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Man, what's the world coming to....... He allegedly died from Pancreatic Cancer, which is said to be very painful. I hope our brother is resting in peace and is free from his suffering. I remember Brown Sugar. And when I hear, for some reason I also think of Domino's "Sweet Potato Pie"....lol. Most of the ladies remember D'Angelo's "How Does It Feel" video when he came on nearly naked grinning and licking his lips and shit, lol.

Michael Archer aka D'Angelo was the pioneer of Neo-Soul music. His Brown Sugar record turned R&B upside-down back in 1995. His live performances were straight fire. D'Angelo was extremely gifted and talented. He leaves behind a body of musical work that will stand the tests of time. Thanks for the musicianship and music. RIP Mr. Michael Archer aka D'Angelo.

I love this performance. Maxwell was supposed to battle D'Angelo in Verzus, but he didn't show up. D'Angelo went on and did that damn thing anyway. Then H.E.R. showed up to do this duet - and it was heaven. Thank you, D'Angelo, for sharing your beautiful talent! May beautiful music follow you as you continue your journey. D’Angelo, Grammy-winning R&B singer, dies at 51 | AP News

Powerful observation, Brotha ProfD! Many women in the industry feel the same way - but again, look who runs the industry. I wonder how the music industry would look if people from the African diaspora were at the top?

In no time like, never.

I have been listening to Charade the live versions https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IRCLjK5OWjU So him on the Vodou tour.

@TroyYes, they had a reality show a while back. After pioneer kicked "ther" to the curb, ther gave up on black men and got married a coupla years ago to a salacious lookin white guy.

The lobbyists wanted "real people" to tell their stories. There were a bunch of booksellers from across the country who participated. I rolled with folks lobbying for Racetrac and Wawa. Did you know credit card sipe fees was their second largest expense behind salaries? The margins for their operations are less 3 to 4%. MasterCard and Visa have margins of 50% enjoying an effective monopoly and a much larger war chest to keep politicians in their pockets. I used to complain about the government about allowing Google and Meta to run rough shod over the internet and our people. But they get away with it because they have greedy politicians in their pocket. Trump has exploited this to the hilt. This system is broken. I'm not even sure if it is repairable. You need legislators who are unbought and unbossed. We are grasping for straws in desperation first Obama, then Trump. Now the 33-year-old Muslim socialist in NYC has won the democratic nomination for mayor.

EXACTLY! Ex-military, Trump supporter ... obviously biased by my Florida environ LOL! Yeah, they have you believing the is one race and respecting woman as equals in no time. LOL! Knowing @Pioneer1 he's found unspeakable use of her unique attribute. Seriously, is she/they an actual living human being?! I'm surprised no one has made a reality TV show of her/them or at least a documentary.

@Pioneer1 Since I have no idea what you look like THAT would be an interesting photo. In my mind's eye I see you as a bow-tied, bean pie slinging' brother. Other times I see you as a domestic beer-drinking blue-collar guy- with a decent job at "the plant." Perhaps you are both or neither... There were a couple of people who posted here years ago Zane and Thumper. Neither came close to what I thought they would be like in person. I suspect Pioneer would be the same. @Mel Hopkins invite him to GA so that we can see what he looks like

Da Bears are tracking in the right direction under new Head Coach Ben Johnson. As QB Caleb Williams continues growing in terms of making his reads faster and improving his throwing accuracy, the offense will improve. HC Johnson really needs to rely on the running game until the offense becomes more explosive in the passing game. Da Bears defense is pretty solid. They just need to minimize their penalties. Those mistakes give opposing offenses better field position and scoring opportunities. Upcoming Bears opponents are Saints, Ravens, Bengals and Giants. All winnable games.

Got it the 1st few times. Regardless of internal issues, Haiti and Ireland are still independent countries. Whether it is comfort or anger, my point is those Black folks don't appear to be willing to change their condition. I'm not suggesting or equating comfort with happiness. Maintaining status quo is a form of complacency. Read you clearly there. I even adopted your suggestion of Black tribes. Your suggestion of tribes clicked because I already have it. My dialog here at AALBC is not a recruiting effortt nor a desire to change how anyone else thinks. Just sharing my opinion, view, perspective on topics that come up. Unfortunately, I do not hold my tongue or restrain my typing fingers when I have something to say which is usually about everything. Silence is not an option for me.