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The Confession of Nat Turner | Read by Brock Peters [1968] | John Henrik Clarke
The Confession of Nat Turner | Read by Brock Peters [1968] | John Henrik Clarke Ambakisye-Okang Dukuzumurenyi 26 Views • 5 years ago

From the liner notes--read by Brock Peters with Martin Donegan as T. R. Gray



The reading of, "The Confessions of Nat Turner" by the distinguished actor, Brock Peters, represents the first attempt to make Turner, leader of the most massive slave revolt ever to occur in America, known to a large popular audience. A widely circulated novel, recently awarded a Pulitzer prize, was the cause for a number of scholars and critics, black and white, to re-examine the life of Nat Turner and its meaning for today.


The most scholarly book on Turner is Herbert Aptheker's "Nat Turner's Slave Rebellion," (1966). Aptheker reveals that Nat Turner was a "highly intelligent man" of profound religious sentiment who in the struggle for freedom, led a slave revolt in Virginia in 1831 that accelerated — if not initiated — additional and harsher forms of pro-slavery legislation. The basic historical ddcument relating to the Nat Turner revolt is, "The Confessions of Nat Turner" by Thomas R. Gray, published in Baltimore in 1831.


This document was prepared by a white man, Gray, who was not partial to the cause Nat Turner and his fellow slaves were fighting for. But for all of its limitations, The Gray Confessions remains the primary source of information on the most famous slave revolt ever to occur in the United States. The intention of this record is to let Nat Turner speak for himself to the extent that his real views are reflected in his confessions made to Thomas Gray. Gray was the recorder at Nat Turner's interrogation and acted as an officer of the court at his trial. His pamphlet on the Southhampton, Va., slave uprising is the most authoritative document available.


It contains the only biographical record of Nat's life that we have and purports to be an "authentic account" of the revolt. The Nat Turner revolt cannot be understood out of context with the atmosphere of revolt that prevailed throughout the first half of the-nineteenth century. There were hundreds of uprisings and conspiracies preceding the Southhampton, Virginia, uprising led by Nat Turner. The largest of these was the Denmark Vesey conspiracy in Charleston, South Carolina, in 1822. The presentation of The Confessions of Nat Turner on this record is one of the efforts now being made to give the life of Nat Turner an interpretation worthy of his sacrifice. —John Henrik Clarke



PRODUCER'S STATEMENT


In deciding to undertake this recording CMS Records, Inc. endeavored to depict Nat Turner as accurately as possible in light of whatever generally accepted fact exists surrounding the rebellion led by this Afro-American leader. Since the only accurate record of Turner's thoughts, statements and history is THE CONFESSION OF NAT TURNER, as given to Thomas R. Gray, and acknowledged by Turner at his trial, the producers felt that this document should be employed. However the reading of this document, in itself, leaves much to be desired in terms of contemporary English wording and for listening ease. It also must be noted that this confession is precisely that — a legal document! In addition, history, or the thought of Nat Turner, has been handed down to us through the thought, mind and words of Thomas R. Gray, a white attorney. Consequent-ly, the scholar, or any interested person, must of necessity ask several pertinent questions regarding the accuracy of the document itself.

The final part of this recording is a completely unrehearsed discussion by three people (Brock Peters who portrays Turner on this record; Herbert Aptheker—an eminent scholar, historian and writer; and John Henrik Clarke a distinguished scholar and reviewer specializing in materials about Afro-American history and culture). It should be pointed out that this discussion is intended merely to stimulate thought regarding one of the most important and, perhaps, misunderstood rebellions in the history of the United States.


Of significant his-torical import, or perhaps we should say as a postscript, on the very night that the final re-cording was effected, April 4, 1968 at 7:05 P.M. Eastern Time in the recording studio, when the taping was finally finished the participants (as noted above) learned that less than five min-utes before The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King was assassinated in Memphis, Tenn.

Afrikan Sovereignty in Action: A Conversation with  Baba Dr. Mwalimu Baruti
Afrikan Sovereignty in Action: A Conversation with Baba Dr. Mwalimu Baruti Baka Omubo 32 Views • 3 years ago

Join us for a groundbreaking episode on Do Tha Knowledge Radio as we delve deep into the practical application of Afrikan Sovereignty through education and home life implementation. Our esteemed guest, Baba Dr. Mwalimu Baruti, is a 21st-century premier Afrikan scholar, co-founder, and co-director of Akoben Institute—an independent, Afrikan-centered homeschooling program celebrating its 21st year of dedicated service to our community.Baba Dr. Mwalimu Baruti is not just an educator but a prolific author with 35 self-published books and numerous workbooks covering a wide spectrum of topics, from manhood and chess to the Middle Passage, relationships, education, and security. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our discussion.As a former faculty member at Chicago State University and Morehouse College, Baba Dr. Baruti has played a vital role in shaping the educational landscape. For the past two decades, he has continued his mission through teaching courses, classes, and lectures online at the Akoben Institute, serving both adults and youth.In this enlightening conversation, we'll explore how Afrikan Sovereignty can be actively practiced within our homes and educational systems. Baba Dr. Mwalimu Baruti's insights and wisdom offer a roadmap for individuals and families seeking to reclaim their cultural heritage, identity, and self-determination.Tune in to gain valuable knowledge and inspiration from a true trailblazer in the field of Afrikan-centered education. This is an episode you won't want to miss!#afrikansovereignty #education #homelife #communityservice #culturalheritage

Yeza Interview-Rebel Empress from Star Of The East Lane, Organic, Rory Stone Love, new music 2024
Yeza Interview-Rebel Empress from Star Of The East Lane, Organic, Rory Stone Love, new music 2024 T. Y. Adodo 33 Views • 2 years ago

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DJ 745 spoke with the 'Rebel Empress' Yeza about her forthcoming project with Rory Stone Love 'Star Of The East'.

Yeza, whose stage moniker is inspired by the Swahili word Yezambique, meaning Strength and Resilience hails from Bull Bay, St. Andrew JA and she has earned the nicknames “Lyrical Lioness” and “Rebel Empress” for her skillful lyrics, natural melodies, powerful stage charisma, and multifaceted artistry.

Yeza embarked on her musical journey in 2017 with her debut recording Everyting Is Irie on the Hot Milk/Murderer riddim, produced by Calibud Music at the famous Bobby Digital studio in Kingston. Since then, Yeza has consistently released reggae music, demonstrating her skills as a talented singer and songwriter.

She has worked closely with Rory Stone Love since 2018 building up a powerful collection of works embracing the roots of dancehall/ rub a dub music including former singles Bullseye, Organic and Star Of The East.

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China is first to create nuclear fusion plasma, and is way ahead in the most important race of all
China is first to create nuclear fusion plasma, and is way ahead in the most important race of all Kwabena Ofori Osei 26 Views • 2 years ago

Fusion power is the "Holy Grail" of energy, and the first country to successful deploy fusion power at scale will upend the economic order of the world.

In under two decades, China's nuclear power industry went from functionally zero, to at least fifteen years ahead of the United States in most metrics. China now leads the global field in research, and in the number and types of reactors currently under construction. China's supply chain dominance also ensures that virtually all the components and parts are domestically sourced.

Last month, a Shanghai company announced a successful test of their newest fusion reactor, and created plasma for the first time. Their reactor is much smaller than Western types, and can be built in under 4 years, instead of 30, and for just 5% of the cost of European or American designs.

China's national plans call for rollouts of fusion reactor prototypes by 2035, and economy-wide installations by 2050. If China meets these targets, while the United States and Europe are still racing to catch up, the industrial and economic advantages to China may be irreversible and permanent.

Resources and links:

Power Technology, The US is 15 years behind China in nuclear power - report
https://www.power-technology.c....om/news/the-us-is-15

How Innovative Is China in Nuclear Power?
https://itif.org/publications/....2024/06/17/how-innov

SCMP, How China’s huge industrial supply chain may lead to ‘artificial sun’ via nuclear fusion
https://www.scmp.com/news/chin....a/science/article/32

Company website, Energy Singularity
https://www.energysingularity.cn/en/technology/

China’s Energy Singularity produces first net energy positive fusion reaction
https://www.intellinews.com/ch....ina-s-energy-singula

Oil Price, China Has Just Gained First-Mover Advantage In Nuclear Fusion
https://oilprice.com/Alternati....ve-Energy/Nuclear-Po

Investopedia, First Mover Advantage
https://www.investopedia.com/t....erms/f/firstmover.as

Closing scene, The Bund, Shanghai

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