Hope you all had an enjoyable Halloween!

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Here are a couple of pictures of myself in costume. I, of course, was a Black Panther - I know, predictable.

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Resources page added and the future of Nubian Waves

As of yesterday, I have added a Resources page to the site. It contains links to any resources that are primarily targeted to African Americans. The list will be every changing, sometimes it will be large, sometimes it will be small. Some items will be removed and some will never be removed (like John Hope Franklin’s book - From Slavery to Freedom). Right now the list is composed mainly of books, but it will definitely include resources utilizing other media (like videos, podcasts, websites, etc.).

A note about Nubian Waves

When I started BlackintheCity.net as a blog, I admit, my writing was all over the place. This was due to the fact that I had no idea what I really wanted to focus on. It was a combination of writing and provide functions on the site that would bring readers mixed with my own interests.

That will not happen with Nubian Waves.

I have a focus and know exactly what I want with this site. As such, new functions and content will only be added that fall within this focus.

With that said, here is the focus/purpose of Nubian Waves:

To provide informative content that seeks to entertain and educate at the same time - “edutainment”, in the hope that Nubian Waves can do its part in uplifting and empowering the African American community.

Think of this site as your personal coach and consultant in regards to numerous subjects from an African American perspective.

So how will this be done?

1. The blog articles - The content will follow the purpose outlined above. Though there is an Entertainment & Celebrity Gossip category, posts will rarely fall under that banner unless they meet the purpose of the site or I just feel like posting something I think is funny. Make sure to subscribe to the RSS feed.
2. The Resources Page (already explained above)
3. Link love - The “afrosphere“, as it is beginning to be called, is quite large and there is no way I can read all of the blogs being written. Feel free to submit links to interesting articles because I will start creating posts that will solely list links to said articles. To submit, use the contact form and make sure the links are relevant to Nubian Waves content.
4. Guest Contributors - If you would like to submit an article you have written, email it to contributors at nubianwaves dot com. Make sure to include a short bio (2 or 3 sentences) that contains a link to your blog (if you have one).
5. The Empowerment Institute - Sorry, I can’t provide any info, it will be a surprise once launched.
6. Events - I will finally be offering events and seminars in the New York City area, I will also be available for speaking engagements. More information on this coming soon.

I am pretty excited about the future of Nubian Waves and hope that you are as well. With that said, what do you think and do you have any ideas on what you would like to see on the site?

Time for me to update the “About” page.

My challenge to African Americans on the internet

Over the past couple days my fire has been lit as a result of a blog written by Adrianne Curry, former America’s Next Top Model, chastising Black History Month and BET.

I responded to her blog - not because I particularly care about what she has to say, rather, because there are an untold number of people who agree with her. The sad part is that some of them are African American.

The response I wrote attempted to educate people on just why Black History Month and BET exist. So my challenge to African Americans on the internet is this - show your support of education link the hell out of the article.

This does not just apply to African American’s of course, I specifically said us because we have to be in the mentality of fixing our own house before others can help.

So, back to the challenge:

• link to the article from your websites
• email links to the article to your friends and family
• post a bulletin on MySpace, BlackPlanet, or wherever, containing the link to the article
• feel free to print the article to distribute to others, however, DO NOT COPY THE ARTICLE AND PUT IT ON YOUR OWN BLOG/SITE (but you may quote excerpts in your own discussions)

Again, the purpose of this challenge is to educate everyone on why Black History Month and things like BET exist.

Here is the article: America’s Next Top Model calls Black History Month racist

Are you up to the challenge??

Welcome to Nubian Waves

The vast majority of you reading this already know about Black in the City. You are probably asking, “why this site?”

Well, in a nutshell, the blog on Black in the City is no more. Now it is here. It was replaced by a news link section that provides 10-20 links to relevant news everyday.

Nubian Waves will be a blog covering topics such as race and politics, black empowerment, how to better the community, black media, and more. However, it will not be the same as the former Black in the City blog. The articles here will be more opinion based and seek to educate, as well as, entertain. Furthermore, I will interact more with those who comment on articles (well, as much as I have time to).

My future plans include e-books authored by me, in addition to, seminars and events held in the New York City area. Who knows, maybe I will be available for speaking engagements if sought.

Thanks for joining me on a new journey.

Kirshan Murphy

Nubian Waves Editor-in-Chief

P.S. - The black power fist logo symbolizes anyone using positive means to better themselves or their community and epitomizes the purpose of this site.