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The Business of "Peace, Prosperity, and Unity:

walterrhett — 2006-07-19T00:45:00Z

A common belief about African-Americans--perhaps a cliche--is that they often and regulary overeat. While there maybe be merit to the the idea--and the experience--the black community has an extensive repretorie of "eating" jokes rather tha

Be Thankful: Gratitude for our Common Life

walterrhett — 2006-07-12T16:32:00Z

In these moments gratitude for our common life overwhelms our differences. The gratefulness is palpable:for the faith and courage of ancestors and parents, for the love and dreams which brought us over a long, difficult road to this generation.

Charleston Letterboxing

walterrhett — 2006-07-07T20:22:00Z

If Mt. Everest is too high, the white water sections of the New River too dangerous, and the Amazon rainforest can’t re-supply your favorite foods, then try letterboxing, a grass roots adventure activity that is simple, creative, and with common se

Draw Lebel the Bare-bones: Mozart and Charleston

walterrhett — 2006-01-25T01:13:00Z

Walter Rhett weighs in on Mozart's 250th Birthday, and how the extensive programing in Charleston failed to make use of cross-cultural opportunities uniquely examine Mozart's life and work through the Carolina's lowcountry African presence.

U.S. Stature to End the Trans-Altantic African Slave Trade

walterrhett — 2005-05-23T23:43:00Z

BY AUTHORITY OF CONGRESSTHEPUBLIC STATUTES AT LARGEOF THEUNITED STATES OF AMERICAFROM THEORGANIZATION OF THE GOVERNMENT IN 1789 TO MARCH 3, 1845.ARRANGED IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER.WITHREFERENCES TO THE MATTER OF EACH ACT AND TO THE SUBSEQUENT ACTS ON TH

Blaa, Blaa

walterrhett — 2005-04-12T12:07:00Z

I am behind in updates, but should have new blogs with the keen insights and details our readers expect soon. Bear with us! Thanks!

Bluejackets!

walterrhett — 2005-01-21T05:00:00Z

“They called us bluejackets”:The Transformation of Self-emancipated Slaves fromContrabands of War to Fighting Sailors in theSouth Atlantic Blocking Squadron during the Civil War Lisa Y. King, Morgan State UniversityThere were eight reported Unio

The Cosmic Gullah Genius From Cleveland, Book Two

walterrhett — 2004-12-20T05:00:00Z

Here's the second book opf our Gullah adventure! New trials and twists for our named one, as she and the Gullah find their way along the precipices of life. But sure to check out her website at wonderchild.blog-city.com to stay current with all of he

The Cosmic Gullah Genius from Cleveland, Book One

walterrhett — 2004-12-17T18:31:00Z

At last, here is a close-to-finished manuscript for a new book on Gullah culture. As I post it, I'm listening to Jazz 91 via the net from Toronto, and a Gullah homeboy Houston Person is playing some smooth jazz with be-bop changes to the pop tune, &q

The Gullah Cosmic Genius from Cleveland

walterrhett — 2004-12-09T03:49:00Z

The Gullah Cosmic GeniusFrom Cleveland

Baba Lu: Desi's exclamation was the name of a sacred Yoruba God!

walterrhett — 2004-11-19T05:00:00Z

From time to time, we have posted histories and articles that have dealt with faith and religion, casting a wide net, covering contemporary issues and historic ones. Religions are imprtant sources of motivation, belief, and sustaining force for pe

"Delight In his Commandments"

walterrhett — 2004-08-29T05:00:00Z

The Lessons Appointed for Use on theSunday closest to August 31Year CEcclesiasticus 10:(7-11)12-18Hebrews 13:1-8Luke 14:1,7-14Psalm 112Lord of all power and might, the author and giver of all good things: Graft in our hearts the love of your Name; in

Myth be Manifest: The Cosmic Gullah Genius with Roots from Cleveland

walterrhett — 2004-08-26T04:59:00Z

The Gullah people believe Birth sometimes brings with it unique spiritual powers. So Gullah people are always on the look out to discern the divine character of their children. One such distant daughter I know was born a ways apart from the gat

"Iwill be exalted among the Nations"

walterrhett — 2004-08-22T05:00:00Z

The Lessons Appointed for Use on theSunday closest to August 24Year CIsaiah 28:14-22Hebrews 12:18-19,22-29Luke 13:22-30Psalm 46Grant, O merciful God, that your Church, being gathered together in unity by your Holy Spirit, may show forth your power am

"He is our help and shield"

walterrhett — 2004-08-08T05:00:00Z

Sunday closest to August 10Year CGenesis 15:1-6Hebrews 11:1-3(4-7)8-16Luke 12:32-40Psalm 33 or 33:12-15, 18-22Grant to us, Lord, we pray, the spirit to think and do always those things that are right, that we, who cannot exist without you, may by you

SAving Gullah Culture

walterrhett — 2004-07-25T05:00:00Z

Story last updated at 7:51 a.m. Tuesday, May 25, 2004 Saving Gullah culture Coastal communities endangered by residential growth BY HERB FRAZIER Of The Post and Couri

Feast Day for Harriett, Sojourner, Elizabeth, and Amelia: "Who Made the EArth and the Sea?"

walterrhett — 2004-07-20T05:00:00Z

The Lessons Appointed for Useon the Feast ofElizabeth Cady Stanton, Amelia Bloomer, Sojourner Truth, and Harriet Ross TubmanLiberators and ProphetsJuly 20Wisdom 7:24-28Luke 11:5-10Psalm 146The Preface of BaptismO God, whose Spirit guides us into all

No Chicken or Egg: Charleston's Jenkins Band was the first to play jazz!

walterrhett — 2004-07-19T05:00:00Z

The Music Man Jenkins players on cutting edge of American swing music BY JACK MCCRAY AND HERB FRAZIER Of The Post and Courier Staff Three years before Jenkins Orphana

"Do Not heap Contempt upon you Neighbors"

walterrhett — 2004-07-18T05:00:00Z

Sunday closest to July 20Year CGenesis 18:1-10a(10b-14)Colossians 1:21-29Luke 10:38-42Psalm 15Almighty God, the fountain of all wisdom, you know our necessities before we ask and our ignorance in asking: Have compassion on our weakness, and mercifull

Tuxedo Junction pulls out of Charleston: Famous Glenn Miller hit penned by a Charleston native

walterrhett — 2004-07-14T05:00:00Z

Story last updated at 9:55 a.m. Saturday, July 3, 2004 A Charleston legend with dash and flair To the strains of 'Tuxedo Junction,' crowd pays tribute to St. Julian B

Charleston Through the Eyes of Martin R. Delany

walterrhett — 2004-07-13T05:00:00Z

Throughout its history, Charleston, has left many impressions, and has hosted opinions from many sides. Below, Martin R. Delany weighs in with his first impression, as he visits Charleston for the first time. Delany was one of the great African-ameri

"Lead me in your truth"

walterrhett — 2004-07-12T17:00:00Z

Sunday closest to July 13Year CDeuteronomy 30:9-14Colossians 1:1-14Luke 10:25-37Psalm 25 or 25:3-9O Lord, mercifully receive the prayers of your people who call upon you, and grant that they may know and understand what things they ought to do, and a

Happy Birthday!

walterrhett — 2004-07-09T14:23:00Z

Today is my birthday--a cnacer with inward acute sensitivity, cosmic feelings that always sense the presecence of the full moon. Always filled with philsophies an seeking harmony; always enjoying the time spend reflecting on life grand markings, the

African_American History on My Birthday!

walterrhett — 2004-07-09T05:00:00Z

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Hold On

walterrhett — 2004-07-09T04:59:00Z

"Slavery seemed destined to last for generations, but now their [the slaves'] patience has had its perfect work, history can not afford to lost any portion of its record. There is no parallel instance of any oppressed racethus sustained by the r