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A Black Sense of Direction
It took me awhile to see the truth, and much longer to admit the truth. But the truth of the matter is that many, many Blacks play for a living. By that, I mean, we spend our lives dreaming, but never visualizing and acting upon that vision. In a state of perceived wakefulness, yet soundly…
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The Making of Sheeple
The following was excerpted from the late Baba Asa Hilliard’s book The Maroon Within Us, which I copied from AfroAsiatic’s blog (giving credit where credit is due). Sometimes the way it was said, is the best way it can be said. Sheepdog Program successfully creates “Black Sheeple” (Sheep + People) “Recently, I saw a television…
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White Out
The other day I got a phone call from a brother new to my area. He was perplexed, disappointed and a little angry. “I thought this was supposed to be one of the most conscious cities here? What’s wrong with the people?” he fumed. I grimaced, because I knew just what he meant. I’ve been…
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