Prophet Benjamin Under Fire in Post Akon/Danah Universe

www.trinidadandtobagonews.com/blog Top cop, MP ask promoters: Be more responsible By Marsha Mokool, guardian.co.tt May 11, 2007 Deputy Commissioner of Police Winston Cooper and Member of Parliament for Barataria/San Juan Dr Fuad Khan are calling on show promoters and local performers to be more responsible in the type of entertainment they provide for young people. Their … Continue reading Prophet Benjamin Under Fire in Post Akon/Danah Universe

Danah/Akon Dance Exposes Racism, Irresponsible Journalism

By A. A. Hotep May 08, 2007 www.trinidadandtobagonews.com/blog Once it was determined that the case was closed on the Akon/Danah incident, TV6 changed its tone on the issue. In fact, the 7pm TV6 report on Monday 7th May, 2007, called the dance simply a “sexy dance” which is a far cry from their earlier reports … Continue reading Danah/Akon Dance Exposes Racism, Irresponsible Journalism

Akon will not be charged for Zen dancing

www.trinidadandtobagonews.com/blog Tonight TV6 News reported that police investigators have closed the books on investigations into the Danah Alleyne/Akon raunchy dancing incident at Zen nightclub. The TV6 News report said, “According to Deputy Commissioner of Police Winston Cooper, the investigations have reached a stalemate as witnesses aren’t coming forward to support the police.”

Club Zen is Open for Business

At Club Zen Tonight, April 27th, 2007 Less than twenty-four hours after police moved to close Zen nightclub, club owner Johnny Soong said that Zen is very much open for business. Soong is threatening legal action if his club suffers any losses coming from an extremely controversial string of events.

Machel Montano in Brawl at Zen Over Spilled Drink

www.trinidadandtobagonews.com/blog Machel and his mother Elizabeth Montano at Club Zen in 2007 at Machel Montano’s Appreciation Ceremony TrinidadandTobagoNews.com April 26, 2007 In the aftermath of the Akon and Danah scandal at Club Zen, new reports have surfaced of another controversy/incident at the club in which Soca giants Machel Montano, Kernel Roberts and Benjai have been … Continue reading Machel Montano in Brawl at Zen Over Spilled Drink

Danah’s Conduct at Zen: What’s the Big Deal?

www.trinidadandtobagonews.com/blog Comment on i95.5fm [audio:zendanah240407.mp3] By Heru From: Trinidad and Tobago News Blog April 24, 2007 When this issue first surfaced on the internet and local radio talk shows, before Trinicenter’s article “Akon Did Not Abuse Girl At Zen“, many people were making very racist comments against Akon. Over time, following the exposure of the … Continue reading Danah’s Conduct at Zen: What’s the Big Deal?

Akon Did Not Abuse Girl At Zen

www.trinidadandtobagonews.com/blog Danah Alleyne before “action” with Akon Trinicenter.com Reporters April 22, 2007 EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is a response to the many racist comments about the Akon/Danah video clip, especially those that were initially posted on YouTube, among other websites. The two clips that were initially posted on YouTube were removed together with hundreds of … Continue reading Akon Did Not Abuse Girl At Zen

Celebrating the Madness: Britain’s Financial Decision to End the Slave Trade

By Leslie www.africaspeaks.com/leslie March 27, 2007 When has Western society ever taken moral precedence over the dollar? All the examples chronicled in our recent and ancient history indicate that the answer is a resounding “never.” It is therefore safe to say that the decision to ban the slave trade in 1807 was not about those … Continue reading Celebrating the Madness: Britain’s Financial Decision to End the Slave Trade

America’s slavery experience: Underground Railroad

By Dr. Kwame Nantambu March 26, 2007 Slavery started in the United States in 1619 when twenty Afrikans arrived at Jamestown, Virginia, aboard a Dutch ship. According to the 1850 census figures, there were 3.5 million Afrikan slaves in the United States. On 1st January, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation thereby freeing … Continue reading America’s slavery experience: Underground Railroad