J. W. Richard of Mandrake Society Radio interviewed Dr. Herukhuti recently.

Here is the interview in two parts: PART 1 and PART 2.

At about 2 mins into the segment, the reporter refers to people ready to "tea bag the White House." For those that don't know, teabagging has a sexual connotation that--according to Wikipedia--means "the act of a man placing his testicles in the mouth or on or around the face (including the top of the head) of another person, often in a repeated in-and-out motion." Are the Obamas into teabagging?

PART ONE through PART EIGHT

JOURNAL OF BISEXUALITY
Special Issue
BISEXUALITIES and SPIRITUALITIES
Call for Submissions
1/19/09

Over the last decade much has been written about the spirituality of lesbian- and gay-identified persons but not as much about people drawn to more than one gender. As a corpus of work, those writings include diverse voices and experiences across ethnicities, genders, and spiritual/religious traditions. We seek to further the discourse on the relationship between sexuality and spirituality in this special issue of the Journal of Bisexuality.

We invite the submission of proposals or completed first drafts that explore and examine bisexualities practiced within, alongside, and in response to spiritualities and vice versa. In this context, spirituality should be understood to be inclusive of religious practice or affiliation but also included in this understanding are ways of life that are rooted in wisdom traditions that are not defined by/as religion. We seek thoughtful, critical, and theoretically grounded work in any form including empirical research articles, creative non-fiction, theoretical essays, narrative inquiry, auto/ethnographies, poetry, short stories, histories, literary criticism, cultural studies, etc., particularly those which foreground intersections, borderlands, or complications.

This workshop will cover basic history and theory of Tai Chi Chuan with particular emphasis on the use of Tai Chi Chuan for health maintenance and vitality. Participants will watch and practice parts of the Yang family style form of Tai Chi Chuan.

Date/Time: November, 22nd 4-5pm

Fee: $5-10
Location: Third Root Community Health Center 380 Marlborough Road Brooklyn, NY 11226 Map

For more information, call 917.403.0536 or email here.

March 4, 1932-November 10, 2008 Until her name is no longer spoken

Amura Onaa tells us that when our Ancestors were being torn apart from each other, we looked into each other’s eyes and made a solemn promise. We promised to reconnect with each other so that this tearing apart would never happen again. It is the Afrikan belief that we are our Ancestors reborn, and through this spiritual rebirth, we gain eternal life. The promise could only be fulfilled by future generations returning as Afrikans who had made this sacred promise to each other. What our Ancestors suffered over centuries, could only have been survived because they had hope. But what could possibly have given them cause for hope? If they had not survived and bore children who bore children who bore children, we would not be here. It is the Afrikan belief that we choose to be born when we are in the spirit world, and that we make a contract to fulfill a purpose in this life. All of this can only mean that we have chosen to be born Afrikan and that we are the hope of our Ancestors. Our purpose on this earth is to avenge our Ancestors and to achieve the victory: Afrikan sovereignty through a Pan-Afrikan world order based on the principles of MAAT. It is our choice to fulfill The Promise to our Ancestors by achieving the victory denied them.

It is now Tuesday, November 4, 2008. Is this the final act of assimilation, accommodation, and integration? Is this how we are fulfilling our promise to the Ancestors? Has America made restitution for what was done to them, still being done to us? Is the Maafa over or has it merely morphed into another, more insidious form of genocide? Are we now experiencing a life-threatening condition of cultural AIDS in which our immune system has turned on itself? Has the Yurugu virus mutated so that it looks like us? Are we participating in our own self-destruction?

Read more here.

DomSubFriends and Paddles Event

Date: Saturday, November 1st 2008
Location: Paddles
Time: 10 PM to 4 AM
Address: #250 West 26th Street (Bet: 7th/8th Ave)
Contact Phone: 646-319-2780
Contact Email: Click Here

"We all have our DarkSide. This is your night to expose it. Come release the Sweet Nectar of your Inner Darkness. This Party will RULE, as hundreds of Kinky SM'ers come out to this event annually. THIS PARTY IS DSF's BIGGEST PARTY OF THE YEAR!

Please wear a costume or dress fetish in order to fit the theme. You're welcome to change into your costume at the club. If you do not have a costume, get a mask. Please, please fit the Costume and/or mask theme.

***BEST COSTUME WINS $$$$$ PRIZE***
*Runner-Up Prize will include a free DomSubFriends membership (or cash value).

WE WILL ALSO HELP TO CELEBRATE the 25th ANNIVERSARY OF PADDLES.

Awesome Gothic, techno, industrial, New Age, ambience, Trip Hop, Rock and other great mixes. We will serve light food, snacks, cake and munches at the party.

Price:
DSF/Affiliate members: Males: $35 Females:$15
Non Members: $40 Non Members: Females: $20

Our parties are some of the best fetish parties around. Most, if not all, walk away feeling they had a great time. As a bonus, many have met play and long term partners at our events. DSF management makes sure of that.

For any question, please e-mail DomSubFriends management or call us at 646.319.2780."

http://www.DomSubFriends.com

Date: Thursday, October 23, 2008, 8:36 PM
Sacred Eros - Topic: Sexuality and Justice
Thursday, October 30, 7:00pm
Arlington Street Church, 351 Boylston Street, Boston MA
(entrance on Boylston Street next to Parish Cafe)
Meet in Perkins Room downstairs

"Come to ASC’s sexuality and spirituality group, where the focus of discussion will be on sexuality and justice. What would a sexually just world look like, and how do we bring it about? How can we deal with the challenges to such issues as reproductive rights, sexual and gender equality, and meaningful sex education with a broader moral and spiritual vision? Join us!"

For more information, contact Desmond Ravenstone.

Today, we received this clip from one of our friends on myspace.com. It is a video clip from Alexyss K. Tylor, a sexuality educator who we have featured on this site before in an Essential Questions interview. Alexyss has a significant cult following on the Internet. We have loved the passion she consistently demonstrates in her analysis of sexism, heterosexism, and white supremacy.

We are not sure of the date this video was made and haven't spoken to Alexyss in some time but we hope the dynamics she refers to in the video have been resolved and peace, pleasure, and passion have been restored. Take away lesson from the video: Don't piss Alexyss off! Really, just don't.

"There is no hard evidence that circumcision protects gay men from HIV, research shows.

African trials have shown circumcision cuts the likelihood of female to male HIV transmission by up to 60%.

But a US analysis of data on 53,567 men who have sex with other men found HIV rates were not significantly lower among those who were circumcised.

The Journal of the American Medical Association study stressed more work was needed to draw firm conclusions."

Story from BBC NEWS: CLICK HERE.

Published: 2008/10/07 23:33:30 GMT
© BBC MMVIII

Notice the static shot. Why have him posing with the M16? Why have him hold the M16 like that? Notice the crisp, clean police uniform (that could be mistaken for a flight attendant's uniform), the small waist made to look even smaller by the tightened belt. What about the pursed lips and moody eyes? Get into the sign as well: CRIME. What's the relationship? Is he fighting the crime or is he the crime? Very interesting imagery at play here. Are we to empathize with him, despise him, desire him, or some combination of these options?

The faux-hawk works.

The media has given us several "Jamaica is the most homophobic place on earth" stories over the last several years. What is that all about? Can we separate Jamaica's relationship with the imperialism/colonialism of the United Kingdom, the neocolonialism of the International Monetary Fund and the United States, and the mental slavery of Christianity from Jamaica's relationship with heterosexism, homophobia, and patriarchy? It seems many in the European/US gay media can. Working class and poor Jamaicans are afforded the space to be hostile to batty bwoys while missing the tangible, visceral impact of Life and Debt. Folks are getting a pass by keeping the masses focused on social issues. Sound familiar?

You think he and Jonathan Plummer make a cute couple?

Dr. Herukhuti will be reading from his book, Conjuring Black Funk: Notes on Culture, Sexuality, and Spirituality, Volume I, and responding to questions at the Hess Student Commons of Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University on Monday, October 6th, 11:45am-2:00pm. Steven G. Fullwood, project director for the Black Gay and Lesbian Archive, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture and publisher of Vintage Entity Press, will be moderating the Q&A.

For more information, CLICK HERE or email Elise Schuster, Co-President of Queer Health Task Force (QHTF). The event is sponsored by QHTF, Black and Latino Student Caucus and Sexual and Reproductive Health Action Group.

Last night was everything. Thank you to the standing room only crowd for coming out to A Different Light Bookstore in West Hollywood. Dr. Herukhuti did his funky thang. We laughed and were brought to tears by his reading of Conjuring Black Funk: Notes on Culture, Sexuality, and Spirituality, Volume I. Dr. Herukhuti read You Know You're A Freak When, Pimps & Hos, Do You Remember, and The Oath of Sexual-Spiritual Cultivation and Liberation.

Thank you to A Different Light Bookstore for hosting the event, riKu Matsuda and the Morning Review radio show at KPFK for informing people about the event, and Inpu Ka Mut for introducing Dr. Herukhuti.

For those of you what weren't able to attend and who haven't purchased a copy of Conjuring Black Funk yet, you can go to Black Funk Boutique to obtain a copy.

Morning Review Thursday with riKu Matsuda (alt), Thu, September 11, 2008

Date: Thursday, September 18, 2008
Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Location: A Different Light Bookstore
Street: 8853 Santa Monica Blvd
City/Town: West Hollywood, CA
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Dr. Herukhuti will be reading from his book, Conjuring Black Funk: Notes on Culture, Sexuality, and Spirituality, Volume I.

The book that has been banned in Los Angeles will be read at A Different Light Bookstore--the book that Eso Won Bookstore and The Bodhi Tree Bookstore refused. Come hear what all the controversy has been about. Support this cutting edge author and the bookstore that is hosting him.

Copies will be available for purchase and signing.

Between Black Thighs: A Frank Discussion about Sex, Sexuality, and Black Folks

August 19th, 7pm-9pm
The Manuscripts, Archives, and Rare Books Reading Room
The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Harlem NY
515 Malcolm X Blvd, 2nd Floor MAP
FREE ADMISSION

Drs. LaMonda Horton Stallings (author of Mutha Is Half a Word) and Herukhuti (author of Conjuring Black Funk) will engage in a lively discussion about the politics of sexuality among people of African descent in the US. These two outspoken academics will also read excerpts from their groundbreaking works.

Erotica author, Kimberly Q, (author of Orchids II Reality or Fantasy), will bring her signature, sultry style to facilitate the discussion and Q&A.

Soul music recording artist, Nhojj (Soul Comfort), will open the evening with a special performance to get us in the mood to get between Black thighs and have a frank discussion about sex, sexuality, and Black folks.

The evening is brought to you by The Black Gay & Lesbian Archive.

Books and/or CDs of everyone's work will be available for purchase and signing.

For more information, call Steven G. Fullwood, project director of The Black Gay & Lesbian Archive, at 212-491-2226.

WOMEN ON TOP! A CULTURAL EROTIC ANTHOLOGY

Seeking sex positive erotic stories from women of color. Are you a woman of color with a positive and pro-gressive outlook on sex? Have you or do you currently enjoy sex? Do you believe that sex is more than just a genital act or a mad dash for an orgasm? Do you believe in sexual healing?

Metaphysical Fitness Training

Come explore practical solutions for common obstacles to health and wellness. Learn to work out anytime, anywhere engaging in small daily activities that have profound life long impacts.

Classes begin Aug. 2, 2008 at 10am.
Classed offered on a sliding scale $10-$25.
Suggested donations/No one turned away for lack of funds.

Register now, space is limited.

For more information, please visit Doshe Healing Arts.

Peace, Love, Guidance, Protection and Prosperity in Abundance,
Sis. Nau~T
Doshe Healing Arts
Founder and Executive Director

Lesson plans and reading activities for people interested in using Conjuring Black Funk: Notes on Culture, Sexuality, and Spirituality, Volume I by Dr. Herukhuti for educational purposes are available for use, here.

Book club and readers' group leaders, community-based organization staff members, and college/university faculty members will be able to get and share ideas for using the book.

You may also contact us to book a reading or appearance by Dr. Herukhuti by emailing us here.

MOMBASA, Kenya (Reuters) - Bethan, 56, lives in southern England on the same street as best friend Allie, 64.

They are on their first holiday to Kenya, a country they say is "just full of big young boys who like us older girls."

Hard figures are difficult to come by, but local people on the coast estimate that as many as one in five single women visiting from rich countries are in search of sex.

Allie and Bethan -- who both declined to give their full names -- said they planned to spend a whole month touring Kenya's palm-fringed beaches. They would do well to avoid the country's tourism officials.

"It's not evil," said Jake Grieves-Cook, chairman of the Kenya Tourist Board, when asked about the practice of older rich women traveling for sex with young Kenyan men.

"But it's certainly something we frown upon."

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