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  2. richardmurray
    Maybe we can make a map https://aalbc.com/tc/events/event/644-2026-winter-death-toll-in-nyc/
  3. richardmurray
    How many have died from the cold in the city you live in, in the USA? by 02042026 in NYC 17 died 13 hypothermia - 3 drug overdose 1 unknown citation https://ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/politics/2026/01/31/mayor-zohran-mamdani-snow-storm-homeless-death 13 from hypothermia which means they are out in the cold and had no where to go, but what is more important is how many people became sick. PEople don't seem to comprehend that one person murdered by law enforcement is hundreds of people assaulted by law enforcement. One person dying of hypothermia is hundreds of people sick from the cold. And the three people who drug overdosed thought that could heat them up. But, how many people are trying to drink themselves warm? New York City has problems across the board, these deaths are the proof. But what is most telling is in a city where if a black person commit an illegality, whether criminal or not, many chime in regardless of how uncommon the act but when the city is the culprit of a legal crime, no words no judgements no condemnations. in amendment so lietenant governor is what adrienne adams got to come in too late to win the mayoral race but block certain strategies by Eric Adams or Andrew Cuomo, good for her. I think she is actually a good legislator. https://ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/evening-briefing/2026/02/04/evening-briefing--feb--4--2026
  4. admin
    this is Troy for some reason my my phone forgot my user account. Of course I don’t believe in multiple races! I thought I made that abundantly clear over the years. I recognize that there are people, like you, who believe in multiple races. But that doesn’t make it true. And there are those who are sufficiently powerful enough to exploit the nonsensical belief, people have in multiple races and use it as a tactic to divide us for their personal benefit.
  5. frankster
    Yes...you can Well as you should They have an agenda....that is not advertise - One can only wonder what they want with all those DNA?? No they are not....but land and geography do influence genes - those influences are then passed on Poor choice as an example Professional Sommeliers or Wine Connoisseur can and do....as it is part of how they make their living. Yes....so it seems seems reasonable... It comes down to where you wish to stop.....but we know the source is African True But each geographic location leaves its mark on the gene (a mutation of sorts)....that mark can be thought of as the start of a new ethnicity. So you may be able to or can tell where and when the mutation/variation first appeared. Yes...Race as a social construct is a convention....where in varies attributes are agreed upon as it constituents. just as one can predicated a whole new race on individuals who have red hair or eleven fingers The same Genes are responsible for all the Variations....These Genes are common to and shared among human beings. You haven't provide enough information....for me to be sure
  6. richardmurray
    Don’t Call Me Crazy! I’m Just in Love Paperback from Swiyyah Nadirah Woodard Anniversary of the book's publication
  7. richardmurray
    New York prohibits Slavery JUNETEENTH DAY If you live in the USA? Do you know when the state you lived in prohibited slavery everywhere except prisons, when the thriteenth amendment was ratified in said state?
  8. richardmurray
    Mardi Gras is on the 17th in 2026 Enjoy some fiction from now till then.
  9. richardmurray started following Writer - A producer for Skydance said they want to find Sisqo in the new show Star Trek Starfleet Academy, what say you?
  10. richardmurray
    I said mine below https://aalbc.com/tc/events/event/643-finding-sisqo-a-writers-quest/ Black Writers who love science fiction? Come on!!!
  11. richardmurray
    Deep Space Nine is my favorite Star Trek show, even above the original series and my second favorite is Discovery. So my biases are on the table. Now, if someone said to me, Rich, we want a show to find Captain Sisqó. My first thoughts will be what do I know about Captain Sisqó's departure. I know who: sisqo, when: stardate given, where:the prophet temple , what: fought gul ducat and negative entities, how: joined prophets , why: prophecy, it was foretold. Last but not least, Sisqó himself said he would return to be with his family: Jake + Cassidy. Second, what don't I know? Any clues or definition of when Sisqó would return. Which means I need to figure four things: 1) when sisqo returned to Jake+ Cassidy, who was pregnant when he left, and what did they do. 2) why did Sisqó have to leave again after returning to Jake+ Cassidy 3) what role does the prophets or the Q have with that eden like place found in star trek discovery. 4) when will sisqo be found in the context of Star Trek Starfleet Academy Third, where should anyone in Star Trek Starfleet Academy begin to search for Sisqó? The answer in my mind is obvious with all the players of Deep Space Nine. Jake- he will see his father as an older man[ rest in peace Tony Todd] , but that will not be the Prophet Sisqó so to speak, and that Jake while surprised didn't seem like he was waiting for Sisqo then. so, writers have work to do, but have one clue which keeps star trek's timeline together. Michael Burnham's husband can find Jake's writings. If they can find a VHS tape of Fae Valentine's old self, anything is possible. Yes, non star trek but, data storage of writings should be findable. Cassidy- she was pregnant, she had to live to when Sisqó would see her again. But that doesn't mean after that moment when he went missing again, she was the same. For Jake+ Cassidy Star Trek offers some convenient tools. They can leap through time in cryogenic tubes, khan noonian singh does it all the time. Scotty survived in a transfer buffer for decades. So tools exist to leap frog Cassidy or Jake, especially through the fall of the federation, which keeps Discovery's continuity. Dax - is a trill and Dax can still be alive, even though the trills have gone through challenges, so maybe Dax is dead or maybe Dax is so old the old identities are silent. Dax needs to be spoken to. Dr Bashir- he was genetic modified so I am not certain he has to be dead. And he wasn't in hiding when the show ended and had relations with other genetic modified doing various calculations or activities. All his work or notes over the years need to be researched or found. Major Kira- what is the status of Bajor? based on discovery, it is unknown to the audience cause the federation diminished in size and was near death as an organization. so, Bajor is changed. But where does that put Bajorans? Got to go to Bajor and see if any priests or priestess have anything, the ki's right? The prophets - they need to be talked to, if any will know they will. If their gateway is still the wormhole outside Bajor well. got to talk to them. Odo- He was changling, changling do die and get old , but changlings can survive a long time and last we saw him he was in the collective to heal them. With the Jim hadar,/Klingon guy, maybe he may be able to ask someone. Odo needs to be found and it connects to Kira, whom I can't imagine didn't see Odo again before she died. Worf- His sone Alexander is going to become , through Voyager, a Klingon scientist who discovers how to time travel. How did he do that? That can be useful. Even considering the fall of the federation, where did Alexander go? Chief Obrian- He is one of the few crew members who I can't see a connection to getting a clue for Sisqó. He left back for earth. The one thing I will suggest is, he was a transporter operator in next generation before becoming a chief so maybe he had an event in the annals of the federation. Quark- A ferengi, Quark was one of the characters always on the lookout for the others. The ferengi may be greedy but the ferengi travel, gossip, hear whispers, the great river, his nephew Nog, rest that actors soul, and his brother was a genius. So, Maybe Quark made a record of something, heard something and placed it in the financial records. I imagine ferengi's keep their taxes for a long time and with the fall of the federation and growth of the Orion's I can see Ferengi's doing generally well. Vic- the 1950s bar program on deep space nine. Like the Doctor of Voyager who seems to be a character in Academy, the bar program is long lived , as long as it has enough memory and where it is stored isn't damaged by nanites or violence. Vic as a resident of deep space nine and a popular bar will have privy to a long list of gossips or information. It is worth a search. NOTE: To bad the section 31 guy in Deep Space Nine passed away because based on Michelle Yeoh's time with them, I bet they know something. So... The idea of finding Sisqó is fine on the surface. Deep Space Nine , if they will respect it, gave the general outline. 1)Sisqó left at the end of Deep space nine. 2) Stuff happened. 3) sisqo returned to Jake + Cassidy + the new child older 4) Sisqó left again for some reason 5) stuff happened 6) Sisqó is found somewhere, whether it be foretold or prophecy or because of a negative agent. 2 or 5 is where you can fill the blanks with a lot. FORUM POST https://aalbc.com/tc/topic/12434-writer-a-producer-for-skydance-said-they-want-to-find-sisqo-in-the-new-show-star-trek-starfleet-academy-what-say-you/ IN AMENDMENTS 02042026 From a story perspective I have a lot to say, but I will take one angle I didn't mention elsewhere on this topic.... legends don't happen because of the past, England has many mythological old kings, why does arthur matter more than many others? Arthur unlike the others had a court which myth made multiracial , french/scottish/welsh/english/irish/german knights all sat at the table in myth, this appealed to the future better than others. What is my point ? they happen because people in the future deem it relevant to their own passions. . Based on star trek discovery, what relevance did Sisqo and the prophets have to the survival of the federation? How did that survival relate to the survival or jake or cassidy and sisqo's second child or their bloodline? As a writer do I wish I was the one to make this happen? yes. Has paramount or skydance paramount shown they can positively manage adding to the literature of the the star trek global franchise ? no. I don't think star trek starfleet academy is bad. Nor do I hate the chris pine films. But, they all could had been better. My argument is they all lack the ambition of Roddenberry. As shatner's documentary proved, many people in paramount seem to think roddenberry was crazy and it shows in star trek after his death. Many have said academy is daring or of the times, but I oppose that sentiment. I think academy is written in an opportunistic way. It is not challenging the audience's perceptions but catering to what some in the audience want to see while also catering to what some in the audience don't want to see. IT isn't challenging the writers to really build an honest lens to something that hasn't been shown in a world that has multiple shows plus movies as part of its literary life.
  12. Pioneer1
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  14. Pioneer1
    Nice grandstand.....lol.........but I didn't see an ANSWER to my question anywhere up there. Music is a social construct, and there are multiple genres of music. Politics is a social construct, and there are multiple political parties. Since you believe that race is a social construct, do you believe that there are MULTIPLE RACES? The question is quite clear and concise.
  15. Troy
    for the thousandth time, race is a social construct, not based in genetics. The concept of race should be dispense with because it serves no other purpose than to facilitate racism. Black people are subhuman and it’s OK to enslave them. This belief makes racism “real” and something we need to contend with, but that does not mean it has a basis in genetics. “Race” is obviously wrong indeed the reason for this website is to combat racism. One can apply the same argument to gender, which is a social construct. All women should wear dresses wear and lipstick and be subservient to men. This is all socially determined and have nothing to do with genetics. Being a female is genetic.
  16. aka Contrarian
    @Pioneer1Does anybody really care whether or not you and I make peace? The sun will still come up tomorrow. Feel free to go back to being your true self. zzzzzzzzzzz
  17. Pioneer1
    Troy I didn't say being a male or woman was a social construct. First thing's first....... Before we agree on what race is "based on" you must first acknowledge that there ARE multiple races among humanity.
  18. Troy
    Oh wait, are you playing that non-binary gender is a social construct game? I’m surprised that you you buy into that but can’t fathom that race is a social construct. So yes, you are correct. Being a male or a woman is a social construct. But not in the same way that race is. 99% of the people running around with penises are going to be “men” with Y chromosomes. What astonishes me is your ability to wrap your head around that, but you can’t fathom there is no genetic basis for race. Go figure…
  19. Troy
    Oh yes, I remember that character! If I ever knew her name, I’d forgotten it. Makes me wanna go back and rewatch that film.
  20. aka Contrarian
    @Pioneer1I suggested we "move on" earlier in this thread but you couldn't pass up a chance to try and control the narrative by giving your typically revised and unflattering version of me to "prove" that you did, indeed, know me. Even called Salems "cheap" when in fact, they were a name brand cigarette that cost the same as other cigarettes back in the "salad days" of my youth, an classic metaphor which you insisted on botching by referring to as my salad making days, subsequently turning my "frequenting intimate little jazz clubs" to "bar hopping", my joining musicians I was acquainted with on stage, as "making a fool of myself" but, now all of a sudden, you are going to "let" ,Troy and me have each other because we don't see things your way, and all your cherry-picking, strawman ploys and false equivalencies - oops, I mean "explanations, evidence and truth" have been rejected. Yeah, right. And, to return the favor, I'm going to let you and yourself have each other, - as befits an egocentric die-hard.
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  22. Pioneer1
    Troy and Cynique Well..... Since both of you have your minds made up about what you THINK I believe or represent....regardless as to what I actually say/type....why waste time with explanations, evidence, and proof of my assertions? I'm going to let you two have eachother.....lol.
  23. Pioneer1
    Troy I'm learning one cannot have a meaningful conversation with others on a given subject if there is not a basic foundation of shared knowledge. Nor can you have a meaningful conversation on a given subject with others if your mind is already made up and you refuse to entertain an alternative point of view...lol. Gender is a social construct. It's based in PSYCHLOGY and SOCIOLOGY...not genetics. There is no DNA or genes that you can point to as traits of a "gender". frankster Where Humanity is Cream Then Flavor is like unto ethnicity You can make that comparison. Or perhaps you can say that the COLOR of the ice cream is the race where as the FLAVOR of it is it's ethnicity....lol. Racial categorization is quite fluid. Isn't that one of the advertised purpose of those genealogy companies to ascertain where you ancestors originate....like Ancestor.com and 23andme. Yes. And I question THAT as well. Current understanding among the lay public is that they can..... Genes aren't tied to land or geography. You can determine who descended from WHO but not necessarily from WHERE any more than you can determine whether the wine you drink came from grapes descended from those grown in California or France. My personally opinion is that is not exactly what they do or are doing They are aggregating current DNA as to where they are most abundant in the so-called old world..... It has little bearing on where your ancestors originated from but more on where your DNA co hurts are now..... Exactly. They are taking DNA samples and matching them with where on the planet there seems to be a pool of others with those same genes and THEORIZING that as the "origin" of that particular group. Going by that method.... Most AfroAmericans will show "origins" of being from the Southern United States. But then going further back....it can also show "origins" of being from the Caribbean. But going further back...it can also show "origins" of being from West Africa. But going further back....we know that most West Africans migrated to that region from Northern and Eastern Africa and THAT will be the new "origin". It goes on and on. When you combine Migration patterns History Anthropology Archeology and Genealogy....then you can make a very accurate guess as to where your ancestors are from WHICH ancestors? That's the issue. My Parents are my Ancestors......and so are my Great, Great, Great, Great, Great, Great, Great Grand Parents. One time period will show ONE geographical location but another time period before familial migration will show ANOTHER geographical location. That's the point I'm getting at. You can only know who came from WHO....but not the region those genes originated from. That maybe so....but Race has no basis in genetics. Skin color does. Hair texture does .....race is usually predicated on these characteristics among others. They both have a different history and relationship with the particular Land....that must be weight - and negotiated. In other words, you're not sure...lol.
  24. Black Writers for Peace
    Memories!
  25. Black Writers for Peace
    A Park Stands on All of Our Graves is the third poetry collection from poet Khadijah Z. Ali-Coleman. In this poetry collection, she reflects on global oppression, occupation and the legacy of erasure. These poems explore the ways that wanton colonial terrorism and destruction--from cop cities and data centers, to police violence and the bombing of civilians, have impacted vulnerable communities locally, nationally and abroad. What has been sacrificed? What remains in the aftermath? Khadijah Z. Ali-Coleman, Ed.D is the author of several books, including For the Girls Who Do Too Much, The Summoning of Black Joy, and the children's book Mariah's Maracas. She is co-editor of the book Homeschooling Black Children in the US: Theory, Practice and Popular Culture. An associate professor in the humanities department at Coppin State University, she served as the second Poet Laureate of Prince George's County, MD from 2023-2025. --- REVIEWS Khadijah Z. Ali-Coleman's poems explore themes of identity, resistance, social justice, history, culture, and the American machine's cringeworthy hypocrisy. She tenderly examines the political trends/winds with a raw, soulful verse, which begs to be heard. This collection is a unique form of militant jazz. A must read. -Synnika A. Lofton, author of Monsters in My Head Both a meal and a treasure trove of lessons, A Park Stands On All of Our Graves is something to chew on, savor, and swallow...Dr. Ali-Coleman's latest offering, is a dish best served simmering and without an iota of an apology. B. Sharise Moore, author and poetry editor of FIYAH Magazine of Black Speculative Fiction --- UPCOMING EVENTS Khadijah Z. Ali-Coleman presents "A Park Stands on All of Our Graves" in conversation with Khari Dawson Tuesday, April 7th 2026 7:00 pm Red Emma's MORE INFO HERE
  26. Black Writers for Peace
    This third poetry collection from poet Khadijah Z. Ali-Coleman reflects on global oppression, occupation and the legacy of erasure. It is the first book published through Black Writers for Peace and Social Justice, Inc. Khadijah Z. Ali-Coleman's poems explore themes of identity, resistance, social justice, history, culture, and the American machine's cringeworthy hypocrisy. She tenderly examines the political trends/winds with a raw, soulful verse, which begs to be heard. This collection is a unique form of militant jazz. A must read. -Synnika A. Lofton, author of Monsters in My Head Both a meal and a treasure trove of lessons, A Park Stands On All of Our Graves is something to chew on, savor, and swallow...Dr. Ali-Coleman's latest offering, is a dish best served simmering and without an iota of an apology. -B. Sharise Moore, author and poetry editor of FIYAH Magazine of Black Speculative Fiction
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  27. Pioneer1
    In that Friday comparison..... It's interesting how most of the women seem to look better NOW than they did 30 years ago...lol. Most women don't like showing their age.
  28. Pioneer1
    Well....... That didn't last long, lol. Nobody can say I didn't TRY to make peace!
  29. aka Contrarian
    @Troyyes, I remember Diana Sands quite well She first gained fame by playing Sidney Poitier's sister in "Raisin in the Sun," which was based on the play by Lorraine Hansberry. Lorraine and Diana were friends, and both tragically died in their 30s, victims of cancer.
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