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Perhaps... I think intelligent people can see through people who are attempting to deceive others -- especially when they are called out on it. Take @daniellegfny's comment about Kap. Of course Kap never called for the killing of police -- that is a stupid notion, no sane person would take. Daniellegfny is willing to say that Kap said this because of some socks Kap apparently wore (I can't tell who is wearing the socks) . It make no sense, but again people can easily see through that. @daniellegfny the data you shared show that Black people are killed by police at a disproportionally higher rate than white people are killed. Which is the point. You say "many are justified" the data does not claim to show that so either you are making that up or have another source of information you have not shared. Why are the "Unknown" figures so high? Are there Black people buried in there too? The killing of Black people is just one measure of how Black people are targeted and more harshly treated by law enforcement. How Many Black are maimed, beaten, locked up or otherwise mis treated by the police. You drive a car in NYC have you ever been pulled over for some BS? Have you never been abused by a cop for no good reason? If not that is great and you are lucky to many others -- liked the more than 1,000 black people killed in the last five years. A number you curiously called minuscule, but the same as killing of of the Black players in the NFL not so miniscle huh?

You get no argument from me on this. There was technical term that described a cap on my rent increases, but despite that $1,200 annual increases were unsustainable. Should I consider Australia? From your keyboard to God's ears. 🙂 At the end of the day the situation looks pretty dire in NYC as far as middle to low income renters are concerned.

From @Stefan's source, Statista. You have to purchase a subscription to learn where, Statista get their information, but they seem reputable. These figures are rather encouraging, for the industry. But I'd be willing to bet the figures for Black magazine like the old Emerge are dismal. NUMBER OF PRINT MAGAZINES IN THE U.S.: 7,416 ESTIMATED AGGREGATE REVENUE OF U.S. PERIODICAL PUBLISHERS: 23.92bn USD ESTIMATED EXPENSES OF U.S. PERIODICAL PUBLISHERS: 18.9bn USD Number of print consumer magazines in the United States from 2002 to 2020

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Kap did not call for the death of the police. Why are you writing that he said that @daniellegfny?

they won’t reply (that is my guess) they follow me, but never respond to my inquires or even acknowledge the support I’ve provided to them on Twitter.

@daniellegfny I followed the link to MSN and found a reference to the following article: "Yes, critical race theory is being taught in public schools" Washington Examiner - Jul 11, 2021 The article opens with the following: While we all debate what critical race theory is and whether lawmakers should ban it from public schools, every honest person should agree on one thing: This theory is behind the curricula in school districts all over the country, shaping the minds of unsuspecting, malleable children. Just this week, the Manhattan Institute’s Christopher Rufo reported that 30 public school districts in 15 states are teaching a book, Not My Idea, that tells readers that “whiteness” leads white people to make deals with the devil for “stolen land, stolen riches, and special favors.” White people get to “mess endlessly with the lives of your friends, neighbors, loved ones, and all fellow humans of color for the purpose of profit,” the book adds. Below is a video of someone reading from the book Not My Idea. Nowhere in the book are the ideas "deals with the devil or even the quotes used. Clearly the article is intended to mislead and get people emotional. Why is just to drive traffic for money. Is it overt racism? Is it an attempt to mobilize the right in advance of the midterms? Clearly, the goal of the article is not to inform the public about what CRT is and how it is being used in the schools The opening sentence is problematic; "...we all debate what critical race theory is..." then in the very same sentence say "...every honest person should agree on one thing: This theory is behind the curricula in school districts all over the country," How can that be possible without a working definition of what CRT is? Still the issue remains, regardless how we label this book, is there a problem with a book like the one below being taught to children (Target Age Group: 7 to 10). This is not a new book and judging by the number of copies on hand with my the counry's larger book distributor it is not a very popular book. What is the problem with this book?

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@daniellegfny source really do matter -- a lot. So does critical reading skills. As @Stefan wrote the article does not point out a single school teaching CRT (despite the headline). Did you just do a search without reading the article I actually read the article because it gave some insight into why folks are so bent out shape about this issue. The article was highly inflammatory filled with baseless conclusions. Here is a perfect example from the article "For example, when schools separate out white and black children in different classes, they are teaching children one of CRT’s core presuppositions: that white people, solely by virtue of their skin color, are oppressors, and that black and brown people, solely by virtue of their skin color, are victims — victims of white supremacy and the systemically racist system that prevents people of color (POC) from succeeding in America." In order to support the claim, "...schools separate out white and black children in different classes, they are teaching children one of CRT’s core presuppositions..." they link to a NY Post article: "A black mother is blasting her daughter’s Georgia elementary school for “segregating” African American students to give them “more opportunities” amid a series of controversies tied to critical race theory." Again, none of this suggests CRT is being taught, Who says separating white and black children is a core principle of CRT? Why is right wing media pushing that idea? Who invented the practice of separating of white and Black children? Who why are schools in places like NY more segregated than ever? This is crazy?!

If I had to bet money I think Black Enterprise makes most of it money from their events. The magazine comes across as promotional material for advertisers. I wished they covered more of the stuff that Black people are doing on the web. I really don't know what they are covering nowadays, as I stopped reading the magazine years ago ... sad to admit. I have always promoted their magazine and website. I like magazines like Emerge and American Legacy; I would subscribe to a magazine like those in a heartbeat. I just visited Black Enterprise's website, because I was going to subscribe to the magazine to support it and check it out again. I could not find a place to subscribe. After a bit more research I can find no evidence they are still in print... bit I could also not find anything saying that they are out of print. This article suggests they were struggling to get issues delivered. If anyone knows Black Enterprise's print publication status please share it here.

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@Mzuri you already know you can link to any sources you'd like. There is no need for me to amend my forum rules The issue with my challenging your sources is when you post something that is wrong then back it up with a questionable source. If I have the time I'm gonna challenge it. Have you considered reading a Black-owned newspaper. Again they should not be your only source but if might help give you a perspective that would service you better than the Daily Mail and that other propaganda engine you linked to recently. Here is a list of Black-owned newspapers: https://aalbc.com/newspapers/

Here is a list: https://aalbc.com/magazines I have not researched their financial status but they were in print the last time I checked.

Hi @richardmurray The disagreement between the likes of Frederick douglass/nat turner/web dubois/booker t washington was between individuals. I'm talking about a people. There certainly was greater unity in the past than there was today. The unity was required for our very survival. Here in Oklahoma I'm aware of many thriving Black towns that existed because white folks refused to let us live in their communities. That does not mean everyone in those communities agreed on everything -- that would be impossible. N=They however agreed on enough to create wealth in the face of constant existential threats. Today it is questionable if we can generate enough unity to maintain a magazine that provided the agency to speaks to our needs and tell out own stories ... and that is sad. So yes I look to the past the lament the lack of solidarity that we had in the past.

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It is empathy Brother. Well I was aware there was an academic definition that had been in sure for years, perhaps decades. I just did not care enough to research it. The whole CRT beef seems to be media driven. a (social)media that is optimized for sowing dissent rather than enlightening people and creating harmony.

If I understand you correctly if your husband did not feel he experienced racism in the military during his 39 year career, then racism and racists acts did not take place in the military or anywhere else. Is that what you are saying? Many physicists hate it when lay people take technical terms and ideas from quantum physics and apply them to everyday life. " What do you want out of life?" This is a good question @Del I know one way to get at the answer is for one to take their first response, then ask "Why?" Then keep asking why until you can't go any deeper. If you have not arrived at your answer you need to ponder the question more. @Delano In your response to @nels did you mean "elaborate?" If so, that is the "why" question I'm referring to above 🙂

I'm not sure what CRT's technical definition is, but anyone with a cursory knowledge of American history who does not feel uncomfortable probably has a mental disorder.

Hi @richardmurray in your blog post questioning Ebony's viability you wrote, "...in the usa people, all races, are buying less and less books in any form." I was wondering where you got that stat? No, I do believe a print version of Ebony will be wrought with challenges. I just don't think a lack of potential readers will be their problem. The need to publish substantive articles. Celebrity fluff will not cut it -- at least not with me. If they follow the mainstream media's lead, in the way Black people are covered, they will fail. Ebony needs to elevate itself above the fray -- the way they did in the past.

Word on the street is Ebony will resume publishing a print version of its iconic magazine. Your Browser does not support the video element

I have never followed a link of @nels, but I suspect this is true. The sheer number of the URLs has a spammy quality... Over the past few years I've observed that links offered to make a point usually do not support the point made. Often the linked article does the exactly opposite -- refuting the posters claim! That, or the source itself is specious, unworthy of being read. @ProfD Few humans get more attention than Trump. He plays the media like a fiddle and they can't help themselves because they crave the attention (read: revenue) that Trump creates. This will never change with the current system. Trump can very easily become President again under these conditions. Of couse election laws and gerrymandering in favor of his party with help make this possible. The mid-term elections will be very telling.

I'm not sure I understand what you are trying to say here. The reality is that the vast majority of NFTs lose money (more than 90%). We always read the stories of the people who hit it big, but never about the countless people who lose money. This biased coverage and/or algorithm creates the impression that all you have to do is create an NFT and some poor sap will come by an pay you a fortune for it. This has always been the case with anything new. In the early days of the web people thought all you have to do is put up a website and the money will start rolling in. Most websites lose money, but the media focuses on the spectacular successes. Again this distorts reality and people are misled. That said there are probably ways people can make money with NFT, as one can make still make money with a website. The truth, I suspect, is that most people will lose, some will make modest amounts and others, an minuscule portion of the total, will get rich. The rich ones are the only ones you'll ever read about...

Yeah man readership and participation is enjoying an increase recently. I can't keep up with all the comments. With an increase in traffic comes an increase in spam comments. The comments never get seen, so it really makes no sense that they are made. It is just irritating to me because I have to spend time deleting them. I can relate to the work hours, but as Mzuri says it depends on what you are doing... I would not invest in crypto currency as a short term measure because it is too volatile. My own crypto currency is down 10% over the past few months, and I only hold Ethereum and Bitcoin and it is a long term investment. I'm working with a African based startup company to help mint NTFs, but the difference is that we want to give the NTFs some real world utility and foster community. It is a sad commentary, on our wealthy society, that working 60 hours a week is required for anyone to stay out of poverty.