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Two potential strikes against Mayor Eric Adams are West Indian lineage and being former law enforcement. That will cause some AfroAmerican men to look at him side-eye.😎

The national treasure that is Stevie Wonder was guilty of that sh8t. For a long time, Stevie was rocking those braids while his hairline was receding to the point that beach front property could have been built on his forehead.🤣 I believe Stevie is now rocking a bald head underneath his skull caps and kufis. He needed to Teddy Pendergrass and Let It Go. 😎

Sure. That can be said for any woman married to a wealthy man.😁 Otherwise, a woman doesn't become a multimillionaire or billionaire on a stripper pole or turning tricks on the street or working for an escort service.😎

Right. A great financial investment opportunity was lost post-Million Man March. The Million Man March as an event was necessary especially back in 1995. I attended the Million Man March. It was great to see so many positive AfroAmerican Black men of all ages; fathers and sons, uncles, cousins, etc., from all over the USA standing together in fellowship. To your point, there was no long-term plan or follow-up after the Million Man March. I'm not religious but I believe Black churches are missing a huge investment opportunity considering they collectively receive $10-$19 billion dollars per year. A fraction of that money could go into building a Black banking institution. A source of wealth that could be used for other investments.😎

Most men across the board try to hold on to their hair. Going bald actually takes confidence. We see all types of comb overs, half-fros and other unsightly efforts to keep hair that clearly wants to leave. On a personal note, I had nice hair and kept a fresh temple taper fade back in the day. As soon as my hair started social distancing on my scalp, I cut it all off. I've been bald for 3 decades and counting. I have no idea of how i would look with hair on my head. I'll never know because I shave every day.😎

More access to s8x is not the end goal for wealthy men. That's a broke man's mentality. Rich and wealthy men instinctively know they will have more s8xual access. Most s8x is recreational and doesn't result in reproduction. They may be earning a living but definitely not building wealth. There is not an individual multimillionaire or billionaire who made their fortune selling themselves s8xually. Dangle enough money in front of some people and they will do.something strange for change i.e. money. Those Black men didn't have to be on the show but that's how they got paid. Again, people will do all types of sh8t for money. It has little or nothing to do with intelligence or lack thereof.😎

As I always type, follow the money and watch their hands. Most politicians do whatever it takes to enrich their donors, lobbyists and themselves. Mayor Eric Adams is not exempt from being beholden to wealthy powerful folks too.😎

That is how nature designed the program among animals...predators and prey. Humans kill their food too but they aren't supposed to prey on and hunt other humans. Still, no other creature on the planet enslaves another. There are prison work camps but they do make pittance wages which keeps it from being considered slavery.😎

What do Black people gain from our people being viewed as s8x symbols? Young Black people have their own s8x symbols. More importantly, they need pathways to prosperity and wealth. It's cool from an entertainment perspective but didn't benefit Black folks in terms of wealth building. The media does a bang up job of spinning narratives. Black folks need to own and control more of the media for those narratives to change.😎

That video was one of those music industry executive decisions. The folks writing checks aka suits are always looking for the best way to *sell* the product. D'Angelo was a shy dude. Obviously, he did the video but didn't really think he had to be s8x symbol. He just wanted to put out great music and live performances. Thankfully, he was able to define his musical legacy on those terms. 😎

Those movements did not bash white men to any significant degree. They did not and do not criticize white patriarchy. Sure, a guilty white man like Weinstein were prosecuted as a sacrificial lamb. He was not and is not the only white man in Hollywood guilty of far worse. Yet, white women never condemned the casting couch that sill goes on today. POTUS OJ admitted on a videotaped recording to s8xually assaulting women due to his fame and celebrity. White women saw and heard it. They brushed it off as "boys will be boys" and voted for him twice. POTUS OJ and his sycophants are driving bumper cars all over the country and white women do not criticize them. White women do not call out these mass shooters most of whom are white men. White men are responsible for most of the conflicts and wars happening around the world. White women do not criticize it.😎

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.😎

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.🙏🏿😇😎

POTUS OJ is having a blast riding around in his proverbial bumper car. He's a product of reality TV. He knows how to use the media in order to stir the pot. The difference being POTUS Oj is a real world clown causing chaos and confusion. Hopefully, the actions of the clown will not cause unnecessary stress or issues in your life.😎

I do not recall a memorial tribute or public funeral for the late Dick Gregory. Through technology, Dick Gregory's opinions have been preserved. Some of his statements and beliefs could be construed as conspiracy theory material. His wit, wisdom, conviction and delivery of what he said was plausible. Of course, it is ultimately up to listeners to separate the chaff and wheat when consuming information from any source.😎

Da Bears won. Bye week didn't hurt your team. Too many mistakes definitely led the Commanders to losing the game. Congrats to Da Bears on the win.👏🏿😎

Right. That somebody made up rules/laws that were broken. It is downhill for people who transgress. #2 has proven to be the most powerful religion on the planet. In previous dialog, you question the intelligence of Black folks. I still contend that fear of death keep Black folks in check. That is why there is hardly ever a violent protest led by Black folks. As the late Dick Gregory would say, "it's over...there are no alternatives and nothing Black folks can do" to overthrow the system of racism white supremacy. Brotha Gregory said we can sit back and watch white folks implode on themselves.😎

Right. The institution od slavery as practiced in America wasn't warfare...that was straight bizness. Otherwise, enslaving prisoners and victims of war was a part of it. However, nothing makes it right to enslave anorher person.😎

It could be a good game. I'm hoping the bye week doesn't give Da Bears more confidence.😁 I watched that game. It was a rough afternoon in the office for th Fighting Illini. Hopefully the rulings will stand up to appeals. My brotha @Pioneer1 doesn't need any consolation. I do enjoy the back and forth between you all.🤣😎

Excel and Quicken and other accounting software has changed that game. Society is not deluded when it comes to technology and planned obsolescence. It's accepted.😎

The question is why should any human be enslaved to another. Enslaving folks has absolutely nothing to do with basic human needs and/or survival. I understand how and why slavery happened but it's wrong in the grand scheme of things. No other creature on the planet enslaves another. Not even their enemies. 😎

The purpose and function of cars hasn't changed since they were invented but the technology underneath the hood and in the cabin is different. Ask an old school car mechanic to service some of these vehicles manufactured over the past couple decades. Wait for his response. Don't interrupt or make any suggestions. Oprah Winfrey is not relevant to a couple generations of Black folks.😎

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.😁😎

Why are they locked up? More than 20% of the Black population lives and stays out of prison. Black folks have had at least a whole century to come up with an alternative to the system of racism white supremacy. Black folks are unwilling to use violence in order protect themselves against ot overthrow the system of white supremacy. Black folks do not seem interested in practicing group economics and politics in a manner similar to the Jews. Black folks have seemingly found a comfortable spot making it under the system of racism white supremacy.😎

Military weapons, planes and ships and space programs waste s lot of resources and money too. 😎