Unfinished
You thought it would be done. But you didn't know
That it would be so. By the Grace of God -you start
A new journey with His Angels as your Guardians.
There you sit far away from us. Yet so close.
As you feel in your heart the fire that burns
In all of God's Chosen.
Not to worry about that what follows.
His Lead and you emerge as fresh as the
Clear running stream. As strong as the Native Bison.
As true as the arrow. And as gentle as the cello-
Piano-flute and the violin.
There you have it. Mr. President of the United States.
Long life-sail with the Winds of change.
And your walks moves towards the destiny
To accomplish the trials and tribulations of life.
As you walk over the hill-you are a young person's
President. Our time has passed As you plow the road
For the years to come.
Time crosses your footsteps in the sand . As a
Gentle breeze erases the previous
Path followed by so many.
Your hand with open face points to the sky
And the heavens sing and the thunder roars.
Now you start....
(C)2021-”UNFINISHED” by Paul S Hickman -All Rights Reserved
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Where you at Democracy?
Seein‘ folks storm through the capitol halls
Wonderin’ if they got any sense at all
Carryin’ signs of indignant hate
Is this democracy’s future fate?
Online malignity is a booming industry
Spreadin’ false news while lyin’ miserably
Police gettin’ knocked down and beat
Puttin’ their feet up on Pelosi’s seat!
Weapons carried to the front door
But what is really at this here core?
What is the sudden hidden fear?
To lose all we hold so dear?
Is it Martin’s dream that scares us so?
Selfish citizens who want more?
Inauguration is on its way
Biden working hard to save the day
The nation has never been so split
I’m troubled too I must admit
So democracy I ask of you
What the hell are we gonna do?
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Camille Elaine Thomas
January 18, 2021
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Black History Month Jeopardy
Join the Global Black Caucus for a fun event. We'll be playing Black History Month themed Jeopardy game.
"Jeopardizing" a white supremacist curriculum was created by Katrina Spencer, Librarian for African American and African Studies at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville. Modeled closely on Alex Trebek’s classic, weekday television show, players -- Black, white and other-- will compete for prizes in responding to over 50 trivia prompts that center Blackness.
We have enough questions to play at least three full games including "Final Jeopardy."
If you would like to be a contestant, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/wrN3sjsf3Dn1W8EJ7
If you would like to be in the audience, please RSVP to receive the zoom link.
Event Start Time
Location | Local Time | |
Vancouver, Canada | Pacific Standard Time | 10:30 am |
Washington DC | Eastern Standard Time | 1:30 pm |
London, UK | GMT | 6:30 pm |
Paris, France | Central European Standard Time | 7:30 pm |
Athens, Greece | Eastern European Standard Time | 8:30 pm |
Nairobi, Kenya | (GMT+3) | 9:30 pm |
UAE | (GMT+4) | 10:30 pm |
How to play Jeopardy
- Play individually or in groups.
- Pick a category and a point value.
- Click on the chosen box for the question.
- You must give the answer in the form of a question before clicking again.
- Continue until all questions have been answered. The person with the most points wins.
Watch an example round of Jeopardy
This Is Not My Dream
“Show me thy Rituals and I will show thee thy Heart”.
- Paul S Hickman
My mother call me “Martin”. Not just my name, but
A strong spiritual tone in her voice. Seemingly, the
Same as all the others at play. But, mine was
Different than theirs.
Not even I could understand that hallow feeling
Burning in the center of my chest. Swiftly, time was
Passing through roads of life mine was unlike
The others- too. As it seems like living in a
Strange world. Peering, out into the
Outer world. This is not my Dream.
And, far beyond my reach, but the end was
Not in my sight. There is much more to do more
To do. This is not my Dream.
Tears, rolling down my cheeks. People of
All cultures embracing each other giving
Love for a great loss. Marching, as one culture.
I saw in my dream that BLM as the epitome
Of my dreams.
Then, came the culture of the vile deed doers.
As with me, the invisible battle rages on. Hearts
filled with hatred, despair and fear of that which
will come -violent. This is Not my Dream.
Whose hand is this! Lord is that you? Martin!
Your job is done time to come home. It has been a
Long, but short journey with so much more to do.
Wiping the paths of wrongness with care and
Thoughtfulness. Sure, there were good times
Beyond the pale.
Maybe, I can watch them from here as my soul
Sails around until the end of eternity.
I have a Dream! I have a Dream...!
© 2021 “THIS IS NOT MY DREAM”-Paul S Hickman-All Rights Reserved
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BHM - John Lewis: Good Trouble Film Screening
21 February is John Lewis' birthday. In his honor, we will be screening the documentary John Lewis: Good Trouble. After the film will have a discussion.
RSVP to receive the Zoom link.
Event Start Time by Location
Vancouver, Canada | 08:00 PST |
Washington DC, USA | 11:00 EST |
London, United Kingdom | 16:00 GMT |
Frankfurt, Germany | 17:00 CET |
Athens, Greece | 18:00 EET |
Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 20:00 GST |
Bangkok, Thailand | 23:00 ICT |
Book Abroad Reads Wayward Lives, Beautiful Experiments

Wayward Lives, Beautiful Experiments by Saidiya Hartman explores the revolution of black intimate life in Philadelphia and New York at the beginning of the twentieth century by examining the untold history of women who led “wayward” lives and rejected respectability in response to being denied access to the American Dream.
“In wrestling with the question of what a free life is, many young black women created forms of intimacy and kinship that were indifferent to the dictates of respectability and outside the bounds of the law. They cleaved to and cast-off lovers, exchanged sex to subsist and revised the meaning of marriage. Longing and desire fueled their experiments in how to live. They refused to labor like slaves or to accept degrading conditions of work.”
It is a unique, genre-bending work that is deeply researched and melds history to the literary imagination.
Key historical figures like Ida B. Wells, W. E. B. Du Bois and Billie Holiday make appearances, but Hartman’s narrative focuses on lesser-known women who have been overlooked historically and are usually invisible in official archives.
This is sure to be an engaging discussion that will hopefully spark conversation about a rarely discussed aspect of Black history. We look forward to seeing you there!
Washington DC, USA | 08:00 EST |
London, United Kingdom | 13:00 GMT |
Frankfurt, Germany | 14:00 CET |
Athens, Greece | 15:00 EET |
Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 17:00 GST |
Bangkok, Thailand | 20:00 ICT |
GBC Cafe - Jan 2021
This Cafe's Topic: We will discuss:
The Georgia runoff election on Jan. 5th
The Congressional certification of the Biden/Harris victory on Jan. 6th that was disrupted by a violent coup attempt orchestrated by lame duck President Trump
Impeachment of Trump
President Biden and Vice President Harris taking office on Jan. 20th
What will happen next?
This is an online event. You will receive the connection information in an email after your RSVP.
Location | Local Time | |
Vancouver, Canada | Pacific Standard Time | 10:30 am - 1:30 pm |
Washington DC | Eastern Standard Time | 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm |
London, UK | GMT | 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
Paris, France | Central European Standard Time | 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm |
Athens, Greece | Eastern European Standard Time | 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm |
Nairobi, Kenya | (GMT+3) | 9:30 pm - 12:30 am |
UAE | (GMT+4) | 10:30 pm - 1:30 am |
Fiji | (GMT+12) | 6:30 am - 9:30 am |
We look forward to talking with you about this difficult subject.
Stand Tall
Tried to instill the inheritance from
The Ancient Africans-powering past the
Objectives of the naysayers.
Tooling the intelligentsia handed down
Into viable workmanship of useful
Growth into one of a doer.
(C)2021 “Stand Tall” -Paul S Hickman-All Rights Reserved
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Aw Shucks
Aw Shucks! Ya think it is over. How great are the
Final remnants of the MAGA false tales. As
The Sun sets over the gleaming white structures
And the seams of destruction collapse.
The seditious activity screaming up the stairs
Into the hollow chambers so secreted even the
Good citizenry cannot penetrate its doors.
Aw shucks! The villainous souls came. Bursting
Through the windows- the doors dancing in the open
Areas of the protectors as they trekked through
The hallow hall into the secret rooms of the deed
Doers. As though they were in the confines
of their Homes.
Aw Shucks! Ya think it is over. How great are the
Final remnants of the MAGA false tales. As
The sun sets over the gleaming white structures
And the seams of destruction collapse.
Wait until the sun comes up...!
(C)2021 “AW SHUCKS”-Paul S Hickman-ll Rights Reserved
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