Delano

I heard about the venture with Jay Z and Puffy. I mentioned Reggie Lewis because he was a successful deal maker. Who was cool with Michael Milliken. The biggest Wall Street deal maker in the 80's So I was curious about different perspective on each. In terms of the their target market or audience and who they partnered with to access capital. Spike Lee is a genius Marketer. He has turned a characterisation into a branding tool. That makes money across colour line without being considered a sell out. Doing sneaker commercials with fellow Brooklyn native Michael Jordan. I agree Wise fool.

I have no idea. Since I don't have instagram and I am not twit nor do I Tweet.

What rung displays unity? And is it because it's the best option. Expedient or the only viable option. I am specifically thinking about Jay Z and Puffy. Where would you place Russell Simmons Spike Lee, and Reggie Lewis?

I have been mislabelled by appearances my entire life. However I can't let other people's ignorance and myopia shape my self worth. That's imbibing the foolishness of others. I am not a sophomore.

When I was a kid in the Bronx circa 1971-1980. You would insult another boy by calling him gay or a homo. Which had nothing to do with sexual preference or behavior. There was a hair salon run by a gay man. That liked boys. This was about 1980 the gheri curl was in fashion. I believe it cost about $50. The rumour was that boys that wanted that style but didn't have the money, traded sex. There were always Black teenage boys in the shop. I saw one of the kids from the nrugbirhood with a gheri curl. When we made eye contact he looked downward. We made fun of him later and speculated about the rumour. The irony is that none of the my boys every verbally or physically hassled gay men. In addition they used to go to The Paradise Garage on gay night and would get in because they were teenagers. Your experience isn't universal. Rap, Dance music, and the Garage sound was a big part of our upbringing. Sparing and playing the dozens. There isn't one person who knows me who thinks I am gay. So there some type of projection happening. Pioneer you posted a story about a Japanese guy that was in love with you. Did you encourage him or did you beat him off. @Pioneer1

There is a book that mentioned Malcolm X in addition to being a pimp may have also pimped himself to a white man. They King reference was Fbi and audio tape. There may have been about king. I can't recall. Feel free to search for the book. The author died before it was published. It is mostly likely in the last 10 years. Your opinions about both men are malleable. So I am not certain why you are asking? That doesn't appear to be the case with the NOI. And your of its leader erode the integrity of your position. Minister Louis Farrakahn was criticised for calling Hitler a great man. No question Hitler was good for Germany reviving their spirit and their economy, but it was costly and lead to large scale devastation.

I asked a question in this post. MLK was a sexual libertine. It is speculation about whether both Malcolm X and MLK had homosexual experiences. It seems not debatable whether Malcolm Little was a pimp. Or whether MLK had extra marital affairs.

Mel I am the reverse I used to call my friends to see if they wanted to go out. Twin @Mel Hopkins

@Delano so do you think the working class congregate at the barbershops - and form only transient relationships?  That the club and the pub are accidental. I feel women are more social or put more value on social exchange. Or at least that's my perception. Friends of my mother have contacted and visited me in Sydney a decade after her death. Mind that had not been in contact with me in over 20 years. But they had the initiative and social connections to do so.

What is your basis for this statement.

Farrakahn had a Millon Man March. Patrisse Cullors Co founded Black Lives Matter. In your mind which has been more effective.

Sorry Nubian this is addressed to Troy and Pioneer. How's that @Troy I would and said so. There's an inability to listen to other viewpoints. Acknowledgement and agreement need not be linked. Pov is generally an opinion. Opinions can be misinformed but are not wrong.

I Love your Mind.

I have people tell me I am quirky, non aggressive , sensitive, good cook, good dancer, psychic, smart. So for a lot of people that makes me gay.

I didn't write the article. There's no editorial content in my post. I haven't said anything. I posted it because I thought Troy and Mel would be interested in the article. I priase Del for sharing this article. However, to your point, that is just the way he is wired and It is all good. It takes all types of men to make an interesting world. Interesting since I was thinking of you when I came across this on Facebook. So even though I am posting it for you , you think I am advocating for women. @Troy @Mel men in general don't make an effort to socialise with each other. Maybe former Drug Lords can conduct workshops on creating and profitable and we'll structured organisation. The comments here answer or speak to some dynamics that plague the Black community .Someone can try to explain this to Pioneer.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/features/meet-lena-waithes-black-women-who-brunch-next-big-tv-scribes-1165252?fbclid=IwAR3rqtX1Q-YuahyoTIhgpVsByuyKg2PDPN_jUxJzqrUERYkMoCEbfHJb9vI

Sally Hemnibgs Why are Or why aren't there more women dictators. Answer : No dic, no dictator.

No, this is certainly not true. The very fact that we are so often in disagreement about what constitutes integrity should be proof enough Yes it is true it's called mores or morals. Which are universal for any given culture and and time. However you can't compare across cultures and temporally it can break down over time. You have your own code of what you consider ethical. We clearly inhabit different world's. I think you and Troy are confusing a masculine perspective with domination You have your own code of what you consider ethical. We clearly inhabit different world's. I think you and Troy are confusing a masculine perspective with domination

It seems longer than six months ago.

I was going to respond, but I don't know what you are trying to say. So protecting Black Girls from a Black Minister is a non-event. Yet Black Men protect women? @Troy and @Pioneer1 if that's the male perspective than I am embarrassed at our manhood. I have thought that each of us represents a segment of the Black Population. The lack of response from @Troy and @NubianFellow tells me that unity is not possible. Since respect ,empathy and the ability to simply hear and feel someone's experiencial pain is missing. I don't have to try and win arguments.

Which is exactly what was said in the link from the New York Times. But I reference non credible news sources @Troy Can I get a witness? Whose money is it?

Troy comprehension is key. I haven't argued any points. I have stated my opinion ask other members what they thought without imputing motive. Let me remind you that you said I was speaking for Mel. I didn't think so, and asked her she said no. So you may not be objective. You asked what I meant and I clearly demonstrated what I meant. And then you responded like I personally insulted you. That is how Elijah Muhammed is referred to by the NOI or is that also news to you. Cynique gave first hand evidence. Yet you wonder about the veracity of my statements. Lately you seem to not notice or acknowledge when I answer your questions. At one point Cynique had to point out to you that I had answered your question.

December is a long month for me and a short month for you.

@Pioneer1, De is not above using tabloids are reference material. I never heard any, other than Del, say that MLK engaged in a honosexual affair. @Delano where did you get this information? FBI allegations and audio tape. https://www.nytimes.com/1987/11/03/us/19-children-of-muslim-leader-battle-a-bank-for-5.7-million.html What do you think @Delano No You are right the CHILDREN are innocent. That's a point by point answer.

Thanks Troy