tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21548272.post115686964346434240..comments2023-10-23T13:21:24.662-07:00Comments on Muata's Truth Telling: Healing begins with an apologyMUATA NOWEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10163803445038361728noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21548272.post-1159198203590671322006-09-25T08:30:00.000-07:002006-09-25T08:30:00.000-07:00Reader response:Excellent, commentary, Brian. Exc...Reader response:<BR/><BR/>Excellent, commentary, Brian. Excellent!!! I always enjoy them and prefer to sit & read them when I have time to meditate and ponder on them as opposed to rushing through them while at work reading other emails. Please keep me on your mailing list. <BR/><BR/>-SWMUATA NOWEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10163803445038361728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21548272.post-1158149523969248272006-09-13T05:12:00.000-07:002006-09-13T05:12:00.000-07:00It seems like the comments are moderated. You have...It seems like the comments are moderated. You have very controversial subjects.Ces Adoriohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17338000465619901229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21548272.post-1156963294930375652006-08-30T11:41:00.000-07:002006-08-30T11:41:00.000-07:00I donated money to my local church association, wh...I donated money to my local church association, which aided the Katrina fund. Our church also raised money for some of our church family members whose families were affected by this disaster. My church also hosted a family that evacuated to the North Florida area. I had just begun my senior semester of college and was unable to leave to volunteer. Although, I could not be there physically, my thoughts and prayers were constantly with the people affected by hurricane Katrina.<BR/><BR/>Please, let us not forget that Muata has a point; an apology is still very much needed to start the healing process. The American people were severely let down on August 29, 2005. They are Human beings. People who pay taxes. The elder that were in nursing homes. This could have been one of our family members. I believe an apology for the senseless loss of precious lives is not too much to ask for. However, if it is not sincere the wounds of this tragic piece of American History, will never be able to completely heal, just like slavery!Freedom In Christhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11986971253449193881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21548272.post-1156949844662442692006-08-30T07:57:00.000-07:002006-08-30T07:57:00.000-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Freedom In Christhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11986971253449193881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21548272.post-1156947974824705982006-08-30T07:26:00.000-07:002006-08-30T07:26:00.000-07:00Famnblan-We coordinated an effort here in my offic...Famnblan-<BR/><BR/>We coordinated an effort here in my office. The staff visited some evacuees who were staying at a hotel in Atlanta. After listening to a list of needs, it was clear to us the most needed items at that time was clothing. So, we gathered and donated about four bags of clothing.<BR/><BR/>So, to answer your question: No, I did not volunteer at a church, I did not go to the Gulf coast, and I did not volunteer with the Red Cross. I decided to lead an effort in my office that built cohesiveness and sparked additional and much needed compassion for black people, while giving to the American governments so called refugees. <BR/><BR/>I am aware you did leave the nice comforts of your home and headed to New Orleans to volunteer. If you do not mind how about sharing your experience. I think it will be good information to share with readers of this blog.<BR/><BR/>-MuataMUATA NOWEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10163803445038361728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21548272.post-1156897488244123892006-08-29T17:24:00.000-07:002006-08-29T17:24:00.000-07:00Healing does begin with an apology. I just re-wat...Healing does begin with an apology. I just re-watched the motion picture, The Diary of A Mad Black Woman, by Tyler Perry. Saying, “I’m sorry and really meaning it is so POWERFUL”. When we can say that we are sorry and truly mean it, while apologizing from the depths of our soul, is a beautiful thing to watch unfold. Then we will be able to move on to forgiveness. Forgiving others, while ultimately forgiving ourselves.<BR/> <BR/>I do pray that before President Bush leaves the Oval Office, he will apologize to the Katrina victims, evacuees for dropping the ball. However, it may be unlikely, that is why we (black people) have to really get out there and vote this coming Presidential election. We can send a statement that we will not tolerate this cruelty. Many people lost everything they had, except there faith, and that was touch and go there for a minute, I am sure. <BR/> <BR/>-FreeFreedom In Christhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11986971253449193881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21548272.post-1156885802281648422006-08-29T14:10:00.000-07:002006-08-29T14:10:00.000-07:00Reader Response and Muata responds to reader:Muata...Reader Response and Muata responds to reader:<BR/><BR/>Muata-<BR/><BR/>Definition of apology: an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone; ...Does anything tangible come from an insincere apology? What came from the formal apology regarding slavery? Did that really make you feel any better? <BR/><BR/>–HJ<BR/><BR/>HJ-<BR/><BR/>Of course the apology should be sincere. An apology can possibly help someone though. Just by acknowledging the failure and then immediately apologizing could help. <BR/><BR/>The government’s apology for slavery did not necessarily make me feel better, but it did come from a man (Bill Clinton) who I believe was sincere. <BR/><BR/>Anyway, healing needs to occur. There is too much hatred still in the air. Maybe the apology will ease the mind of that old man who lost his house. <BR/><BR/>-MuataMUATA NOWEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10163803445038361728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21548272.post-1156885670718187172006-08-29T14:07:00.000-07:002006-08-29T14:07:00.000-07:00Muata responds to JM:JM-This government does not v...Muata responds to JM:<BR/><BR/>JM-<BR/><BR/>This government does not view black folk as Americans. This is obvious to me. If we were viewed as Americans our brother’s and sisters would not have perished. We are unimportant to the average white person in America. We are afterthoughts. The government proved this to us on August 29, 2005.<BR/><BR/>-MuataMUATA NOWEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10163803445038361728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21548272.post-1156885593501079342006-08-29T14:06:00.000-07:002006-08-29T14:06:00.000-07:00Reader Reponses:You are right on target about the ...Reader Reponses:<BR/><BR/>You are right on target about the apology, but unfortunately the survivors of the Gulf Coast will probably die before one is given by Bush. President Bush views us as an insignificant race of people. His actions were a direct reflection of how he feels. Every time I hear, see, or read anything concerning hurricane Katrina and the evacuees, I am consumed with pain, disappointment, grief, and anger. It's extremely difficult for me to believe that so many people died and our "wonderful" government did absolutely nothing to assist them. I am baffled at how fast we provided assistance when the Tsunami occurred and just recently we chartered several planes to get people from Lebanon. It infuriates me to know he would rather help another country before helping his own country. I pray that the healing process will continue even without the apology, but I know it's difficult to move on when you have been treated so sadistically. <BR/><BR/>-JM <BR/><BR/>Good piece.<BR/><BR/>-VMUATA NOWEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10163803445038361728noreply@blogger.com