I had a great conversation with writer Ayana Mathis a few weeks ago that I’m still pondering about. We were talking about the systematic devaluation of single black working-class women and their children. She framed the conversation so articulately that I fully saw and understood the nuance of ways that our political elite and society at large benefited from these devaluations. It holds us, the working class down, and we start to see ourselves through their prisms. We have seen the racialized iconography of this devaluation from pop culture to politics. Black working-class women have heeded these images, and have worked their way out of these stereotypical representations by building a new narrative, new languages, and a new ethos that is inclusionary. But the next day, a new stereotype emerges. Black women have to resemble the troops and start another revolution. I love telling folks that I grew up in a working-class neighborhood, with working-class parents, and with working-class ideals. I’m a literary a stone’s throw away from an outhouse and a clapboard house that some Western government would condemen as inhabitable. But my grandparents lived inside that house, and a few of my cousins still live there, now with indoor plumbing. I don’t say this for the rags-to-riches sentiment, but to recognize that the rags are a part of my narrative. The rags should not be used to inspire me to jump into the middle or upper class. The rags are just a part of my story, like immigrating is part of my story, like teaching is another part. We don’t talk much about class over here in America. We have all been led to believe that our poverty and working-class foreskin is temporary. Soon, we’ll strike it rich. Soon, we’ll make it big. Soon, we’ll cut off this extra mock, and be rich, like God intended. Talking with @nativemindstate and @ayana.mathis about black working-class identity reminds me that this country will not run without the intellectual and manual power of the working class. We should write and read more about the working class. We should read more about the working class. https://lnkd.in/ecjMQHmS
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@AAERTT - No problem can be solved from the same level of consciousness that created it. Albert Einstein
Mr. Hall, as a body, these boule people do not add any value proposition to the people the @AAERTT represents. Most African American leaders do not impact the African American community in Jacksonville. Why do African Americans honor their boules of self-aggrandizing gatekeepers? The African American boule class in Jacksonville. 02/14/2024 https://lnkd.in/eRzMJ4Md https://lnkd.in/eazYJ--u https://lnkd.in/eGXq5Wrs I agree with Civil Rights Leader and Mentor Mr. Edward Exson Sr; Truth Telling Time, 6/9/2009: The late Edward Exson co-founded the African American Economic Recovery Think Tank, LLC, in Jacksonville, Florida. "Whereas hundreds of thousands of African Americans fall from the radar, walking off the face of the earth, with very few empathies for their circumstances and others thinking the world is better off with their demise. Blacks, we should not be surprised by our condition. We were precaution in the book The Dark Ghetto by Dr. Kenneth Clark, The Moynihan Report by Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan, then-Assistant Secretary of Labor, An American Dilemma: The Negro Problem and Modern Democracy, by Gunnar Myrdal, economist and politician. The Mis-Education of the Negro, by Dr. Carter G. Woodson. Those men understood slavery's impact on us. However, we opposed their writing, still in denial and unable to contradict any of their work. African Americans could have been rescued from our designed destructive plight with education, Dr. King's victories, and ethnic unity. However, our contemporary black leaders chose themselves and ethnic discrimination, which has consequences as dire as racial discrimination. I am proud that many blacks have made significant contributions to America. Accordingly, blacks in Jacksonville hardly have an organization or group with more substance than folly (so sad). Most preachers are morally bankrupt and intellectually inept. Legislatively, our African-American elected officials have done nothing; look at our neighborhoods; they should be made to wear jockey silks to see whose stable owns them. The SCLC locally is dead! The Local NAACP is no semblance of an organization for change. President Rumilin puts a chokehold on any community initiative for change. I applauded Ms. Atkins for her insight on the education committee. Other agencies are just about pomp. Now that the social scientist has started a subtle ethnic cleansing in this new world order, I suggest that his people's commissions and omissions from various fronts have thwarted Dr. King's dream. Despite Obama's, what you will see within 100 years, white boys and girls will be asking what happened to black people that you will see. Edward Exson 2009"
Amos Wilson - Self Acceptance and Self Transformation
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This world is graced with living angels, those special beings who whisper wisdom into our lives. These are the moments to pause, listen, and embrace our next steps with courage and hope. Today, I send out a special message of encouragement to all the phenomenal Black women: your achievements in any chosen career are a testament to your strength and resilience. This inspiration isn't just for a few; it's a call to everyone. Angela's message reminds us of our collective duty to enrich this world more than we found it. Let's make each day a journey of discovering and sharing messages that uplift, motivate, and propel us forward. Supporting and elevating Black women is crucial, for we are pivotal in shaping our history and defining our future. Remember, we all are the lens through which future generations will perceive themselves. Our actions today must ensure a world where 'being the first' is no longer a milestone but a norm. Let's work towards leaving a legacy where our children inherit solutions, not unresolved issues. We can craft a future that's inclusive, empowering, and bright. Let's make it happen!
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Niecy Nash's Emmy speech, "I wanna thank me," has inspired me to reflect on the importance of self-appreciation in our professional journeys. This is especially relevant for black employees who may hesitate to assert themselves and downplay their achievements in an attempt to avoid intimidation. Taking a moment to honor myself and embrace the notion of saying, "I wanna thank me" with no shame. "I wanna thank me for being fearless in ambition, consistently approaching every obstacle with optimism and unwavering creativity. I wanna thank me for blazing my own path, leading with passion and empathy, and wearing my heart on my sleeve. I wanna thank me for being the person in the room who says what we are all thinking welcoming the uncomfortable conversations. I wanna thank me for believing in me. Gone wit yo bad self, you did that!" What about you? What do you thank yourself for today? https://lnkd.in/gq2arvMU #SelfAppreciation #ProfessionalGrowth #Achievements #Resilience #SelfWorth #CareerSuccess #EmbraceYourJourney #AcknowledgeYourself #SelfCare #EmmySpeech #NiecyNash #Gratitude #SelfRecognition
Niecy Nash Thanks Herself In Emmys Acceptance Speech
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What does support look like for you? Have you ever read “It must be hard to love a therapist?” I’ll link it below. It accurately describes the sentiment of some service-based business owners and nonprofit leaders with whom I work. And if they’re an introvert, this is quite possibly, spot on. It brings awareness to love languages (if you believe they exist), and to what it means to truly communicate. Your assumption at not receiving support from someone who supports others for a living may be misinformed. Or, your method of supporting those who do not support others for a living may be misunderstood. Is there someone you know who leads a team in a service-based business or nonprofit? It could also be true for those in health care and education. #BlackHistoryMonth 25% of Black people seek help for mental health, but 10% of Black people don’t have health insurance. The WORLD is still in a mental health crisis. In the US, Black people are, have been for a while. 3% of the psychology workforce is Black, 22% of social workers are Black. SALUTE AND CELEBRATE your Black Mental Health professional today. https://lnkd.in/ehYj5HNT
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Four years ago a FB friend sent me this idealistic 4/2020 video promoting the ideal that uncensored internet political free speech by Deep State whistle blowers could restore democracy & human rights in America. I agree with the narrator's opinion that a good versus evil battle of biblical proportions has been occurring & that uncensored internet free speech on social media can easily expose the systemic bipartisan evil that has existed in America since John & David Dulles recruited Nazi Gestapo to create the CIA after WWII. My only caveat is whether God wants to prepare the bride of Christ (under ground persecuted Christian church) for Christ's return by exposing that white Christian nationalism has been an aberration in God's sovereign plan that only succeeded in North America & Australia where protestants were able to conquer primitive stone age populations. White Christian nationalism by the Roman Catholic Church & Church of England has been a failure in Asia, Africa & South America where 75% of Christians live. Every day we witness video evidence that our local police, sheriff deputies & state police are allowed to be murderers & rapists. These dirty cops understand that state & federal legislators & McClatchy publishers & editors have allowed CIA Director Mike Pompeo, Wichita congressman Ron Estes, FBI Director Christopher Wray, Trump AG Bill Barr, KBI Director Tony Mattivi, Kansas AG Kris Kobach & Derek Schmidt to cover up for pedophile & rapist KCK detective Roger Golbulski & misogynistic Butler County Sheriff Kelly Herzet who tried to murder an innocent mother who reported that she had been sexually assaulted. These also covered up that on 11/1/18 Big Pharma murdered Trump Asst. HHS Secretary Daniel Best. I understand that every powerful Kansas sheriff, KHP commander, judge, prosecutor or attorney believes that they are entitled to drop their pants & demand oral sex from a female employee & join in orgies at stag parties sponsored by the Masonic elitist sub-cult -Royal Order of Jesters. These good old - Mason - satanists have entitled issues because they have covered up the sex crime of powerful politicians, corporate medicaid fraud by Big Pharma & the Bush crime family and drug trafficking by the CIA & Clinton crime family. I don't think there is enough time or prison cells to convict every cop, politician, judge, prosecutor & attorney who violated their solemn oath to defend the US Constitution from a domestic enemy - themselves. This is why I have lobbied since 3/2007 that a Kansas Governor (currently Democrat Laura Kelly) & State AG (currently Republican Kris Kobach) & the next US president (Obama, Trump & Biden ) enact a clemency program to allow every corrupt judge, sheriff, prosecutor, mayor, police chief, county commissioner & attorney to con fess their crimes with out prison time of loss of pensions & licenses.
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What can you learn from one of the greatest people who ever lived and ended up with a networth of $1 billion dollars? Watch this video to discover the secret to transforming your whole life through the magic ingredient. #GPAC #Peace #Prosperity #SpiritualPower #FinancialSuccess
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This is the anthem of the 70s and probably the vietnam war I was running around trying to avoid racism and Police to pay too much attention to music but I believe it come to represent the Vietnam war Nelson Mandela and maybe even Philistine. I also recall the first Notting Hill Riots During the Carnival. You have no idea of what it is like to be living under occupation until it come calling. The Philistine People are and have been under the BIG WHITE BOOT OF THE WORLD FOR TOO LONG AND HAMAS IS THEIR ONLY DEFENDER. I DO NOT CARE IF HAMAS IS MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD I CARE THAT THEIR FIGHT IS WITH THE BOOT HOLDING THE PHILISTINES LIKE SLAVES. BEATING THEM DOWN LIKE THEY HAVE NO FEELINGS. I THOUGHT THE CENTRAL EUROPEANS WOULD GET THIS AND VOICE HEAVY SUPPORT FOR PHILISTINE. BUT THEY FORGET HOW YOUNG SOLDIERS WERE MADE TO SHOOT THEM DOWN AS THEY ATTEMPTED TO RUSH THE AUSTRIAN AND GERMAN BORDERS TO ESCAPE THE YOKE OF OPPRESSION. RACIST ME? OH FAR FAR FROM IT. I WANT TO SPEAK TRUTH AS I UNDERSTAND IT. WE ARE ALL AWARE THAT GAZA HAS GREAT VALUE AND ISRAEL WANT IT ALL. BUT THEY WILL NEVER GET IT IN MY LIFETIME. FUCK ISRAEL YOU CAN KISS MY DARK SHINY BAMCY BIBI POLPOT AND GROUSOME GALANT FUCK ALL A Y'ALL. DO NOT MAKE ME GO 2PAC ON YOU NIGER HATIN PHILISTINE KILLIN PRETEND EUROPEAN DO NOT BELONG IN THAT REGION LYIN PROFITEERS AND PIRATES. BABY KILLIN MOFUs. I IS NOT A RACIST THE LOWEST FORM OF HUMAN IS A RACIST. IMAGINE BEING BORN WITH DOUBLE GENETALIA IS LOOKED UPON AS SOMETHING WRONG. THINK ABOUT IT AND IF YOU REALLY BELIEVE THERE IS A GOD YOU SUPPOSED TO SMILE AND SAY 'THIS IS GOD'S JOKE ON MANKIND AND FIND A WAY TO ADDRESS IT INSTEAD OF MAKING THESE PEOPLE FEEL LIKE IT IS THEIR FAULT. THE WORLD IS GOING BACKWARD. INSTEAD OF COMPASSION AND EMPATHY WE ARE PREACHING HATE FOR OTHERS THAT HAVE DONE NO HARM TO THE WORLD AND WE ENCOURAGE OUR POLITICIANS TO PROMOTE THIS AND STAY SILENT WHEN THERE IS INJUSTICE IN THE WORLD. WE GO FROM LGBTQ TO PERSECUTING TRANS GENDER HOW IS THAT PROGRESS. WHEN THESE PEOPLE PARENTS WAS PAYING THEIR TAXES AND HIDING THAT CHILD TO PROTECT HIM/HER AND NO ONE KNEW ABOUT THEM IT WAS FINE. NOW THEY ARE NOT PREPARED TO BE IN THE BACKGROUND AND WANT TO BE TREATED LIKE ALL OTHER PEOPLE OF THE HUMAN RACE IN ALL WALKS OF LIFE. INSTEAD OF FINDING SOLUTIONS YOU WANT TO MAKE THEM FEEL LESS THAN HUMAN, WHO WILL BE NEXT DOWN SYNDROME, THE CHILD BORN WITH ONE EYE THE BABY WITH A HEART CONDITION? FREE PHILISTINE PEOPLE OF THE WORLD SHOUT OUT FOR PHILISTINE
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August 13, 2024 No doubt, whether intended or not, Cori Bush's inflammatory rhetoric -- quoted accurately in the below story -- is classical antisemitism. I know it when I hear it. I feel it. I used to work at AIPAC moons ago. Like Israel, AIPAC is not perfect. Yet, AIPAC consists of more than 50,000 U.S. citzens organized under their First Amendment rights who believe strong U.S. support for the people of Israel -- through its democratically elected government -- is in America's best interests. Personally, I think many -- including some American Jews (not Jewish Americans, by the way) -- are uncomfortable with the strong Jew persona. Get over it. Imagine if NYC attacked NJ, which is the size of Israel? Do you really think most Americans wouldn't support a full retaliation? The double standard for Israel is in some cases a hope for peace. Yet, mostly, that double standard contains age-old antisemitic tropes that partially reflect the world's inability to accept the strong Jew image. In my mind, it is a cop-out for reflecting on one's own weaknesses, responsibility, and self-analysis. Cori Bush, you are entitled your opinion, but you can't duck responsibility for your own actions and/or lack thereof. You should be ashamed of yourself. At least now enough of your constituents think that.
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So good! Key takeaways to speak-up with confidence... 1. Do it with genuine passion 2. Advocate for others 3. Seek advice & show humility in the process https://lnkd.in/gnQusrB4
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Duty of Memory: White/Western media tools, channels and networks cannot under any circumstances be used to promote Black/African people; « Dear Black/African brothers and sisters, you may well own your radio and television channels, you may be champions in the use of (Facebook, Tweeter, Instagram, Youtube, Snap Chat, Linkedin; Etc), but know that all these tools belong to Whites/Westerners, not to you Blacks/Africans; their owners do with them what they want » White/Western people own your TV channels and radio stations, they own everything you use on the Internet. And with that, do you think you can escape their control? « It is the White/Western people who develop and even offer you school programs, who promote them and do not teach your Black/African history. How can you tell that you are not brainwashed??
Devoir de Mémoire : les outils, chaînes et réseaux médiatiques blancs/occidentaux ne peuvent en aucun cas être utilisés pour promouvoir les personnes Noires/Africaines; « Chers frères et sœurs Noirs/Africains, vous pouvez beau posséder vos chaînes de radios et de télévisions, vous pouvez être des champions dans l’utilisation de (Facebook, Tweeter, Instagram, Youtube, Snap Chat, Linkedin; Etc), mai
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