Friday, July 18, 2025

The Enslaved & Colonized Mindset

                     

(Mental Barrier by Artist/ Dutch Brutal Repression of Surinam Rebellion 1772)

"He who honors them that despise him is like an ass -Sirach."

 In the age of 21st Century Colonization, it is vital to understand the widespread complacency of African Americans in agendas that both subjugate, manipulate, and control their mental aptitude and limit their physical prowess to a calculated box of containment. If the question is proposed, how is it, that the African American population, amid a host of accomplishments, inventions, eras of progress & contributions to society, access to wealth, land ownership, various fields of labor, educational attainment, and attempts at resistance, is still subdued by European colonization in North & South America, and on the continent of Africa (This question is not limited to African Americans in the diaspora because the same colonial devices are at play and used on the various tribes and countries on the continent of Africa.)? Then, one must consider, like the late clinical psychologist, "unnamed," the African American must be thinking mentally backwards, operating against their own interests, and virtually, in a constant state of mental, spiritual, and physical insanity. The African is not wholly and constantly engaged in their own positive development, but rather been "leased," in huge segmented populations, for a very long protracted period to develop other foreign interests, particularly, Islamic and European (The Eastern Asia interaction with Africa is not predatory, but cooperative and complimentary.). The entire population of capable homo sapiens from Khemet, now called Africa, has been subjugated for over 500 years by a combined Islamic and European colonization, in an effort to restrict (") their accumulated experience and existence of hundreds of thousands of years and billions of individuals, into a widespread systematic caste system. This forced enslavement or constant state of oppression would be isolated to mere force and punitive campaigns, save the Islamic and European insatiable appetite for African resources, agricultural, mineral, land, intellectual, cultural, animal, historical, scientific, and our literally, physical bodies. Thus, the attempt to classify the African as inferior, or subhuman, has been debased, debunked, and refuted by the sheer explosion of knowledge, wealth, and contributions made in the various European or Arabic languages, expanding far beyond their original confides to, for example, the Spanish guitar (the guitar is a West African instrument refined in Spain after the Moor Conquests) or the use of hanna by Arabic and Indian maidens (native plant ink used by women of local Eastern Khemetic cultures). The most glaring contribution of Khemetic influence on Europe is in fact, their very use of communication through writing. The conquest of the Moors, which brought civilization or, in European History, the "Dark Ages," and African Empires in Europe from 622 CE -1492 CE, introduced the Alphabet and numerical system to Europe. One might ask, why isn't Roman numerals used academically in Europe? You will find, the West African Moors established the first Academies using the alphabet, numerical system, mathematical algebric expressions, and formed the basis for the university system in Europe. You find Julius Ceasar and Augustus Ceasar in the months of the year, but you find the system to be based on the Khemetic twelve month calendar. Therefore, the subjugation of the African by Europeans and Muslims, is in 1/3 part, by force and another 1/3 part by control of all their resources, intellectual, mineral, agricultural etc., and last part, the spread or dissemination of everything African. This is how the Ethiopian native, coffee becomes owned by an Arabic or London Based firm. This is how cocoa beans of Central America & Liberia are shipped, owned, and packaged in a name for company in Switzerland. But the question again, is why? How?

Is it military? Being physically crushed by a foreign army? Or is it the fear of being crushed by a foreign army? The imagery of death, rape, or prisons, which force the population to comply? Is it capitalism and complex financial instruments? Or is it the systematic confiscation of resources under the guise of dollarization or currencies? Africans are literally trading cocoa beans for paper money, gold for paper money, uranium, cobalt, lithium, phosphate, premium oil, diamonds, opals, emeralds, & copper for paper money? Its truly insane and one of the greatest tricks of the Ages. One must be tricked, naive, and mentally backwards to continue to allow such a massive robbery to occur, for generation after generation. A good example would be the gorgeous prostitute, misunderstanding the value of her body or, capitalizing on the market value of her body, trading sex for currency. The intangible for the tangible. In the right mental training, the gorgeous woman, would turn her femininity to matrimony, motherhood, and ownership of men and women. Does this suggest the African is naive, inferior, or simply, outflanked? As a accumulated group of various tribes, and a massive lost generation in a worldwide diaspora, they have offer no answer to the late military conquests of the Islamic Jihadists (flank or betrayal), and the European Christian Crusades.

Thus, what is the slave or enslaved mindset? The psychological equivalent of Stockholm Syndrome, where a kidnapped victim, begins over a long period of time to develop, feelings of affinity and care for their kidnapper? Imagine being kidnapped by a raging lunatic and being forced to remain in a house for a lifetime with your assailant. Then, imagine having children in that household, with the assailant, and raising them under the guise of the power of death and fear. Imagine dying and your children being left in the household with the same assailant. Imagine your children were inherited to be owned by the direct children of the Assailant? And their children, and their children after them in the same situation, perpetually for five hundred years. Eventually, the story of how the children arrived would be lost and the true history erased. The hatred would be replaced with veneration and praise, for the blessings of a house and good life.  

The African Diaspora Month: July


 

Monday, June 2, 2025

The Month of June is African Culture Month

 

It is an honor for The American Mastodon Publication to announce the month of June as, African Culture Month. Khemet, also known as Africa, boosts a population of over 1.6 billion people in 2025, making Africans the 2nd largest population in the world (African Census 2020-2021 AMP) and the 2nd largest continent by population and land mass. Africa is the birthplace of humanity and the host over 67 countries and territories. Among the countries and territories are thousands of unique cultures and languages. This month, we will celebrate the various cultures, tribes, renown locations, World Heritage Destinations, foods, musical artists, technology, leading governments, and influential African leaders. Please join us and spread the word. June is African Culture Month!


-The American Mastodon Publication


For more information on Africa, please check out the African Census Report 2020-2021 or email, SatuyeCulturalArtsCoalition@gmail.com. We are looking for support, writers, illustrators & Graphic Designers. In celebrating Khemet, also called Africa, we look to reinform, educate, and encourage partnership within and among African tribes and governments. Please support those groups, who independently have brought dynamic spotlight to the continent. We look forward to making this month bigger and larger, every year! Thank you. - Cowan Amaye-Obu

 

Check out these priceless documentaries on the continent:

Dr. Yosef Ben Joshannan: Khemet



Henry Louis Gates Jr. African Civilizations



World Wide Nate African Adventures

Sunday, May 18, 2025

A Parent's Guide to Quality Children's Entertainment

 

 

(Sesame Street; Disney Jr. MM Clubhouse, & Super Why Courtesy of Sesame Street.org; DisneyJR; PBS Kids Super Why; This use is for educational purposes only.)

Since 2020, the number of school-aged children in the United States, who cannot read, write, or effectively communicate on grade level has risen dramatically. Many have attributed various causes including the ease of access to social media, the massive barrage of entertainment, the widespread availability of new & diverse children's programming, and the change from broadcasting to streaming, which has moved away from a professional network based central programming format to a personalized sensational-entertainment purpose, often overshadowing the educational component for age specific programming. Thus, at-home entertainment can became a major source for misinformation for children, where the use of cellphones, tablets, and television has been a "live parenting" substitute tool instead of an educational tool.  Due to the massive amount of content available, it is more essential today, to curate the type of content being consumed. It is vital that children receive quality age appropriate programming and entertainment to fill knowledge gaps, to ward off disinformation, misinformation, miseducation, harmful ideas, negative images, and enticing narratives designed for non-age specific entertainment and can lead children down dangerous paths of thinking. The following list is a Parent's Guide in the age of Streaming, to quality programming for children. This article will be a fluid document, undergoing constant changes and updates periodically.

Screen Time Warning:

The amount of time children are watching the screens must be monitored to reduce the strain on the eyes and to increase comprehension. Excessive screen time can be addictive, negative for the eyesight, and expose children to age inappropriate material, which can entice their natural curiosity, but give them ideas, you may not be comfortable with your children having. Alternatively, proper screen time can promote healthy learning, skills, and compliment your educational goals for your child.

 



Popular Children's Networks:

PBS Kids

Disney Junior

Nick Jr./Nickelodeon 

(Christian) 3ABN Kids

(Spanish) VME Kids


Teen Networks

Nickelodeon

Disney Channel & Disney XD

Mr. A's Parental Guide



Age Groups:

Toddlers (limited screen-time 5-10 mins max per sitting;  Live and physical programming & training produces best educational results )

Primary (Age 3-7; limited screen time 15 mins- 1 hour max per sitting; Live and physical programming & training produces best educational results)

Upper Primary (Ages 8-10; 45 mins- 1 hour and 30 mins max per sitting; screen time can be increased but must be fixed & limited with intermission after 1 hour & 30 mins per sitting; Live and physical programming & training produces best educational results)

Pre-Teen (Ages 11-13; extended screen time, must be fixed & limited with intermission after 1 hour & 30 mins; Live and physical programming & training produces best educational results)


Mr. A's List of Quality Educational Children Television Series

Sesame Street

Curious George

Lambchops Play-A-Long

School House Rock

    * Original SHR Episodes

Fraggle Rock

Mickey Mouse Club House

      * Late Episodes

      * Original Mickey Mouse

Barney & Friends

Mr. Roger's Neighborhood

Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood

The Big Comfy Couch

Bob The Builder

     * Original Bob the Builder Series

Clifford the Big Red Dog

Babar

Reading Rainbow

Hip Hop Harry

Arthur

Maya The Bee

The Cat In the Hat

Thomas (the train) & Friends

Dora the Explorer

    *Original Dora episodes

Go Diego Go

      *Original Diego episodes

SuperWhy

Sid the Science Kid

WordGirl

Wild Kratts

Blue's Clues

Teletubbies

Bubble Guppies

Peppa Pig

Paw Patrol


Cartoons

Mickey Mouse (1928)

Looney Tunes Merry Melodies (1930-present)

Woody Woodpecker & Friends (1957)

Popeye The Sailor (1937)

Droopy (1943)

Mighty Mouse Playhouse (1955)

Huckleberry Hound (1958) 

Quick Draw McGraw

Tom and Jerry (1965)

Alvin and the Chipmunks

Scooby Doo

The Smurfs

Tha Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

Adventures of The Gummi Bears

Chip N Dale Rescue Rangers

Inspector Gadget (1983)

Duck Tales

Duck Wing Duck

The Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog (1993)

Pippi Longstockings (1997)

Street Sharks (1996)

Rugrats

Recess (1997)


Mr. A's List of Quality Children's Films

Sesame Street Presents Follow That Bird (1985)

The Smurfs and The Magic Flute (1983)

Jack Frost (1979)

The New Adventures of Peter Rabbit (1995)

The Carebears Movie

Franklin:

Franklin's Magic Christmas (2001)

Franklin Back to School Special (2004)

Franklin and The Turtle Lake Treasure (2006)

Franklin and The Green Knight (2010)

The Last Unicorn (1982)

The Secret of Nimh (1982)

The New Adventures of Pippi Longstockings (1988)

All Dogs Go To Heaven (1989)

Scooby-Doo and the Reluctant Werewolf (1988)

The Sound of Music

Rock-A-Doodle (1991)

Babar: King of the Elephants (1999)

Madeline: Lost in Paris (1999) Sing-A-Long Around the World with Madeline (2002)


Open Season 1 & 2 (2006)


Mr. A's Kid Friendly- Teen Cartoon Series

Transformers (1987)


Mr. A's Kid Friendly-Teen Television Series

The Cosby Show

Family Matters

Boy Meets World

Parenthood (1999)

Moesha

Full House

Hanging With Mr. Cooper

Step by Step


Mr. A's Quality  Kid's Friendly-Teen Film (Cartoon-Animated)

Osmosis Jones (2001)


Mr.A's  Kid Friendly & Teen Films

The Wizard of Oz

The Wiz (1978)

The Yearling (1948 & 1994)

Shirley Temple The Blue Bird (1940)

A Star is Born (1954)

A Raisin in the Sun (1961)

You, Mine And Ours (1968)

Tom Swayer (1973)

Huckleberry Finn (1974)

The Black Stallion (1979) The Black Stallion Returns (1983)

Ernest

Ernest Rides Again (1993)

Ernest Goes to School (1994)

Ernest In the Army (1998)

Little Monsters (1988)

The Dark Crystal (1982)

The Labyrinth (1986)

Conan The Barbarian (1982)

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968)

Mr. Nanny (1993)

Getting Even With Dad (1994)

Trading Mom (1994)

A Summer to Remember (1985)

Alice In Wonderland (1999)

RV (2006)

Like Mike (2002)

Fat Albert (2004)

Stripes

Furry Vengence (2010)


The Big Five Film Studios

* Commands 80-85% of American Box Office, and distribute internationally.

* Universal Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Warner Bros, Walt Disney Studios, and Sony Pictures


Cartoon Studios:

United Film Service, Motion Picture Advertising Service, of New Orleans Minot TV (U.M. & M TV Corp -1950)

Out of the Inkwell (1922)

Talkartoons (1929)

Betty Boop (1932)

      including Poor Cinderella 1934

      voiced by Mae Questel, also the voice of Olive Oyl in Popeye, & Casper the Ghost. 

      created by Max Fleischer, who also created Betty Boop, Popeye, Superman, & KoKo the Clown

Gulliver Travels (1939)

Little Lulu (1935)

Gabby Goes Fishing (1941)

Mr. Bug Goes To Town (1941)

Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy (1941)

Casper the Friendly Ghost (1945)

Little Audrey (1947)

Screen Songs (1950)

Walt Disney Productions

Plane Crazy (1928), The Gallopin Gaucho (1928), &  Steamboat Willie (1928)

Sleeping Beauty 1959

Hanna Barbera Cartoons

Flintstones (1960)

The Yogi the Bear Show (1961)

Top Cat (1961)

The Hanna Barbera New Cartoon Series (Wally Gator, Touche Turtle & Dum Dum, Lippy the Lion & Hardy Har Har 1961) 

The Jetsons (1962)

The Magilla Gorilla Show (1964)

Johnny Quest (1964)

The Peter Potamus Show (1964)

Atom Ant (1965)/ Secret Squirrel (1965)

Frankenstein Jr. & The Impossibles (1966)

Space Ghost (1966)


Sources:

Nicktoons Programming

UM & M TV Minot Tv


Thursday, May 1, 2025

What Happened in Zaire? The Great War of Africa in the Congo



"As long as Africans do not unite to bring down the borders, and as long as they do not decide to break with the colonialism system, we will forever be subjugated -Kwame Nkrumah Pan Africanist."

Disclaimer: "The conflict in the Congo is an intergenerational complex struggle between tribes, regions, international agents, banks, weapons & artillery producers, MONUSCO, the Belgians, Burundi, and hidden combatants. Now considered the largest war since World War II. It is critical before forming an opinion, to study the conflict well. To not side with the loudest, but to hear the story of all, from the beginning to the present. Only then, can one see the solution of true consideration and negotiation to resolve this conflict. - Cowan Amaye-Obu." 



In the last 31 years, Eastern Asia, Western Europe including the United States, South America, and Australia has experienced an explosion in informational technology. Cell phones, once a luxury of the rich, became the popular gadget of the common family in the early 2000s. Flat screen televisions replaced the heavy and bulky television sets taking up half the living room space. A revolution in extremely powerful batteries, made battery-powered electric vehicles possible for the first time. Technology for the Space Age, "Wifi (wireless networking)," replaced physical lines, and satellites were launched by the hundreds. An entire informational technology structure and industry was built. However, amid Australia's genius wireless wifi contribution, DVR magical ability to rewind live television programs, and the lining of the entire world with telecommunication from the ocean floor to low Earth orbit, lay a vital conflict, supplying the raw materials for Apple & Samsung to create your coveted I-Phone & Android cellphones; for NASA, ESA (European Space Agency), and private Space Companies like Space X, to launch Spacecraft & vehicles operational for decades to come; and for the entire recent informational technology structure to exist. The conflict that began with the Rwanda Tutsi Genocide of over one million men, women, and children, has continued for 31 years. For 31 years, the Congo, has been systematically looted supplying the necessary materials for the Informational Technology Structure, the recent Space Age, the battery revolution, and the luxury gold and diamond trade. So what happened to create the Great War of Africa? What happened to Zaire? What happened in Rwanda and why has it continued without ceasing for 31 years? It is essential to understand the entire conflict, the players, and the developments before making sound judgement. Watch & study the videoes below, particularly the recent footage from Kigali & Goma, to catch a quick study! Perspective, agenda, and identity matters.

                                           
                        Deutsche Welle (DW) Documentary for Historical/Educational purpose and use only. The views expressed do not represent Cowan Amaye-Obu. Viewer discretion advised.
 VOA Documentary courtesy of VOA 2024. For Educational/Historical purpose only.

Recent Footage of Kigali and Goma; Courtesy of Telling Africa's Story 2025

Quotes from the Documentary:
"Africans hold on to the principles of imperialism. They've thrown away U'no & Ubunto, in order to be divisive and tribalist."  

"If you want to beat Imperialism, you have no choice but to break down the borders."

Study well, friends and family!

by Cowan Amaye-Obu


Source:

1. The Mapping Report: United Nations
https://www.ohchr.org/en/countries/africa/2010-drc-mapping-report

2. Deutsche Welle (DW) Documentary: Crimes that Go UnPunished

3. Why is Apple Being Sued by the DRC 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SdHDMWdhws&list=LL&index=1
 
Why is Congo Suing Apple: Foreign Policy 2025
https://foreignpolicy.com/2025/03/12/congo-apple-conflict-minerals/


Saturday, March 22, 2025

The Rumble in the Jungle + Soul Power Dedication to Mr. George Foreman

 

                                                       Kinshasa Concert Host 1974- Rumble in the Jungle Zaire for Historical & Educational purposes only!

As a young African American, the revolutionary spirit of the previous generation, who lived in the 1960s and 1970s, provided a dynamic picture for contending with the "powers," or the elite hegemony that rules over the American society (& Western World). The international Black Power, Reggae, Salsa, Afrobeat, & Hippie Movements were founded in direct challenge to the White Capitalist Patriarchy Military Christian Supremacy system, and the American Government through the FBI (COINTELPRO), CIA (IRAN-CONTRA), and local socioeconomic structure moved to not only crush its leaders, but also to eliminate the effect of their movement's ideas. In many ways, the American government was successful through the assassination of many of the leaders of the Black Power struggle & Hippie Movement, the flooding of drugs into Black ghettos and poor White neighborhoods to destroy the minds of the generation, and the economic embargo of these individuals trying to live in assimilation. Still, this generation left the message of their sacrifice and fight in their historic riots, Black films, music of Love & Change, community programming, dynamic literature, and most importantly, internationally renown iconic figures. The President & Emperor of Zaire, Mobutu Sese Seko, and Ghana's 1st President & Pan-Africanist, Kwame Nkrumah among others opened Black America for the first time to the possibility of an international order, where Black & Latino Americans could access the African Markets, when they are locked out of the American system. This perfect storm of Black & Latin America's return to the African continent occurred during the historic fight between the late Great, Muhammad Ali and the Great, George Foreman, in Zaire. Two Icons, limited by the racial apartheid system of the United States, shook off the chains, under the genius promotion of the infamous Don King, to launched probably the greatest event of the 20th Century. This synopsis is dedicated to the late George Foreman, an American hero, whose life journey served as an example for many Black men, and their struggle in the United States to live a simple life. The Rumble in the Jungle, a major concert Zaire '74 and boxing contest took place from Sept. 22-24, 1974, and the fight held on Oct. 30th. The Zaire' 74 concert remains one of the greatest concerts of all time, with artists like James Brown, BB King, Bill Withers, Celia Cruz, Hector Lavoe, Ike & Tina Turner, The Spinners, Etta James, Manu Dibango, Miriam Makeba, and so many others. 


All the frustration, struggle, fight, and triumph of that generation's era accumulated in one event. The Rumble in the Jungle, the fight held on Oct. 30, 1974 in the capital, Kinshasa, Zaire, was the most watched televised event of the era. All eyes were on Zaire for the fight between the undisputed Champion, George Foreman, and his challenger, Muhammad Ali. The rest is history... We love you! George! Sometimes you have to lose to win! Thank you for your great journey and send a butterfly for Muhammad...

George Foreman Vs Muhammad Ali- Rumble in the Jungle 10/30/1974; For educational & historical purposes only.



Friday, March 21, 2025

Second Inaugural Address by President Abraham Lincoln

 

                                President Abraham Lincoln 2nd Inaugural Address March 4, 1865

Fellow Countrymen:

At this second appearing to take the oath of the presidential office, there is less occasion for an extended address than there was at the first. Then a statement, somewhat in detail, of a course to be pursued, seemed fitting and proper. Now, at the expiration of four years, during which public declarations have been constantly called forth on every point and phase of the great contest which still absorbs the attention, and engrosses the energies of the nation, little that is new could be presented. The progress of our arms, upon which all else chiefly depends, is as well known to the public as to myself; and it is, I trust, reasonably satisfactory and encouraging to all. With high hope for the future, no prediction in regards to it is ventured.

On the occasion corresponding to this four years ago, all thoughts were anxiously directed to an impending civil-war. All dreaded it- all sought to avert it. While the inaugural address was being delivered from this place, devoted altogether to saving the Union without war, insurgent agents were in the city seeking to destroy it without war- seeking to dissolve the Union, and divide effects, by negotiation. Both parties deprecated war; but one of them would make war rather than let the nation survive; and others would accept war rather than let it perish. And the war came.

One eighth of the whole population were colored slaves, not distributed generally over the Union, but localized in the Southern part of it. These slaves constituted a peculiar and powerful interest. All knew that this interest was, somehow, the cause of the war. To strengthen, perpetuate, and extend this interest was the object for which the insurgents would rend the Union, even by war; while the government claimed no right to do more than to restrict the territorial enlargement of it. Neither party expected for the war, the magnitude, or the duration, which it has already attained. Neither anticipated that the cause of the conflict might cease with, or even before, the conflict itself should cease. Each looked for an easier triumph, and a result less fundamental and astounding. Both read the same Bible, and pray to the same God; and each invokes His aid against the other. It may seem strange that any men should dare ask a just God's assistance in wringing their bread from the sweat of other men's faces; but let us judge not that we will be not judged (Matt 7:1). The prayers of both could not be answered; that of neither has been answered fully. The Almighty has His own purposes. "Woe unto the world because of offences! For it must needs be that offences come; but woe to that man by whom the offences which, in the providence of God, must needs come, but which, having continued through His appointed time, He now wills to remove, and that He gives to both North and South, this terrible war, as the woe due to those by whom the offences came, shall we discern therein any departure from those divine attributes which the believers in a Living God always ascribe to Him? Fondly do we hope- fervently do we pray- that this mighty scourge of war may speedily pass away. Yet, if God wills that it continue, until all the wealth piled by the bond-man's two hundred and fifty years of unrequited toil shall be sunk, and until every drop of blood drawn with the lash, shall be paid by another drawn with the sword, as was said three thousand years ago, so still it must be said "the judgments of the Lord, are true and righteous altogether (Psalm 19:9)."

With malice towards none; with charity for all; with firmness in the right, as God gives us to see the right, let us strive on to finish the work we are in; to bind up the nation's wounds; to care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan- to do all which may achieve and cherish a just, and a lasting peace, among ourselves, and with all nations.

                                                                                         -President Abraham Lincoln March 4, 1865