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Hummm. "mixed" is not the word that comes to my mind when looking at that picture. Nor would I call Kelly Rowland "dark-skinned". Descendents of slaves are all mixed and they come in many shades ranging from high yellow to deep brown. Facial features and hair texture are also traits that figure into the equation. None of this, however, matters to white folks who have an affinity for the word "nigger". Typically, "Afro-Americans" tend to use their own skin color as the criteria when categorizing others of their race. This is a very subjective measuring stick and varies from person to person. So it's all about opinion. Dating back to the time in the mid 1960s, thanks to Malcolm X, the term "negro" was replaced by the title "black" which previously carried a stigma. This was when the concept of blackness being "a state of mind" was introduced. I'm not sure what the current mind set is...

The longer I live, the more inadequate I feel when trying to capture things in words. To me, Love is too multi-faceted and layered to be coherently defined. An emotional ink blot to be silently interpreted . One person's sigh, another's yawn. Here then gone.

@tipsyturvSeems like you've decided that the darker the skin tone of African Americans is, the worse they are treated by society, and you feel no kinship with anyone who has less melanin than you. I'd submit that white society is not that concerned about how light or dark skin is when it comes to racism. Maybe your friend's empathy is just a symbolic gesture. And perhaps you are being overly sensitive. Ironically, colorism still exists within the black race, - and you are proof of it.

A woman darker than I called me light skinned, I was I taken aback, as I never considered myself light skinned. But from her perspective I guess I was, @tipsyturv whether one is considered light or dark skinned is in the eye of the beholder. In my book the person the photo is not dark skinned.

There are quite a few, but I think like attracts like. We tend to be in the company of people who are similar to us. I'm not surprised you know someone who can advance your work in other astrology markets. By the way, I'm looking forward to watching more of your videos.

Question: would you consider the person "dark skinned Black person" as they describe themselves? also, great post overall - thnx!

Hummm. "mixed" is not the word that comes to my mind when looking at that picture. Nor would I call Kelly Rowland "dark-skinned". Descendents of slaves are all mixed and they come in many shades ranging from high yellow to deep brown. Facial features and hair texture are also traits that figure into the equation. None of this, however, matters to white folks who have an affinity for the word "nigger". Typically, "Afro-Americans" tend to use their own skin color as the criteria when categorizing others of their race. This is a very subjective measuring stick and varies from person to person. So it's all about opinion. Dating back to the time in the mid 1960s, thanks to Malcolm X, the term "negro" was replaced by the title "black" which previously carried a stigma. This was when the concept of blackness being "a state of mind" was introduced. I'm not sure what the current mind set is...

What was the last year for which days is available?

@Mel Hopkins all valid points. I am partnering with a marketer to tap the Chinese Astrology market. However you Troy and Prof D are the exception. You all lead active lives. I still say most people aren't productive with free time. How many people do you know thaz realised a dream during the pandemic? There were a lot of divorces and domestic violence addiction and escapism. Creative people found creative ways to continue to express themselves. However most people are audience.

On the surface, yes. I'm discovering that love is an energy for creating something out of nothing. Nothing is as it seems. I'll report back with more findings shortly.

@DelanoI've found that AI is the perfect coach for me. Many find that AI, or large language models, creates more work for the individual and increases productivity. For example, I consult as a product marketing manager for a microelectronics firm. I use prompts for Chat GPT to optimize my marketing activities for every stage of product development. ChatGPT explains every detail of the product stage and optimizes what marketing activities are best to employ and the best metrics to use. So, in this case, Chat GPT is instrumental in creating a work product model -that I could follow -but it also helps me add value to my offering. I can do more as a strategic consultant than I did before. I think the challenge is for people to realize that AI is a tool that frees us to use our talents in the fields we desire. For example, if I want to build a hole in the wall, do I want to take the time to make a drill when all I want is the hole? Sure, that would be interesting, but why when I can buy one? A woman just asked for SEO phrases in the bloggers' helping bloggers' forum. She's not interested in SEO. She wants to help curvy women over 50 look fashionable, and she said she has a blog. So, it took me less than a minute to ask ChatGPT to share the best SEO for her blog—and then I linked her to it. Check it out here. https://chat.openai.com/share/9a0896be-45f9-43f7-b771-7dd42fbb4e84 For now, AI (LLM ) will help people do more than they thought possible. Now, when we get into Machine Learning and Deep Learning models - well, I suspect the same will be true - but it will leave out a lot of the population who just want to spend their time writing think pieces on Twitter. (Just kidding)

Considering my gifts and talents, I was probably put here to help and teach i.e. spread love. Love is simply giving of yourself unselfishly and unconditionally without expectation of reciprocation or reward. Looks simple but it's not. Greed, jealousy, envy, hate, etc., make it harder than Chinese arithmetic for most people to give. That's where we get the adage that it's better to give than to receive. Here's the dope part.... Those who give love unconditionally receive far more than they could have asked for in the form of joy. It actually feels great to make a difference in someone else's life.

H8ll to the naw. Dark-skin comes in different hues but that person is totally misleading with that description.

Understanding is key! I remember asking, "What is love?" Love is my earthly area of study. Have you ever considered whether you are here to learn something, and if yes, what you are here to learn?

I thought I was going crazy or maybe wrong about how I feel. Looking at their pic...would you consider this person a "dark skinned Black person" ? Maybe I'm tripping.

As I've mentioned before, the world would be a much better place if humans truly understood how to give and receive love. Most *problems* would be solved.

Person of color or non-white would accomplish the same thing with no confusion.

Hi! To answer your question, I consulted Open AI ChatGPT. Have you tried it yet? Here's a link. https://chat.openai.com/share/9a0896be-45f9-43f7-b771-7dd42fbb4e84

Is it possible our journeys don't always require courage? Instead, we design our journeys to bring forth an experience we may have yet to experience in another incarnation. I distinctly remember wanting to understand the currency of LOVE. During those rough patches, I learned hard times don't require fearlessness. I found out I could be afraid and still do what's necessary. In fact, I knew that while I worked as a flight attendant. During inflight emergencies, I focused on what I could do to get the desired outcome. Even then, I leaned on Love. But I thought that's not LOVE, is it? So, when hardship hit home, I guess life showed me there was no difference. I wouldn't have had the strength if it weren't for LOVE. Love endures all and gives us the endurance to move through hard times. Courage hadn't crossed my mind because I wasn't directly experiencing the effects of the diseases—I was the witness who served everyone in the capacity the best I knew how. I wasn't always successful, either. My daughter shut down on me a few times. I didn't understand what she needed from me. I later found out she needed me to be in the moment. My mother accused me of treating her like an infant -I didn't know how to care for her either. Then I learned caring for someone doesn't mean infantizing them. Through all the fights, I just wanted to understand what I was supposed to know about the experience. And I found that I learned the currency of Love. So, maybe every journey reflects the level of knowledge you want to bring forth.

I am darker skinned unambiguous Black person (for context: about the same color as Kelly Rowland) like, no one ever questions whether I am Black or not. I love my Blackness. I love my skin, my culture. but I have a friend who keeps calling themselves a "dark skinned Black person" and swears that we are just alike and have the same experiences Am I wrong for correcting them sometimes ? Especially when I see people asking them "What are you?" or "What are you mixed with?" at times? People never ask me questions like that, so how are we exactly the same and have the same experiences? I feel as if this person wants to be in solidarity with and relate to me, cuz we are close. I can respect that. But Im actually offended when they say these things because to me, they appear to be mixed race IMO and have a mixed race experience from what I can see. It's almost like when I share an unpleasant experience I had because of my skin, they hop rush to say something like "I can understand as a dark skinned Black person". They don't understand that , based on how I see them, it's kinda minimizing my own experience when they do this. How should I approach this? Here is their picture for reference:

Many people claim they would do X,Y, Z if they didn't have to work and pay bills. I'm slightly curious to see if humans become more creative and productive with more free time on their hands due to a life of leisure.

The literacy rate for African-Americans 15 years and older is around 88%. The rate is indistinguishable between males and females. The rate has been relatively stable for several decades.

true especially for us. do you know the literacy rate for Black boys aged 18 and if that number has changed historically. Guess it is less than 86% and dropping.

Well I’m can’t get bent outta shape over their clowning, nor will I take their actions and make the leap that “this kind of behavior will be encouraged now due to what is going on over there in the Middle East.” i fail to see the connection with want is going on in the Gaza Strip and the dumb video.

The average US literacy rate is around 86%. The average mofo knows how to read. Being able to find a skill or trade and a high-paying job will remain the biggest hurdle.