Re: Suggestions

To: Dear Black History Month Ottawa (BHMO) Board Members:

I'd like to suggest that the BHMO involve young future individuals of NCR in the organization, programming, and execution of the BHM program on February 1, 2025--let the youth take the lead. For example, this year, I'd like to see young people take the lead in MCing the BHM event and presenting honors to recipients rather than the customary old guard. If we do not involve young people now, it will be too late to engage them at the future, and the entire notion of the BHM message, awards and others will perish when you (the old guards) run out of energy and no time to complete tasks on your own and cry for assistance at the last minute. Moreover, I firmly believe that young people should be given this opportunity this Feb 2025. They can be coached prior to Feb 1, 2025.

Furthermore, I’d like to see that this year, young people should be given the opportunity to administer the program, while the old guards can sit back and relax. We (the Afro-Canadian diaspora communities) must think outside the box and stop conducting business as usual and expecting different outcomes; this will never yield a better result in the future.

Finally, an outreach group should be formed during this year's event. People should be asked to sign up to help with selection, fundraising, reception, MCing, and other committees. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to attract individuals and young future leaders while also soliciting funds at the event.

in a nutshell, it's time to sit back, relax, observe, and hand the baton to tomorrow's leaders. I'd want to see it happen this year. Suzett and I know some capable young individuals who can lead this year's event, beginning with MCing, awards, presentations, and so on. We can get them ready for these jobs. It is time to begin training the NCR youth to occupy positions of leadership while they are still young, full of energy, potential, and ideas, and to entice their peers to become the next audience of BHM in the years to come.

The lesson learned should be applied equally to all Afro-Canadian organizations with comparable goals of advancing the interests of the diaspora. It should also be viewed as a wake-up call for future reference, with the proposals incorporated into the 2026 planning process. The notion should not be interpreted negatively, as this would divert the diaspora's focus away from the need to prepare young future leaders in diaspora communities. Also, I share my idea with others for healthy learning purposes, and it should not be taken out of context. 

I hope this makes sense, and thanks for your interest in the Afro-Canadians' future leaders.  

The distinction between western and third-world politicians

The difference between western and third-world politicians is that the first-world politicians prioritize citizens' needs first while placing their asses on seats. In other words, they serve the citizens' interests while also being re-elected by them.

While third-world politicians showed their asses to the public, their gaze was fixated on the seats. That explains why the third world is rife with shits, corrupt politicians, tribal leaders, and tyrants. 

Re: Member of ACAO: High Priority

Hi all,

I trust you had a wonderful Christmas and NY celebrations full of fun!

I hope some of you recall my posts on here in June and September 18th, 2024, on the Lib Party leadership crisis and possibly early elections in the spring of 2025, which turned out to be true.

The million-dollar question still stands: Are Afro-Canadian/Afro-Caribbean diaspora members prepared to face the issue of identifying their own candidates to run for public office or seek nomination? Are Afro-Canadian/Afro-Caribbean born Canadians educating their members about civic involvement, party membership, campaigns, and voter registration, volunteering? Identify and support them to represent their interests in the Commons, or are they still stuck in the old paradigm of supporting non-Afro-Canadians to represent them and their interests in the commons, or wishing for non-Afro-Canadian candidates to represent their interests in the commons? I leave it to you to determine and act on this matter for the sake of future generations of Afro-Canadian/Afro-Caribbean young leaders.

P.S. please, consult the screenshots for June and Sept 2024 messages.

Below is my messages to 

Dear Member of ACAO:  

Greetings to you all in the name of God of Africa, May He/She protect you and give you the wisdom to lead the Afro-Canadians to a better future in Canada.  

I trust all is well with you and that you're in good spirits.

I am humbled by your kind and encouraging comments, as well as brotherly and sisterly support during the 2024 ACAO multicultural festival/ football torment; thank you everyone for being true friends in times of need.

I will do my best to help advance the ACAO's vision, objectives, and mission in the nation's capital.

As I discussed with John last April 2024, there is a need to educate Afro-Canadian students and youngsters about educational, national, and worldwide job options available to them.

Additionally, the federal elections may be held early next year. The question is if the afro-Canadians and Afro-Caribbean Canadians are willing to influence the system in order to attain the goals and objectives of the Afro-Canadians diaspora.

ACAO can begin with civic engagement efforts to educate diaspora groups on the importance of voting, party membership, campaigns, and participating in the political process. This is fodder for thinking.

It's time for the Afro-Canadians diaspora to take the initiative and represent themselves at all levels of government in Canada.

John, I am still working on my FIFA certification, which was delayed due to Covid-19, so I am not finished yet.

May God’s richest blessings be on your lives and works.

©Hustin

July 6^th,2024