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Thank you @Pioneer1 . I think only in this country do you need to set aside a day of remembrance for mothers, considering this country's track record of continued abuse. I'm sure you know about the sterilization program this country ran to make sure certain women could not reproduce. Please don't get me started LOL 😆 Happy Mother's Day @Cynique @aka Contrarian Joy looks so good on you! You are a radiant beam of LOVE!

Many think the above expression is a trite cliche or an empty phrase. But I've always found it to be totally adequate because, in and of itself, it stands alone, unchallenged; language at its best, reality captured in pure and simple words, the essence of its message existing between the lines, reminiscent of the old adage about "one picture being worth a thousand words". An esoteric echo, "it is what it is" is what it is: a profound utterance that translates into the ultimate truth. See ya... 😉 Mother's Day 2025

Brother @ProfD I had a good day! My daughters gifted me food, flowers, and money. And the wildest thing happened: a few reddish brown strands of hair were caught up in my flower bouquet. You couldn't tell that wasn't a wink from my departed baby girl. Also, my daughters' friend circles also reached out to wish me a happy Mother's Day. I love our little community! Is your mother, grandmother still with us? If so, I hope they had a wonderful day too! And I don't remember if you ever shared if you are married with children, but if you are, I hope the same for your chosen one too!

Like every other manufactured holiday, it's a Hallmark money grab. Plenty other businesses get paid including florists, restaurants, department stores, etc. Nope. Most people recognize their mother throughout the year. That being written, it's cool to set aside a special day to recognize mothers. Let them kick back, relax and be showered with love, gifts and food. That statement does sum up a lot. It could end most conversations too.🤣 However, we wouldn't have much left to discuss once that trump card is played....it is what is. The flip side, it ain't what it ain't. 😁 @aka Contrarian, looks like you had a happy Mother's Day. I certainly hope so.😎

Beautiful Lady

Sista @Mel Hopkins, hope you also had a wonderful Mother's Day all things considered.😎

The Greeks learned from the Africans, not vice versa/ Kemet Mysteries Schools come from us, as does the tradition of a tiered learning system. Although it is unspoken, the Greek lettering became associated with learning and academia for this reason. Because of the Western attempt to erase all of what we have given civilization, the Divine Nine, keeping with tradition, just went along with the established system of using Greek lettering, is my guess. It's kind of like how we use the Arabic numeral system. I don't know why everyone agreed to use those numbers, but we know Africans were the first to develop maths. ->>> The Lebombo Bone: The Oldest Mathematical Artifact in the World – African Heritage

On a more serious note.... Happy Mother's Day not only to Cynique but all the mothers on this board and especially @Mel Hopkins considering her recent loss. Having said that, what does it say about a society where you need a special day to recognize mothers? What about the other 364 days of the year? Do you really need a special day to tell your mother you love her, take her to dinner, buy her flowers, etc...?

What??? Who?? When did Mel drop some knowledge about an alliance between The Boule and Sororities? I'd like to read it. Did she PM you or something? She DOES have a Sorority Sista "vibe" to her; especially with her education and career....but she doesn't strike me as the type of person who would get into that type of discussion in a group setting with non-members. Right? @Mel Hopkins ??? She seems like somebody who not only knows how to keep a secret....but could make you forget what you even ASKED her, if you aren't careful. You start asking her about Sorority hazing rituals and she'll change the subject and start posting graphs and figures about domestic violence and alcohol consumption on college campuses, or some shit....lol.

Actually WE started it for them.....lol To her credit....Kamala Harris DID try to use her "Divine Nine" connections to her advantage. She tried to... Skeeee Weeee ...her way into the Whitehouse, lol.