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here’s the news link https://www.wltx.com/amp/article/news/local/midlands-woman-south-carolina-woman-farmer-of-year-black-farmers-coalition/101-23ce6e1a-aefa-4905-bcea-c412db78b86a

@Delano and @Pioneer1, you are not opposite, but are looking at it from a self-centered perspective. Let's consider the broader community: We have people who do not believe in adverse impact of man-made climate change causing the planet to become increasingly in hospitable to human life. We also have people who believe it but are uninterested in doing anything about it. For the sake of future generations, it is important they we change the way these people think and ultimately behave. Thats is just one example what the skill of getting someone to change their way of thinking is important to humanity. How to get someone to change what they believe is actually well understood. Marketers take advantage of this knowledge, for profit, every single day. From a marketer's perspective and benefit or harm to their mark is unimportant. Too bad we don't leverage this knowledge to better serve the world.

@Troy I understand. I completely support the Forum title change. I look forward to my moderator duties!

As Chris Rock accurately pointed out, Black folks are rich....white folks are wealthy. Rich money is good for a generation or so. It mainly works for the individual(s) and their immediate circle. Wealth is power that is passed down through generations.😎

Hi @Dee Miller I've decided to change the name of the forum. I want it to be crystal clear what the forum is about to anyone who stumbles across it. I also made you a moderator of the forum. I you happen to see something negative posted feel free to delete or warn the user. I'm not expecting you to do all the work, as I'll be moderating as well. Let me know if you have any questions. I'll make an announcement in the next newsletter.

@Pioneer1 Love what you’re saying, but I’d like to build on this portion of your response as it REALLY resonates ‘Focus on that pain and how to heal’ keeping a Black-eye on Black Greatness can be a source of cure-all. We’ve witnessed it time-and-time again throughout history - working through and healing the pain - organically showcasing our natural Black Greatness. @richardmurray PREACH!!! Just look at all this Black Greatness on aalbc, baby!!! LOVE IT!!!

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@Troy I have no words!! Thank you, Julieanna L. Richardson, Founder of The HistoryMakers, and Thank you, Troy Johnson, President of AALBC.

We are the ORIGINAL....the first. Can any copy compare to the original?

Well, I define Black Greatness, absent any desire to influence another's definition, as contentment. I think when Black folk are happy, nothing like it exists anywhere else in humanity.

@Troy yeah, i know too well, but if we all in aalbc can make this corner of the internet a place of some uplifting online, that is worth something

There are some not-so-well-known hero’s who have made wonderful contributions to communities. Have you heard about the growing number of black female farmers? Growing food and community: According to News19, Bonita Clemons started the FarmaSis movement in 2016 with the goal of teaching 10,000 Black women about farming. Now, she's won the SC Woman Farmer of the Year! I’ve been wanting to get a plot at a community garden in the area I just moved to. It will be a fun activity for my mom and me to do together. Not to mention the benefits of growing my own food. Anyone out there with a veggie garden or who is a farmer and can share some tips? -AND- Who, What or How has Black Greatness impacted your life? Maybe your experience can inspire others

OK I failed to understand your answer. Please help me out and just reply with your choice option 1 or 2 (as described above). Thanks.

good idea positivity helps