Kooten Nov 16.

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IF MEN ARE FROM MARS...AND WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS...WHERE ARE PEOPLE WHO ARE BORN WITH BOTH GENDERS FROM??? 1 Reply

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 ...

Started by SOFIA PEACHES in The CTI News Room. Last reply by Author-Poet Aberjhani Nov 15.

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Get 3 FREE Dissertation Topics Without Spending a Single PENNY!

3 Free Dissertation Topics??? Really??? Well… You must be reading this post just to confirm if the statement is true OR “Free Dissertation Topics” under discussion are those that must have been ove...

Tagged: uk, online, help, writing, topics

Started by Cassidy David in CTI Creative Marketing Tips Aug 20.

The Path of a Creative Thinker at CTI

CREATIVE THINKERS INTERNATIONAL MEMBERSHIP GUIDELINES




1. Membership at CTI is free and open to all those interested in either the production or appreciation of the creative arts, to include literature, visual art, dance, music, film, spiritual theory, the social sciences, philosophy, general humanities, scientific inquiry, education in general, and other disciplines intended to enhance the quality of life for all humanity.

2. Materials posted by Members of CTI are their sole responsibility and not that of CTI management or any other member of the CTI site.

3. While recognizing that the work of creative artists is often controversial by its very nature, CTI prohibits and discourages the posting of any overtly obscene and intentionally inflammatory material. These include overt pornography, racist diatribes, religious slander, and any postings promoting discrimination against or the oppression of other human beings.

4. In the interest of stimulating creative growth, we encourage dialogue and even debate. However, Members should avoid leaving intentionally offensive or antagonistic remarks on the pages of Fellow Members. We can disagree and still remain a harmonious community.

5. Explore, grow, share, and enjoy your creative success.

Please remember, these guidelines are likely to evolve as the site itself continues to evolve and develop. We welcome and encourage your input. After all, yours are some of the best minds on the planet so we would be very foolish not to listen to what you have to say.

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CTI SPOTLIGHT ARTISTS

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

(photo of Luther E. Vann by John Schmidt)

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.…

News from the United Nations

Senior UN rights official exhorts nations to focus on landmine victims

States must step up efforts to help landmine victims - including women, children and indigenous populations - in especially vulnerable situations, a senior United Nations human rights official has said.

UN health agency launches new tobacco control effort in Africa

Although tobacco use is not as prevalent in Africa as it is in other regions, that will change unless immediate action is taken, the United Nations health agency warned today as it announced a new tobacco control effort for the continent.

Google and UNESCO team up to provide virtual tours of World Heritage sites

Internet users can now explore World Heritage sites such as France’s Palace of Versailles and the United Kingdom’s Stonehenge online thanks to a new partnership between the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and Internet search giant Google.

Citing progress, Ban urges further support for Burundi’s peace process

The peace process in Burundi has witnessed significant progress in recent months but the country needs help to ensure successful elections next year and to tackle challenges such as human rights abuses, corruption and weak institutions, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says in a new report.

Women still suffer discrimination 30 years after global treaty banned it - UN chief

Thirty years after an international treaty banning discrimination against women came into force, women and girls are still suffering from the scourge, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon warned today.

Empowering people with disabilities vital for achieving development targets - Ban

Efforts to achieve global development targets must include improving living standards and quality of life for everyone, including the world’s 800 million people with disabilities, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said, marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

UN officials deplore latest deadly attack in Somali capital

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has led United Nations condemnation of today’s suicide attack at a graduation ceremony for medical students in Somalia’s war-scarred capital, Mogadishu, which has claimed at least 15 lives.

Postal industry generates less than 1 per cent of global emissions, UN agency says

The postal industry annually generates at least 26 million tons of carbon dioxide, accounting for less than 1 per cent of total greenhouse gas emissions, the United Nations Universal Postal Union (UPU) announced today in its first such global inventory.

Funding, commitment gaps threaten gains in curbing measles deaths, UN warns

Global measles deaths have fallen by 78 per cent within the past decade, with vaccinations saving some 4.3 million lives, but the disease could make a deadly comeback if funding and political will are not sustained, a United Nations-backed study warned today.

New report urges more investment to slash maternal and newborn deaths - UN

The more than four million maternal and newborn deaths occurring annually in developing countries could be dramatically reduced if the world doubled investment in family planning and pregnancy-related care to $24.6 billion, according to a new report released by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Guttmacher Institute.

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