Hi Gloria, Toyin, Evelyn, and Ikhide:
Thanks for your kind interventions. If it hasn't already been suggested, could I suggest that we assemble ALL the tributes (and condolences) expressed here into a remembrance volume/booklet for her family, especially her children as well as for us. It will be a fitting testament to La Vonda's memory and certainly will help assuage our heavy hearts.
Cheers,
Pamela J. Smith,
Professor, English, Humanities & Women Studies
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Good idea. Thanks for the suggestion.
Professor Gloria Emeagwali
Prof. of History & African Studies
africahistory.net
vimeo.com/user5946750/videos
Documentaries on Africa and the African Diaspora
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Aunty Gloria,
I suggest that all of sister La Vonda's major contributions to this forum be compiled and published electronically or in print form.
I have no doubt that her style of writing will influence others now and in the future.
Tunji Azeez
________________________________
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http://web.ccsu.edu/afstudy/upd18.html#Reflections_on_Rap_and_Senegal
In this issue of Africa Update, Lavonda Staples reflected on Rap, giving deep insights into its origins.
Professor Gloria Emeagwali
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My People, I really felt for the family of Lavonda. I got to know her on this list serve and have on several occasions been drawn to her style of candid writings. I have been forced since July 2013 to think about death all over again. The episode of Lavonda has been very instructive in my thinking about the inevitability of death. One of many questions that agitated(and still stand as a puzzle to) my mind is, how do I want to die? I think the Lavonda example is not a bad option. She seem to "settle everything" before she passed on. She even wrote and epitaph for herself. What a great woman? What a way to live........... May her soul rest in peace with the ancestors Laguda
On Saturday, January 25, 2014 2:29 PM, Mobolaji Aluko <alukome@gmail.com> wrote:
My People:
What a way to live and die - and virtually write your own epitaph: "I left my own way"!
May Sister La Vonda Staples gentle soul live in perfect peace. Secretly, I thought that she would pull through - but on the long run, we all must leave.
And there we will meet Him...
Bolaji Aluko
On Fri, Jan 24, 2014 at 1:17 PM, Ikhide <xokigbo@yahoo.com<https://webmail.ccsu.edu/owa/UrlBlockedError.aspx>> wrote:
Dear Family & Friends,
If you are reading this, I have successfully made my transition to be with my Heavenly Father. I have Lived, Laughed, and Loved. I have shared most of my life experiences & lessons with everyone I know with the intention to help those without a voice. I am overjoyed that I was able to touch as many lives as I have.Believe me when I tell you that I suffer no more, and I am in a much better place. My ancestors and I have a LOT of catching up to do...
Always remember, life is what you make it. Make it your best...you only live once.
I love you all forever,
La Vonda R. Staples
- Ikhide
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Thanks for your kind interventions. If it hasn't already been suggested, could I suggest that we assemble ALL the tributes (and condolences) expressed here into a remembrance volume/booklet for her family, especially her children as well as for us. It will be a fitting testament to La Vonda's memory and certainly will help assuage our heavy hearts.
Cheers,
Pamela J. Smith,
Professor, English, Humanities & Women Studies
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From: usaafricadialogue@googlegroups.com [mailto:usaafricadialogue@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Emeagwali, Gloria (History)
Sent: Sunday, January 26, 2014 10:00 AM
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Subject: RE: USA Africa Dialogue Series - La Vonda Lives...
Good idea. Thanks for the suggestion.
Professor Gloria Emeagwali
Prof. of History & African Studies
africahistory.net
vimeo.com/user5946750/videos
Documentaries on Africa and the African Diaspora
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From: usaafricadialogue@googlegroups.com [usaafricadialogue@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Tunji azeez [orunmilababa@yahoo.co.uk]
Sent: Saturday, January 25, 2014 7:35 PM
To: usaafricadialogue@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: USA Africa Dialogue Series - La Vonda Lives...
Aunty Gloria,
I suggest that all of sister La Vonda's major contributions to this forum be compiled and published electronically or in print form.
I have no doubt that her style of writing will influence others now and in the future.
Tunji Azeez
________________________________
From: Emeagwali, Gloria (History)<mailto:emeagwali@mail.ccsu.edu>
Sent: 25/01/2014 17:04
To: usaafricadialogue@googlegroups.com<mailto:usaafricadialogue@googlegroups.com>
Subject: RE: USA Africa Dialogue Series - La Vonda Lives...
http://web.ccsu.edu/afstudy/upd18.html#Reflections_on_Rap_and_Senegal
In this issue of Africa Update, Lavonda Staples reflected on Rap, giving deep insights into its origins.
Professor Gloria Emeagwali
africahistory.net
vimeo.com/user5946750/videos
Documentaries on Africa and the African Diaspora www.ccsu.edu/afstudy/archive.html<http://www.ccsu.edu/afstudy/archive.html>
Africa Update
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From: usaafricadialogue@googlegroups.com [usaafricadialogue@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of danoye oguntola [danoyeoguntola@yahoo.com]
Sent: Saturday, January 25, 2014 9:21 AM
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Subject: Re: USA Africa Dialogue Series - La Vonda Lives...
My People, I really felt for the family of Lavonda. I got to know her on this list serve and have on several occasions been drawn to her style of candid writings. I have been forced since July 2013 to think about death all over again. The episode of Lavonda has been very instructive in my thinking about the inevitability of death. One of many questions that agitated(and still stand as a puzzle to) my mind is, how do I want to die? I think the Lavonda example is not a bad option. She seem to "settle everything" before she passed on. She even wrote and epitaph for herself. What a great woman? What a way to live........... May her soul rest in peace with the ancestors Laguda
On Saturday, January 25, 2014 2:29 PM, Mobolaji Aluko <alukome@gmail.com> wrote:
My People:
What a way to live and die - and virtually write your own epitaph: "I left my own way"!
May Sister La Vonda Staples gentle soul live in perfect peace. Secretly, I thought that she would pull through - but on the long run, we all must leave.
And there we will meet Him...
Bolaji Aluko
On Fri, Jan 24, 2014 at 1:17 PM, Ikhide <xokigbo@yahoo.com<https://webmail.ccsu.edu/owa/UrlBlockedError.aspx>> wrote:
Dear Family & Friends,
If you are reading this, I have successfully made my transition to be with my Heavenly Father. I have Lived, Laughed, and Loved. I have shared most of my life experiences & lessons with everyone I know with the intention to help those without a voice. I am overjoyed that I was able to touch as many lives as I have.Believe me when I tell you that I suffer no more, and I am in a much better place. My ancestors and I have a LOT of catching up to do...
Always remember, life is what you make it. Make it your best...you only live once.
I love you all forever,
La Vonda R. Staples
- Ikhide
Stalk my blog at http://www.xokigbo.com/<https://webmail.ccsu.edu/owa/UrlBlockedError.aspx>
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