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@Pioneer1 K2's responses adequately answer your question to me about race. I use a website called ancestry.com. they don't mention the word race but what they do speak to is geographic origin. This is something K2 mentioned as well. Also the fact of the matter is people understand race so it is often easier just to speak in terms that people understand. But of course when you do this you run the risk of being less clear.

One thing Larry told me was that there have only been two Black owned daily newspapers in the United States. The Chicago Defender was one, and I don't recall the name of the other.

As expected Amazon matched my 20% discount. I just bumped the discount to 25% lets see how long it take for Amazon to match or suprise this price.

I met Larry Lee, President of one of the nation’s premier Black-owned newspapers, The Sacramento Observer the 2018 Sacramento Black Book Fair yesterday. We chatted about his 56-year-old newspaper and how he is positioning his newspaper for the modern era. Learn more about Black-owned newspapers at: https://aalbc.com/newspapers/ met

The article unfortunately needed a great deal of editing. I've updated and change the title to, “Google‘s Adverse Impact on the World Wide Web,” to take the focus off AALBC.com which was not the main point of the article. I've been reaching out to my media contacts (Black) as they are greatly affected by this issue, but I've gotten no interest so far...

I read somewhere that wealth disparity is greater in the US today than it was during the period of apartheid it South Africa. I also read, somewhere else, that it is higher now than is was during the Gilded Age. So the answer to you question is absolutely. The an increasingly smaller percentage of the population holds and increasingly larger portion of the nations's wealth. The problem today is that no one seems to care. As long as we have legalized weed, pro football, and social media, we can tolerate being f*cked in the as* without lubrication, warning, or permission. As a country we are not educated enough to act in our best interest. We elect a sociopathic egomaniac as POTUS. I as informative as K2's last post was I doubt most Americans would read or understand it, so it could not possibly have a positive impact on anyone's understanding of so called race, let alone effect positive change.

My west coast family please consider joining for a workshop on #readingblack. If you care about Black culture, who tells our stories, and who profits from the activity; this workshop is for you: Tomorrow 1:30 p.m. at the Sacramento Black Book Fair.

Our 2018 Black Pack Party group shot includes veteran authors like Reshonda Tate Billingsley, Victoria Christopher Murray, Donna Hill, Angela Dodson, and others (mostly in the back row with me). This year we collaborated with an organization called People of Color In Publishing. As a result, there were a lot more younger professional in the house. Most to the front of the photo.

See @Pioneer1, you are pointing out the flawed nature of the artificial term of race. Sure, if we ditched the hispanic category and moved people into the Black or white categories, based upon skin color and/or culture, the Black/White disparity would be much greater I'm sure. But the fact remains, no matter how you slice it, "Over the past 25 years, the wealth gap between blacks and whites has nearly tripled, according to research by Brandeis University." The problem is we don't even understand why! In many ways, we are like spoiled children largely dependent upon others to help us and start crying when we are told we have to start doing things for ourselves.

@Pioneer1 don't get all bent out of shape man. I completely understand why one would hide their identity on the web. I have simply never done it. Indeed it would be very difficult, if not impossible, for me to run a business and do it. With your identity hidden, you do not have that same accountability for your statements as someone who does not hide their identity. You wont ever have to worry about standing behind or explain something your have written. Surely you can appreciate this, can't you? Also, with so much of yourself hidden, how could it be possible for anyone to assess your honesty? This is NOT the same thing as saying you are lying, but we just have no way of knowing. All we know is what you tell us, but we have now way of vetting what you have written because we don't know you you are. Get it?

Del don't be so hard to on K2. How can he possibly accurately assess anyone based upon a few statements. We all say things, or arrive at conclusions, based upon limited information that ultimately turn out to be wrong. K2 may feel differently over time. Besides you know your level of education. What difference does it make what he or anyone else thinks or says about it?

If it was a bit tighter it would make a good meme. Nonetheless, the sentiment is on point.

Yeah, she is probably racist but I give comedennians a lot more leeway in what they say. Their profession is based upon saying crazy shit. Now what she actually does is another story. Now she touts she as one who has been fighting for civil rights her entire lifetime. This seems hyperbolic, can't I have no clue what she has been doing. The interesting thing is that Roseanne actually favors Valerie. Neither one would qualify as "fine" in my book. But now that I see what Valerie looks like. I see now the statement was clearly racially motivated, cause Valerie looks like a white woman to me.... What starbucks needed to do was can that manager, pay off the dudes who they called the police on (which they did). The company wide training was merely a publicity stunt, to stop people from going to their competitors which they are already doing. They hired Common. I guess since he was in the movie Selma he is best suited to train employees not sic the po-po on loitering negroes.

That is high praise @Cynique thank you. @Pioneer1 you can't have it both ways man. You can't say on one hand that Del's observation that you are humble and your admission that you are not are perfectly valid, because they are subjective, while his observation that you are honest is statement of fact. The truth of the matter is @Delano is in no position to assess your honesty, despite his psychic abilities -- man you aren't even honest about your identity. All he, any of us, can do is express an opinion. However, we will never know if that opinion is accurate. As far as humility, this we can assess that based upon the manner in which you express yourself. Again, as you freely admit, humble you are not. This assessment is not nearly as subjective as you are trying to make it seem. Anyone who believes they know more the the world's scientific community cannot be humble. K2, Del did a some readings in my home for a group of friends it was a very nice evening and everyone had a really good time. Del, in person, is a very laid back, unpretentious dude. I think these forums allow us to express sides of ourselves which we would not typically present in the real world. I think however when you use an avatar you can take these liberties to an extreme that you might not when you using your real identity.

Maybe she is not a racist...

Honestly I think this is political correctness run amok. A comedian makes stupid statement and all hell breaks loose. People need to really get off Twitter if their tender sensibilities care stand it. The idea that journalist are being paid to cover the rambling of this particular racist is astonishing. Without exaggeration I've called FAR worse on my own website. There are more racists statements made on Twitter on a daily basis than anyone can count. Does it really matter that Roseanne made the statement? If so why? If the media didn't cover the tweet would anyone out side of the twittersphere have known? And if Starbuck don't want people coming into their store, making themselves comfortable without buying anything why can't they throw the moochers out? If I was asked to leave I would have brought something or left. There things that racists are doing that have a far more profound effects that go completely ignored or unaddressed. You don't like Roseanne or Starbucks boycott them.

What!? @Delano Pioneer just rejected your assertion to his being humble, and you rest your case? You also made another statement that you couldn't back up; I call you on it, and you call it "bait." Bait for what Del? Why are you so paranoid? You only feel like someone is trying to trap you because you must have done something you are afraid of getting caught it. I think if you reflect on your reactions to things you'll better understand you own motivations, for you seem to be motivated more from what is inside you than what has actually happened (what I described earlier as your "gut" reaction.) Again I was not trying to trap you. I was simply trying to understand where you were coming from by making it crystal clear that I saw no justification for what you wrote and inquired where you came up with the idea.

Me too. Del you see my statement as condescension and now arrogant to boot. This is tantamount to just call me names. At the risk of coming across as condescending, a strong argument would be much more effective at getting your point across. The thoughts that drove you to write this statement is purely a figment of your imagination Del. Can you describe why you wrote this?

As she drops the mic... The is why the forum will always be know as Cynique's Corner, for this is her house! Cynique, what you wrote will not change Del's mind about you. He is bigger than that... it is easy to brilliant and charismatic people in high regard. Thanks for setting the record straight. I'm sorry that the "gay white mason" caused your hiatus -- that is really saying something because even the Queen Kola Boof did not cause you to retreat and she could be vicious. Del I think the only reason you find what I say "condescending" is because you disagree with me, but can't argue on the merits. It takes all types of people to keep a forum going. It is easier when there are more voices. I believe this will change in our favor as the big social sites piss more people off and people begin to migrate back to indie platforms. Even the software that run this forum is rapidly improving, so I believe this will improve over time. I think the participation of women in these forums is a key missing component, but I'm not aware of a forum where men and women engage in an ongoing basis to note best practices. Lipstick Alley the standard setter for forums is primarily female. This forum used to have a great balance between the genders, which is what made it great, in my opinion. I could always come here and read something that would make me laugh out loud, that still happens but not as frequently. @Cynique's opening line, "...Egads, man, have you lost your mind?" made me laugh out loud I'm even chuckjling to myself as I write this. It is one of those jokes made funnier because people have a history. From Harry Brown to Richard Murray and from Del to Mel you all bring this thing to life. But occasionally someone like Cynique will come along and bring a brilliance that is rare gift. Welcome to Cynique's Corner.

@Delano Come on man, describing @Pioneer1 as humble is a bit much; don;t you think? I doubt he, himself, would use that word to describe his personality particularly as it has been presented on this discussion forum. Honest, sure, but no more honest than anyone else. Honest and humble -- LOL! Gimme a break! I'm not splitting hair here, Pioneer will go toe to to with anyone here. He will assert his opinion even when it is unpopular or flies against the entire scientific community. He can take a joke as well as dish one out. He is assertive and frequently initiates conversation on controversial topics -- indeed he enjoys this. His opinions and steadfast defense of them is a driving force behind this forum and his absence would be missed. No Del, these are not the makings of a humble person

Del the reason is, as Paul Mooney would probably say, "Tim Tebow is not a nigger." QueenX, still I believe Colin would have found another way to deal with police brutality if thought his relatively innocuous action would have resulted in his dismissal. I'd also bet if he did this prior to the "era of 45," he would have gotten away with it -- it still wouldn't have made a difference -- but he'd probably still be in the NFL. So no, I can't jump on the worship Colin bandwagon, because there are countless unheralded heroes grinding, everyday, making a difference in our communities, and no one sings their praises. We all know them, you might even be one. Again we can't use the oppressor's platforms as a tool for our liberation. In fact NOT using them is the best way to make a change. Imagine if Black folks stop watching and betting on football -- for just one season. Supposed we (and all out allies) took it a step further and boycotted all the NFL sponsors? Imagine the impact.

This event has been added to our database: https://aalbc.com/events/index.php?st=Washington#Seattle+Urban+Book+Expo

I wonder if I should update our Third World Press page with this information.

There is a lot to unpack there Del, but if I post a reaction to something on this forum -- I absolutely read what was written. I'm not sure you explanation of Cynique has not posting lately is completely accurate. She can better speak for herself, but she is in her 80's and has posted here longer than anyone else (almost as long as myself)... So you think Pioneer is the only one being honest, or rather more honest than most? That is interesting because I don't generally tell lies here. In fact I think I'm too transparent sometimes. I don't think Kalexander's opinions are any stronger than anyone else's -- certainly no stronger than yours or mine. I think you see his opinions as being strong (or egotistical) because, for some reason I don't understand, he rubs you the wrong way. Del I was not arguing as you stated, "that Feminism is of lesser importance than the Black struggle" I would however argue that is probably the case for a Black woman. There is a difference. The choice between racism and sexism is like deciding whether it is more important to fight for air or water. Obviously you need air more urgently, but both are very important. This is analogous to my view for Black women joining white women to in the fight for their rights. Sandra Bland was not killed because she was a woman. As far as Feynman and Newton it is easy to hold brilliant and charismatic (in Feynman's case) people in high regard. It is the folks you disagree with that you have to work on. I'll check out the Foster video before crashing tonight.

You believe whats published in the telegraph. Isn't that like a British version of the Enquirer? She ain't exactly a chick with a d-ck. If she lost those cornrows, got her eyebrows arched, and maybe a little make up, you probably wouldn't kick her out of bed. She is strong woman with a very athletic build and should be allowed to run with the other women because she is one of them.