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Published in Momentum

·3 days ago

I Got My Drink and My Two Step

The many connections of dance in black culture and how I can’t (shrug emoji here) — I remember the first time I realized I couldn’t dance. I was a pre-teen in the South Bronx, celebrating my 11th birthday. Just like Black people do when we get together, my parents, aunts, and uncles formed a dance circle for all the kids. It had to be between 20…

African American

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I Got My Drink and My Two Step
I Got My Drink and My Two Step
African American

6 min read


Mar 10

My Response To “A message from an African to Black America: You are Privileged, Enjoy it” By LoudMouth Dairies

We are brothers and sisters! The diaspora wars have to stop! We have the same goals and needs. Just help us pick up the socks. I genuinely dislike your article. It is so disrespectful to native Black Americans. To say we are the “winners” of the slave trade and are not owed anything because we are in America is ludicrous. We, Black Americans, understand we are privileged to be in America. We are in a…

African American

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My Response To “A message from an African to Black America: You are Privileged, Enjoy it” By…
My Response To “A message from an African to Black America: You are Privileged, Enjoy it” By…
African American

5 min read


Mar 9

Use These Two Steps to Safely Travel to Mexico Before Leaving Your Home

Resources to protect yourself while traveling outside of the US — It was heartbreaking seeing four American Citizens kidnapped, two of which were killed, in Mexico this past week. Despite a US State Department travel advisory, the four black childhood friends were driving together through Matamoros, Mexico, to support one of them for a medical procedure. I don’t know if they…

Travel

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Use These Two Steps to Safely Travel to Mexico Before Leaving Your Home
Use These Two Steps to Safely Travel to Mexico Before Leaving Your Home
Travel

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Published in Momentum

·Mar 2

Welcome To Black Future Month

Re-imagining the future of Black America through Tech & Finance — Black History Month ended March 1st. As much as I love history, it’s essential to avoid getting stuck in it. We have Black History Month; now, let’s have an informal Black Future Month, where topics are simple, problems are evident, and solutions are complicated, but the future of Black America…

Black History Month

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Welcome To Black Future Month
Welcome To Black Future Month
Black History Month

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Published in Frame of Reference

·Feb 26

Kevin Hart Was Right! Ancient Egyptians Were African!

The often ignored history of the Ancient Black Africans of Egypt. — Kevin Hart was right! Yes, Africans did rule and build Egypt, and his comedy show was canceled for speaking the truth! In the 21st century, with our progression in race relations, sometimes I wonder why this is still controversial. …

History

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Kevin Hart Was Right! Ancient Egyptians Were African!
Kevin Hart Was Right! Ancient Egyptians Were African!
History

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Published in Frame of Reference

·Feb 23

Slam Dunk Champ Matt McClung invited to the cookout?

— Happy Black History Month to the Allies — “How did Matt McClung win the slam dunk competition on Black History Month?” was one of the funniest comments I read. I also saw a post from entrepreneur and influencer 19 Keys, who said he congratulated Matt during a party for the win but told him he could not celebrate…

Black History Month

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Slam Dunk Champ Matt McClung invited to the cookout?
Slam Dunk Champ Matt McClung invited to the cookout?
Black History Month

3 min read


Feb 17

Common & John Legend-The Believers

How one song captured the Black experience in America through struggle and faith… — Some rap music left a positive impact that influenced an entire generation. Tracks like Jay Z’s 4:44, Fight The Power by Public Enemy, and One Mic by Nas comes to mind — because they inspire change. “The Believer” by Common featuring John Legend is one of those songs and likely…

Hip Hop

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Common & John Legend-The Believers
Common & John Legend-The Believers
Hip Hop

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Published in Startup Stash

·Feb 6

List of Black-Owned Businesses

For Black History Month Between May 31st and June 1st, 1921, 300 African Americans were killed in the Greenwood District of Tulsa, Ok, by white residents fueled by rumors of a white woman raped by a black man. They were also fueled by jealousy of the economically thriving black residents…

Black History Month

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List of Black-Owned Businesses
List of Black-Owned Businesses
Black History Month

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Feb 3

Re-Thinking Black History Month

Black history did not start in 1619 The great Jamaican political activist Marcus Garvey said, “A people without the knowledge of their history, origin, and culture is like a tree without roots.” Knowing your history is knowing your struggle. To know your past is to know your culture and traditions…

Black History Month

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Re-Thinking Black History Month
Re-Thinking Black History Month
Black History Month

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