 Brothers and sisters, welcome to another no fluff-no bigotry-no substitute Yahshua adventure with the Yahweh Family. I'm Servant Emannu'el Branch and this is as real as it gets. Tuesday, March 22, 2011 the great filmmaker Spike Lee arrived at Savannah State University as planned. I, of course, got there about an hour early with my news gear ready to cover the event for Yahshua University Students as well as for other newspapers. In fact, I was so early that I was able to take photos of the arena while crew members were still setting up (Now that's what I call being on point).  Servant Emannu'el Branch Filming On Location I then left the building to go back outside to the parking lot to shoot a quick video announcing Spike Lee coming to Savannah. Afterwards, all that was left was to wait until the ticket booth and school personnel were set up and ready for us to start entering the building. Once the school was ready, a line of people quickly formed. You know me, I couldn't resist taking a few shots while we were just standing there in all.  Servant Emannu'el Entering SSU With Gear That's me in the brown shirt along with my large bag with all of my news gear in plain sight, to include my highly visible tripod. The Yahweh Family (myself, Sister Tabatha and Servant Nathaniel) were greeted by school personnel at the ticket booth. We went inside and showed our tickets as personnel gave the three of us our own copies of the program, and allowed us to enter into the arena with me carrying all of my gear. Because I was early, I chose to sit on the second row of the bleachers placing my bag of gear on the first row seat just below me. I was in a spot that was pretty close to the stage so that I wouldn't miss any of the action. Little did I know that I was going to be a part of the action on this night. I set up my tripod and was ready to go, especially since I had already been given the green light to proceed with my large bag of news gear by university personnel, police officers, and ushers. Keep in mind that I am out in the open, close to the stage, and in no way trying to hide. Why should I?  Spike Lee Spots Servant Emannu'el As the event got underway, the audience got its first glimpse of Spike Lee as he and others walked on stage and took their seats. Being fairly close to the front I had a great view. When it was Spike Lee's turn to speak, I kid you not, within 55 seconds of getting the mic he said, "Before I like to start, there is no video taping. So, my man... right there" (pointing his "40 Acres and a Mule" finger directly at me). I was shocked!! Spike the-man Lee onstage had just busted me out cold in front of all of those people. Of all the 100's of people in the arena he picked me. Am I just lucky like that or what? Go figure. Now realizing that there was a "no video rule" I chose to do the right thing. I simply gave Spike Lee a respectful nod, turned off my recorder, collapsed my tripod, and tucked them both neatly away into my large camera bag, which was in plain sight. Upon seeing how I was in motion in respecting his wishes, Spike Lee even said to me, "Thank you," which was the last thing you will hear on the short video below. All I had now was a camera for taking still photos. Throughout the evening, there were others who did not respect Spike Lee's "no taping rule." About three times he told a certain female not to record. That was not the case with me. I gladly gave the brother his due. Hey, no hard feelings on my part. Stay blessed Brother Spike. Below is a 2-minute video showing Spike Lee Shutting Down Servant Emannu'el Branch.  Generally, at such events the ushers and school officials will let you know upon entering the doors whether or not a speaker at a public school event doesn't wish to be video taped. That warning was never given at the door nor by any of the many ushers that were walking the arena floor, whom, by the way, I spoke to and even held conversations with. My guess is that no one at SSU knew about "the no video rule" until Spike Lee himself made it known. Please Note: It wasn't as though this event was a private setting where a speaker will be giving copyrighted materials or tutorials. No specially formulated trade secrets on filmmaking were being discussed. This was a general public address mainly to college students. Nevertheless, I gave the utmost respect to the keynote speaker, as it should be.  Spike Lee Signing Autographs After His Talk The Moral of The Story is a Classic Yahshua University Standard:
When you think you're right and everyone else is doing what they think to be right also....it's all good. However, when truth and revelation is finally sent your way, you must first humble yourself enough to at least examine the weight of the evidence that has been set before you. Secondly, as the light shines, you must choose to no longer walk in darkness but rather overcome old traditions, doctrines and commandments of men to start a new walk in the light of revealed truth (Mark 7:5-13). Remember, after truth has come, there is no shame in acknowledging your error and overcoming the error to start living a brand new life in the truth. This is called "overcoming the world [lie] for the truth" (John 16:33 + I John 5:4-5 = Rev 21:6-7 + Rev 12:9-11). There is shame, however, when you reject the precious truth to maintain the darkness of the lie because the lie, perhaps, is much more popular and mainstream than the truth (John 3:18-20 + Matt 10:32-33). My prayer is that all mainstream pastors and believers come to the knowledge of this truth: Overcome the status quo's translated Greek Jesus of Europe for the original tribalistic Yahshua The True Messiah from the "TRIBE" of Judah (Rev 5:5). Oh, and by the way, I even managed to get Spike Lee's autograph after his empowering talk. Just another day in the life of Yahshua's Redeemed --Servant Emannu'el Branch. Until our next adventure, always Hallelu-Yah and holla back if you hear me. Holla Back and Let's Enlighten Others By: a) Writing your own comments to the issue in this blog that are unique, one-of- a-kind, and empowering to readers b) Subscribing, in the box at the top of this page, to our FREE inspiring weekly email updates -- if you haven't already subscribed. Thank You and Peace Yahshua's Redeemed His End Time Oracle, Servant Emannu'el Branch
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 As we all know brilliant filmmaker Spike Lee named his production company 40 Acres And A Mule Filmworks, which is attached at the hip to a piece of history that identifies how Black men, women, and children got shafted by the American Government after the Civil War. In 1865, right here in Savannah, Ga 20 African American ministers met with General William T. Sherman to negotiate economics for the Black Community. As a result of that meeting, 4 million newly freed slaves had been promised this nice slice of the economic pie. However, after the death of President Abraham Lincoln it was President Andrew Johnson that destroyed all hopes of our Black great-great-grandparents getting their 40 Acres And A Mule. This was the deliberate sabotage of an entire people. On March 4, 2011 in Savannah, Ga the Georgia Historical Society and others unveiled a historical marker commemorating the 40 Acres And A Mule broken promise. When I learned of this event I quickly got my news gear together and traveled to Savannah to capture this historic event on film. I was among several other journalists, writers, and news teams that also showed up to cover the unveiling. I even managed to conduct a live-on-the-scene interview with one of key speakers--Mrs. Hermina Glass-Hill, Associate Director of a unique project--African Americans In The Civil War Era. She gave a powerful and memorable presentation, linking pop-culture like Brother Spike Lee to our "40 Acres and a Mule History." (That interview is pictured below).  Sis. Hermina Glass-Hill Interviewed by Servant Emannu'el Branch I knew that my reasons and passion for being there went much deeper than just "covering another story." For me this event highlights a point in our history that has been nearly forgotten by the mainstream. But how can we forget this broken promise that carries with it the blood, sweat, tears, and dreams of over 4 million of our people? I commend Brother Spike Lee for not forgetting about this moment not only in our Black History but also in America's History for which Yahweh Elohim, our true Heavenly Father, will make her atone. Spike Lee did his part to help keep this historical episode alive within the memory of the Black Community. Every time we see one of his films we can't help but to see that famous Spike Lee brand--"40 Acres And A Mule."  Check this out. Is it just that I'm crazy or is a sign from above? I want you to help me out here. Like I said, I covered the entire ceremony on March 4, 2011. I wrote my article, named it "40 Acres and a Mule Historical Marker Unveiled," and two African American newspapers picked it up (The Savannah Herald and The Savannah Tribune). The article appeared in both newspapers on March 9, 2011.
The Savannah Herald ran the article on the front page, and to the left of my front page article was an article with this headline: "Savannah States SGA Presents Spike Lee." STOP THE **@** PRESS! [Click here to read it.] You mean to tell me that on the very day that my 40 Acres and a Mule article was published was also the same day that Spike-the man-Lee was announced to arrive to Savannah on March 22, 2011, which is also in the very same month that the 40 Acres And A Mule Marker was unveiled [March 4, 2011]. Coincidence? Help me out here good people. I'm I crazy or is this divine providence moving? Right now I'm thinking that since Brother Spike Lee is already being manuvered to come to Savannah at this hour by Father Yahweh, I'm thinking that we should have another ceremony with Brother Spike Lee at the 40 Acres and a Mule Maker. Perhaps we should have our people contact Spike Lee's people. Holla back and tell me what you think. To see how my article and the Spike Lee article, both speaking of 40 Acres and a Mule, line-up in perfect harmony click here: 40 Acres and a Mule. Just another day in the life of Yahshua's Redeemed --Servant Emannu'el Branch. Until our next adventure, always Hallelu-Yah and holla back if you hear me. Holla Back and Let's Enlighten Others By: a) Writing your own comments to the issue in this blog that are unique, one-of-a-kind, and empowering to readers b) Subscribing, in the box at the top of this page, to our FREE inspiring weekly email updates -- if you haven't already subscribed. Thank You and Peace Yahshua's Redeemed His End Time Oracle, Servant Emannu'el Branch |
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