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Culture, Race & Economy

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  1. Started by richardmurray,

    Fear and Respect, written and directed by John Singleton, starring SNoop Dogg, the game that was not finished developing. Should BlackGamesElite take a crack at its theme?

  2. Racist. White. Believe. There. Is. An. Attack. On. White. America ..,Some. States. Plan To. Limit. Black. History. And. Racism. Taught ,In. Schools....They. Do. Not. Want. Black. Scientist. ,Black ,Inventors,Black. Astronauts. ,Educators. ,Writers. ,Entertainers ,,Accomplishments. Taught. In. Schools. Black. People. In. This,Countries. Wars. .To. Be. Taught. To. White. Children. To. Keep,,The. White. Supremacy. Going. ....Slavery. ,Lynching ,Hanging ,,.White. Police. Fired. For. Being. KLAN Kkk Members. ,In. The,Past ,,14 Years. Neo. Nazi. In. The. U S. Military. Coast. Guard. ,National ,Guard. ....White. Police. Heard. On. Tape. Calling. Black. People. ,NIGGER…

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  3. Started by richardmurray,

    I buy paper books. I know many who do. But I think paper based books industry will not include retail sales. I think the future of paper based books is in libraries, or with specific communities with publications that cater to them. Yes, I know examples exists of fiction/magazines/newspapers/perodicals that statistically show financial growth or at least stability. But overall I think the paper based book industry while it will grow will not grow in the direct sales way. Whereas the same books in ebook or audiobook, will grow. So thoughts for all the authors /artists in this group THE ARTICLE https://aalbc.com/tc/profile/6477-richardmurray/?status=1822&a…

  4. You might be wondering why I am talking about Germanic mythology on an African American platform? In order to understand a system of oppression, one must trace it back to its pagan roots. White people as a whole have always thought that they were better than nonwhites, but peoples and nationalities of blond, blue-eyed, pinkish skinned origin seem to have a superiority complex. Individuals of British, Irish, Scottish, German, Swedish, Dutch, and Norwegian ancestry tend to be more racist than Italian, Greek, French, and Spanish descent. The more …

  5. Started by Stefan,

    If one knows anything about Donald Trump, it’s that he cannot stand Blacks in power positions. He spent eight years attacking President Barack H. Obama as an illegal alien, a Muslim and a failed Chief Executive. Which is a laugh when Obama is widely lauded around the globe as the man who saved the flailing U.S. economy from a Depression. The fact is that Obama is still widely respected around the world while Trump is derided as little more than a would-be dictator. So, I am not surprised that all these investigations are finally getting to Trump. He is understandably nervous. So, what does this twice impeached former President do? He promises that if he gets bac…

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    JOHN TORNOW: VILLAIN OR VICTIM? is a historical novel of the "Wildman of the Wynooche," who was alleged to have killed six people, starting with his 19-year-old twin nephews, William and John Bauer in 1911. The suspicion was laid to Tornow and it touched off a 19-month manhunt, the longest in Pacific Northwest history, before he was killed in a firefight on April 16, 1913. This story attempts to unveil as much of the truth as we know, based on 28 years of research, talking to descendants of neighbors, friends and relatives of the Tornow family.

  7. I will enjoy if any actually read the body of this post... I am not asking the question in the title, so please don't answer it. My prose The question in the title was asked by someone and I thought to myself, that is not a functional question. Teaching history should be taught wherever it can be. But, a functional question is, what is the goal of education to the masses? I rephrase the question, are black people right to think education gives access to a power more potent than the sword? At the end of the day, usa history proves that money or education aren't really important long term. what is important is who is willing to kill to get what they want or…

  8. Started by Mzuri,

    ************************************************************************************ Some passings bring a tear to your eye. https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/betty-davis-dead-obit-1297372/ ************************************************************************************

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  9. can you believe this totally rewrite of history? It’s scary.

  10. ************************************************************************************ @Troy When you have a moment, can you please provide a list of your approved NEWS SOURCES for this DISCUSSION BOARD, since there's nothing stated regarding this matter in your FORUM RULES/GUIDELINES/LEGAL DISCLAIMER. If you can either post those here in this thread, or amend your FORUM RULES/GUIDELINES/LEGAL DISCLAIMER, that would provide clarity for the members here. Thank you for your consideration. ************************************************************************************

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  11. What Is An Irrational Fear, And How Do You Deal With It? https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/phobias/what-is-an-irrational-fear-and-how-do-you-deal-with-it/ Prager: Irrational Fear More Deadly Than COVID-19 https://heartlanddailynews.com/2021/11/prager-irrational-fear-more-deadly-than-covid-19/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Heartland+Weekly%3A+Challenging+the+Left+s+Climate+Alarmism+Narrative+Is+Daring+and+Dangerous&utm_campaign=HW+(11-27-21)+(2+different+designs)&vgo_ee=6fBUdck%2FEPl2Iovnndgl5377Wzdu9AWdq8PIdJp10mA%3D Thoughts? Perspectives?

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  12. Started by harry brown,

    Black. News. Anchors. Cannot. Talk. About. Racist. White. Police. Who. Are. Klan. KKK. Members. Racist. Police. Fired. For. Being.Klan ,KKK. Members. They. Cannot. Talk. About. Racist. White. Police. On,Tape. Saying. NIGGER. Loud. With. Happiness. .Lot. Of. Black,People. Do. Not. Believe. Oprah. Winfrey. Owns. Her. Network...Oprah. Winfrey. Will. Not. Talk. About. Racist. White. Police ,Neo. Nazi. In. The. U. S. Military. ..Black. Republicans,Believe ,There. Is. No. Racism. In. This. Country. ..Police. Uniforms ,Military ,Uniforms. Do. Not. Mean. Anything. When. A. Black. Person. Is ,Wearing. It.....Black. Soldiers. Will. Be. Sent. To. Protect. The ,Ukraine People. .…

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  13. Started by ProfD,

    Whoopi Goldberg has been suspended for 2 weeks from The View for opening her pie-hole about the Jew: https://www.foxnews.com/media/whoopi-goldberg-suspended-from-the-view-following-holocaust-remarks Unbelievable that in 2022, these folks are still taking their chances with antisemitism. Jews don't play when if comes to the holocaust. I'm so jealous that Jews have the power to cancel and shut sh8t down when they've been aggrieved. I wish ADOS had something similar when dealing with racism. 😎

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  14. Many black people online tend to have media where they are knockers. It is the way of the internet in itself. But while this post has a title and I began my prose referring to the culture of communication. M agenda is other. My agenda is the following, a question. If you had the ability to place a tool to improve communication online, online only, what will it be? The video below is abou a case between two black entertainers, mostly for entertainment but a warning to any of you who may one day be truly large epersonalities, if you are not already

  15. Started by richardmurray,

    Subsume talking with black creators https://aalbc.com/tc/profile/6477-richardmurray/?status=1816&type=status

  16. Started by richardmurray,

    Dream Detroit Skating Academy , if you or someone you know lives in detroit, knows someone who loves ice skating, please share https://aalbc.com/tc/profile/6477-richardmurray/?status=1814&type=status

  17. Started by Delano,

    In a ten card reading how many permutations or different combinations in the spread. Hint it's a lot

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  18. I was asked the question via Twitter why did a prominent Black NYC Reporter and Commentator why he used the term Black on Black Crime and not use terms like Asian on Asian or White on White Crime. Here was his response that was on the air near the end of the Podcast. Because I like seeing data rather than just deal in generalities I looked up the 2020 Crime Statistics for the NYC. I was shocked to say the least. Here is one of the tables contained in the report. https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/nypd/downloads/pdf/analysis_and_planning/year-end-2020-enforcement-report-20210721.…

  19. Started by BlackMaskNewsNetwork,

    One question; Can Pan Africanism be achieved? if yes, please elaborate. if no, please elaborate.

  20. I wonder why she would take this route considering. She seemed to have rebound to asap who has a wack sex tape when she could have dated anyone

  21. just seeing if anyone has any information

  22. If interested see the video and other links to information about the coming tropic summit using the following link https://aalbc.com/tc/profile/6477-richardmurray/?status=1807&type=status

  23. Started by ProfD,

    It's beyond time to do away with no knock warrants: https://www.npr.org/2022/02/04/1078313707/amir-locke-killed-minneapolis-police-no-knock-warrant Another black person who was not the intended target of the search warrant is killed by police. There's enough technology available to law enforcement that makes it easier to catch suspects without breaking and entering residences. I'm a proponent of old fashioned police work. Stake out eating donuts or hide in bushes until the suspect comes strolling down the street. 😎

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  24. When will Black America wake up and stop watching traditional television and the mainstream media, which are destroying its (i.e., Black America's) social fabric, youth, economic power, intellectual growth, competitiveness, future prospects, very existence, and more? Megan McGlover (who is black) on Whoopi Goldberg (who is black)... Her Instagram Profile - https://www.instagram.com/meganmcglover Access THE Video Without an Instagram Account - - - > https://greatfon.com/c/8939986621040484672

  25. These are Extra Sensory Perceptions that are the parallels to the five senses. Clairvoyant - See Clairaudient - Hear Clairsentient - Feel Clairgustant - Taste

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  26. Many of us just finished the Live Chat of ADNI's report on Black Basketball Players being called The N-Word. In the chat I made a call to action as I saw so many ideas, frustrations, and anger so many of us feel at the constant disrespect and treatment we get. Far from victims, we sounded resolute, ready to filter and organize our ideas into action steps. Some of you agreed to meet me here to do exactly that. Please, let us know that you are here and ready to voice your opinions. The first step, I believe is to show that you are here. Please respond with just an introduction and let's go from there. Fingers a…

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  27. ************************************************************************************ CNN president Jeff Zucker - considered to be one of the most powerful figures in media - has resigned amid the Chris Cuomo fallout and has admitted to having an affair with a female colleague. 'As part of the investigation into Chris Cuomo's tenure at CNN, I was asked about a consensual relationship with my closest colleague, someone I have worked with for more than 20 years,' he wrote in an internal memo to colleagues. 'I acknowledged the relationship evolved in recent years. I was required to disclose it when it b…

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  28. Why is black America always complaining about how it feels it’s being treated by other groups, when what it really needs to do first, is get its own house in order? Let’s take a step back and a brief look at black America’s self-inflicted damage. From the top, black Americans: -- Chronically blame their problems on others. -- Don’t practice good study habits, score low on basics tests, and discount the value of getting a good education. -- Are physically unfit, eat poorly, and smoke and consume alcohol heavily, which contributes to a disproportionate suffering from obesity, high blood pressure, emphysema, and kidney, heart and liver disea…

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  29. https://ariseusa.com/speaker/kevin-jenkins/ https://medicalracism.childrenshealthdefense.org/filmmaker/kevin-d-jenkins/ https://zero-sum.org/segregation-2-0-a-conversation-with-kevin-jenkins/ Thoughts? Perspectives? Suggestions? Solutions?

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  30. Being one who usually prefers to color within the lines, every now and then you have to mess up the picture a bit, or at worse, destroy it. The intent of this post has absolutely ‘nothing’ to do with white supremacy, black power, anti-Semitism, self-hate, or anything else along those lines. An issue that occasionally shows up on the horizon, one that some people take seriously, but many others choose to ignore and don’t take a closer look at is: “How liberal Jews in government, business, education, entertainment, media and politics in America, were so successful in programming so many liberal black Americans into being so ‘intellectually challenged…

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  31. In the same Jan. 28 speech, Carol Hefner compared former President Barack Obama to Adolf Hitler. Lovely woman. But she seems to be in good company because in India, right wing Hindu extremists have been calling for the extermination of Muslims. India’s Supreme Court said it would investigate after complaints that Hindu nationalist leaders called on followers to take up arms against the country's Muslim minority, according to a Jan. 28 story from NBC news. “We must prepare to either kill or be killed,” one of the speakers, Swami Prabodhananda Giri, said at the three-day conference, which was held Dec. 17-19, NBC news reported. Anti-Musl…

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  32. Another Migrant Caravan Leaves Honduras En Route to US Border - - - https://survivalmagazine.org/news/another-migrant-caravan-leaves-honduras-en-route-to-us-border/ https://timenewsdesk.com/2022/01/another-migrant-caravan-leaves-honduras-en-route-to-us-border/ https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2022/01/another-migrant-caravan-leaves-honduras-en-route-us-border/

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  33. Started by ProfD,

    Well, it looks like they have convinced Justice Stephen Breyer to retire before he pulls a RBG on the bench.😁 The POTUS has already said that his SCOTUS nominee will be a black female. Another historic milestone for our people here in America. https://www.cnn.com/2022/01/26/politics/shortlist-breyer-replacement-supreme-court/index.html The link above shows the leading candidates for the nomination. Of course, I will be thrilled if/when one of our sistas is confirmed to the bench. Let's get it. 😎

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  34. Started by Stefan,

    This is why you don’t lie and make up salacious garbage for attention - or out of jealousy. Because celebrity blogger Latasha Kebe loved doing this and attacked rapper Cardi B relentlessly, posting 20 videos to YouTube in 2018 accusing her of having herpes, using cocaine and being a prostitute. I'm not a Cardi B fan. But I am lover of Truth. None of Tasha K's allegations were true and in 2019, Cardi B sued the lying witch for libel and defamation in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia in Atlanta. Tasha K lives in Georgia, according to Rolling Stone magazine. Well, guess what? Jurors who heard the case and all the vile smears have re…

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  35. There are Blacks who do live in Russia. In fact, many Blacks have been born there. However, I am more concerned with how a war in Ukraine may alter the lives of Blacks living and working in Eastern Europe. One thing that is certain - natural gas supplies and prices will definitely change. The Central Africa Republic, Madagascar and Egypt have all confirmed the ongoing construction of Russian military bases. And Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has confirmed that Russia has a logistics center in Eritrea. I don't know if any Ukraine war may affect these relationships or construction projects.

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  36. I ask you what I was asked, what I answer in the post. What films do not merit being viewed today based on the culture within? https://aalbc.com/tc/profile/6477-richardmurray/?status=1790&type=status

  37. Guest I want an A
    Started by Guest I want an A,

    For a homework in school I need to write about black people in the USA. If you’re American and you wanna help me, take your time and answer my post. if you’re white: 1. Are you male, female or identity as something else and how old are you? 2. How do you feel about black people? 3. Do you think there is such a thing like racism or do you even support the idea of being better as a white person? 4. What do you do to support/fight against racism? if you’re black: 1. Are you male, female or identity as something else and how old are you? 2. How do you feel about white people? 3. How do you or did you experience racism? 4. …

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  38. Started by Cynique,

    Just dropped in to get a whiff of what's going on here since I made my last departure, an exit that deferred to my aversion for being around those I can't stomach. And what a good decision that was. OMG! I can only gasp at how the vibe here has become even more irritating. 🙄 'Felt like I had stumbled into a FOX "News" echo chamber, reeking with the gospel of right wing half truths, and rampant with hysterical conspiracy theories involving the ubiquitous "they". But - before I provide further material for possible rebukes from Mzuri in her self-appointed role as the Sergeant-at-Arms of this forum, ever ready to lecture those who don't conform to the protocols she has …

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  39. Weeksville asks from the depths of history to every black person, what have you created with other black people most recently? Use the link to read the article or my thoughts https://aalbc.com/tc/profile/6477-richardmurray/?status=1792&type=status

  40. Open pulpit to all, speak your peace, I will not reply to this post. But I do offer another question. Garvey didn't think the black community's betterment was living aside whites. Has time proven him right? if you want to have a dialog with me, you can read my thougts to garvey's vision https://aalbc.com/tc/profile/6477-richardmurray/?status=1780&type=status

  41. Justice4Garvey Campaign Partners with Black booksellers, Publishers and Distributors to Petition a Presidential Pardon for Marcus Garvey CONTACT: Keilia Phillips now@justice4garvey.org, 202-349-1498 Kellie Didigu, media@mahoganybooks.com (Washington, D.C.) January 28, 2022 Black booksellers, publishers, and distributors throughout the U.S. have partnered with the Justice4Garvey campaign to petition President Joe Biden to grant a posthumous pardon to civil rights leader Marcus Garvey. The goal of the campaign is to gather the required 100,000 signatures necessary to elicit a response from the President. The signatures must be collected withi…

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  42. All below quotes are from Georges Ifrah's The Universal history of Numbers ARE THERE MYSTICAL REASONS FOR BASE 60? Sacred numbers played a major role in Mesopotamian civilisations; Sumerian mathematics developed in the context of number-mysticism; and so it is tempting to see some kind o freligious or mystical basis for the sexagesimal system. Sumerian mathematics, like astrology, cannot be disentangled from numerology, with which it has reciprocal relations. Therefore it is by no means impossible that certain of the Chinese number-signs may have had essentially magical or religious roots, and were directly related to an ancient Chinese number-my…

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  43. The next time Black America thinks about supporting Facebook, Apple, am*zon, Google, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Netflix and so forth, maybe it should think again. - - - An Ever-Smaller Circle of Billionaires Controls the Planet’s Wealth https://www.blackagendareport.com/billionaires_control_planet's_worth Big Tech Barons Grew Wealth by $340 Billion in 2021, Middle Class Shrunk https://thenewamerican.com/big-tech-barons-grew-wealth-by-340-billion-in-2021-middle-class-shrunk/

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  44. Do new(er) TV shows like ‘Our Kind of People’ and ‘The Kings of Napa’ help showcase the accomplishments and economic potential that black Americans can attain and have achieved, or do they simply highlight the ever widening gap between black elites and everyday black people? Any thoughts or perspectives? - - - Our Kind of People https://deadline.com/2022/01/our-kind-of-people-season-one-finale-spoilers-creator-interview-1234918896/ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-reviews/our-kind-of-people-tv-review-1235017515/ https://variety.com/2021/tv/reviews/our-kind-of-people-review-fox-1235070184/ https://www.rottentomat…

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  45. I find it interesting how, Black people love video games and as someone who has a piece of paper that says engineer, I know many black engineers exists in this world. I also know many black people love games. where are the black owned gaming firms? Can you name one?

  46. Inspired into the forum by @ProfD the purpose of educational institutions in the english colonies to 2022 in the usa. You have three avenues. White european Indigenous Black White european mass education < meaning schools> was originally for religious teaching. Apprenticeship , was the primary tool for education in the crafts or philosophical arts. The first colleges in the usa had one function, that they all still maintain today, a place where rich white male children can come together and make alliances for the future. ... now going through time, white women gained colleges but they were designed to prepare for wifedom, not work…

  47. This is a recent news story about two women that were murdered. These stories made me reflect on a few recent comments in this community about prisoners being released and having the freedom to go into Black communities. I recall @Pioneer1's viewpoints on this subject. I also recently read a few days ago that the past president Trump's program has led to a recent release of thousands of prisoners. This story that I have just read is about a young lady that was working in a furniture store, and she was murdered. A suspect has been arrested and he is a Black man who was said to have had a long criminal record across many states. Then another young lady was recently murdered…

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  48. It’s Older Black Democrats and Older White Republicans which are stopping more Blacks from joining the Republican Party. Still young Black men and women are waking up to the reality that the GOP holds the key to access to the American Dreams. The Biden administration is demonstrating how Big Government policies are making life harder for all Americans. It’s estimated that 25% of Black voters will be returning to the Republican Party.

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  49. News. Says. One. Of. The. Last. Legendary. Tuskegee. Pilots. Has. Died. Tuskegee. Airmen. Charles. Mcgee Died. At. Age. 102 ..He,Flew. Combat. Missions. In. 3. Wars. He. Was. Among. The,All,Black. 332 Combat. Unit. Called. Red. Tails. ....Lived. To,102,,,His. Experiences. ,Things. He. Seen. He. And. All. The,Other,Black. Soldiers. In. Every. War. Defending. This. Racist,Country....Respecting. A. Military. Hero. I. Now. Speak. Of,,Idiots. Black. People. In. The. Trump. Crowd. At. A. Trump,Gathering. Black. People. Were. Wearing. Blacks. For. Trump,Tee. Shirts. Cheering. Trump...White. Democrats. Have. Their,,Black. Supporters. ,,Trump. Has. His. Black. Supports..,,Bl…

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