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I meant to share this message when I first got it a couple of weeks ago. I got it through text messages and email from multiple sources. I’m surprised no one else posted it. Some sources only focused the boycott on a handful of businesses Amazon, McDonald’s, Walmart… if every black person on earth boycotted Amazon for one day, Amazon would not notice a difference— especially if those same people simply did delayed their purchases by one day. My initial reaction was that this won’t have an impact because it needs to be a sustained effort, basically one in which we stop supporting these businesses until they “give.” Which means we will probably feel some pain too. And I think that’s the problem. We are not willing to feel any pain to achieve our own liberation. ——— •DEI BOYCOTT PLAN. • THIS IS THE FIRST STEP. • LET’S FOLLOW AL SHARPTON’S LEADERSHIP. • HERE IS THE DEI BOYCOTT PLAN THAT HAS BEEN SENT OUT TO SHARE WITH ALL OF YOUR CONTACTS. • THE 24 HOUR BLACKOUT HAS BEEN SCHEDULED AS THE FIRST OF MULTIPLE COUNTER MEASURES TO THE ATTACK ON DEI OUR FIRST OFFICIAL ACT: • As our first initial act, we “TURN IT OFF”. • For one day we show them who really holds the power. • WHEN: FRIDAY FEBRUARY 28TH. from 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM. WHAT NOT TO DO: • Do not make any purchases. • Do not shop online, or in-store • No Amazon • No Walmart • No Best Buy Nowhere! • No McDonalds DO NOT SPEND MONEY ON FOOD: • Fast Food • Gas • Major Retailers • Do not use Credit or Debit Cards for non essential spending. WHAT YOU CAN DO IF NECESSARY: • Only buy essentials of absolutely necessary items such as (Food, Medicine, Emergency Supplies) •If you must spend, ONLY support small, local businesses. SPREAD THE MESSAGE • Talk about it. • Post about it. • Document your actions that day! WHY THIS MATTERS! • Corporations and banks only care about their bottom line. • If we disrupt the economy for just ONE day, it sends a powerful message. • If they don't listen we make the next blackout longer. • This is our first action. • Our numbers are powerful. • This is how we make history. AGAIN, • FEBRUARY 28TH. • The 24 Hour Economic Black Out Begins. WE MUST USE THE POWER WE DO HAVE AND SEND AN ECONOMIC MESSAGE WITH OUR NUMBERS AS DR. KING DID IN THE 60’S. NOW SHARE THIS MESSAGE AS OUR FIRST OF MULTIPLE ACTIONS AND STAY TUNED FOR FUTURE ACTIONS. There's gotta be a way to reach many others ! We Must become unified

The entire time I was looking at the video and trying to imagine what the brother did to provoke such a vicious attack then the reporter said the attack was unprovoked?! It makes no sense. Are these the “race soldiers” @Pioneer1 is always talking about?

It was alarming to hear the way they talked to the Ukrainian president.

It’s actually phenomenal.

A nurse I know told me at least half of the women coming into the hospital to give birth have Herpes, Syphilis or Gonorrhea!

Yes, Smith acknowledged that.

Agreed, but it won't happen. Generally, these platforms are built by business people. Ala Johnson, Hughes, etc. The "talent" shows up does their thing. Martin is not gonna join up with Reid and share his platform with her. Now if some other entity built a platform and brought them both on board that could work, but it would be very hard to execute -- make profitable enough for someone to try.

I’m not sure if what Roland Martin does is considered journalism. It appears to me that he shares his opinion on a variety of topics relevant to Black people. Also, Roland appears to target Black people as his audience. He is not in search of the “white co-sign.”. What Roland is doing is not easy. I don’t get the impression that people like Don, Candice, and Marc are willing to do what it takes to build a platform they need someone else’s platform.

“freaks and perverts” oh my LOL! I actually was reacting to your description of “desperation” rather than being “impressed.” One man’s freak is another man’s prude… Indeed, some of the best things in life cannot be purchased. But there are also some pretty cool experiences, (freaky to some) that for all practical purposes can be far more easily be purchased. @Pioneer1 where do you find these pictures man?

I have not been following this story, perhaps because I’ve never watched Joy’s show. I don’t have anything against Joy from what I hear she’s quite the journalist and 24 years is a great run hosting a TV program I attended a book event yesterday featuring Will Packer. He brought along a couple of ex athletes and sports pundit Steven A. Smith. Interestingly, Smith said that Joy Reid’s show was canceled because we didn’t support her by tuning in the way we did during the Obama administration. He said they are all responsible for maintaining viewership.

I first learned about Diana Krall when she appeared on Sesame Street many years ago. I remember Patrice Rushen from back in the day she was a prodigy if I recall. That was where my junior high school graduation was held. I only went there one other time. I walked around in there last year for the first time in almost 50 years. It hasn’t changed. 🙂

Have ya listened to any rap lyrics lately LOL! Word! BTW Anyone bother to read Melania's memoir, or hear anything about it? Playing the long game... Well, as with most things, it depends. There are some activities a typical woman is physically incapable of and/or completely unwilling to do. 🫣

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@Milton, If you don't already know. In addition to adding info about you book here, you should also complete the form @richardmurray shared. You can complete the form even before your book has been published. I usually add books to the site that you and other authors, who already have a presence on AALBC. I can do this based upon the information shared here or on the linked website. However, there wasn't enough information about the book here or your website, to allow me to add it to our online store. Minimally I would need an ISBN. Also, what is the format of you book? Is it an eBook? Even if it something that you are only selling from your site, I simply send readers to your site 🙂

Hi @Tales from Zeal Didn't the pro in the industry provide guidance in this area? You are asking people who don't know you or you or, more importantly, your work to introduce you to an author who will read and endorse your book. There is a slim chance of that happening as a result of you inquiry. You should attend book fairs and conferences and get to know other authors. These are the people most likely to endorse and read your work. What you should do here is post information about yourself and your upcoming novel. Share a video describing the book and keep us appraised of your progress. As with any community develop a relationship with folks. Here is a good example of a writer, Milton J. Davis who always posts information about his new books. Now if he ever asked for an endorsement (he hasn't yet) I would certainly consider it. I hope that helps.

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OK got it @ProfD! Good thing I did start going around saying Prof D said, Neely Fuller Jr. said, "Ask a woman how it is to have sex with her." See how stuff starts.... 🙂 Reminds me of that old parable where a man says to a woman, "Would you have sex with me for 10 million dollars?" She says, "Sure!" He counters, "How about I give you $50?" Incredulous, she replies, "Hell no! Do you think I am a prostitute?!" Calmly he says, "Well we've already ascertained that. Now we are just negotiating the price."

It’s not that I’m being too literal. I just wanted know what the brother said in its entirety around this statement. For example, what you wrote here is different than what you initially wrote so I’m not confident what Neely Fuller said on the subject based upon what you’ve written thus far. Which is why I wanted to go to the source, if possible. If I encountered a woman I wanted to bed, I wouldn’t ask her how much unless she was a professional. Shoot, one might be able to get it for the price of a couple of drinks, without posing such a provocative question. i’m not saying that approach would never work I just can’t imagine a scenario in which Neely Fuller would recommend it.

Ok it is gonna take me a minute to digest all of this... but Wow!

I don't think Alicia fits into the Jazz category either. Indeed, I have trouble grouping her in with the other three, but that could be my age talking 😉 I voted in the negative, as it is pretty obvious given the females who get the awards and attention, Bey, Doechii, Mehgan, Minjaz, Syza, (pardon any spelling mistakes). A Black man can gain notoriety and acclaim more easily than a sister... I'm not sure why perhaps a smooth brother on the keys appeals to more white people (which is necessary for any real recognition). Speaking of the Brothers on keyboardists. I recently heard a podcast on Stevie Wonder which reminded me of the 4.5 year stretch in which Stevie released 5 GREAT albums. What I failed to realize was that all of these albums were released before Stevie was 27! Music of My Mind — March 3, 1972 Talking Book — October 28, 1972 Innervisions — August 3, 1973 Fulfillingness’ First Finale — July 22, 1974 Songs in the Key of Life — September 28, 1976 I guess a streak like that over a career is impossible... but that was certainly and prodigious and perhaps an unparalleled run.

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The idea that you can use bitch and hoe in a pop tone still boggles my mind. Jerry Butler a vestige of a bygone era. RIP

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I hear the joint chief are now all cis gendered white men

Right, I meant post reconstruction leading into an including the civil rights era. @Pioneer1 tread @frankster’s last post with your thinking cap on.