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@Joway25 interviews his friend on his work with refugees.
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The protesters win.
The US Army Corps of Engineers on Sunday announced they will no longer allow the Dakota Access Pipeline to cross under a lake on the Standing Rock reservation in North Dakota, marking a huge win for Native Americans and protesters who had long opposed the construction.
“Today, the US Army Corps of Engineers announced that it will not be granting the easement to cross Lake Oahe for the proposed Dakota Access Pipeline,” Standing Rock Sioux Tribal chairman Dave Archambault II said in a statement sent to BuzzFeed News. “Instead, the Corps will be undertaking an environmental impact statement to look at possible alternative routes.
“We wholeheartedly support the decision of the administration and commend with the utmost gratitude the courage it took on the part of President Obama, the Army Corps, the Department of Justice, and the Department of the Interior to take steps to correct the course of history and to do the right thing.”
“It took tremendous courage to take a new approach to our nation-to-nation relationship, and we will be forever grateful,” he said.
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Lord please let me be as confident at anything as Usain Bolt is at running
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Euro Cup, Copa America, does anyone care?
I had to rank my favorite sports in order it would go like this:
1. Basketball 2. Baseball 3. Soccer 4. Football 5. Dodgeball
Okay, I was lying about the 5th one, but you get my point.
If you’re a true sports fan, your toes are curling up at all your viewing options this season. The NBA finals which might be close to ending, the Stanley Cup, the Copa America Centenario and the Euro Cup (hosted in France). The story lines are abundant – The Dubs trying to go back to back like Drake, France trying to rally it’s country after last November’s terror attacks, the US hosting and participating in its first Copa America and Sid the Kid trying to go for his 2nd Stanley Cup against 1st time finalist San Jose Sharks.
This post is more about soccer and the US’ reluctance to catch on. We’ve seen more of a following since the last world cup, which the US squad made it to the quarterfinals, only to be eliminated by a young Belgian team. Had it not have been for the heroics of Jersey native, Tim Howard, the US would have probably lost 8-1.
Last night, I watched France vs. Romania, the opening game of the Euro Cup. Because of the time difference, I cannot catch the NBA Finals game unless I force myself to stay up or I wake up extra early to catch the 2nd half. Maybe that’s why aside from the western conference finals, I’ve found the NBA finals to be boring. This first game of the Euro Cup saw the emergence of Dimitri Payet, the French attacking midfielder who plays for West Ham in the Premier league. He stole the show with his fancy footwork and how he led the star-studded French National team, to an exciting 2-1 win over Romania. Despite my prejudices towards the French, who colonized my country of origin - Haiti and a large majority of Africa, you felt the crowd rally behind this team of diverse nationals. Payet’s goal, which was a sexy left-footed shot that curled to the top left corner, came in the 89th minute ignited the Stade Saint Denis that was attacked back in November 2015. Before the end of the game Coach, Didier Deschamps took Payet out so the crowd could reward him for his great play. He came out the game, crying, not just little tears, but the type of tear you produced at age 5 and when your ass got beat for talking back to your mom. Dude was caught up in the moment. Putting your country on your back after it’s been through so much.
Similarly, the Copa America, which again Americans could give 2 shits about, has been pretty exciting in its preliminary stages. First off, they are celebrating their 100-year existence and we Americans are lucky enough to be able to host such milestone in Latin American soccer history. Aside from Haiti, getting embarrassed 7-1 (Still rocking my Haitian Jersey) by Brazil, there have been so many exciting moments. We saw Leo Messi, arguably the best player in the world, be the first player ever to score a hat trick coming off Argentina’s 5-0 beat down vs. Panama. We’ve seen the US National Men’s team come up big vs. regional rival Costa Rica in an impressive 4-0 win to prove to naysayers that they are a player in the region. I do think, however that the most impressive team of the tournament thus far has been led by Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez. Chicharito is one goal away from being the all-time leading scorer in Mexican history.
Regardless of if it’s the Copa America or the Euro Cup, there is something cool about watching players put everything on their line for their country. I am watching this transpire, while the one by one NBA stars is finding reasons to pull out of the 2016 Rio Olympics. Pinky hurts, toe is jammed, just keep it real and say you don’t want to get Zika. The point I am trying to make, the 2 soccer tournaments are the hottest shows in town. The NBA finals have been whack. Period. Last night, watching the Cavs lose game 4 to the Dubs officially made these NBA finals boring as hell. This is the first time I’m actually ok with the talk of changing how the NBA thinks about its playoff format. Maybe if western conference finals were the actual NBA finals, I wouldn’t be writing an article about how the current 2 world soccer tournaments going on is way more entertaining than the snoozefest of finals. So far the talk of the finals has been Roni Rose looking at Steph Curry like she was ready to sop him up with a biscuit. So once the dubs wrap this up in 5, give these Copa America and Euro Cup a try.
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On this episode of GlobalCitzenPodcast Joel @Joway25 talks to Jean Oliver, who is a part of @NomadnessTribe an urban, travel, online social community of over 9,000 members. He talks about his travels in Africa, what it means for him to be here and how he wants to continue to defy what the general public thinks about the motherland. Check us out!
Karibu everyone! The GlobalCitizenPodcast has a new home in Nairobi, Kenya. In this episode, @Joway25 gives his first impressions of the City of the Sun. From riding Matatus to realizing he needs to step his clothing game up, Joel gives the 411 on all things Nairobi. Check it out!
Check me out on my first podcast in the +254, Nairobi Kenya!
Some times I dream.. #BBC #EastAfrica #Kenya #globalcitizenpodcast #Goals (at KBC. Kenya tv broadcasting center Kenya Africa)
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On this episode of the GlobalCitizenPodcast, @joway25 talks with HBO staff writer Alfonso Morgan. They talk Yankees/Mets as Spring Training approaches (7:00) and his role as a writer for HBO’s True Detective (24:00). They also talk about what it’s like following your dreams and the state of Hollywood. Check it out!
Check out my latest and last podcast from NYC. Next one will from the 254, Nairobi.
Leap of Faith
Karibu!
I was asked to be a “guest speaker” for an English class in Kilimani, a suburb of Nairobi. My friend Jabari, of JabariInspires (http://www.jabarinspires.com/), teaches at The Language Center, which is quite the establishment. I met people from literally all over the world who are trying to learn some type of language. It was really cool connecting with some dudes from Congo (DRC). They were psyched that I knew DRC so well and could spit off some Lingala. I tell you, languages are extremely important in this world. I want to give a shout out to my parents who basically taught me 3 languages growing up. It has been a GAME changer for me and will continue to be.
Quick shout out to Jabari. It has been dope to have someone from a similar background (Black and from the US) that can break things down for you in a way you can fully understand it. How much you should pay for this or that; places to get a haircut, good spots for a quick beer etc.
So the talk I gave today that I totally pulled out my ass, was about taking a leap of faith. I explained to them why I was in Kenya and that’s what the first thing that came out of my mouth. I explained to them that was what I was taking, how confident I was about it. I told them that I came here for love (1st) and also to just try and work in Media or Multimedia Journalism, which is what my new Kenyan of Somali descent taught me to call it (Shout out to Ahmed).
What has been the most interesting thing I’ve noticed about Nairobi is how so many people are just doing their thing. Everyone is on the go trying to get better. Now, I’ve only been exploring the western part of Nairobi where there is a stronger middle-class presence. Also, being able to travel freely has been a huge advantage. In other countries I’ve lived in, primarily for work, I was not allowed to travel outside of a company car. Now since I’m here independently, I am getting to know the city by going from point a to point b and c on my own.
Back to Nairobi and the middle-class part, I bring this up because what I’ve seen so far has made me happy and almost afraid at the same time. Afraid because in all of history, the world has not let black people have anything. Think back to that “controversial” episode of Blackish where Dre (Anthony Anderson) is explaining to his wife Beaux (Tracie Ellis Ross) how he sees this idea of “hope”. He referenced to 2008 when Barack was inaugurated and he and Michelle got out of the bulletproof limo and was strolling down Pennsylvania waving. He was shook. I was there and I was shook. Get back in the car guys, please get back to the car. That feeling of “this is too good to be true and he will end up dead, jailed or arrested for selling crack” type feeling. Another example; Greenwood in Tulsa Oklahoma, otherwise known as Black Wall Street by Booker T. Washington. Black owned and black run everything; Law firms, doctors offices, and general shops. Burned to the ground by racist whites, after a weak accusation of sexual assault on a young white woman by (shocker) a young black man. (See article below)
http://america.aljazeera.com/articles/2014/7/19/survivors-of-infamous1921tulsaraceriotstillhopeforjustice.html
I’m bringing this all up because Nairobi, at least where I have been thus far, while not perfect, is a very impressive city. While many businesses are run by foreigners, Kenyans in Nairobi are employed, educated and are doing great things. I truly believe that the more I explore the continent; I will continue to share these thoughts and sentiments of that mixed bag feeling of happiness and fear at the same time. Damn.
Kenya's League of Extravagant Grannies
Kenya’s League of Extravagant Grannies
Latest project by Kenyan digital artist and photographer, Osborne Macharia. This is the story of Kenya’s League of Extravagant Grannies who were once corporate and government leader in the 1970’s but are now retired. They now live the retired high life travelling to exotic and remote areas within Africa to explore, Party and enjoy in exclusivity. We managed to catch up with 3 of them in Somlia…
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First Impressions
For those of you that don’t know, I have moved to Nairobi, Kenya. Karibu. It works well when you fall in love the same time you realize you might want a career change. I got a mixed bag of reactions when I told people what I was about to do. “Kenya? What’s there?” “That’s really far.” My favorite was “Are you sure about that?”
Nowhere in the world is actually 100% safe and everyone who voiced their concerns came from a good place. Right now I’m sitting at a café sipping on that black and using up this Wi-Fi. It’s funny; Kenyans don’t really drink coffee like that. They are all about Tea. Tea is cool and all, but I am addicted to coffee. If I don’t have at least one cup, I might slap someone.
Already 2 people have asked me if Donald Trump is going to win the presidency.
Before I got here, I had a 12-hour layover in Istanbul, Turkey. My last trip to Istanbul was a little meh because I got hustled. While it was all my fault (open handed hits to chest—my fault), it left a sour taste in my mouth. However a few things did leave a good impression on me: Kebab, Turkish bath house, and coffee. With a 12-hour layover, I figured I had time to get all those and maybe even get a Lil shopping in (just a lil – Uncle Sam you taught me well).
I hooked up with a Bonita Tours (hit them up), who is actually friends of a friend. I got picked up and taken into town to map out what I was trying to do. So first I went to the bathhouse otherwise known as a Hamam. I will say, if you’re a dude going a Hamam for the first time, make sure you are in touch with your masculine side all the way. The last time I went, the dude who scrubbed me or whatever was an older Turkish dude who spoke NO English. So we had zero convos going – just him doing his time. This time, around I had a dude who wanted to practice all his English on me. Whenever you would scrub my stomach, he kept saying “BARBEQUE!” I didn’t know to feel about it, but I had just come off a 10-hour flight. So yeah man BBQ.
Then I got the deep tissue massage from a dude dressed in all denim. Like I said, you need to be in tune fellas. Despite that, dude did his thing. I was like thanks, man and dapped him up at the end.
After my Hamam experience, I went and got some Lamb Kebab. It was a small mom and pop type of spot where I was one of 3 people being served. It was around 9 pm on Wednesday, so I’m sure those with lives were home and in bed.
After that, I headed back to Bonita Tours to catch my ride to the airport and 6 hours later, Karibu Kenya. Quick shout out to Turkish Airways and their fantastic in-flight movie selections (Creed and MadMax).
After months of prepping, the moment finally arrived. I landed in Nairobi. It wasn’t until the plane took off where I started to feel nervous. Sometimes I get caught up in the preparation and never really let things sink in. I have fun buying things that I need and gathering up all my friends for one last drink or laugh. Even the flight is really exciting for me. So once I landed I looked around and saw people turning on their phones – those who were coming home or back to work. They had people to contact, facebook or IG accounts to check. They walked off the plane with their heads down in an almost robotic way. Meanwhile, I was looking around at the sky, the other planes and just following directions. Once I got my bags, the first thing I did was get a sim card because I’m addicted to having the internet at all times. That helped me feel connected to the grid at least. I get to the kiosk and the woman starts talking to me in Swahili – “Sorry I only speak English”. That’s definitely a goal of mine, learning Swahili.
Day 1 was really me being jet-lagged and passing out at 8 pm to wake up at 2 am. It’s been like this for a few days and I am praying that this shit ends soon. On Sunday (Day 3), I met up with a friend of my girlfriends at this dope open bar called The Alchemist. For those of you live in NYC, imagine the beer garden in Astoria or Habana Outpost in Ft. Greene, only bigger and with grass. Live music and good vibes. Everything is still new so I claim victories on the small things, I.e. getting on a matatu and bargaining at the market for lettuce. More to come. Keep following!
Been getting into a lot of electonica these days...wait for 3:20...
I have met this guy on a number of occasions. Nothing but positive vibes from this dude. Makes me put the important things in perspective.