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The Gangsta-Thug Narrative: Who’s affected…2?

The Gangsta-thug …image and enthusiastic embrace of society’s stereotypes are the most pressing problem facing African-American males.  When they see you, it’s shameful that the hue of your skin defines who you are in the eyes of the world; (the police)for sure. (You are an abomination!) And so…the rules of law don’t immediately pertain to you. In most atrocious ways, you are guilty until proven innocent. Then again, that part…until proven innocent never comes into play. Why? Because you fit the Gangsta-thug narrative! Therefore, there...

Bigotry

Disgraced President: Never Deserved It !

Disgraced…When President Trump was elected, many people were shocked. How could someone with little experience and so many controversies surrounding him become the leader of the free world? Moreover, it’s hard to believe that it’s been almost four years since Donald Trump left the Oval Office as President.  Yet, it feels like he was insulting our intelligence only yesterday, telling us that he would make America great again, and promising to drain the swamp.  And now, here we are. Trump is...

Slavery

Slavery: A Stigma That Still Exists (Whites Turning a Blind Eye)!

Slavery is a subject that many people (white) turn a blind eye to and refuse to admit that slavery even happens.  Why? Because it makes white people look bad for committing acts of inhumanity! Let’s face it, America has always been very, very evil. By and large, America was built on the backs of Africans/African Americans to build family wealth in white families. For example… The slave trade provided: Political power. Social standing and wealth for the church. European nation-states. New World...

Mae Mallory

Mae Mallory: Civil Rights Activist -N-Self-Defense Advocate!

Mae Mallory (June 9, 1927 – 2007) Mae Mallory was a civil rights activist supporting armed self-defense and school integration. Generally, she participated in demonstrations against the Vietnam War and the U.S. occupation of the Dominican.  And believed Black people are masters of their fate – militant forms of Black Power often associated with men. To That end, she was a persistent advocate for self-defense and the voices of working-class black women in the fight for civil rights. She became a civil rights activist...

THE TRUTH HURTS: Nevertheless IT’S WORTH IT.

The Truth hurts…at least, that’s what I tell myself when I’m feeling down about something. If you’re like me, you might find yourself in a similar situation from time to time. Generally speaking, in our society today, the truth may be hard to swallow, but to be happy, you must be comfortable with it, even if it hurts. I’m no expert; however, I feel that people should look for the silver lining in every situation because it’s usually where the...