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IMO, Fruitvale Station was Michael B. Jordan's breakout movie. He did a great job portraying Oscar Grant who was killed by a transit race soldier.

Flavor Flav is the exception. I don't think he's waving a bag of money around either. But, women seem to love that dude.

Herein lies the problem with your writing. Firstly, you want to dictate what others write. I've mentioned several times that's not gonna happen. Second, when an opinion or view doesn't line up with whatever you think or believe, you reject it or attack it as inaccurate or lies. Non-constructive. Everyone is entitled to their opinion and interpretation of historical information. We do not have to agree on anything. In other words, it does not matter whether or not you agree or disagree with my opinion or position. I have a guaranteed qualification to write and say whatever I think. A discussion is like a tennis match. Serve and volley. The difference is we're not keeping score. There are no winners and losers. It's a zero sum game. Haiti won the battle in defeating the French. Native Americans won the battle against American colonizers. They both lost the war. If Haiti had been allowed to control its sugar cane crop without having to pay France into perpetuity, the country would be in a better position on several fronts. As an example, look no further than the Middle East and its black gold export. While our sand brothas have their own issues in dealing with white folks, they aren't being raped of their natural resource and/or paying a heavy tax to any former oppressors. Black countries have the same problem all over the planet. That is a failure to unify among themselves in order to keep white folks from dominating them. A combination of diplomacy and only when absolutely necessary is violence required in order to protect ourselves individually and collectively. That applies to countries too.

It's been that way for a very long time. While beauty is supposed to be in the eye of the beholder, the reality is that social conditioning has done a number on many people; past, present and future.

No. Movie theaters are not a required. But, Black folks need some type of platform for movies in which they control content and profit. As I mentioned in a thread about Haiti, while they did fight for their freedom, the reward has been perpetual poverty for those Haitians who aren't a part of the ruling class and their family, friends and cronies. Replacing one oppressor with another isn't a sign of progress. There has to be balance. It's not that you're a bad writer. We hsve different ideologies. That's healthy for constructive discussion.

If Black folks took a portion of the money we spend on gross consumerism....lottery tickets, alcohol, drugs, clothes, shoes, vacations, hair, vehicles, etc., we could buy a movie theater chain. Constructively pooling Black wealth toward goals doesn't require violence. Just a plan and discipline. There's a time and place for violence. Black folks can build wealth without detonating that nuclear option.

Facts. We cannot expect Hollywood to write, direct and finance our stories without putting their own spin on it. They are slick enough to use our own people to do their bidding. At some point, we need to take ownership and do for ourselves. That's the only way we can have any control over our images and how we are portrayed.

The questions to ask are 1) why do people get high and 2) why is it illegal/criminal to do so. As I mentioned above, the main reason people do drugs and/or drink alcohol is to temporarily escape their reality and/or to artificially increase their happiness. The reason prohibition ended and drugs are illegal and criminalized is because the economy is fueled by both on many levels.

@Pioneer1, through a private contractor, the Russians are using prisoners to augment their military in the war against Ukraine.

The movie has broken a box office record for a sports film with a weekend opening gross of over $100 million worldwide: ciehttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/creed-iii-box-office-opening-1235340591/ Since I think Michael B. Jordan and Jonathan Majors are both talented actors, I'll definitely check the movie out the within the next few days. Don't bother to tell me who won the fight.

That would make sense if polygamy was legal and if older men were taking care of more wives and concubines.

I don't think Ben Crump will jump into politics. His law practice has been very lucrative.

That's been going on forever. Same dynamic. Most men are visual and remain that way as they age. Younger women have a physical profile that works like natural viagra for older men. Older men usually have better financial security and/or more disposable income than younger dudes. Younger women will date an older man for money and security. They also know he can't beat it up too bad and he'll be asleep before midnight. When that older man gets tired and sleepy, a younger woman can hit the streets (bars, clubs and parties) and hang out with the younger dudes she'd prefer if they weren't broke.

There are plenty AfroAmericans enjoying success to varying degrees. But, there's no leadership. The AfroAmerican community doesn't have strong enough voices among us to amplify our concerns and encourage us to stay on code.

Brotha @Troy, I hope that platform works out to your advantage. Use whatever it takes to amplify your brand. As an OG, I've never joined Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc. Contrary to my presence here, I'm not much of a social media guy in that regard.

Younger, testosterone-filled men usually try their hand at older women mainly for s8x, food and money. They're adding a notch to their conquest belt. Also, younger men don't want to deal with the 1) competition and 2) drama and 3) pregnancies that come with dating among their peers. Conversely, older women like to think they're still attractive and full of vigor. While older women are hitting their stride s8xually, the men in their age group are running out of gas on several levels. Yet, only a very small percentage of older women dating younger men will last for any length of time since they don't have too much in common. A younger man isn't going to want t deal with an older woman's mentality and ailments. Especially if she starts reminding him of his mother. On the flip side, an older woman won't be able to keep up with a younger man's energy and physical desires for a long period of time. More than likely, a younger man won't be able to provide an older woman with emotional stability and financial security. In a flash, it's a fun adventure for both older women and younger men. Like an amusement park ride.

@Pioneer1, Black unity is definitely not about pulling dead weight across the line. My idea of Black Unity is about having the ability to close ranks, communicate and cooperate if/when things go sideways. Dysfunctional n8gglets will have to be left to figure it out.

As we know, Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump has been putting in work for a while now. Last week, he won an NAACP award. His acceptance speech is here: The quotable at the 5:30 mark for which he might be remembered is, "we have to be prepared to fight for our children's future until h8ll freezes over. And then, we have to be ready to fight on the ice." I have clowned brotha Ben Crump for his public speaking. But, I also give credit when it's due. Ben Crump went hard in the paint at the NAACP awards and delivered.

Organized sports is an outlet for high testosterone. The military doesn't accept folks just because they're aggressive and/or wan't to kill folks. The military has their own way of breaking folks down and turning them into soldiers.

Don't lose any sleep waiting for action. Nothing is going to happen. This won't even be a frigid war.

I know you weren't asking the resident agnostic but the answer is...nope.

Well, getting killed is permanent so the degree of pain is less relevant. Women were built to give birth. They're been doing it for a long time. Before the invention of epidural medication and painkillers. Both infant mortality and maternal mortality are relatively low especially in the most developed countries. That's why there are 8 billion people on the planet. A whole lot of procreation and childbirth.

That's what they were born to do. If they didn't, we wouldn't be here. Many men make the ultimate sacrifice and give up their lives in order to protect. Both genders have their roles to play in the continued existence of human beings.

Most people are mainly concerned with 1) survival and 2) finding a slice of happiness. The 2nd (happiness) comes in many forms. Getting high is just one. But, I keep saying....when it comes to these devils, follow the money and watch their hands.

Agreed. Politics is just another trick white supremacists use to reinforce the system of racism. Dividing Black folks into camps of conservative and liberal takes their eye off the ball that is systemic racism. Individualism is great unti sh8t hits the fan. There's strength in numbers. Black folks do not have it in that regard. No amount of money, political affiliation or ideology will save a house that is divided if/when white supremacists decide to burn it down.