Cultures on the Edge
In the Blink of an Eye
Worldwide some 300 million people retain strong identities as members of indigenous cultures, cultures rooted in their own history, their own languages and attached by memories to their particular places on the Earth. These are the old cultures. And, they represent much of the collective experience and intelligence of humanity. Yet… Continue reading
‘Delicious Peace’ in Uganda
Trade Not Aid
By now, the phrase ‘trade not aid’ is (or should be) commonplace in our conversations. In the case of Africa, ample evidence exists to support that most financial aid from wealthier nations does not reach its poor, hungry, sick and uneducated. According to Ugandan journalist, Andrew Mwenda, between 1960 and 2003, Africa received 600… Continue reading
Politics + Entertainment = Yes We Can
Regardless of your political preference, you have to admire the creativity of the Obama campaign. They have raised more money than any other campaign in history and energized a generation by utilizing media and marketing more effectively than his competition. Listen up… Continue reading
