Mel Hopkins

Yes, the fairy dust, AKA gun powder. It wasn't just one country that colonized and mind-melded most African countries, and it didn't happen immediately. Ethiopia was the only country not colonized. The Italians tried but couldn't—and the Ethiopians drove them out. The Italians eventually returned the Obelisk of Axum in 2005. I'm not sure why that cracks me up, but it does because they stole it as a consolation prize, I guess. But that's just the short answer. Brother @ProfD Yours is such a great thesis question. Historian Anthony Browder gives an introduction over at Substack From the Nile to the Potomac - by Anthony Browder But here is where you will get the hands-on information The Clarke Enhanced History Project by @AnthonyBrowder | Stan

Thank you so much.

My sentiments exactly!!! YES!!!

Twin, thank you.

He did not. Two million+ separated them. More people didn't vote for either of the candidates. But to your point, when have you ever seen PINK & GREEN protests? We don't do that - we work within the system. We vote. Our motto and mission Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® was founded on a mission of five basic tenets that have remained unchanged since the sorority’s inception. Our mission is to cultivate and encourage high scholastic and ethical standards, to promote unity and friendship among college women, to study and help alleviate problems concerning girls and women in order to improve their social stature, to maintain a progressive interest in college life, and to be of “Service to All Mankind.”

Brother @ProfD I had a good day! My daughters gifted me food, flowers, and money. And the wildest thing happened: a few reddish brown strands of hair were caught up in my flower bouquet. You couldn't tell that wasn't a wink from my departed baby girl. Also, my daughters' friend circles also reached out to wish me a happy Mother's Day. I love our little community! Is your mother, grandmother still with us? If so, I hope they had a wonderful day too! And I don't remember if you ever shared if you are married with children, but if you are, I hope the same for your chosen one too!

The Greeks learned from the Africans, not vice versa/ Kemet Mysteries Schools come from us, as does the tradition of a tiered learning system. Although it is unspoken, the Greek lettering became associated with learning and academia for this reason. Because of the Western attempt to erase all of what we have given civilization, the Divine Nine, keeping with tradition, just went along with the established system of using Greek lettering, is my guess. It's kind of like how we use the Arabic numeral system. I don't know why everyone agreed to use those numbers, but we know Africans were the first to develop maths. ->>> The Lebombo Bone: The Oldest Mathematical Artifact in the World – African Heritage

And all those hotel reservations dropped like an atom bomb on DC when she lost... my sorors bring serious dollars wherever and whenever we congregate.

Thank you @Pioneer1 . I think only in this country do you need to set aside a day of remembrance for mothers, considering this country's track record of continued abuse. I'm sure you know about the sterilization program this country ran to make sure certain women could not reproduce. Please don't get me started LOL Happy Mother's Day @Cynique @aka Contrarian Joy looks so good on you! You are a radiant beam of LOVE!

They are speaking to the people before Congress is back in session. So, how are they wasting their time using the available resources? The Divine Nine organizations and The Boule (Sigma Pi Phi) are service organizations. Their members use their resources to amplify the voices of those without access to power. So, since you're not a member, do you think something satanic is going on? Jeez! Please stop. They are just people who want to make a difference in the lives of others. So, help me understand your position. What would you like these legislators to do? Or do you have animosity towards them because they have some semblance of power in this country? Or because they can change lives with their access? And what does their complexion have to do with anything? That's a bit offensive because colorism is divisive. And finally, where are you holding @Pioneer1 hostage? Where do we drop the ransom to get him back?

Sen Booker has been on those steps since 6 AM (On his Birthday) to plead to citizens to stand up for their rights...combat apathy and get people to go to the damn polls instead of sitting there saying, "these legislators can't do nothing." If you listened, you would have heard Senator Booker say, "We are only two broken men out here on faith, but we need you to stand up because nothing has ever started here in Washington - change begins with YOU, the people." [Paraphrasing.]

So, you have a problem with the means (data collection and distribution) because you believe they negatively affect the end (statistics). I don't think anyone can argue with you on that reasoning. I can only disagree that you can trust your eyes. You can't because people can cloak their physical abilities, mental abilities, and finances. Therefore, you can't accurately determine the unemployment rate of those people by observation. Also, using your criteria, you cannot physically observe who is "able-bodied" or if those people are employable. You can only trust your observation if you first check what the Labor Department is measuring, who they are collecting this information from, and how they distribute it to determine the results. However, observing a sample population, such as who is working and who is being counted in your neighborhood, will never get you to a correct answer. And while it may bring you comfort, how does it bring a solution?

Senator Cory Booker and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries took to the Capitol Hill Steps before dawn on Sunday to discuss this latest budget proposal, which proposes cuts to health and human services programs. Congress returns from recess on Monday, April 28, 2025.

This is such an excellent conversation! This is why it is essential to ensure our children have mentors who can show them what we don't know or what we don't know we don't know. Thank you @ProfD for blessing us with the sophisticated term- "Outsourcing!" None of us know as much as all of us!