Greetings All, I had the pleasure of attending the 3rd Annual Black Fathers Rock Award Ceremony and wanted to give an overview. As stated before, Black Fathers Rock is an organization that seeks to change the narrative and dispel the notion that Black fathers are absent. And this award ceremony recognizes those fathers who are…
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Is Polygamy a Solution?
I was listening to a podcast earlier when the host asked a very interesting question: Is monogamy a natural occurrence in humans or is it cultural? Monogamy is defined as the practice of being married to one partner. Here in the West, the societal norm is to fall in love with one person, get married,…
Me/We
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Barbershop Books
Reading being fundamental is an understatement, in my opinion. It’s literally the foundation for every form of education. In my community, it’s not being promoted as much as I would like it to be. But some organizations are working diligently to change that narrative. There’s one in particular that’s kept my attention. Barbershop Books Barbershop…
Solution…
Us: How do we organize? Ancestors: Start Here… Until Next Time…
The Solution
Us: How do we nation build? Ancestors: Start Here… Until Next Time…
New Era Detroit
Greetings Everyone, When it comes to community outreach, I’ve noticed that the most effective programs are the ones anchored from those same communities. Those sponsored and funded by elite corporations who just want to make money tend to get the most recognition, but they very seldom make a lasting impact. Which isn’t surprising, considering the…
Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina
Greetings Good People, Are you located in the Carolinas and looking for a place to get some volunteer hours? Well, this past weekend I volunteered at the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina, and I had to share their information for those who may be looking to help. The Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina…
BLEXIT
Greetings All, For the past few months, I’ve been seeing the term BLEXIT trending on social media. Public figures like Kanye West and Candace Owens have helped popularize the word in the political arena, mainly to promote a “Black Exit” from the Democratic Party. But after doing some research, I’ve come to find out that…
The Tulsa Real Estate Fund
Greetings Everyone, The topic of sovereignty within my community has been discussed throughout this blog in previous posts, and I wanted to continue highlighting viable solutions that will get us there. Voicing our complaints without adhering to the blueprints set aside by our ancestors and Freedom Fighters is tone-deaf at this point, especially since the…
Changes
Greetings Everyone, I came across that artistically beautiful and powerful clip on social media earlier this week and had to share it with you all. The message in this song and image focuses on combating gun violence in our communities. We, as a people, have to stop the senseless killings; not only for us but…
Black Girls Code
Greetings Folks, For the past few years, I’ve been witnessing a movement happening with Black women. From Black Girls Rock to #BlackGirlMagic to the natural hair movement, Black women all over the world have taken it upon themselves to empower generations of young Black girls to not only love themselves but to aspire to be…
