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Any theory regarding UAP/UFO/ET visitations from outer space. The truth isn't a conspiracy theory. Nope. I cannot think of a conspiracy theory that went from false to being proven true.

https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/keith_spera/stephanie-mills-slams-2025-essence-fest-for-technical-issues/article_4ecee8b0-0bd0-4775-8aaa-3c0e1aadcde1.html https://people.com/lauryn-hill-speaks-out-against-misconception-after-essence-festival-11768754 Both Stephanie Mills and Lauryn Hill performed at the Essence Festival this year amid technical difficulties. The festival *organizers* took ownership in dropping the ball leading to technical issues and late start times for performers. Lauryn Hill was supposed to start around 12:30 a.m. Delays through no fault or her own pushed start time to 2:30 a.m. She finished performing an hour later to a nearly empty audience. In other Essence festival news, it's being reported that they didn't do any type of tribute to the recently departed Frankie Beverly. The city of New Orleans and most every Black person who's ever attended the Essence festival knows Frankie Beverly and Maze were a permanent fixture there. I have no idea of who owns and/or organizes the Essence festival nowadays. Reads like they need to tighten up or sell the brand to people who truly give a d8mn about it.

https://www.politico.com/news/2025/07/09/trump-is-interested-in-new-russia-sanctions-but-theres-a-catch-00445148 For the 2nd time in several weeks, POTUS OJ has been reduced to using expletives in his foreign diplomacy. 1st, POTUS OJ exclaimed Israel and Iran have been fighting for so long, they don't know what the f8ck they're doing. This week, POTUS OJ says Russian president Vladimir Putin has been throwing a lot of BS at him. During the campaign, as a candidate, POTUS OJ claimed he could end the Russia-Ukraine war on his 1st day back in office. Well, after a number of meetings with both sides and 6 months later, Russsia has intensified its attacks on Ukraine. Just the other day, Russia attacked Ukraine with close to 700 drones and a few dozen missiles. It doesn't take a political genius to realize Russian president Vladimir Putin serves BS to every US president going back to former POTUS Bush. Maybe POTUS OJ thinks he has a special relationship with the Russian president. Nevermind that the latter could be a borderline psychopath. Next week, POTUS OJ will probably threaten sanctions against Russia. I'd be curious to see 1) how long sanctions last and 2) when the war ends. Of course, even if they asked for it, I would not leave the comfort of my easy chair to give those clowns any advice or guidance.

Yep. They are in the business of *selling* news. Big bucks roll in from sponsors. These two sides of the same coin are raking in money while sowing division among the people willing to believe in them. In the meantime, humans are being killed by wars and natural disasters while these silly azz people play games.

He is definitely an avatar for white power and supremacy.

https://www.npr.org/2025/07/09/nx-s1-5462812/biden-white-house-physician-gop-investigation Former POTUS Joe Biden's doctor has been summoned to testify before a congressional committee to address the mental acuity of POTUS PJB. Of course, the doctor invoked physician-patience confidentiality and his 5th amendment right too. Rhetorically, the question is why is the GOP wasting time and money investigating former POTUS PJB. There's nothing to be gained. The current administration won convincingly. Yet, they choose to attack and blame the previous administration for every issue.

Yet, humans believe they are the greatest creation and highest form of intelligence on the planet. *Lesser* creatures have survived longer.

Undoubtedly, Black folks have generated enough wealth especially within the entertainment industry leading to broader creative opportunities. As a result, Black filmmakers have the resources and latitude to make non-stereotypical films to the benefit of Spike Lee, Hudlin Brothers, Antoine Fuqua, F. Gary Gray, Jordan Peele, Ryan Coogler, etc.

https://www.cnn.com/weather/live-news/texas-flooding-camp-mystic-07-08-25-hnk Over 100+ people lost their lives including at least 30 childen and more than 160 people are still missing. Kerr County TX was flooded when 4 months of rainfall fell in a matter of hours. Folks want to point fingers and blame someone else for a natural disaster. They refuse to believe in the power of Mother Nature.

These 10 people were arrested for attacking ICE agents: https://www.foxnews.com/us/ice-agents-targeted-2-ambush-attacks-recent-days I'm overjoyed that FBA/ADOS are sitting on the sidelines throughout these dust-ups from protests to wars. None of this is our bizness. We should be not be guilted or pulled into it one way or another. Other than the Diddy trial, it's refeshing to watch the news and not see FB/ADOS being victimized and/or paraded as the poster group of social dysfunction. Continue letting other groups of people resolve their own issues and settle differences among themselves. Leave those capes in the closet.

There's no shortage of talented folks within our ranks. They just need an opportunity and/or a platform to shine.

I'd imagine I've had a pizza delivered in the past but it would have been at least 3 decades ago. Definitely not on a regular basis. Mainly because it's rare that I eat pizza. Unfortunately, Africans do not have that kind of power in their own countries. Many of the politicians are major sellouts. They welcome anybody including governments that brings a bag of money.

Finally got around to watching Sinners. Very well done movie. Enjoyed it. While I can see how and why folks could dive into deeper meanings, I'll wait for Ryan Coogler to spill the tea if it exists.

I was referencing slave ships sailing from US ports to Africa. I also believe the British were still involved in the slave trade even after it was declared illegal. Rhode Island was a slave port too. Needless to type, to buy, sell, trade Black folks was huge business. Built this country and enriched others.

Slave ships out of US ports brought enslaved Africans to America too.

Black fathers handling their childen through love and discipline early in life will make 1) sons less violent towards each and redirected towards the real enemy, 2) teach daughters how they should be treated by men and 3) foster fewer single-patent households. It only seems like a pipe dream because over the past half-century and counting, Black families have become more fractured. That has led to young people joining and forming gangs amd crews to feel like they belong to a family. That life leads to all types of dysfunction in order to survive...selling drugs, robbery, prostitute and murder.

Shootings in Chi-town left 12 dead and 65 injured. In Philly, a shootout caught on a Ring cam left 3 dead and several injured. Gun violence in Black communities cannot be solved by police or government. This is a problem Black men need to solve. It starts with handling their offspring.

Nope. I call in and pick up from the pizza joint.

Should have completed my sentence with cannot imagine having food delivered to me. I understand the convenience of food delivery. It's big business. Younger people think nothing of paying extra money to have a $10 meal delivered. Fast food places are already using kiosks for customers to place orders. Fewer cashiers. Drones will be making deliveries. No more stealing fries.

Bro, I cannot imagine having fast food delivered.

It's the equivalent of sticking fingers in one's ears to avoid hearing what they don't want to hear and/or closing their eyes to not see. Again, people have all types of coping mechanisms to deal with this existence. That's why I do not begrudge people who indulge in religion and other beliefs, practices and habits; smoke, drink, gamble, engage in freak-offs, etc. As long as people are not bringing hurt, harm or danger to others...let them do their thing and believe whatever makes life more enjoyable.

Gotcha. Bloomberg opened the door for de Blasio. Understood. Mamdani's candidacy definitely makes the mayoral race interesting. I'd imagine Mamdani can remain in the NY State Assembly if he loses his mayoral bid.

I remember hearing these are "the last and evil days" too. Technology has advanced to the point of putting humans out of work. Many processes are already automated and require fewer people than 30-40 years ago. AI and robots will make it different. Self-driving cars to handle Uber duties and drones delivering packages. That's just two areas of infiltration.

I haven't seen immigrants or foreigners show up and take over a Black event around these parts.

There is certain types of work white folks are not willing to do regardless of the pay. That's why slavery and other forms of indentured servitude existed. Illegal immigrants and migrant workers do labor intensive work regardless of the working conditions. AI and robots will be the final nail in the coffin of American employment. A whole lot of folks will be out of jobs within the next 10 years or so.