Kervin,
I beg to differ; I do think that comments made by Trini, Emilie, Dzigbodi
and others on this issue are relevant. If they had not made those comments
we wouldn't have gotten the needed response from Aggo and Matthew Jallow
which enlightens us further. I sense that you may feel frustrated from
working hard to organize the event and end up running into these unforeseen
challenges; please note that these challenges once assailed are what would
make your organizing committee stronger. The subject line "NO LIBERIAN
BEAUTY PAGEANT!" and the attended commentary from LAW V-P adds to the
confusion. I have therefore not uttered disagreement with the program; I
said I do not know which way to lean. Please take the time to enlighten us
further on what's going on; you'll be surprised how many people will
benefit.
Thanks.
-Ray
-----Original Message-----
From: kervin Soko [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2003 7:13 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: NO LIBERIAN BEAUTY PAGEANT!
Ray,
They are not doing any fine job. The next person could be you and the when
they are done eating us. This is not good for the community. If you disagree
with a particular program,just politely stay home and get the news later.
Thanks.
Kervin Soko
Orgernizing Comm.
2003 Miss Liberia Wisconsin
>From: "Kumapayi, Ray" <[log in to unmask]>
>Reply-To: "AAM (African Association of Madison)"
><[log in to unmask]>
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: NO LIBERIAN BEAUTY PAGEANT!
>Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2003 15:11:33 -0500
>
>Dzigbodi,
>Both you and your hubby are doing very well such that I do not know where
>to
>lean.
>-Ray
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Dzigbodi Akyea [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:36 PM
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: NO LIBERIAN BEAUTY PAGEANT!
>
>
>I need someone to challenge this guy. Please say something. Oh, not me, I
>need a place to sleep and eat tonight! By the way, the fashion shows are
>to
>show off the clothes. Was it Mr Liberia (Wisconsin) or was it the usual -
>showing off the women? May be the men should follow the footsteps of the
>Oudabis (Fulani men) and give the women a break!
>
>Dzigbodi.
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: AAM (African Association of Madison)
>[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Aggo Akyea
>Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2003 11:41 AM
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: NO LIBERIAN BEAUTY PAGEANT!
>
>I think we are being too judgmental about beauty pageants and African
>culture. There are several examples in the myriad of cultures of Africa
>where there are competitions to show beauty of both men and women. Think
>of
>the puberty rites of all the different cultures in Africa. It's all about
>showing off beauty in one form or the other - physical, intellectual, etc.
>
>The Fulani tribesmen of dress up and put on make-up to attract women. As
>part of their puberty rites the young women of the Krobo people in Eastern
>Ghana dress up in the most attractive and provocative ways in competition
>to
>attract the opposite sex. In Achebe's "Thing's Fall Apart" there are
>wrestling competitions.
>
>There is Mr. Universe competitions for men too. How about all the fashion
>shows we do all the time? The West has simply put a money making function
>on displaying women. I do not agree with every aspect of it.
>
>We can do what ever we like within our own culture, whether it is a pageant
>to raise funds for a good cause or what not, so long as we do it tactfully
>and with class.
>
>Those are my two cents.
>
>Thanks.
>
> >
> > From: ALEX LAGIA REDD <[log in to unmask]>
> > Date: 2003/04/29 Tue PM 11:31:40 CDT
> > To: [log in to unmask]
> > Subject: NO LIBERIAN BEAUTY PAGEANT!
> >
> > NO LIBERIAN BEAUTY PAGEANT!
> >
>
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