June 17, 2007

Welcome

Filed under: Religion & Spirituality — JSorett @ 9:49 am

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to my home on the World Wide Web. As a scholar and writer whose work is primarily situated at the crossroads of African American Studies and Religious Studies, it is my hope that this site will be an intellectual space for any and all who are interested in race and religion – as they intersect and diverge – in the United States, throughout the African Diaspora and around the globe.

As a person whose faith continues to compel a practical engagement with and commitment to engaging issues faced by folks every day on the ground, I pray that this site might be a resource for your work and service.

As a young man who came of age during the rise of Hip Hop, I am confident that in part through a deep engagement with this complex cultural phenomenon we can continue to imagine a more beautiful vision of what it means to human beings at the dawn of the new millennium.

My hope is that this website will serve as a 21st century type of intellectual space – a true multimedia, on-line, democratic discussion – that depends as much upon you as subscribers and visitors to the site as it does upon me as its host.

I look forward to continuing the conversation…

Respect,

Josef Sorett

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47 Comments

  1. Looking good jos!

    Comment by Joselin Mane — June 19, 2007 @ 8:17 pm

  2. This looks like a great site Josef I can’t wait for it to launch!

    Comment by Henry Jones — June 24, 2007 @ 8:34 pm

  3. Much love good brother. This website is going to be a blessing! Looking forward to it.

    Comment by Chaz — June 25, 2007 @ 11:18 pm

  4. NICE. i would wish u luck (w/ the site) but i know u stay prayed up (aiight!), so keep truckin’… i can’t wait! ~ peace, cam p.s.
    i think a release party is in order.

    Comment by Cameron Van Patterson — June 25, 2007 @ 11:22 pm

  5. Looks good old man! I can’t wait until the launch! The countdown continues!

    Comment by E Chapman — June 26, 2007 @ 9:00 am

  6. Are aboriginals considered black? What’s the prevailing view of Aboriginals among AFrican-AMericans?

    Comment by Vivaldi — June 26, 2007 @ 10:38 am

  7. Pretty Ricky!!!!!! I am looking forward to it, bruh.

    Comment by Jonathan L. Walton — June 26, 2007 @ 1:31 pm

  8. Hey I think Dwight Ford might try to take that bow tie from you, you better be careful. I will be looking forward to the launch and when you are ready to speak, I’m ready to try to get it book on our calendar here at The New York Avenue Presbyterian Church. Keep on keeping on!

    Comment by Rev. Mark B. Jennings — June 26, 2007 @ 6:39 pm

  9. Brilliant, fabulous, handsome! Congratulations my dear brother. One of your esteemed credentials is conspiciously absent here, but alas…..;-)

    Will you @ A be around next week? I’ll be in the city.
    Blessings! Im building a site and need tips from you so lets talk…will take referrals….holla!

    Comment by Melinda E. Weekes — June 26, 2007 @ 9:38 pm

  10. Homeboy, this is awesome. You have my support. I have not seen you since you cut your hair, and you are looking rather stylish. I think it is a great idea to create a scholarly space that seeks to engage one’s context. Stay up…. Infinite Horizons….

    Comment by JoDavid Sales — June 27, 2007 @ 10:55 am

  11. Josef,

    I love this site! I am so proud of you.

    Comment by Tai Edward Few — June 30, 2007 @ 10:19 pm

  12. Josef,

    This is AMAZING! I am so glad you are sharing your brilliance with the rest of the world! And your picture is wonderful! Be in touch if you need me!

    Sweetness and light,
    April Yvonne

    Comment by April Yvonne Garrett — July 1, 2007 @ 8:16 pm

  13. Josef,

    Man I’m looking forward to seeing the site up and fully functional. Glad to see other cats with a strong bow tie game. Looking forward to seeing your work. Good luck. Peace and blessings brother.

    VCM

    Comment by Vernon Mitchell — July 1, 2007 @ 9:31 pm

  14. Lookin’ good bro!! Proud to see you rockin’ so HARD. Take care and know that anything I can do to help- I will.

    -Adisa

    Comment by Adisa Banjoko — July 1, 2007 @ 10:19 pm

  15. It’s a great look man. Great idea. Will pass it on

    Comment by Courtney Cascadian — July 1, 2007 @ 10:23 pm

  16. I love this website!!! You’re so talented! Visit me at columbia! Love you.

    -Your favorite little cousin. Max

    Comment by Max (your fav cousin) — July 1, 2007 @ 11:03 pm

  17. Hey Josef,

    Thanks for sending this to me. I really look forward to this site. Peace to you.

    Comment by Anthony S. Calypso — July 2, 2007 @ 12:52 am

  18. This is your brutha from a different mother! Great concept. I am truly fortunate to have friends like you. Congrays and looking forward to the ongoing blogs!!!!

    Peace!!

    Comment by Tim Dogg — July 2, 2007 @ 7:56 am

  19. Hello Professor Sorett. Judging by this great website you are having a very productive summer. I wish much sucess.
    P.S. Is that a bow-tie? Very stylish.

    Comment by Asantaa Hayslett — July 2, 2007 @ 9:57 am

  20. Prof. Josef,

    You are doing a fantastic job.

    Comment by Samantha Gregoire-James — July 2, 2007 @ 11:12 am

  21. Looks great bruh!!! Can’t wait for the official launch. I’m ready to engage in some intellectual dialog with brethren and sistren:)…
    VaNatta

    Comment by VaNatta Ford — July 2, 2007 @ 11:42 am

  22. Brother Josef,

    Glad you are on the move. Hope all is well, I look forward to your profound writings on religion
    and politics. Just hope they are on the left(laugh). Let’s make sure we stay in touch. As you know I will
    be doing something in the electoral arena real soon. I wish you well in God’s speed.
    Paul,

    Comment by paul washington — July 2, 2007 @ 11:47 am

  23. Greetings Prof. Sorett!

    Before going any further, I must acknowledge the pleasure that I experienced as a student in your Philosophy 101 class of Spring 07. With vision, passion, intellect, humility and honesty like yours, one is encouraged to picture a better tomorrow: you are definitely an Organic Intellectual! Congratulations on the launching of your new website; I am excited that you have an active blog. I look forward to and expect profound exchanges as you constantly bring people to that place that truly challenges their thinking and encourages progressive behavior.

    Blessings!

    Shawn McDonald

    Comment by Shawn McDonald — July 2, 2007 @ 12:30 pm

  24. Josef,

    This is perfect as you approach the market. God speed on the diss.

    –Thea

    Comment by Althea Tait — July 2, 2007 @ 2:42 pm

  25. Tha site is hot, now let’s put it to use, here I am. Where is the low gas price? Why it had to be a BLACK COP that kill his BABY MOMA? Where is the JOBS for the BOTTON OF THE MIDDLE CLASS….LOLOLOL.

    Comment by Sekou McLean — July 2, 2007 @ 2:46 pm

  26. Hey Doc,

    I wish you the very best! The site looks great! I look forward to official launch! Take care.

    Sincerely,

    Percell Dugger
    “G.N.S.L, because those who seek the truth, are ultimately deceived.”

    Comment by Percell Dugger — July 2, 2007 @ 3:14 pm

  27. Looking good Dr. Jos. Good luck on the final product. When I grow up I want to be just like you.

    Comment by Lebone Wiggins — July 2, 2007 @ 10:00 pm

  28. Great job Bro! Look forward to you coming and talking to my students.

    In His Courts,
    G. Ross

    Comment by Greg Ross — July 3, 2007 @ 10:01 am

  29. Hi Professor,
    The site looks wonderful!! All the best with the launch. It was a pleasure being your student(phil101). I know that this web page will reflect all your thoughts and beliefs in a positive future for blacks in this diaspora.
    One Love

    Comment by sonia fairweather — July 3, 2007 @ 10:11 am

  30. Professor Sorett,
    I’m loving the site. I look forward to the launch and your insite on the site. Have fun. And thank you for this past semester.
    Bryan

    Comment by Bryan A. Price — July 4, 2007 @ 1:32 am

  31. Congrats on the new site. It looks great. Looking forward to reading it as it grows. Continued success

    k. grayson

    Comment by kgrayson — July 4, 2007 @ 9:08 pm

  32. Josef,

    This is right on time! It is encouraging to see a scholar who is not afraid to challenge existing ideas and practices from the lens of our generation. Much respect and holla at ya boy. I will add to this my favorites.

    Emory

    Comment by Emory Berry, Jr. — July 4, 2007 @ 11:20 pm

  33. I love it! I am happy to know that you have this website. Now I have a way to stay in contact with you. Sopeaking of contact, July 27th we will be having a youth revival @ Grant. I would love it if your feet where under the seat and your face in the place. I am looking forward to having discussions on race and religion soon!! : )

    Comment by Anita Peete — July 5, 2007 @ 12:03 am

  34. Wassup, fam! You know your boy had to send you a shout out. I expect nothing but success from anything you touch, brother… this is like “written rabs” (inside joke :)). I plan to be very involved with this..so let get it poppin, professor!

    Comment by Barry Goggans — July 5, 2007 @ 9:18 am

  35. Josef,

    Great site… There’s no doubt that you will do very well. And, for obvious reasons I love the launch date 07.07.07

    Good Luck & God Bless,
    Charles

    Comment by Charles Camilleri — July 5, 2007 @ 12:10 pm

  36. Ready for the world! What a great gift they are to receive in you, an awesome and truely dynamic soul.

    Look forward to participating in the site.
    T.

    Comment by Teronda — July 5, 2007 @ 1:43 pm

  37. Josef,

    As a longtime friend and fellow alum, I can say that what you’re doing is not bad for a former division one basketball star and our University’s first …? You all didn’t know that about Josef did you! lol :)

    Keep rising,
    Shayne

    Comment by Shayne Lee — July 5, 2007 @ 4:04 pm

  38. Josef,

    Scholar, Preacher, Activist, Author, Communicator and Brother (I didn’t want to miss anything)

    Thanks for bringing us to together to celebrate your launch. I really like the set up and I must admit Mark Jennings was right…I am diggin the bow-tie but more importantly I diggin where the Lord is taking you and your ministry!

    Stay Strong,
    Dwight

    Comment by Dwight L. Ford — July 5, 2007 @ 11:23 pm

  39. It’s interesting to relate to both the man and his CV. It’s impressive Josef… Congratulations, and I am sure that the website is the beginning of a grandiose intellectual forum.

    Comment by Val — July 7, 2007 @ 12:41 pm

  40. Josef,

    What up boy? Just giving you a shout and props on the site. It’s great to see you doing your thing. Keep it up!!!! Stay up!!!

    Brian Simpson

    Comment by Brian Simpson — July 7, 2007 @ 3:34 pm

  41. Hi Josef:

    Blessings my brother, First, let me express my sympathy concerning your mother. I remember meeting her last year at the Harambee event. She was a beautiful woman. Great scholarship idea!

    Praying for your completion and rest in your 7th year at Harvard.

    Commissioned is my all time favorite group. I loved the #7 album.

    Will be in touch.

    Terri

    Comment by Hi Josef — July 8, 2007 @ 9:54 pm

  42. Sorett,

    Congrats man… looking forward to the discussion as well as the movement!!!

    Chad

    Comment by Chad E. Franklin — July 8, 2007 @ 11:21 pm

  43. You are definitely off to a Great & Strong start! Congratulations!

    Comment by WarrenDillon — July 9, 2007 @ 2:06 pm

  44. Hey Jos!!! lookin good man!!! Respect!!!!

    Comment by Todd Bonitto — July 10, 2007 @ 7:18 am

  45. Jos, Great website!! Looking forward to the blogs bruh.

    Comment by Galen — July 10, 2007 @ 10:38 am

  46. Josef,

    One word: Phenomenal!!! Finally an interactive introspective but light-hearted intellectual forum that encourages and promotes self-analysis of our society and its’impact on our culture. That’s hot. Keep doin your thing. I’d love to take one of your classes.

    God Bless,
    Peaches

    Comment by Peaches Woodson — July 13, 2007 @ 9:36 am

  47. Excellent site Josef. You’ve got a fan. I’ll be visiting frequently. Keep writing brother!!

    Comment by Kamasi Hill — July 17, 2007 @ 8:23 pm

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