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  1. Book celebrating 1st Black President

    in Black Literature

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    On February 18, 2016 at 3:31 PM, Mel Hopkins said:

    I so agree! Without mentors you can waste valuable time on trial and error.

    I agree....I have learned much in a short time from CDBurns.  I love this sounding board.

     

    5 hours ago, Sara said:

    Without her black audience, she wouldn't be the "Almighty Beyoncé." Remember, Bey sold over 60 MILLION records as lead singer of Destiny's Child which was formed in 1990. She was a million seller after she went solo in 1996. She didn't get HUMUNGOUS among the mainstream until thereafter. With her performance at the Super Bowl, she merely acknowledged her CORE audience, the one who put her on top. Be like Bey and keep your eyes on the prize and never forget those who put you where you are. Black people, white people, ALL people respect that.

    Yes, my point exactly.  The urban sounding Destinys Child barely cracked platinum.  Mainstream Destinys Child, after the switch, sold many millions and then Beyonce took over the world. I have been down since No NO No, I remember All my classmates singing along after the switch. Destinys Child was in fact, mainstream. And Beyoncé has never not acknowledged her Black audience.

    My point was not to pick apart the career of one of my favorite entertainers...thAt would only pull in more of audience to debate instead of celebrate which was the thesis of my initial post.

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  2. Book celebrating 1st Black President

    in Black Literature

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    @Mel Hopkins @CDBurns at this point, traffic is essential.  In my opinion, we can go back and forth all day about how but we need to support what exists! This is the only way to get more. African Americans have a hard time getting projects catapulted because we are so concerned with critique and dialogue, we have to justify it and debate about the validity of its existence.  Even with my students, its "Beyonce almost fell" vs. "Beyonce is a marketing genius, a bold voice that is needed, and a hell of a performer. This is why Beyonce's performance was such a conversation piece , because she was made larger than life by a mainstream audience and then shocked that audience with her  alliance to African-American-esque and Southern customs and traditions. That audience (urban) alone would not have made her the Almighty Beyonce. This is why mainstream felt so betrayed....Beyonce can be that voice now because she is already there.

    My goal is to get the world to celebrate diversity.  Right now, my focus is kids.  I am pushing humanity, can you see this humanity in this Black boy and a purple one I mah right about?  I am not concerned with pushing someone elses projects and posts into viral status when I know they don't care about me or humanity.  What is the point?  Before we click on a post that is counterproductive and continue a dialogue that serves no real purpose, lets promote those that are human centered.

    I am so humbled by the dialogue, any dialogue around my work.  The critiques have been ESSENTIAL!  I am better than I was a few days ago because of it, so please, help get the word out!  Share my posts, keep reading, and keep writing yourselves!  Our kids, and our humanity need it.

    cgoodwork.com

     

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  3. Flint

    in Culture, Race & Economy

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    CDBurns, I agree wholeheartedly, so much help is needed.  I am almost paralyzed with the thought of it.  You are correct, this situation in Flint is NOT singular!  I just hope that I can make people feel the way I feel when I see humans suffer.  The feeling for humanity should supercede race, class, and zip code.  Perhaps if we can eliminate the apathy, we can eliminate the issue?  I dont fully know, but I will keep searching.

    I thank you again for the feedback; I am steadily seeking growth and betterment. 

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  6. Book celebrating 1st Black President

    in Black Literature

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    @CDBurns Thank you very much for your feedback again.  Constructive feedback as opposed to counterproductive cynicism will always prove most powerful over time.  I am truly grateful for your kind words in regards to my blogs;  I have the responsibility to keep up my blogs, and I will.  I was able to take your constructive criticism and grow, even in this short time.  Here is my new website, and blog: 

    http://www.cgoodwork.com/

    Many blessings to you brother, and keep shining your light with your wonderful work as well.

     

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  7. Book celebrating 1st Black President

    in Black Literature

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    @CDBurns  I included my website:  https://store.bookbaby.com/book/chasitiesgoodman  I think that Barnes and Noble will let you read a sample.  Some of my past writings are not for children and thus are not included in any real website.  However, you can check out a blog of mine:  http://themusingsofchasitiesgoodman.weebly.com/ and some of my past radio shows:   to give you more background:  http://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasitie-s-goodman  In my opinion, any addition to the children's book pool that include diversity and children of color is at least worth a look, especially in the African American Literature Book Club.  I am just humbled to have one selection available amongst so many greats!  I thank you for your feedback.

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