Hieroglyphics on the walls of Egypt was once believed to be some secret magical wisdom understood and used only by Egyptian priests. This belief remained until scholars discovered the symbols described sounds; the pictures indicated words or syllables and it became a language to convey ideas. Egyptians continued use of the ideographic and syllabic systems, even after alphabets were discovered. Likewise, when Barack Hussein Obama, II was first heard, many pondered the representation of such a nam …

Girlfriends Book Club (GBC) is not only a book club but a sorority of some sort. Founded in 2004, Girlfriends Book Club has branched out to form a total of 3 chapters, including the Raleigh chapter. Not only do our members have a passion for reading, but they also have a place in their heart for volunteer activities, fundraisers and Black History awareness.

Gotta Travel Planner: This is a social travel group for enthusiasts who are interested in exploring various travel destinations locally and abroad.  Many of the destinations will begin within 5 to 6 hours of Charlotte, NC.  Charlotte is a location ideal for day or overnight trips to nearby cities such as Charleston, Savannah,  Asheville and resort towns like Myrtle Beach, and Hilton Head Island. There is a lot to do and see in and around Charlotte, NC.  However, the goal of the group is to get o …

Outdoor Afro is a social community that reconnects African-Americans with natural spaces and one another through recreational activities such as camping, hiking, biking, birding, fishing, gardening, skiing — and more! Outdoor Afro disrupts the false perception that black people do not have a relationship with nature. We remember our history in nature, leverage social media, and support relevant local leadership to create interest communities, events, and partnerships that support diverse partici …

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I decided to start this group after discovering among native American and other indigenous peoples their tradition of spiritual teachers called "Earth Keepers". Earth Keepers accept the responsibility to honor the spiritual essence of this Earth and all her "helpers" among the angelic beings, ancestral beings, the nature spirits and the elementals. By honoring and giving support to these beings, they support the Earth at this dangerous moment in history. Like humanity, these Beings need the supp …

The goal of this meet up is to be active. This is where the rubber hits the road. Many of our members are associated with Campaign for Liberty, a non-partisan activist group, and I encourage you to go to http://www.campaignforliberty.com/about.php and sign up. Whatever your party affiliation, we encourage you to get involved in the political process. We welcome all who will participate in the effort to remind our government that they work for us, WE elect them. We want the Constitution to be the …

Welcome to the Dances of Universal Peace in the Triad/Greensboro area of North Carolina! The Dances of Universal Peace are part of a timeless tradition of Sacred Dance. From the beginning of time sacred movement and song have brought people together at times of seasonal ceremony and celebration, and for the ongoing spiritual renewal of the individual and the community. The Dances are simple, meditative, joyous, interfaith circle dances that use sacred phrases, chants, music and movements drawn f …