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  • First Name Web
  • Last Name Prospector
  • Gender Male
  • City & State Montreal, Quebec
  • Birthday July 16, 1949

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  • About Me I am from the leading edge of the Baby Boomer generation so I actually predate the internet. I was born and raised in rural South Jersey which included dirt roads, the outhouse, the ice box, preserves in the cellar, Saturday evening baths in the kitchen since there was no bathroom and no hot water and lots of family to share this with. Eventually one of my neighbors had a TV that I got to see sometimes. The first car I remember us having was a model T Ford that you could literally start with a hand crank it wasn't a new one. You get the picture. I've seen lots of changes over the years. I'm sure some of the other boomers out there know what I'm talking about. When I turned 4 years of age I could already read and I've been going strong ever since. I finished high school and after that I only took courses that I found interesting although I took a a lot of those. At this juncture, I am almost continually scanning the web for items of interest to people of African descent - including but not limited to history (modern and ancient), culture, news, social studies, arts, entertainment, health ..... Most of the books I get these days are audio books that I download from my library that I listen to when I'm walking the dog or going on road trips or in any waiting situation there is no down time and it's amazing the amount of variety that can be found. Oh yeah, did I mention that I tend to ramble? Sorry about that. :-)

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    Deborah Culp Journalist: Hello, sorry for the late response, I am new to BBC but would love to be your BBC Friend. I don't know how to connect us! My email is: Deborahculp@hotmail.com
    • Tue at 3:42 PM
  • Deborah Culp Journalist
    Deborah Culp Journalist: Hello, sorry for the late response, I am new to BBC but would love to be your BBC Friend. I don't know how to connect us! My email is: Deborahculp@hotmail.com
    • Tue at 3:42 PM
  • Deborah Culp Journalist
    Deborah Culp Journalist: Hello, sorry for the late response, I am new to BBC but would love to be your BBC Friend. I don't know how to connect us! My email is: Deborahculp@hotmail.com
    • Tue at 3:41 PM
  • Deborah Culp Journalist
    Deborah Culp Journalist: Hello, sorry for the late response, I am new to BBC but would love to be your BBC Friend. I don't know how to connect us! My email is: Deborahculp@hotmail.com
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    Web Prospector replied to a topic in the forum How do you feel about the current state of the Black Lit. World?:
    Some of our comments appear to be limiting "Black literature" to "African American Lit". What about African, Caribbean, Latin and Afro-European literature? Our experiences will be always be limited if we take on the attitude of, nothing exists beyond our ...  moreSome of our comments appear to be limiting "Black literature" to "African American Lit". What about African, Caribbean, Latin and Afro-European literature? Our experiences will be always be limited if we take on the attitude of, nothing exists beyond our shores. Africans all over the world have so much to learn from and teach to, one another. First we'll have to acknowledge that we all fall under the category of Africans and we have to accept our family on the continent and the rest of the world and they'll have to accept us. There is an amazing amount of art being created all the time by US but if WE don't recognize it then we're losing our legacy. We all have to make more effort to develop ways to exchange and promote African arts among our fellow Africans and the rest of the world if we want to see our artists gain the recognition that they deserve.  less
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    Web Prospector I'd just like to share this with y'all.
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      Jessica Ann Mitchell This is wonderful. I love seeing these types of images, that capture the beauty of the Black experience. The Black cowboys pictures are great.
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  • Web Prospector
    Web Prospector I have a Twitter hashtag #TakeaMusicBreak to promote positive music happening, it would be nice if you would visit and let me know if you're feelin' the music or not. Your musical input is also welcome. @webprospector1
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  • Web Prospector
    Web Prospector I'd like to welcome you new members and encourage you to explore the site and suggest ways that we oldies can step it up. Thanks for coming. Don't be strangers.
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    Web Prospector commented on @JoinBBC Staff's article: I'd like to commend you for your wise use of this resource that's been provided for us. I hope more will follow your example by using this site in creative ways and help bring BBC to realize it's true potential.
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    Web Prospector For fun and inspiration visit on twitter @webprospector1 at #TakeaMusicBreak
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    DangerMan Urbansuperhero: Thank you for connecting I appreciate your support. DangerMan
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      Web Prospector Hey, it's not every day that I get to meet an Urbansuperhero. :)
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    Web Prospector Born April 9, 1898 African American Icon Paul Robeson, one of my favorite African American Activists, like Muhammed Ali he sacrificed a lucrative career in favor of his principles.
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      Terri Anderson Thanks lol
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    Web Prospector Check out KMOJ-FM 89.9   http://kmojfm.com/ KMOJ’s Over Arching Goals are To educate and engage Communities of Color to reinstate the affirmative Black image; To support and e...  moreCheck out KMOJ-FM 89.9   http://kmojfm.com/ KMOJ’s Over Arching Goals are To educate and engage Communities of Color to reinstate the affirmative Black image; To support and empower Communities of Color in life long learning of it’s traditional and modern cultures, spirituality, and history; and To challenge systems, policies, and practices which are anti ethical to the image of Communities of Color.  
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    Web Prospector → J Nicole: Welcome to BBC J Nicole. Yeah it does get quiet here. I'm surprised that more folks don't take full advantage of this great facility.
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    Web Prospector replied to a topic in the forum 2013 Black History Month: Forgotten Heroes:
    As an example of the above discussion. Here is an account of Timbuctoo around 1787 or just 10 years after the American Revolution. This is prior to the existance of the country known as Mali. Then it was subject to the influence of the Haussa empire. P...  moreAs an example of the above discussion. Here is an account of Timbuctoo around 1787 or just 10 years after the American Revolution. This is prior to the existance of the country known as Mali. Then it was subject to the influence of the Haussa empire. Part 1 http://omeka.wordpress.com/2008/01/31/a-19th-century-timbuctoo-account-part-1/ Part 2 http://omeka.wordpress.com/2008/02/05/a-19th-century-timbuctoo-account-part-2/ Part 3 http://omeka.wordpress.com/2008/02/13/an-18th-century-timbuctoo-account-part-3/ A more complete version of this book is available (public domain) at Project Gutenberg http://www.gutenberg.org/files/22631/22631-h/22631-h.htm Enjoy!  less
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    Web Prospector replied to a topic in the forum 2013 Black History Month: Forgotten Heroes:
    I hear you loud and clear J Nicole. A name is everything. We need to remember that the term "Black" is really refering to "African people". Not just "American Africans (north, south and central)" but Africans all over the globe. We also need to remember t...  moreI hear you loud and clear J Nicole. A name is everything. We need to remember that the term "Black" is really refering to "African people". Not just "American Africans (north, south and central)" but Africans all over the globe. We also need to remember that no matter how Europeans try to spin it, none of the wealth of the Euro dominated countries would exist without Africa or Africans. Make no mistake. This is a discussion that we will have to have among ourselves, until we understand it very clearly. This is the importance knowing African history. Africans were responsible for much knowledge (technical and philosophical) that found it's way to Europe and Asia. So yes let's do remember our ancient history and don't let anyone convince us that it doesn't exist because of their ignorance.  less
    • February 16
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    Web Prospector replied to a topic in the forum 2013 Black History Month: Forgotten Heroes:
    Sorry about that. the URL from above should be http://psychology.okstate.edu/museum/turner/turnerbio.html
    • February 15
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    Web Prospector replied to a topic in the forum 2013 Black History Month: Forgotten Heroes:
    Charles Henry Turner (1867 - 1923) Turner was born two years after the civil war on February 3, 1867 in Cincinnati, Ohio. His father was a church custodian and his mother a practical nurse. Highlights of his scholastic life included being selected as va...  moreCharles Henry Turner (1867 - 1923) Turner was born two years after the civil war on February 3, 1867 in Cincinnati, Ohio. His father was a church custodian and his mother a practical nurse. Highlights of his scholastic life included being selected as valedictorian of his high school class, earning his B.S. degree in Biology from the University of Cincinnati, and becoming the first African-American to be granted a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago. While at Sumner High School Dr. Turner continued to publish. His publication rate of two articles per year exceeded most of his contemporaries working at colleges and universities. His achievements are made even more remarkable when one considers that he worked with unconventional organisms that required mastery of a wide range of rearing techniques. These animals included various species of ants, bees, cockroaches, crustaceans, moths, pigeons, spiders, and wasps. Dr. Turner also did work with plants. Moreover, many of his papers included investigations of seve...    less
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    In How do you feel about the current state of the Black Lit. World? - How do you feel about the current state of the Black Lit. World?
    Tue at 1:26 PM
    Some of our comments appear to be limiting "Black literature" to...  moreSome of our comments appear to be limiting "Black literature" to "African American Lit". What about African, Caribbean, Latin and Afro-European literature? Our experiences will be always be limited if we take on the attitude of, nothing exists beyond our shores. Africans all over the world have so much to learn from and teach to, one another. First we'll have to acknowledge that we all fall under the category of Africans and we have to accept our family on the continent and the rest of the world and they'll have to accept us. There is an amazing amount of art being created all the time by US but if WE don't recognize it then we're losing our legacy. We all have to make more effort to develop ways to exchange and promote African arts among our fellow Africans and the rest of the world if we want to see our artists gain the recognition that they deserve.  less
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    Definitely look forward to reading your blogs Mr. SoBo. Nice to ...  moreDefinitely look forward to reading your blogs Mr. SoBo. Nice to meet you as well Candace. Peace and Blessings to you both.  
  • Neicy Jones
    In How do you feel about the current state of the Black Lit. World? - How do you feel about the current state of the Black Lit. World?
    May 18
    Sable Femme said: April Byrd said:I feel like current black lit...  moreSable Femme said: April Byrd said:I feel like current black lit has just become a dramatized, grimy reflection of the street, hood, and ghetto life. It's putting out an image of personalities that should not be subscribed to. Passion has been displaced with lust, filth and Ignorance. Whenever I turn the pages of Black Expressions all I mostly see is something about sex, and drug dealers, and just ghetto drama ugh. *Disgusted as I type*. Just venting a little, but I know all is not lost. I've heard rave reviews about Ernessa T. Carter's "32 Candles" Has anybody read it? You are so right!  I hate going into my local bookstore and walking over to the African American Lit section only to find Toni Morrison hidden behind 80000 copies of "Candy Licker" and "Welfare Wifeys".   Rotflmao! Touche'!  less
  • Neicy Jones
    In How do you feel about the current state of the Black Lit. World? - How do you feel about the current state of the Black Lit. World?
    May 18
    April D. Byrd said:I feel like current black lit has just become...  moreApril D. Byrd said:I feel like current black lit has just become a dramatized, grimy reflection of the street, hood, and ghetto life. It's putting out an image of personalities that should not be subscribed to. Passion has been displaced with lust, filth and Ignorance. Whenever I turn the pages of Black Expressions all I mostly see is something about sex, and drug dealers, and just ghetto drama ugh. *Disgusted as I type*. Just venting a little, but I know all is not lost. I've heard rave reviews about Ernessa T. Carter's "32 Candles" Has anybody read it?   ^5@ April!  less
  • Neicy Jones
    In How do you feel about the current state of the Black Lit. World? - How do you feel about the current state of the Black Lit. World?
    May 18
    Amen!@ Krystal. Totally agree.

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     Pastor Corey Brooks Is Walking Across America to raise awareness of the extreme state of violence and death in Black Chicago and other parts of the US and to raise money to help combat this situation. Isn't there something we, as Black Bloggers can do to help support this brother in his effort...

  • The Attack of the Bots

    Posted June 21, 2012

    It appears to me that there is a stealthy undertaking by some entity to disrupt if, not down right undermine the integrity of BBC. It was one thing when the Bots were spamming ads now it seems they've taken to injecting some kind of computer derived blog posts. I just know that there are some Afro-t...

  • Gay marriage controversy in the Hood

    Posted May 20, 2012

     Well, now it's on. The great debate over gay marriage has moved into the hood. While I definitely have an opinion about that. I don't really think, that we should at this time place this topic at the top of our list of things to clear up. At this time all Black folks straight and gay, married ...

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    Posted April 29, 2012

     George Zimmerman's website collects $200,000 for his defence   George Zimmerman, the Florida man who killed 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, and who is now out on bail, had a website that raised $200,000 for his defence fund. His lawyer, Mark O'Mara, made that revelation Thursday night.Zimme...

  • Song Dedicated to Trayvon and Black Youth

    Posted April 26, 2012

    This song is something that should have been out there already, alas, if Trayvon hadn't been taken from us so suddenly that evening in Florida we might not be listening to it today. As you listen don't think only of Trayvon Martin, take the time to reflect on the thousands of other young Black men, ...

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  • DON'T LET COREY BROOKS WALK ALONE

    Posted June 27, 2012

     Pastor Corey Brooks Is Walking Across America to raise awareness of the extreme state of violence and death in Black Chicago and other parts of the US and to raise money to help combat this situation. Isn't there something we, as Black Bloggers can do to help support this brother in his effort...

  • The Attack of the Bots

    Posted June 21, 2012

    It appears to me that there is a stealthy undertaking by some entity to disrupt if, not down right undermine the integrity of BBC. It was one thing when the Bots were spamming ads now it seems they've taken to injecting some kind of computer derived blog posts. I just know that there are some Afro-t...

  • Gay marriage controversy in the Hood

    Posted May 20, 2012

     Well, now it's on. The great debate over gay marriage has moved into the hood. While I definitely have an opinion about that. I don't really think, that we should at this time place this topic at the top of our list of things to clear up. At this time all Black folks straight and gay, married ...

  • Zimmerman Raises $200,000 On Line

    Posted April 29, 2012

     George Zimmerman's website collects $200,000 for his defence   George Zimmerman, the Florida man who killed 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, and who is now out on bail, had a website that raised $200,000 for his defence fund. His lawyer, Mark O'Mara, made that revelation Thursday night.Zimme...

  • Song Dedicated to Trayvon and Black Youth

    Posted April 26, 2012

    This song is something that should have been out there already, alas, if Trayvon hadn't been taken from us so suddenly that evening in Florida we might not be listening to it today. As you listen don't think only of Trayvon Martin, take the time to reflect on the thousands of other young Black men, ...

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  • May 21, 2013 1:26:52 PM EDT
    in the topic How do you feel about the current state of the Black Lit. World? in the forum How do you feel about the current state of the Black Lit. World?
    Some of our comments appear to be limiting "Black literature" to "African American Lit". What about African, Caribbean, Latin and Afro-European literature? Our experiences will be always be limited if we take on the attitude of, nothing exists beyond our shores. Africans all over the world have so much to learn from and teach to, one another. First we'll have to acknowledge that we all fall under the category of Africans and we have to accept our family on the continent and the rest of the world and they'll have to accept us. There is an amazing amount of art being created all the time by US but if WE don't recognize it then we're losing our legacy. We all have to make more effort to develop ways to exchange and promote African arts among our fellow Africans and the rest of the world if we want to see our artists gain the recognition that they deserve.
  • February 16, 2013 10:43:07 AM EST
    in the topic 2013 Black History Month: Forgotten Heroes in the forum 2013 Black History Month: Forgotten Heroes
    As an example of the above discussion. Here is an account of Timbuctoo around 1787 or just 10 years after the American Revolution. This is prior to the existance of the country known as Mali. Then it was subject to the influence of the Haussa empire. Part 1 http://omeka.wordpress.com/2008/01/31/a-19th-century-timbuctoo-account-part-1/ Part 2 http://omeka.wordpress.com/2008/02/05/a-19th-century-timbuctoo-account-part-2/ Part 3 http://omeka.wordpress.com/2008/02/13/an-18th-century-timbuctoo-account-part-3/ A more complete version of this book is available (public domain) at Project Gutenberg http://www.gutenberg.org/files/22631/22631-h/22631-h.htm Enjoy!
  • February 16, 2013 10:05:14 AM EST
    in the topic 2013 Black History Month: Forgotten Heroes in the forum 2013 Black History Month: Forgotten Heroes
    I hear you loud and clear J Nicole. A name is everything. We need to remember that the term "Black" is really refering to "African people". Not just "American Africans (north, south and central)" but Africans all over the globe. We also need to remember that no matter how Europeans try to spin it, none of the wealth of the Euro dominated countries would exist without Africa or Africans. Make no mistake. This is a discussion that we will have to have among ourselves, until we understand it very clearly. This is the importance knowing African history. Africans were responsible for much knowledge (technical and philosophical) that found it's way to Europe and Asia. So yes let's do remember our ancient history and don't let anyone convince us that it doesn't exist because of their ignorance.
  • February 15, 2013 3:11:37 PM EST
    in the topic 2013 Black History Month: Forgotten Heroes in the forum 2013 Black History Month: Forgotten Heroes
    Sorry about that. the URL from above should be http://psychology.okstate.edu/museum/turner/turnerbio.html
  • February 15, 2013 3:09:00 PM EST
    in the topic 2013 Black History Month: Forgotten Heroes in the forum 2013 Black History Month: Forgotten Heroes
    Charles Henry Turner (1867 - 1923) Turner was born two years after the civil war on February 3, 1867 in Cincinnati, Ohio. His father was a church custodian and his mother a practical nurse. Highlights of his scholastic life included being selected as valedictorian of his high school class, earning his B.S. degree in Biology from the University of Cincinnati, and becoming the first African-American to be granted a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago. While at Sumner High School Dr. Turner continued to publish. His publication rate of two articles per year exceeded most of his contemporaries working at colleges and universities. His achievements are made even more remarkable when one considers that he worked with unconventional organisms that required mastery of a wide range of rearing techniques. These animals included various species of ants, bees, cockroaches, crustaceans, moths, pigeons, spiders, and wasps. Dr. Turner also did work with plants. Moreover, many of his papers included investigations of several species within the same manuscript. Actually his acheivements are very impressive, and he was very well known among his peers in spite of the fact that he didn't get a position in a college or university. (see more at- http://psychology.okstate.edu/museum/turner/turnerbio.html)
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