tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511075042909419311.post3059242786961736858..comments2020-03-06T18:09:22.347-05:00Comments on Capoeira Africana: Engaging Black Communities in Capoeira Angola (Pt. 1)Capoeira Africanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14214426637528681624noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511075042909419311.post-76524579415461669912019-11-25T01:55:25.248-05:002019-11-25T01:55:25.248-05:00I meant to say if you dont want to actually create...I meant to say if you dont want to actually create love, if you dont love all people.. if you dont plan on respecting blacks don't join.<br /><br />HoneyBoy Bartlett Alice Hazelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08565660108204461474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511075042909419311.post-55282191233748470362019-11-25T01:44:56.662-05:002019-11-25T01:44:56.662-05:00Too often in the Angola class city blacks are look...Too often in the Angola class city blacks are looking for a black class, and soon as the masters speak.. there's a Caucasian giving u the translation.. then we dont trust what we just heard, also many of the whites participants show no respect to blacks in class, they have a habit of showing love only to the mestre and Contra master and I'm not talking about all whites, I'm saying too many..too many need to be brought up on charges.. punished for violations against blacks. . After being welcomed into black culture they should show love to all blacks, not just the ones speaking Portuguese. That's what keeps alot blacks from staying.. We need to start penalizing whites who abuse the privilage, if you don't love blacks don't join, if you aren't ready to help the black community don't join. Many times Capoeira classes seem like a Caucasian frat party. Like many blacks speak on taking their neighborhoods back. Black Angoleiros need to take Angola back. Take it back into the black community, and every class needs to be doing things to better the community. <br />If the group really emphasizes it's blackness the blacks will come and stay. Im not about to re-read and edit.so please forgive any errors. Im a black male Angoleiro from Chi Town<br /><br />We're in a position where the fight for freedow is still on. Therefore.. we're in need of people that honestly want to help people black people.. if you don't want to actually create love true love.. let's clean up the world and erase racism,Jim Crow and greed.<br />🌋✈🌍🌋✈🌍🌋✈🌍<br />If you see Alice Hazel, show her some love..Alice Hazelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08565660108204461474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511075042909419311.post-19640240657443089532011-07-07T16:03:09.848-04:002011-07-07T16:03:09.848-04:00When can we expect to get more eye-opening article...When can we expect to get more eye-opening articles like this one? This was a great two-part series... a book should be written or documentary be filmed on this subject by the author. <br /><br />Thanks for writing such a great article.<br /><br />~Manganga<br />seattlecapoeiracenter.comMangangahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04359062895741866657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511075042909419311.post-53901844010034764742011-01-16T11:04:23.021-05:002011-01-16T11:04:23.021-05:00Peace and Love...Angola!Peace and Love...Angola!Oshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01820460416028175471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511075042909419311.post-18995174358690857272011-01-10T13:10:20.741-05:002011-01-10T13:10:20.741-05:00Thanks for posting on our blog. You are appreciate...Thanks for posting on our blog. You are appreciated! <br />@ UncleJames: Part 2 will be published next week.<br />@ Grupo Abao: Um especial obrigado por fazer um esforco em ler mesmo com a dificuldade que tem com o Ingles.Capoeira Africanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14214426637528681624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511075042909419311.post-68981264431804116632011-01-10T04:04:26.086-05:002011-01-10T04:04:26.086-05:00Bom, não sei se há nos E.U.A, tal qual no Brasil e...Bom, não sei se há nos E.U.A, tal qual no Brasil entidades negras, e como estas entidades negras vêm se mobilizando acerca da necessidade de inserir nas escolas públicas, localizadas nas comunidades de baixo nível sócio-econômico, o ensino da cultura africana. Mas, em se tratando do Brasil, depois de muita luta das entidades negras, foi aprovada a lei 10.639 que trata justamentente da obrigatoriedade dos estudos africanos nas redes de ensino público, justamente para que os indíviduos tenham condições, a partir do acesso aquilo que lhe foi negado, de construir uma identidade. Diria que, a prática da capoeira é um caminho, mas somente ela, sem o estudo da cultura africana, é insuficiente até mesmo para que o sujeito tenha consciência da importância desta prática.<br />Valdenice PortelaValdenice Portela Silvahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09947078104073672134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511075042909419311.post-71019818056970352042011-01-09T07:47:17.836-05:002011-01-09T07:47:17.836-05:00Pra ser sincera, ainda estou apreciando o texto do...Pra ser sincera, ainda estou apreciando o texto do Chicago, isso porque como tenho uma certa dificuldade com inglês, demorarei um pouco para ler e compreender profundamente o artigo. Mas, de início digo que me surpreendeu a capacidade que o Chicago, além de ser um praticante da capoeira angola, ser uma pessoa que reflete sobre aquilo que faz, isto no meu ponto de vista é maravilhoso. Mais ainda, quando o Chicago consegue relacionar capoeria angola e etnicidade, ao buscar compreender o porquê de uma presença tão forte da capoeira angola nas comunidades negras dos E.U.A. Diria que para mim, praticante e pensadora da capoeira,foi uma surpresa, pois até então, ao me ver focada nos grupos de capoeira do meu país, o Brasil, fiquei surpresa em saber que outros lugares do mundo, no E.U.A, por exemplo, por conta da diáspora africana, apresentam uma significativa prática da capoeira. O que apenas me leva a crer que o ato da capoeria encontra-se em nós, por ser um hábito, um modo de pensar e ver o mundo, advindo justamente do modo de ver o mundo do africano. O que de certa forma acaba nos tornando universais, mesmo com nossas diferenças, há pontos em comuns, que nos torna semelhantes.<br />Parabéns, Mestre Chicago, pela reflexão,fico na aguarda da segunda parte!<br />Valdenice PortelaValdenice Portela Silvahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09947078104073672134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511075042909419311.post-85105312909763612162011-01-08T04:55:54.885-05:002011-01-08T04:55:54.885-05:00Where is Pt. 2?Where is Pt. 2?UncleJameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14126037891243698685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511075042909419311.post-78687311247560828902011-01-07T23:16:17.171-05:002011-01-07T23:16:17.171-05:00Beautiful intro to a needed topic that no one has ...Beautiful intro to a needed topic that no one has really been able to address either theoretically and more importantly in practice despite their concern or stance(excluding the author)! Looking forward to reading about the 4 items to be adhered too.<br /><br />OliverUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08467097115505870504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511075042909419311.post-2947377639890810302011-01-07T18:15:51.660-05:002011-01-07T18:15:51.660-05:00Interesting point of view on a vital subject. Capo...Interesting point of view on a vital subject. Capoeira Angola can be such a healing art for the Black community in the USA if properly used. Still striving to overcome some of the obstacles mentioned in the article while recruiting new students who are willing to put the work into this strange thing which is neither popular nor easy to understand. This is difficult in popular Black culture where last month's music and dance steps are routinely rejected as outdated and where competition permeates most aspects of life.UncleJameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14126037891243698685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511075042909419311.post-89040681543125688912011-01-07T17:21:12.545-05:002011-01-07T17:21:12.545-05:00Thanks for passing this to me - I might never have...Thanks for passing this to me - I might never have read it if you didn't.<br /><br />I live in London in the heart of Hackney - probably similar to Harlem - and teach capoeira there. During the 18 years teaching I have only had a few black students mostly Jamaican/Caribbean roots that trained with me. I suppose being a white guy teaching puts some off but more importantly the things that you mention are the reasons why the 80% (if not higher) black population dont engage.<br />I like the Lindy hop example a lot and think it would be good to know why it isn't taught by the old guys that used to dance>>> or girl!!!<br />Fantasma UKUrban Ritual Capoeirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13915641493121571181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511075042909419311.post-81167407649163891532011-01-06T23:15:03.243-05:002011-01-06T23:15:03.243-05:00Very engaging indeed Chike... i was initially att...Very engaging indeed Chike... i was initially attracted the art because of its various layers; the dance, the fight, the songs, the rhythms and more importantly, its history. After a few years of training, I had visions of black kids learning and playing Capoeira with much vigor and grace. I felt that they too would have an affinity for the game. I could see that they would love and thrive in the art... add much needed flavor and soul to it. However, when I began to teach, the interest was lackluster.<br />It's so imperative for the youth in the black communities in the U.S. to connect with the cultural relevance of Capoeira Angola. Understanding that common link gives us a sense of ancestral connection with other Africans in the diaspora, whether we speak French, Wolof, Portuguese or Xhosa. However, in my experience teaching at various schools, I found it to be challenging to convey that message as a whole. The youth get inundated with so much nonsense that the essentials don't resonate with them. I also think that the lack of interest stems from lack of exposure and a general fear of things considered "African". <br />I was blessed to be brought up with parents who valued the importance of a quality education. From the very inception, I was exposed to geography, language and culture. Growing up in Haiti in my early years gave me a strong foundation that most Black youth growing up in America lacked. After reading your piece, it gave me a lot a strength, knowing that we up-and coming Angoleiros are standing on strong shoulders. <br />Special thanks must be given to The Low Country Capoeira Angola Society for their hard work, commitment and dedication. Thank you for teaching me the importance of family and community. I love ya!!! <br />Keep banging and burning!!! <br />Much love and respect.<br /><br />Sekou<br />aka<br />DucarmelUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14572939573275334161noreply@blogger.com