International Goodwill Ambassador Oscar J. Webb of the Africa Heritage Society Launches Civil Rights to Platinum Rights from Johannesburg South Africa

International Goodwill Ambassador Oscar J. Webb

On the eve of Nelson Mandela‘s 93rd Birthday International Goodwill Ambassador Oscar J. Webb received the “Champions of Freedom – Justice Democracy Award.” from the Africa Heritage Society.

Immediately upon receiving the award.  Ambassador unveiled THE CIVIL RIGHTS TO PLATINUM RIGHTS MOVEMENT and has invited ALL PEOPLE to Celebrate the Adoption of UN Resolution 64/169 proclaiming 2011 THE INTERNATIONAL YEAR FOR PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT

” WITH GOD ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE”  “Now is the time for people of African Descent to connect to the Heritage that is inherently ours. Although we were brought to America; we are heirs to the Natural Resources  of Africa. Now the plan is to obtain dual citizenship and claim what is ours”.  International Goodwill Ambassador Oscar J. Webb.  (Here is an excerpt of his presentation.  For the complete presentation contact info@wcntv.tv after subscribing to this blog.)

WCN Transmedia Group in associate with International Goodwill Ambassador also announced 2011 Songs for Africa a Global Concert Series to celebrate UN Resolution 64/169.  Artists interested in participating in the Concert and to get more information about being one of the Host Cities for a major A List Concert Tour email info@wcntv.tv.

For more information about sponsorships please also contact info@wcntv.tv and a complete proposal will be sent.  We are planning to launch the concert series in Johannesburg, Capetown & Durban and 20 US cities are under consideration with a special program for Historically Black Colleges and Universities HBCU’s who are interested in a Revenue Share opportunity and have the facilities to host between 15 and 30 thousand seats or more.

In November 2009, the UN General Assembly declared 18 July “Nelson Mandela International Day” in recognition of the former South African President’s contribution to the culture of peace and freedom.

General Assembly resolution A/RES/64/13 recognizes Nelson Mandela’s values and his dedication to the service of humanity, in the fields of conflict resolution, race relations, the promotion and protection of human rights, reconciliation, gender equality and the rights of children and other vulnerable groups, as well as the uplifting of poor and underdeveloped communities. It acknowledges his contribution to the struggle for democracy internationally and the promotion of a culture of peace throughout the world.

We are therefore inviting ALL ARTISTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD to participate in 2011 Songs for Africa.  We will be announcing a website soon where you can upload a video with your song for Africa and if chosen receive the opportunity to perform live at one of the Global Events that will take place each year celebrating Mandela Day while we connect Africans around the world to their Heritage.

Invitation – Africa Heritage Society – Champions of Freedom, Justice, Democracy, and Equality Appreciation Day

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On behalf of the July 18 Committee, an initiative of members of Africa Heritage Society (“AHS”) www.africa-heritage.com I have the pleasure of inviting you to observe Monday, 18 July 2011 being the day that has been proclaimed as Africa Heritage – Champions of Freedom, Justice, Democracy, and Equality Appreciation Day.  We plan to observe the day with activities and programs that raise awareness and appreciation of the role played by our champions of change.  We will salute not only President Mandela but other significant game changing players who have helped shape and define the character of Africa .

As we look back at the last 17 years of democracy, we will find that the majority of us have nothing about the role of change agents in creating the kind of society that we now take for granted.  If you have no plans on the 17 July 2011, please indicate your availability so that together we can salute our pioneers of freedom.  We will host a gala dinner in honour the champions of freedom and would be grateful if you can join us. 

Please find herewith the attached invitation for your special attention.

Regards,

Charmaine Vilakazi

for Africa Heritage Society

Tel:  +27 11 797 2124

Direct Fax:  +27 86 742 2014

Office Fax:  +27 11 234 7232

E-mail:  charmaine@africaheritage.com

WCN Transmedia Group DVD Showcase: Evangelist produces ‘Real Housewives of the Bible’ DVD

WCN Transmedia Group congratulates Ty Adams for this DVD Series. Ty, May the Favor of God overtake you.  Well Done.  We would love to help you monetize this for global distribution using product placement.

 

 

July 5th, 2011

10:16 AM ET

By Liane Membis, CNN

There’s a new set of housewives on the block.

These women aren’t whining about fashion faux pas and socialite misgivings. Their stories are cast somewhere between the books of Genesis and Revelation.

Ty Adams, a web-based evangelist and author, is producing “The Real Housewives of the Bible,” a two-part DVD series that tracks six women dealing with the ups and downs of marriage as they strive to be good wives.

Adams said that “outrageous reality shows” like Bravo’s “The Real Housewives” series and VH1’s “Basketball Wives” inspired her to create a more wholesome version of the franchise.

“I was frustrated with what I was seeing,” she said. “A lot of society is looking towards programming to educate them on relationships and these shows haven’t effectively done that.”

“They have ruined and tainted our ability to secure good relationships and to make women into good wives,” said Adams, who is based in Detroit.

Adams has provided Christian relationship advice for nearly ten years, since she founded a production company called Heaven Enterprises in 2002. She’s the author of Single, Saved and Having Sex, has produced religious DVDs and plays and offers sex and relationship advice through a web-based column called “Ask Ty.”

Adams says the goal of her “Real Housewives” DVD, due out later this month, is helping women juxtapose real-life issues with Christian teaching. She says that teaching includes women’s obligation to attempt to sustain relationships that have endured extra-marital affairs and other hardships.

“Because we live in a media-driven society, telling these age-old stories of adultery, loneliness and longing through entertainment helps women relate,” Adams said.

Each character on the show represents a different woman from the Bible. A character based on the biblical Sarah struggles with infertility. (The biblical Sarah was barren until she reached old age).

Gold-digging women are likened to Delilah from the Book of Judges, who seduced and deceived Samson – who’d fallen in love with her – through repetitious requests.

And the show features plenty of Jezebels.

“Many single women can get a man but they can’t keep a man,” Adams said. “So many singles have been in girlfriend status for so long that they only understand that mentality. They don’t know what it takes to be a good wife in order to sustain a relationship and some parts of society promotes that.”

WCN Transmedia Group: Proud Advocate of Nelson Mandela Day

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WCN Transmedia Group,   The Africa Heritage Society and people of African Descent prepare for Celebrations around the word to support Nelson Mandela Day.  This is a very important teaching moment as the world goes through its various challenges.  We are asked to donate 67 hours of service.

General Assembly resolution A/RES/64/13 recognizes Nelson Mandela’s values and his dedication to the service of humanity, in the fields of conflict resolution, race relations, the promotion and protection of human rights, reconciliation, gender equality and the rights of children and other vulnerable groups, as well as the upliftment of poor and underdeveloped communities. It acknowledges his contribution to the struggle for democracy internationally and the promotion of a culture of peace throughout the world.

Dear South Africans and Friends of South Africa:

 

International Nelson Mandela Day 2011

 

On 11 November 2009, the United Nations General Assembly declared the date of 18 July – Nelson Mandela’s birthday – as International Nelson Mandela Day. This resolution was adopted to celebrate the legacy of South Africa’s first democratically elected President and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, H.E Nelson Mandela.

Mandela Day should send a humble message:  Nelson Mandela has given 67 years of his life fighting for the rights of humanity. The Mandela Day Campaign in South Africa reaches out to people worldwide and requests that on 18 July annually, everyone gives 67 minutes of their time to be of service to their community. Whether it is supporting their chosen charity or serving their local communities; people are encouraged to make a contribution to the wellbeing of society.

As part of honouring Nelson Mandela Day the South African Consulate General in Chicago plans to recognize the current  devastation in Joplin, Missouri, by initiating a donation drive. The main items needed are children’s books and school supplies, however any other material would be useful “please refer to the attached list ”. Your contributions are herewith requested. The items can be dropped off at the Consulate General lobby area, Monday – Thursday between 08h30-4h30 and Fridays between 08h30-3h00. The cut-off date for donations is Monday, 13 July 2011. The Consulate General will deliver all donated items to Joplin on Nelson Mandela’s 93^rd birthday on 18 July 2011.  

 

Cash contributions will also be welcomed and checks can be made out to Joplin School District, cash donations are tax-deductible.

For more information please contact:

Ms Kaba Chokoe/ Mr. Travis Williams/ Ms Sharon Hatter

South African Consulate General

200 S. Michigan Avenue

Suite 600

Chicago, 60604

Tel: 312 939 7929

We can change the world and make it a better place. It is in your hands to make a difference.

– Nelson Mandela

Take Action!  Inspire Change

NMF Photo/Matthew Willman

This year on 18 July – Nelson Mandela’s 93rd birthday – the UN is joining a call by the Nelson Mandela Foundation to devote 67 minutes of our time to helping others, as a way to mark Nelson Mandela International Day.

For 67 years Nelson Mandela devoted his life to the service of humanity – as a human rights lawyer, a prisoner of conscience, an international peacemaker and the first democratically elected president of a free South Africa.

Take action!  Make your commitment to 67 minutes of service on Mandela Day.

How the Day came about

In November 2009, the UN General Assembly declared 18 July “Nelson Mandela International Day” in recognition of the former South African President’s contribution to the culture of peace and freedom.

General Assembly resolution A/RES/64/13 recognizes Nelson Mandela’s values and his dedication to the service of humanity, in the fields of conflict resolution, race relations, the promotion and protection of human rights, reconciliation, gender equality and the rights of children and other vulnerable groups, as well as the upliftment of poor and underdeveloped communities. It acknowledges his contribution to the struggle for democracy internationally and the promotion of a culture of peace throughout the world.

International involvement

United Nations

Mandela Day has been officially adopted by the United Nations as “Nelson Mandela International Day”. The resolution was unanimously adopted on November 10, 2009, with the support of all UN member states and co-sponsorship of over 165 members, from all regions of the world. This represents the overwhelming support of the entire international community in honouring Mr Mandela. We hope this signals the beginning of greater involvement by the global community in this movement for good.

Read the speech made by Helene Hoedl, Deputy Director of the UN Information Centre, which she gave at the launch of Nelson Mandela International Day on March 28, 2011.

Mandela Day is an annual international day of humanitarian action in celebration of Mr Mandela’s life and legacy. It serves as a catalyst for each and every person to realise that they have the ability to change the world through action.

It is not about creating institutions with huge infrastructure, but it is a global movement for good which recognises that positive change begins with small actions. These actions can range from a vision for creating peace and reconciliation to sharing food with a neighbour in need. Mandela Day is particularly geared towards people doing work in their communities and is not event-driven. It is not a holiday.

As Mr Mandela has reminded us, “It’s in our hands” to create a better world. We take inspiration from his example to take responsibility for ourselves and to understand our responsibility to others.

We would like to express our gratitude to the South African government for its efforts in making this international resolution possible.

Africa’s new generation is using social media to push for change

Social media is transforming communication about a continent that did not always have the chance to speak for itself.

Posted by Marieme Jamme Friday 17 June 2011 18.00 BST guardian.co.uk

Two students work on a laptop at the African Leadership Academy in Honeydew, Johannesburg, South Africa. Photograph: Per-Anders Pettersson/Getty Images

Africa is becoming increasingly attractive to international investors, and the growth in its human capital is also very exciting. This new generation of makers, doers, inventors, venture capitalists, bloggers, policymakers – the “Cheetah Generation” as the Ghanaian economist George Ayittey has called them – are the hungry grassroots who have been let down by their governments. All they want to do is reshape the continent.

Africa has never been talked about this much and – yes – there is a reason of why a continent once perceived as problematic and unattractive is suddenly the hottest date in town. From economists, investment bankers, would-be philanthropists, well-meaning donors, and business experts, to arrogant, know-it-all people who failed the continent in front of our eyes but still deny it, more than ever, everyone is interested in our continent.

It can be amusing to see international companies discussing the attractiveness of Africa for investment and yet criticising China for being canny in its approach to investment on the continent. Despite being attracted to Africa, those same companies are not willing to make a risky investment on its soil: it will take lots of convincing for investors from emerging markets to consider putting money into grassroots developers in Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda or Senegal.

China might not be the model partner for Africa based on its human rights record and transparency, but the Chinese are doing something tangible in Mozambique, Tanzania, and Ethiopia, for example, by building health centres and innovating old colonial infrastructures. They are acting in ways which Africa really needs now.

As an intellectually hungry young girl in Senegal, I was looking for ways to feed my mind with ideas and knowledge; I was passionate about my country and I had the same big dreams as every little girl in the world. At that time, the internet barely existed in the continent: I did not have access to information as I do now – everything was extremely limited and Africa was not wired. Twenty-six years later, not so much has changed.

But what is really clear is that Africa has always been a story for the west, and that social networking services of the kind we see today – such as Facebook and Twitter – did not exist when Africa’s stories began to be told at international level.

Today Africans can be proud to see that – despite limited access to the internet (still a long way off for many villages and districts) and limited freedom of expression and information, social media is revolutionising Africa. Egyptians rewrote history this year when they used social networks to bring down their president. Kenyan technology developers and bloggers are using technology to put their country on the world map; East Africa is getting connected with the arrival of fibre optics.

Africa’s “cheetahs” are changing their continent by investing seed capital in small businesses such as agricultural programmes, or helping young women to develop small businesses, and social entrepreneurs are bringing their voices to the world stage. These changes and progress deserve more exposure, because they are key to African development.

There is a growing confidence among the African cheetahs. Social networks are talked about in villages, schools, and fast-growing cities where the middle classes are now demanding access to quick information. Africa has never had good PR, but for the first time we are witnessing a paradigm shift in narratives about the continent. Why is that?

One reason is that more transparent, user-generated content is breaking through, with websites holding leaders to account. Africans want to engage and tell their own stories, and they will not let anyone else write for them or tell them what to do. For the first time, Africans have a unique opportunity to do it themselves, something they have always been asking for. With access to computers, mobile devices and internet connections, free social networks can enhance power of expression on the continent.

With the new media revolutionising Africa, the time has come for Africans to blow their own trumpet and make their government accountable and for the international development community to redefine its communication strategy in Africa and become more transparent, as they now have the opportunity to engage with the Cheetah Generation.

The Cheetah Generation is just what Africa needs now: the combination of the determination of this new generation and the opportunities offered by social networks could form a great alliance that challenges African leaders and builds communities that can take action from a little tweet right to the street.

* Mariéme Jamme is co-founder of Africa Gathering. The Africa Gathering for London begins Monday, exploring how social media is changing Africa

WCN Transmedia Group Science & Technology Showcase: “The Square Kilometre Array” Why President Obama and NASA Should Actively Support SKA being put in South Africa: Decision Due Early 2012 Where do you stand? Take the Poll

The Africa Heritage Society and International Goodwill Ambassador Oscar J. Webb and WCN Transmedia Group is excited to support the SKA Project landing in South Africa.  Fundamental to understanding the future is understanding the past.  SKA may hold the answers to unlocking the universe.   First Awareness then massive immediate action is required to Lobby for the project decision to be South Africa.  2011 is the International Year for People of African Descent UN Resolution 64/169 and we call upon President Obama, the Administrators of NASA, The Senate and Congress and the United Nations to support South Africa’s bid for the SKA Project.

With the US Shuttle Programs shutting down WCN Transmedia Group point clearly to SKA as a project in Africa worthy of US Investment.  To hear more about this project see the invitation below from the South African Chamber of Commerce in America.

 

 

Here is more information about the Bid.

South Africa’s bid to host the SKA

South Africa is ready to host the world’s most powerful radio telescope, the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) in southern Africa. Following an initial identification of sites suitable for the SKA by the International SKA Steering Committee in 2006, southern Africa and Australia are the finalists. A consortium of the major international science funding agencies, in consultation with the SKA Science and Engineering Committee (SSEC), will announce the selected site for the SKA in 2012.

• The SKA project
  South Africa has been shortlisted to host the world’s largest telescope, the Square Kilometre Array (SKA).

 

• The SKA in Africa
  South Africa’s bid proposes that the core of the telescope be located in an arid area of the Northern Cape Province of the Republic of South Africa, with about three antenna stations in Namibia, four in Botswana and one each in Mozambique, Mauritius, Madagascar, Kenya and Zambia.
• South Africa’s competitive advantage
  Southern Africa is fast becoming a hub of activities in the field of astronomy and related technologies.
• SKA collaboration
  Bilateral agreements have been established with key institutions involved with the SKA to improve collaboration efficiency.
• Questions and answers
  Questions and answers about MeerKAT and the SKA.

You’re invited to the SKA Project Event NYC, July 11th

Come learn about the SKA Project and hear from Dr. Fanaroff, the scientist presenting South Africa’s bid to host the world’s most powerful radio telescope, the Square Kilometre Array (SKA)!

Date:  Monday, July 11th 2011 Time:  6:30 – 8:30pm (Presentation starts @ 7:00pm) Location: Midtown Executive Club @ Club Quarters 40 West 45th Street (Btwn 5th & 6th Ave) New York, NY 10036 Register Now Watch Video Clip The SKA is a $2 billion project that will include thousands of house-sized audio astronomy dishes listening for the origins of the Big Bang. If placed in Africa, it will change the continent, create demand for new technologies, and develop business spin-offs unimaginable today. A decision will be made in early 2012 between the two potential sites for the SKA, South Africa & Australia.

To give you a sense of the scale of the ambition: The SKA will be at last 50x more powerful, with survey speeds 10,000 times faster than present day radio telescopes When constructed in 2025, each of the 3,000 satellite dishes will be collecting data continuously, which when combined will produce 9 million signals at once. This amount of data cannot be written to disk because there are no hard drives big enough store that much information that quickly. Instead software will have to decide in real time which data to keep. What is needed are supercomputers capable of processing one ‘exaflop’ (1,000 million billion operations) per second. This is a computational speed that does not yet exist. Power demands to operate the SKA will require new developments in renewable energy generation methods and energy saving technologies.

For the country that is selected as the host site, it will be a boost for local research and innovation, attracting world-class talent to the country and providing an iconic project to inspire young people to science and engineering studies. The spin-off benefits of the SKA project will benefit industry and society well beyond the exciting physics and mathematics work that will be done on the astronomy data. The computing capacity & data handling facilities could also be used for: computational geosciences; geospatial image analysis; interactive simulation of molecular systems for computational nanotechnology; e-health applications and faster drug discovery for pharmaceuticals; and interactive data analysis, including 3D modeling, for ocean observing, which can help oil and gas industries as well as climate change and marine scientists.

To contact the coordinators for this event:

J. Skyler Fernandes
Chief Operating Officer
South African Chamber of Commerce in America (SACCA)
J.Skyler.Fernandes@sacca.biz
617-615-9379

US SKA Support
James Mathias
Baird’sCMC / US, Washington, DC
James.Mathias@bairdscmc.com
202 629-1930

WCN Transmedia Group Fashion Showcase: “Odio Oseni”

Join WCN Transmedia Group in support of these incredible fashions from African Designers.  We showcase the smooth use of colours and blends of fabrics in a unique display of African Womanhood.  We congratulate Odio and her team.

Odio Oseni

“My love for art inspired the name Mi-(Monet) – after the Impressionist artist Claude Monet” – Odio Oseni

In many ways, this is an apt summation of the essence of the Odio Mimonet label and Odio’s journey to becoming one of the top designers in Nigeria today. As a young designer upon graduating from Yaba College of Technology and London College of Fashion, Odio sought to infuse herprofound love for art into her passion for designing couture pieces for the discerning Nigerian lady.  Odio developed early on her trademark of strong Ankara and print themes, and would continue to develop other signature elements in her designs as she set off on her fashion voyage.

Almost two decades later, Odio Mimonet has become a household name, especially following the December 2006 launch of her ready to wear (RTW) line, Voyage. The goal of her label is to ‘reflect beauty in the feminine form’ because each woman is unique and the clothes are meant to help enhance a woman’s beauty. Her style and designs inspire and liberate, as women across generations can express their own individuality and flair through her clothes. As a constant focus, Odio Mimonet provides high-quality designs and pieces for the everyday woman who needs clothes that are wearable, versatile, and stylish whether she is going to the office, to pick the children from school, or to attend an evening function.

In addition to domestic success, Odio’s‘ethnic, colorful and elegant’ designs have also opened the door to the international scene having taken part in various fashion shows and events such as M-Net Face of Africa (2010), Vlisco Urban Beat (2009), Arise Africa Fashion Show (2009), Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria, and the St. Moritz Fashion Show (2003). Her design efforts also stretch to charity, as she is involved with Designer’s Outlet for Charity, of which a percentage of proceeds go towards theInspire Africa Foundation for the benefit of street children.

With her eyes to the future, Odio is gearing to take the label to even higher levels with the introduction of an accessories line and the expansion of the current RTW offering.  These will help to push the label beyond its current African borders and establish her as a dominant African designer in selected international markets.

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