http://www.dogonvillage.com Connecting the Black Diaspora with news, politics, and issues important to African-Americans Fri, 10 May 2013 16:19:40 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 http://www.dogonvillage.com/2012/01/occupy-movement-looks-like-civil-rights-movement-by-dwayne-west/ http://www.dogonvillage.com/2012/01/occupy-movement-looks-like-civil-rights-movement-by-dwayne-west/#comments Fri, 13 Jan 2012 04:26:29 +0000 villagechief http://www.dogonvillage.com/?p=3116 Look what’s come from the Civil Rights Movement: community leaders, congressional men and women, celebrated pastors of mega churches, big money lobbyists and multimillion dollar businessmen, not to mention tens of thousands of corporate executives who have gone on to operate some of America’s most prominent companies. We must salute and honor the occupiers for [...]]]> http://www.dogonvillage.com/2012/01/occupy-movement-looks-like-civil-rights-movement-by-dwayne-west/feed/ 0 http://www.dogonvillage.com/2011/09/inspiring-and-positive-new-leadership-by-c-d-west/ http://www.dogonvillage.com/2011/09/inspiring-and-positive-new-leadership-by-c-d-west/#comments Thu, 29 Sep 2011 16:56:29 +0000 villagechief http://www.dogonvillage.com/?p=2682 My first experience at the Congressional Black Caucus Weekend was one I will always remember even if I never go back. But based on my business dealings, I will definitely attend another caucus at some point, but it want be next year. I think my hustling spirit and ambitions did enough this past trip to [...]]]> http://www.dogonvillage.com/2011/09/inspiring-and-positive-new-leadership-by-c-d-west/feed/ 0 http://www.dogonvillage.com/2011/08/the-miseducation-of-an-american-treasure-by-carl-d-west/ http://www.dogonvillage.com/2011/08/the-miseducation-of-an-american-treasure-by-carl-d-west/#comments Wed, 24 Aug 2011 17:17:20 +0000 villagechief http://www.dogonvillage.com/?p=2522 After having some extended conversations and looking at the REAL life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr over the last few weeks, and not the commercial version of this incredibly gifted, thoughtful, compassionate, concerned and giving soul of a man, I’ve come to some serious conclusions about America and my people (Black people). America or [...]]]> http://www.dogonvillage.com/2011/08/the-miseducation-of-an-american-treasure-by-carl-d-west/feed/ 0 http://www.dogonvillage.com/2011/08/stop-the-hype-we-good-violence-in-urban-communities/ http://www.dogonvillage.com/2011/08/stop-the-hype-we-good-violence-in-urban-communities/#comments Sun, 14 Aug 2011 17:00:35 +0000 villagechief http://www.dogonvillage.com/?p=2482 By C. DeWayne West (TBTNewsService.com) – I, like all of Americans have been bombarded with images and editorials on violence in urban communities all across this country. And lately the spot light has been brightly shining on Chicago’s over-hyped crime spree. The daily papers, the networks and cable news organizations are cashing in on sensationalized [...]]]> http://www.dogonvillage.com/2011/08/stop-the-hype-we-good-violence-in-urban-communities/feed/ 0 http://www.dogonvillage.com/2011/07/has-hip-hop-changed-race-relations-in-america/ http://www.dogonvillage.com/2011/07/has-hip-hop-changed-race-relations-in-america/#comments Fri, 22 Jul 2011 18:27:06 +0000 villagechief http://www.dogonvillage.com/?p=2396 By Dwayne West (TBTNews Service) – Hip hop mogul Jay – Z (Shaun Carter) and urban spokesperson for President Barack Obama, recently stated that hip hop culture has done more for race relations in America the last 30 years than any other individual, genre or movement. And I concur! This of course will disturb some [...]]]> http://www.dogonvillage.com/2011/07/has-hip-hop-changed-race-relations-in-america/feed/ 0 http://www.dogonvillage.com/2011/07/pimping-aint-easy-but-its-happening-to-all-of-us/ http://www.dogonvillage.com/2011/07/pimping-aint-easy-but-its-happening-to-all-of-us/#comments Wed, 13 Jul 2011 17:43:36 +0000 villagechief http://www.dogonvillage.com/?p=2350 By Carl D. West – Take a survey and ask so-called job creators, the riches ten percent of this country if they wouldn’t mind paying more in taxes to help stir-up the pot and contribute to easing the burden and strain on the bottom half of the country. It’s just that simple, so why do [...]]]> http://www.dogonvillage.com/2011/07/pimping-aint-easy-but-its-happening-to-all-of-us/feed/ 0 http://www.dogonvillage.com/2011/07/sagging-pants-vs-cleavage-n-booty-shorts/ http://www.dogonvillage.com/2011/07/sagging-pants-vs-cleavage-n-booty-shorts/#comments Mon, 04 Jul 2011 21:40:49 +0000 villagechief http://www.dogonvillage.com/?p=2295 By Carl DeWayne West – First let me start by attempting to defend the men who show their underwear while strolling down the street. What’s the difference than a huge billboard posted on the highway downtown showing men’s bulge and a women’s crotch in ads for underwear? Are what’s the differences with men and women [...]]]> http://www.dogonvillage.com/2011/07/sagging-pants-vs-cleavage-n-booty-shorts/feed/ 0 http://www.dogonvillage.com/2011/05/is-revenge-the-answer/ http://www.dogonvillage.com/2011/05/is-revenge-the-answer/#comments Wed, 04 May 2011 18:49:51 +0000 villagechief http://www.dogonvillage.com/?p=2118 By Carl DeWayne West (TBT News Service) – First, let me be one of the millions of well wishers thanking President Barack Obama for putting an end to a horrible chapter in America during my lifetime. I salute him and his decorated team of advisors. I’d like to especially thank our military that executed a [...]]]> http://www.dogonvillage.com/2011/05/is-revenge-the-answer/feed/ 0