African & Native American History -Group!

Welcome to the African & Native American History Group! (formerly: Black History Month-Group)
We changed the name of the group, only because we want to expand our horizons, and also because, February is over. We now want to focus more on other groups of people and gather more history for you.
Here you can post your comments, and suggestions for the individuals in our community or near by communities, that you feel have done and outstanding job, or need to be acknowledge for their kindness, or genuine works that they perform on an daily basis. Now, our aim is to recognize the African American's and Indigenous Individuals, this page is not exclusive to just these groups, but far beyond that. If you know someone who has been an Activist, Abolitionist, or part of the Anti-Slavery Society, who put forth good efforts towards the many causes and groups that help to support the specified groups, we would like to recognize, they are certainly, important enough to be brought up here. Especially groups like the African American Heritage Trail Alliance, and the Cambridge Historical Commission, who work hard to perserve the facts and historical information gathered by the many individuals who have contributed to our community, whom have have created and farmed the grounds that we now live on by our ancestors, before us, here in Cambridge.
Cambridge is diffently enriched by many such individuals who were slaves, native americans, and imigrants. So, feel free to post your research here and explore the history of our community.
Let's talk! Let's Explore! Let's Grow with Awareness not ignorance!

Special Thanks to CCTV & the MAC from the Angel.

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Angel 'Naphtalie' Aiguier would like to extend special thanks to CCTV for the 'Producers Award' she received at the 'BiG Awards and Elections Day for CCTV Annual Meeting' April 16th, 2008. read more...

Listen in to WCCR/CCTV Radio with AngelNaphtalie for Two Great Shows!

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AngelNaphtalie, the 'Angel of the Airwaves' says: 'Check out two Radio shows back to back on WCCR/CCTV.
If you love Reggae, or like to learn about the history of artists in the industry check out the first show with AngelNaphtalie 'Angels Musical Point of View-Reviews' where music is critqued and history of artists is given on the subject matter. This first show is aired for (1 month) at a time (pre-recorded). You may hear interviews with artists hear too.
More fun continues on the second show: 'RAW Reggae-I-Vibes, Aboard the Zion Train' as AngelNaphalie continues the flow and ride to the Caribbean Islands with Local and Abroad Reggae Music, Live Interviews, and special features, including Shows and events happening. If you are a local artist or visiting the Boston/Cambridge area and want to be on board, and you are a Reggae Artist, contact the Angel at: angel.productions@yahoo.com and set up an interview.
or Call in Live on Fridays begining at 12:30PM-2PM - 617-876-0055 (Air Number).
Keep it Clean. No Prophanity or Unprofessional conduct is allowed on this show. Postive Vibez are encouraged. read more...

What's New for your Ancestors for 2008!

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Well, I haven't blogged to the group for sometime now, and also notice that I haven't any subscribers to this group I created sometime last year called: "African & Native American History Group." I would like to reach out this year, as this is January 2008, for some ideas you would like to see me cover either by video or on my radio shows. read more...

John Donvan's 'Why Community Media Still Matters'

Angel Naphtalie

If you haven't check out the Audio feed from John Donovan's 'Why Community Media Still Matter's' What are you waiting for. How you use the media, and tools that your local Community Television and radio station has for you, is very important. If you are someone who hasn't learned how to, or hasn't got the tools at home like some people, or need an avenue to put your message out there, and see real people, then you haven't experienced the positive vibes of Cambridge Community Television. I encourage you to take a look at what we do here, and become a member, or visit to see what we are all about. Come to the next orientation and learn all you can about CCTV. It's like a family of members who work together to make our community come alive, and keep it as real as possible. Sure you can go on line and do it behind the scenes, and nobody knows who you really are, and you feel safe that way, but when it all comes down to the end, who you gonna call on?...That's right the CCTV Crew. They have the know how, the experience, and the togetherness that matter's. Let's not lose the family values, and community togetherness, keep CCTV alive, and get involved. read more...

Coming Soon!..Exploring the African American Experience in Cambridge!

"Exploring the African American Experience in Cambridge"

Yes! Finally!...I am happy to announce, I have finished my long version of "Exploring the African American Experience in Cambridge". If you haven't seen the short (6-min) piece that was part of the 'You Are Here" video news magazine, last year aired on an episode around February or March of 2006, than it may not bother you that you missed out. But you will see the full length version coming up in a couple of weeks. It has taken a year to research all the information, and gather pictures and things that were needed for this (57'36-minuite Documentary Lecture), not to mention the numerous editing issues that I had with it, how many times I had to go over it, and so many other things I could talk about, but I won't. The main thing is that it is finally done, and ready to air.
I created this powerful piece, after attending a lecture titled "There is no Peace-the Abolition Movement in Cambridge and Boston" in April 2006, presented by the African American Heritage Trail Commission and Alliance, who invited Genealogist Business Women, Kenyatta D. Berry, to diliver a interesting and informative 'Exploration of the African American Experience in Cambridge'. If you are new to Cambridge, or have lived here forever, maybe, you may or may not know that Cambridge is, and was, and still is rich with Diversity and Culture. Not to mention that alot of our Ancestors here, as well as our Seniors Citizens, whom are still alive, came here thru Slavery, or the Underground Railroad. Some were Freed Slaves, or Runaway Slaves looking for a way to be free. There is so much to learn and be aware of, and to appreciate in life, and this is the opportunity to become aware and informed about our Town here, called Cambridge, Massachusetts.
I hope you get the opportunity to see this piece on "Exploring the African American Experience in Cambridge", and feel free to let me know how you felt and your contructive critisim.
I am certainly open for all your comments and suggestions for future pieces to come, if you have an idea, let me know.
Also, you can contact the African American Heritage Trail Committee, for more information, thru City Hall. Ask the Mayor, Honorable Kenneth Reeves about them, he is also a member.
Matter of fact, the group has brought me, 'The Angel' on board as well, and is looking for more inspiring members who want to contribute to the African American Historical Experience. So Support the Group in their endeavors and learn more about them.
Take Care and enjoy, your 'One and Only Angel of the Airwaves'
Yours Truelly
Angel Naphtalie

Honor your ancestors!

If you have ancestors who lived, migrated, or were born here in Cambridge, let us know here in the group. Who knows we may find alot of people who did great things.
Have fun learning history.
Angel Naphtalie