In todays America we see this picture as offensive and wrong Slaves In chains And this picture is NOT offensive. Getty Images Hypocritical, isn't it? Three Questions If we say that we care about justice and are the land of the free, then why is is OK for 1 in 4 Black men to end... Continue Reading →
I think that in this season, while we rightfully celebrate the birth of Christ, we need to take a moment to think about Joseph. Here is a question: How would you feel if your wife and her child were celebrated, given gifts by wise and wealthy men and you, the one who did the best... Continue Reading →
To be clear: I am not saying I speak for all Black Men: I am speaking on some insights I have gained from talking to brothers, observing them online and off and watching how they are portrayed. I've been thinking a lot about how to answer this question. What we want is simple. It is... Continue Reading →
https://www.cdc.gov/tuskegee/images/ParticipantWifeNurse.gif From CDC Website History lesson for those interested. This link is an official government timeline of the Tuskegee Experiment Remember this lasted 40 years ending in 1972. (Repeat: 1972!!!) - The CDC is of course now reviewing this, but several other publications stipulate the same timeline. Now my analysis: Black people (in particular Black... Continue Reading →
I was in my basement last night working on my R & B Christmas playlist and like I do every year, I was trying to sing the songs. Which I still can do pretty decently when I want to. But when I was trying to hit "those notes" I found it to be painful. I... Continue Reading →
My FatherSeeing my family when I wanted toThanksgiving tripChristmas Eve Likely (but thinking about how to downscale) :-(The freedom to go where and when I wanted without risking being in a hospitalQuite a few rounds of golfGiving and getting hugs (yes, I am secretly lovable and loving)Family and friends gathering at my parents house impromptuSeeing... Continue Reading →
The me I know myself to be: Is worried that people don’t believe me what I say my posts “aren’t about you”. (It isn't!)Is way too picky about who I engage because of a concern that they will try and make MY initiative into theirs or take credit for what I do or not give... Continue Reading →
I love this quote. This was and still is true! I feel that I need to start with this: This is my expression. It is intended to generate thought and also, to heal myself and my mind. I pray it is useful for you. As is all my posts: It is a Work in Progress,... Continue Reading →
I think the Social Dilemma should be mandatory watching. Especially to younger people. Lots of stuff to unpack, but here is a quote: If you are not paying for the product, YOU are the product. My thoughts below: Meaning my opinion, not something to view as wholly factual. Algorithms that are designed to keep us... Continue Reading →
Just a post that I recently saw that speaks to my heart. A must watch! https://www.instagram.com/tv/CHGNv8NJZmX/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link #BlackMenMatter
Quiet Thunder 
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