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First, I'll restate that it doesn't make sense for us to leave negative reviews without 1st hand knowledge that this CEO is a racist. Facts. The system made a few course corrections to give the illusion of inclusion. Black folks have been given just enough to be satisfied. Every now and then, overt racism will make an appearance to ruffle a few feathers. White supremacists know the playbook. Black folks will cuss, cry, march, protest, grumble and complain for a month or so. Al Sharpton and Ben Crump might show up. Once the t-shirts are printed up, things go back to normal until the next episode. 😎

All dysfunction in America is a byproduct of the system of racism white supremacy and refusal to atone for its original sin...slavery. "Ignorant" White people perpetuate hatred of Black folks and pass it down from one generation to the next. Well meaning White folks aren't gung ho about giving up their white privilege and preserve their inheritance from one generation to the next. in the meantime, Black folks spend their lives trying to thrive and survive within the prison of racism white supremacy. Stockholm Syndrome has definitely been in effect for many Black folks over several generations. White folks have given some just enough to earn their trust, sympathy and support. Prisoners of war do whatever it takes to survive. But, most of them do not try to escape. 😎

@Chevdove and @Pioneer1, you all can usually have a spirited discussion regarding this topic without "catchin' feelin's" as we say in the hood. I purposefully read Chevdove's work and keep it moving. I know better than to interject my sense of humor into her scholarship. 😁 But, I do believe you two can put the train back on the track and re-engage in your scholarly debate without anyone being offended. 😎

@Pioneer1, Black folks can be successful both individually and collectively. Unfortunately, 1) like-minded folks have been dispersed and 2) the Black community no longer has charismatic, intelligent leadership and 3) God hasn't appeared yet. While all Black people didn't agree with Marcus Garvey or Malcolm X or Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. or Fred Hampton or Minister Louis Farrakhan, etc., those angels could get n8gglets to listen and some would take action in it. I attended the Million Man March both times. It was awesome to see that many Black men unified in that moment. Those marches let me know it's possible. It just takes a strong Black man (God) to make it happen. For whatever reason, He isn't ready to show up and out yet. You and I may not see Him in our lifetime. But, that's what it's gonna take to right our sh8t, er, ship.😎

If those statistics were remotely true, I doubt that Mumble Mouth Herschel can still run fast enough to stop it from happening. The GOP has insured they have zero chance of winning that senate seat. But, that's the Trump effect. GOP riding with candidates the former POTUS endorses regardless of whether or not they have a real shot of winning. Ridiculous. 😎

@Pioneer1, it's a waste of time and energy trying to *force* someone else to provide an opportunity. Then, as we've seen historically, if/when white folks do provide opportunities to Black folks, they throw shade and do whatever it takes to make it uncomfortable. James Brown said it right, "I don't want nobody to give me nothin, just open up the door and I'll get it myself." Needless to type, Soul Brotha #1 was a very shrewd businessman. It's better to *create* opportunities and become self-sufficient. Folks are more inclined to want to work with those who bring more to the table than their hands out and lip service. 😎

As @Cynique mentioned above, it goes back further than the aforementioned artists. Black men have been singing high and straightening hair and wearing tight azz suits for a long time. However, the difference is a whole bunch of clowns, er, folks, men and women, weren't running around with Skittles colored wigs and dyed hair. Only the *different* people (artists and musicians) were bold enough to wear green hair. Now, it's becoming normal. 😁😎

Human Resources must have told him to hire another person of color to meet a quota. But, unless the application didn't ask for a date of birth, it doesn't make sense to interview someone over a certain age if the goal is to have a company full of younger folks. That interview was a sham. The CEO only conducted it for his entertainment. 😎

Yep. Clearly Sisqo was a head of his time. 😁 I blame him and O'Dell Beckham Jr. for inspiring these n8gglets to look like they're in a rainbow fraternity. 😎

As @Troymentioned above, it would not make sense for *us* to leave a negative review based on *your* experience. This is not a case of "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."😁 However, I think you're doing the right thing in leaving a review. Maybe others will read and heed it before applying for a job with that company. Now, let go and let God...won't He do it. 🤣😎

Yep. That's why I think it's beyond ridiculous. it's not just wigs. Women and men are dying their natural hair different colors too. Round up these n8gglets and their heads will make them look like a bag of Skittles. 😎

No wonder Moses dropped or threw away 75% of the Laws of Ma'at. He knew saved and sanctified people would have a hard time following 10 commandments. 😁😎

That's two strikes. It affects many folks here in America. Companies can hire younger people and pay them less than they would someone with more experience and fewer years left to work. 😎

Boycotting and protesting only works up to a point. It's usually the point where Black folks get *tired* of boycotting and protesting and falling back in line to the status quo.😁 As @Pioneer1 mentioned above, the best way to *fight* racism and discrimination is for Black folks to create their own opportunities and become more self-sufficient. America owes AfroAmericans reparations but that's another kettle and a source of circular debate mainly to obfuscate the issue. Individually, white folks don't owe us anything when it comes to who they choose to hire into their companies and businesses. 😎

I respectfully ask that you continue to engage in the discussions. Please do not let others mute your opinions and perspectives and contribution to the forum. 😎

@Pioneer1, as we say in the hood "you tried it" with that generation definition or leap. 🤣 If there is an age difference of 20 years or more, it's a different generation. IMO, it's a very cool thing to have generational separation because it gives us a living historical perspective. However, not to be ageist but I don't agree with people over 70 years old running the country. I think they should be consultants sought out for knowledge, wisdom and guidance...if they have any left. But, there is no reason for POTUS Papa Joe Biden to be falling asleep at the podium while trying to read the teleprompter and stumbling around nor should Rep. Nancy Pelosi be modeling her outfits as Speaker of the House.🤣 H8ll, there's a reason our social security system provides full benefits at 67 years old. 😁😎

Happy b'day @Cynique and wishing you many more.🎂🎁 I know you get tired of reading the SOS (same ole sh8t) from some of us. 😁 Still, it's a blessing to have your presence, perspective, wisdom, wit and cynicism here. You make this forum an even cooler place to hang. Enjoy whatever you decide to do on your day.🤗😎

The video is hilarious on several levels especially to someone like myself who finds humor in d8mn near everything. 🤣 It's amazing that Black folks hold on to the goofiest BS left behind by their colonizers. Those wigs have always looked ridiculous even back in the 1700s. Unfortunately, AfroAmericans are spending a sh8t ton of money or hair and wigs nowadays. Many of them look just as ridiculous. In as much as some things change, a lot of it stays the same. Thank goodness I'm totally comfortable in my baldness. 😁😎

Black folks should not be applying for jobs with companies that are overtly racist and discriminatory. The interview process contained enough red flags to warrant getting up and leaving immediately. Imagine working there. 😎

As evidenced by history, leadership does not require a significant degree of competence or knowledge. Leaders surround themselves with people capable of fulfilling their agenda and enforcing the rules. The Pareto principle more commonly know as the 80/20 rule applies to most everything. IMO, leadership which is having the ability to make people get things done (cooperate and produce) is a higher quality trait. It only takes a handful (20%) of leaders to produce desirable outcomes from the masses (80%). 😎

To vote for someone who's jailed reads like a wasted vote. Might as well write-in someone else or not vote at all. The Inflation Bill will help lower prescription medication costs and force corporations to pay higher taxes. Don't feel sorry for and/or worry too much about corporate CEOs. They will still get big bonus checks every year. 😎

It's unfortunate that the Florida teacher chose to resign instead of stand and fight. The Sunshine State is an appropriate nickname only due to the weather. That whack a mole azz governor is running Florida like a can of mixed nuts. 😎

Folks are threatening FBI agents out of fealty to the former POTUS and he hasn't said anything to denounce their actions. He can't even pretend to be a statesman. 😎

@Cynique, the back and forth between you and @Pioneer1 is funny as h8ll. Definitely makes the forum more lively and entertaining. 🤣😎

@Delano, I'm not your financial advisor but I wouldn't place that bet.😁 From never showing tax returns to the Russian collusion investigation and being twice impeached, "mishandling" government documents will not land the former POTUS in prison. The GOP will do everything in its power to insure that nothing happens to this dude considering the amount of influence he has over them.😎