Come Together Congress and Prevent a Shutdown

 Here we go again! It seems like every time the legislature is faced with pressing financial issues like balancing the budget and keeping crucial services supported by taxpayer dollars available and running like a well-oiled machine, there is ultimately some delay. Differences of opinion and political convictions are expected and understandable when debate is in progress. However, inabilities little to reach reasonable compromise when smooth government function is at stake is another matter. Democrats and Republicans must come together and solve this shutdown very soon. The deadline is 12 midnite tonight.

The following is an excerpt from an article written ten years ago on October 1, 2013 when a government shut down was threatened during the Obama administration. It was successfully averted.

“It’s after midnight, an hour and a half past, to be exact. I am filled with deep disappointment and disgust about the behavior of some members of our Republican Congress and the

poor example they are setting for future leaders, our country in general and world allies, many of whom must be gaping in disbelief, if not quietly embarrassed. Of course, they would never openly express this to the US. Then there are probably those—our enemies—who may undoubtedly be quietly thrilled if not amused to learn of the superpower’s dysfunction and inability to prevent their own government from shutting down. The question which keeps reverberating through my mind is, “what could these elected representatives be thinking and why could they not find a more reasonable and constructive way of resolving the matter? Why this constant display of brinksmanship and political derring-do?”

I am joining with Senator Raphael Warnock of Georgia in praying for a resolution to this crisis. There are many people’s sources of monthly income at stake, funding of crucial government programs that will come to a halt and services that will shut down. Yes. My prayers are with our country, our Congress and specific requests for a fair and reasonable solution to this matter.

Congressional Black Caucus 52 nd Annual Legislative Conference

There is much to look forward to at this year’s Annual Legislative Conference. All roads lead to our nation’s capital where we can make an impact on social matters that impact our communities, weigh in on important cultural developments while making our voices strategically heard on significant political issues. Stay tuned for coverage, weigh-ins and opinions via video and podcast.

Cynthia Wilson

Biden Addresses United Nations General Assembly

 President Biden calls on world leaders to support Ukraine and promote peace as he denounces Russia for its violence and inhumane tactics.

Old School, New School Hip Hop Merge as One as Busta Rhymes, Patti LaBelle Bring Down the House at BET Awards

There was no mistaking that Hip Hop honor reigned at this years BET  AWARDS in celebration of the phenomenally popular genre’s 50th year. It was quite a show as hip hop dance moves provided the flavor and backdrop for classic hip hop tunes as well as new rap artists street beats routines. Many of  the new songs stand on the shoulders and are drawn from the legacies of some of the icons who performed on stage last night, including Lifetime Achievement Awardee veteran rapper Busta Rhymes. Rhymes who was enthusiastically received by the crowd and given kudos by some of his stellar friends and fans before receiving his award,including Mariah Carey, Swiss Beats, Janet Jackson.?Busta gave a powerfully memorable acceptance speech followed later in the show by an amazingly energetic performance and tribute. In his speech he gave advice to new artists by sharing the story about his motivation to feed his son. He also gave recognition to recording executive Sylvia Rhône, manager Mona Carter and others in the music business who helped him along the way, making it possible for him to be where he is today.

BET production crew did an outstanding job of merging and ultimately uniting old school Hip Hop icons with some of the remarkable and up and coming young rap artists of today. This was demonstrated throughout the show with performances and cameos by Master P, Ja Rule, MC Lyte, Public Enemy, GrandMaster Flash, etc. I could go on and on. But it definitely seemed like everybody that ever mattered and matters in shaping Hip Hop was in the show in some way, shape, form or fashion.

Check out BET’s amazing recap on You Tube here.

Cynthia Wilson

Cynthia Wilson Updated Contact Information (Updated 3.30.24)

 

Multi-City Locations/Addresses:

In the Detroit area:

Cynthia Wilson 

1420 Washington Blvd.

Suite 301

Detroit, Michigan 48226

Email- creativessel@gmail.com

Other Cities TBA soon.

From the Photo Archives-Cynthia Wilson at left pictured in pink Martha’s Vineyard cap sporting VIP Media Access lanyard in the audience with other fans at special benefit music concert to support and heal traumatized Virginia Tech community as they re-start the Fall school term. Circa September 2007. For more about the concert follow this link.

Dear Blog Readers:

Thank you so kindly for making this blog a success. I appreciate your readership over the past 16 years and the Heavier Octaves blog for 19 years.

In order to improve upcoming communication of blog updates to the membership and general public, I have reorganized, switched platforms and now operate under new and improved formats for this and associated blogs via newsletter and podcast. However, I will still be posting to this blog in the meantime to minimize poaching and so that no one perceives this blog as being abandoned.

In the past invitations have been extended for you to subscribe and also to contribute and also become members of an associated entity Chaplain of Pop, which has as its related ministry tasks, prayer, providing spiritual care and support to artists and entertainers in need.In short, I am requesting now that you leave your email address and other valid contact info so I can follow up with you about contributing as a guest on a future podcast episode or to receive or contribute to the latest newsletter. You can also sign up for membership on my website or the “Pray in Place Prayer Group” in the near future. Please bear with me because I have been challenged with internet obstacles as well as health issues.

Updates will also be provided when I can via You Tube, IG and Twitter/X or Threads.  I hope to have future updates provided by a variety of contributors as well. If you are interested in becoming involved in this dynamic ministry of prayer and presence, please indicate so in your email or inbox on Facebook or DM on Instagram. Pray that I receive the messages and they are not blocked or redirected.

Past cultural/non-religious podcast episodes containing reviews of concerts, movies and political commentary will be made available for download at the Internet Archive (working on it). Stay tuned for newsletter updates. (Edited 3.30.24)

Prior inspirational podcast episodes containing religious sermons and inspirational messages can be found at the following link:

https://www.spreaker.com/show/cynthia-wilson-speaks-out

Again, thank you for your patience and understanding. It’s been a long time coming together. I’ve had several entities created over the span of 20 years.  Also, many associated emails as well. I’m making an effort to keep things very clear. You can read more about that in an upcoming book one day soon I pray. It has not been a walk in the park by any standard. To borrow a line from Spike Lee’s great movie Malcolm X,  paraphrasing Denzel’s line, I’ve “been hoodwinked, bamboozled and led astray…” on numerous occasions… I have endured in love and prayer though.

Keep me in prayer please.

Please contact me by email at creativessel@gmail.com or cynthiawilsonministries@gmail.com. You may also fill out the email contact form in the right-hand column of this blog. Your message may get through to me sooner if you just send the email directly to either or both of the email addresses above. I’m in the process of verifying the effectiveness of the blog contact menus formatted in the far right-hand column. They may not be working.

Peace and blessings,

Cynthia Wilson, 

Founder & Chief Editor