Comments for Wild Roots Media http://www.wildrootsmedia.org Think, it ain't illegal yet! - Funkadelic Fri, 24 Feb 2012 19:41:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on “Angola 3″ Member to Be Released On Bail After 37 Years by Yvette http://www.wildrootsmedia.org/2008/11/26/angola-3-member-to-be-released-on-bail-after-37-years/#comment-5861 Yvette Fri, 24 Feb 2012 19:41:35 +0000 http://blog.wildrootsmedia.com/2008/11/26/angola-3-member-to-be-released-on-bail-after-37-years/#comment-5861 Release the men immediately Release the men immediately

]]> Comment on Belo Monte Dam Project Draws Even More Concerns | ANCESTRAL CONNECTIONS by Jennifer http://www.wildrootsmedia.org/2011/09/29/belo-monte-dam-project-draws-even-more-concerns-ancestral-connections/#comment-5858 Jennifer Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:46:11 +0000 http://www.wildrootsmedia.org/?p=1253#comment-5858 The World Bank estimates that forcible “development-induced displacement and resettlement” now affects 10 million people per year. According to the World Bank an estimated 33 million people have been displaced by development projects such as dams, urban development and irrigation canals in India alone. India is well ahead in this respect. A country with as many as over 3600 large dams within its belt can never be the exceptional case regarding displacement. The number of development induced displacement is higher than the conflict induced displacement in India. According to Bogumil Terminski an estimated more than 10 million people have been displaced by development each year. Athough the exact number of development-induced displaced people (DIDPs) is difficult to know, estimates are that in the last decade 90–100 million people have been displaced by urban, irrigation and power projects alone, with the number of people displaced by urban development becoming greater than those displaced by large infrastructure projects (such as dams). DIDPs outnumber refugees, with the added problem that their plight is often more concealed. This is what experts have termed “development-induced displacement.” According to Michael Cernea, a World Bank analyst, the causes of development-induced displacement include water supply (dams, reservoirs, irrigation); urban infrastructure; transportation (roads, highways, canals); energy (mining, power plants, oil exploration and extraction, pipelines); agricultural expansion; parks and forest reserves; and population redistribution schemes. The World Bank estimates that forcible “development-induced displacement and resettlement” now affects 10 million people per year. According to the World Bank an estimated 33 million people have been displaced by development projects such as dams, urban development and irrigation canals in India alone.
India is well ahead in this respect. A country with as many as over 3600 large dams within its belt can never be the exceptional case regarding displacement. The number of development induced displacement is higher than the conflict induced displacement in India. According to Bogumil Terminski an estimated more than 10 million people have been displaced by development each year.
Athough the exact number of development-induced displaced people (DIDPs) is difficult to know, estimates are that in the last decade 90–100 million people have been displaced by urban, irrigation and power projects alone, with the number of people displaced by urban development becoming greater than those displaced by large infrastructure projects (such as dams). DIDPs outnumber refugees, with the added problem that their plight is often more concealed.

This is what experts have termed “development-induced displacement.” According to Michael Cernea, a World Bank analyst, the causes of development-induced displacement include water supply (dams, reservoirs, irrigation); urban infrastructure; transportation (roads, highways, canals); energy (mining, power plants, oil exploration and extraction, pipelines); agricultural expansion; parks and forest reserves; and population redistribution schemes.

]]> Comment on Darcus Howe, a West Indian Writer and Broadcaster talks about police brutality in London. by Mandibles http://www.wildrootsmedia.org/2011/08/09/darcus-howe-west-indian-writer-broadcaster-talks-police-brutality-london/#comment-5756 Mandibles Wed, 10 Aug 2011 16:37:48 +0000 http://wildrootsmedia.org/?p=1176#comment-5756 I just saw an interview with Darcus Howe on Democracy Now! Howe said, There is a mass insurrection — and I am not talking about rioting — I am talking about an insurrection that comes from the depths of society, from the consciousness collectively of the young blacks and whites, but overwhelmingly black, as a result of the consistent [police] stopping and searching young blacks without cause." Here is the link to the interview: http://www.democracynow.org/2011/8/10/over_1_000_arrested_in_uk I just saw an interview with Darcus Howe on Democracy Now! Howe said, There is a mass insurrection — and I am not talking about rioting — I am talking about an insurrection that comes from the depths of society, from the consciousness collectively of the young blacks and whites, but overwhelmingly black, as a result of the consistent [police] stopping and searching young blacks without cause.” Here is the link to the interview: http://www.democracynow.org/2011/8/10/over_1_000_arrested_in_uk

]]> Comment on Press Release: Pelican Bay Prisoners Go On Hunger Strike to Protest Grave Conditions by Whtit http://www.wildrootsmedia.org/2011/06/30/press-release-pelican-bay-prisoners-hunger-strike-protest-grave-conditions/#comment-5728 Whtit Fri, 01 Jul 2011 01:54:46 +0000 http://wildrootsmedia.org/?p=1109#comment-5728 Thanks for sharing this info & please check out: http://prisonerhungerstrikesolidarity.wordpress.com for updates & ways to show support from the Prisoner Hunger Strike Solidarity coalition--these folks are in contact w/ prisoners on a weekly basis & working to build support for prisoners at Pelican Bay and Corcoran. We're also organizing international solidarity actions on July 9th--check the site for more info! In Struggle, Whit Thanks for sharing this info & please check out: http://prisonerhungerstrikesolidarity.wordpress.com for updates & ways to show support from the Prisoner Hunger Strike Solidarity coalition–these folks are in contact w/ prisoners on a weekly basis & working to build support for prisoners at Pelican Bay and Corcoran. We’re also organizing international solidarity actions on July 9th–check the site for more info!

In Struggle,

Whit

]]> Comment on Native American Activist, Author Winona LaDuke on “The Militarization of Indian Country” and Obama Admin’s “Lip Service” to Indigenous Rights by Peter backman http://www.wildrootsmedia.org/2011/05/09/native-american-activist-author-winona-laduke-on-the-militarization-of-indian-country-and-obama-admins-lip-service-to-indigenous-rights/#comment-5361 Peter backman Wed, 11 May 2011 12:55:40 +0000 http://wildrootsmedia.org/?p=985#comment-5361 I'm trying to buy milertization of the Indian Country where can I get it? Thanks, peter backman I’m trying to buy milertization of the Indian Country where can I get it?
Thanks,
peter backman

]]> Comment on Resist AFRICOM! Rally and March in Washington DC October 27 by journeywomanchi http://www.wildrootsmedia.org/2008/10/27/resist-africom-rally-and-march-in-washington-dc-october-27/#comment-3 journeywomanchi Tue, 28 Oct 2008 16:26:33 +0000 http://blog.wildrootsmedia.com/2008/10/27/resist-africom-rally-and-march-in-washington-dc-october-27/#comment-3 Greetings, I am one of the organizers of Resist AFRICOM and am glad to see Wild Roots is following this issue. It was a cold and wet day yet we held a successful demonstration to let those at the seat of power know that where we stand on the issue of AFRICOM and militarization. We are always up for interviews and would appreciate feedback, so please send me an email at chioma@journeywomanchi.com and we can build on a story of not just the rally and protest but also of the future of the growing movement against imperialism and colonialism. Peace and Uhuru! Chioma Greetings,

I am one of the organizers of Resist AFRICOM and am glad to see Wild Roots is following this issue. It was a cold and wet day yet we held a successful demonstration to let those at the seat of power know that where we stand on the issue of AFRICOM and militarization. We are always up for interviews and would appreciate feedback, so please send me an email at chioma@journeywomanchi.com and we can build on a story of not just the rally and protest but also of the future of the growing movement against imperialism and colonialism.

Peace and Uhuru!

Chioma

]]> Comment on Affirmative Dissatisfaction by kewlboontjies http://www.wildrootsmedia.org/2007/10/05/affirmative-dissatisfaction/#comment-2 kewlboontjies Fri, 02 Nov 2007 07:52:36 +0000 http://blog.wildrootsmedia.com/?p=16#comment-2 Just curious but, how does Affirmative Action work in America, how is it put in place at the education level and job level? In South Africa, AA is a big deal but not implemented properly - a small pool of black Africans keep changing jobs and so the newer upcoming ones don't get a chance. Plus the education standard gets dropped every year which doesn't help. Just curious but, how does Affirmative Action work in America, how is it put in place at the education level and job level? In South Africa, AA is a big deal but not implemented properly – a small pool of black Africans keep changing jobs and so the newer upcoming ones don’t get a chance. Plus the education standard gets dropped every year which doesn’t help.

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