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Sure. I've heard of Vernon Jordan. He was an advisor to the Clinton administration. Believe he passed away a couple years ago.

A wannabe deputy trying to make a citizen's arrest, 25-year old white female, has been convicted of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment: https://www.foxnews.com/us/georgia-woman-fights-murder-case-killing-stranger-citizens-arrest Just like George Zimmerman, this woman thought she was law enforcement. Despite being told not to pursue by a 911 operator, she chased down and shot and killed a Black man after a minor traffic accident. Now, she will spend at least 43 years in prison before she's eligible for parole at 68 years old. Of course, white racists are proud of her actions. She will be a celebrity in the state correctional facility. To date, AfroAmericans still do not have a defense system in place to keep white folks from being confident in their ability to murder us and get away with it. Despite incarceration, this woman didn't pay the ultimate price. Just like the other murderers, she will be protected behind the wall.

I don't really know what his parents wanted for him because I don't any of them. Medgar Evers is remembered for being a catalyst in the Civil Rights movement. AfroAmericans are still suffering under the system of racism white supremacy. My point is that I've heard of Medgar Evers. I've never heard of his friend in NYC. I didn't realize there was a point to be missed. My statement was based on a hypothetical. Sure. AfroAmericans caught h8ll wherever they chose to live but we're still here. I use emoticons in my writing for 1) humor and 2) figuratively. Try not to read into everything I write.

I keep up with the conversations. Some I just sit back and watch like a tennis match. Especially when it involves references to religion.

Sure. Most parents want a better life for their offspring. Most do not set out to raise a monster or a martyr. Medgar Evers is a permanent figure in AfroAmerican history. His name is on buildings, street signs schools, parks, etc. Evers' colleague who fled, er, moved to NYC is only somebody to his own family and friends. He has the honor of being able to say he was friends with a historical figure.

Well, Alvin Bragg is the Manhattan District Attorney. Ultimately, it was his office that brought charges against Majors. DA Bragg said the verdict showed that Majors has a " pattern of abuse and coercion". The Black man who could have helped Majors threw him under the bus instead. AfroAmerican problems within the prison of racism white supremacy run deep. They've turned some Black folks against themselves.

NYC is a melting pot of different cultures. Seems immigrants would easily be able to find their tribe there. The real *problem* is that many Black immigrants and their descendants have been brainwashed by racism white supremacy into an anti-AfroAmerican (DOS/FBA) sentiment. AfroAmericans (DOS/FBA) have to navigate the hurdles of racism white supremacy and shade from other black folks. All skin folk ain't kinfolk. As soon as I encounter an inkling of that sh8t coming from non-DOS/FBA Black folks in the form of false narratives and beliefs, I call it out. Just rip it off like a band-aid.

Actor Jonathan Majors was found guilty of a misdemeanor and a violation that could result in up to one year prison sentence: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/jonathan-majors-trial-verdict-1235759607/ Majors will lose more in job opportunities as a result of this situation. He's already been dropped by his management company. Marvel comics is removing him from their movies. A Black man should know there is a huge target on his back. Any form of success increases the bullseye range. For a Black man, any and every transgression of law especially of a violent nature will be prosecuted to the fullest extent. in Jonathan Majors situation, the victim didn't press charges. The state of NY did it. The guilty verdict won't cost Jonathan Majors a significant amount of his freedom. But, among the dominant society, he will lose far more in the court of public opinion and income. Another Black man who was a rising star brought back down to Earth. White folks totally enjoy the take down. Majors isn't the first and won't be the last the Black man to bring this on himself. President of Ultimate Fighting Championship Dana White was caught on video slapping his wife around. Nothing happened to him. The Black man cannot get away with high crimes or misdemeanors in the same manner as white men. The question is when will he ever learn.

Surely, I've mentioned parents in one of my diatribes. Whoever raised that fella in the video clearly wanted him to have a different life. It would have been interesting to see if his mind changed after spending a few hours in a sundown town.

That video is from 1957. Whether he's still alive or not, I hope that he did not spend his lifetime being lost. Yet, 67 years later, there are Black folks who are just as lost or in a state of denial or simping for inclusion within the dominant society. Through colonization and imperialism, white folks have been infiltrating non-white folks for a couple hundred years now. That African dude speaking perfect English and dressed in westernized attire in 1957 is a a telltale sign of how deeply Black folks have been programmed for a long time.

D8mn near impossible. The programming runs deep. Right. We've got no dog in that fight. Let them straighten out. Another tall order. Democrats got most Black voters on lock. We need an agenda before we can push a candidate.

Facts. Black folks need to do a better job of using our voices to call out the hypocrisy and double-standards at every turn. It doesn't help that Black shills and bootlicks nod their empty heads in approval as the white folks throw shade on us and/or do that what about-ism sh8t. We really need that drop squad on several fronts. White folks want Black folks to speak up on that Israel dust-up. Yeah right. I'm so glad we're on code in that regard. The late Dick Gregory would probably be proud of us.

Exactly. I say leave it up as proof that brotha @Pioneer1 can change his position once in a few thousand posts.

It must be richly rewarding to sit around writing articles and stories about how the world will be collapsed by the boogeyman. Seems a better use of ink would be to outline a detailed plan for constructively moving humanity forward. As John Lennon wrote in the song Imagine.... "You may say I'm a dreamer But I'm not the only one I hope someday you'll join us And the world will live as one" As human beings we can see the ills plaguing us. The question is what are we going to do about it.

Deleting the thread is your choice but it's been a lively discussion. Also, prostitution is still alive and kicking.

Too bad. You will not find me *hating* on any Black folks. However, I will call out those who fail us. You're mistaken. I started the thread recognizing Mayor Karen Bass. I stated that we must give her a chance to lead the city of Los Angeles. You're definitely mixing up people here. I support all confident Black folks who are willing to tackle challenges and solve problems especially if it helps us. i see you've come back to your regularly scheduled programming. It's never a good idea to run with scissors.

Excellent verdict. I'm glad the ladies have had a wonderful day in court. Hair-dye running down his face Rudy will have to pay up: This verdict could impact former POTUS Georgia case too.

True. Nobody should be attacked with lies. I still don't believe Mayor Adams was attacked.

@Pioneer1, despite how old it is, I don't see too many women flocking to the lowest form of prostitution as a profession and/or a form of liberation from societal norms. Street level prostitution isn't a career choice. It's a means of survival. Escort services provide better working conditions and clientele. Some women make a ton of money. It still hasn't become a recommended career path. As I mentioned above, both women and men engage in some form of prostitution that is legal. It's called dating and marriage.

It might be helpful to re-read the Mayor Adams thread. I did not attack him. I did start the thread though. For as many times as it's required, I'll also mention that we don't have to prove assertions or what we think. It's a discussion forum. Not a court of law.

They aren't killing enough to take their luggage and get some threads. Yep. 8 minute video was d8mning evidence. Worldwide protesting helped convict him too. It may not be over yet. If the killer cop is allegedly stabbed assaulted again...they're going to find a way to release him early.

Racism white supremacy is still the most powerful religion on the planet. They're willing to kill anyone in order to maintain it. Show me Black folks anywhere on the planet who are willing to kill white folks. They either don't exist or they're scattered beyond organization. AfroAmericans are placed in those positions and they are powerless against racism white supremacy. Black folks cannot wield a power they do not have without permission from white folks. One day you will accept what I write when it comes to Black folks and positions of powerlessness. They aren't lazy or unintelligent. They're up against a barbaric enemy.

Prostitution is a misdemeanor. Just like littering or loitering or extreme cases of jaywalking. Prostitution is happening in so many ways and so many folks are indulging that it's really not a concern of society. Unlike illegal drugs, police don't have task forces running around kicking down doors and yelling, rounding up and hauling people off to jail. Imagine a version of Cops where po-po ride around arresting folks for prostitution. There would be naked people running through alleys and back yards and hopping fences trying to get away.

Nothing. I hope you've seen the video of NF Jr. explaining how POTUS Obama was appointed and could have been snatched out of the seat at any time and made the janitor.

Yep. That's what I want for AfroAmericans.