Mel Hopkins

Serena didn't lighten her skin! Didn't you see her during the Super Bowl! That's MAKEUP! Serena isn't your 'round the way girl', she is a freaking high-profile celebrity, and guess what, that's what celebrities do of ALL colors, ethnicities, and nationalities. Even sometimes they wear "black face" and deal with ignorance, but that's what high-profile people do! THEY ARE NOT LIKE US! It seems like you're just angry she didn't sideline herself because no Black man stood up and asked her to get married. If you're any indication of how Black men treated her even with her celebrity, it makes sense why she just got off that merry-go-round. Eve said Why! She said her husband didn't fetishize her. She said he courted her and was patient while she allowed her facade (wall) to fall away. Sometimes, white men show their dominance in different ways, especially white men like any man who doesn't have anything to prove. They allow women to be feminine. Women love it when they don't have to struggle in a relationship. Alexis seems to adore Serena and has made her the center of his world. Same with Eve's husband. (No, I don't follow them, but I was on YouTube, and Eve addressed how she and her husband got together.

But you just wrote both Drake and Common are weak and not thought of as not masculine or dominant. (I disagree, though, because both Drake and Common thrive in this country and the world. We know America eats up the vulnerable for breakfast and excretes them before dinner. ) So, we can get an idea of the type of man Serena favors in any color. Yep! I wonder if JHud would have left him by now if she didn't already have a son. Women, especially certain Black women, want to be "Married with Children"

She did after he stood up and promised her a future and family. Don't you remember Serena dated Common and Drake? Those two are still single! It appears Serena wanted a family! Can't she have a beautiful family with a loving husband who shares her values?

Brotha @ProfD Thank you! I finally got a son! And they're magical! I felt like singing "I never knew love like this before" because it is inspiring to see them together. They lift each other up!

Hey Fam! I shared my heartbreak with all of you; now here is my joy! Mom, my twin daughters' father, my oldest daughter, Cheyenne's (my daughter who passed away) childhood bestie, is in the family photo with us. I love her so much, and me sitting next to my oldest twin daughter! My daughter married the love of her life in August, and we all got to share in their transformative weekend celebration. Here's me getting ready for the wedding and checking my rearview . Yes, this is a very current photo!! And that's my gorgeous mom!!! Yep, she's in her 80s!!!

Lowers government spending. Dead people don't use benefits

I'm so sorry this is happening in your family. I can't imagine what MAGA has to offer anyone, and especially your son. We come from a much stronger foundation than anything MAGA & Christian Nationalists ( Evangelicals) have to offer. They are literally capitalist on steroids - that have nothing to offer anyone, including themselves, but an unhealthy dose of self-destructive hate. I hope the rift between you and your son heals quickly.

@Cynique @aka Contrarian You are a treasure!

And now RFK,JR is taking away funding from MMR measles, mumps, rubella vaccine - and guess what? US sees measles resurgence as researchers seek new treatments | wcnc.com "Most of these patients are unvaccinated and researchers are now racing to create the first measles treatments in decades." Link is a gift article From the Wall Street Journal.| The Race to Find a Measles Treatment as Infections Surge Vaccine was so effective the disease was considered eliminated in the U.S., but resurgence of outbreaks spurs need for drugs By Dominique Mosbergen Aug. 8, 2025 5:30 am ET

Hi AALBC fam! I was watching this video on YouTube, Comedian Shuler King and Pharaoh Head Part 2. And while I was listening to him drop knowledge, I thought about how much I missed this forum. It is funny how you can go through life and acquire a bunch of skills, knowledge, and still not know how to use them until you add LOVE. I feel like that sometimes, like I ask What's the point? Then, I remembered whenever I lost my balance, my family would fill me up with love, give me that pick-me-up, and I would get energized. But it hit me, there was still something missing. It was the part I felt while listening to Shuler. I remembered when I'd come right back here, get into some battle of wits, and then I'd remember who I am completely. AALBC forum is like drinking from the chaotic and primordial waters of NUN. I'd come here to fight with @Pioneer1 - every time I do, I learn so much about myself, thank you! or see my whimsical self in my twin, @Del @Delanoadmire the wit of @Cynique @aka Contrarian,and I get energized to know how strong and brilliant women can be! I recently wondered if I'd recognize @ProfD if I heard him whispering in a library or lecturing in front of a class. You are such a mystery that I feel like I know you. Just this morning, I sent energy to, @Chevdove so she will finish her book. She is the one who needs to tell the story of African Adam!. I am proud of my alumni @Troy. Dude, you are an inspiration to me! I'm enjoying watching you beat your dreams into submission. @richardmurray you make me crazy with your projects, but please know I enjoy your enthusiasm! @frankster we haven't engaged in debate, but I'm glad you're here. You echo many of my beliefs and remind me to uncover their origins. @harry brown 's commentary through prose and poetry is a great wake-up call... I could probably go on and name many more if I searched through my memory, but I'm about to go skipping back into the world again. Thank you, thank you, each and every one of you, even the ones I missed and didn't list, thank you for sharing your Love!

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!