You hear a lot of people complaining about certain aspects of US society. Many people point the finger at the usual suspect, African Americans. The issues that face US society are more than the lack of pride in 41million people who reside in the USA. The issues that plague the US are not limited to race. There is a simple solution that will help the US as a whole recover some … [Read more...] about Your family first
Frank James
Play for your own
There is March Madness in the USA. The NCAA D1 Men's Tournament started in March and ends in early April. For college basketball fans this is the best time of the year. Big money changes hands during the tournament. The majority of the teams that compete in the NCAA Tournament are predominantly white schools that feature African American players. You have to wonder how the NCAA … [Read more...] about Play for your own
You have to wonder
You can only shake your head when looking at the chaotic state of US society in 2024. There is confusion in politics. There is a lack of morals and hypocrisy displayed in every race that makes up the country. Ignorance is running rampant and wiping the minds of the next generation of US citizens. You have to wonder if this is some divine penance for the hatred US society has … [Read more...] about You have to wonder
Not equal but the same
For too many years to count there has been an attempt by African Americans to be treated as equal to white Americans. Over the years violence and other means have been used by both white and black Americans to avoid or achieve this equality. In 2024 equality is still a dream, but there is one reality that the USA has achieved between the two major races. African Americans and … [Read more...] about Not equal but the same
Seek and ye shall find
There is beauty and positive people in the world. We often get so caught up in the madness of daily existence that the previous fact is often forgotten. Look around you and if you ignore the egoic mind, you will see several examples of beauty. For a few minutes, let’s put the negativity aside and seek out the beauty in life. It is there, just like there is beauty inside of you. … [Read more...] about Seek and ye shall find
Christmas wishes
Christmas shopping officially began on November 24, 2023, the day after Thanksgiving, otherwise known as Black Friday. Gifts are now being purchased online and in malls across the USA. Children will be counting the gifts under Christmas trees. Many people will be in jewelry stores purchasing diamond rings for loved ones in hopes of future marriage. Many Christmas wishes will be … [Read more...] about Christmas wishes
Thankful on Thanksgiving
It is the end of November 2023. It is the start of the holiday season. The Thanksgiving turkey will lead to Christmas trees and gift giving. This is a truly pleasant time of year in the USA. This Thanksgiving African Americans have much to be thankful for, and here are a few of these blessings. African Americans should be thanking their lucky stars that slavery is over. … [Read more...] about Thankful on Thanksgiving
What would you do?
I recently received a message on social media from an African American, warning other African Americans about evil being among them. The evil came in the form of supposed DNA experiments on African American female embryos. I messaged the person back and asked a question. The question was simple, “What would you do if the roles were reversed?” The reply came immediately in the … [Read more...] about What would you do?
What are the end results
When a person takes action it is to get some form of result. When a group of people decide to take action, it is usually because they want a result. Actions should lead to results. In a sane person the results are usually ones that benefit that person. With this previous statement in mind, are there any beneficial results from some of the actions African Americans are taking? … [Read more...] about What are the end results
Remember who you are
There is a line in The Lion King where Mufasa tells Simba he has forgotten him. Simba denies this and Mufasa reiterated this point by saying, “You have forgotten who you are and so forgotten me. You are more than what you’ve become.” I always thought these were the best lines in the movie. African Americans talk about and brag about Black History. In reality African Americans … [Read more...] about Remember who you are