Black Culture Discussion Thread

[trueprada]

Dem Rep. Recites 'I Can't Breathe' Poem for EricGarner on House Floor 

Black men and boys killed by police.
I can’t breathe.
Impunity for the killers – no justice, no peace.
I can’t breathe.
Militarized police met peaceful protesters on their knees.
I can’t breathe.
Weapons of war – a show of force on our streets.
I can’t breathe.
Disenfranchised youth driven to violence as speech.
I can’t breathe.
Cynical media think this makes great TV.
I can’t breathe.
This cowardly Congress afraid of losing our seats.
I can’t breathe.
Half-hearted reform when there’s more that we need.
I can’t breathe.
Just thinking about the despair that this breeds.
I can’t breathe.
Black lives matter. Hear my pleas.
I can’t breathe. I can’t breathe.

 

[36 ounces]

Anybody else ever think that everyone in the Bible was black?

 

[victor page]

Anybody else ever think that everyone in the Bible was black?

Everyone in the world was Black at one point.

Point out ANYWHERE in the world...and there is evidence of black people there in ancient civilizations...and it didn't come from "mixing" or slavery either. Believe it or not...melanated people are the origin of all humanity. We are the template from which everything else was cut. 

Not a single one of these images are of "Africans".

The minute that we all collectively understand who we REALLY are and where we REALLY come from...the world will never be the same.

 

[gwap]

having people admit that all people originated from a stage of evolution that included dark skin and "african" features won't really change much... plenty of the racists already believe in evolution...

We should be focused on the political and financial empowerment of our communities.

The "every race evolved from black traits" argument doesn't really do much but soothe the self esteem of black people who feel the need to establish a relationship between themselves and the torah/bible/white people/western civilization.

 

[bradnsu]

having people admit that all people originated from a stage of evolution that included dark skin and "african" features won't really change much... plenty of the racists already believe in evolution...

We should be focused on the political and financial empowerment of our communities.

The "every race evolved from black traits" argument doesn't really do much but soothe the self esteem of black people who feel the need to establish a relationship between themselves and the torah/bible/white people/western civilization.

Dude just stop man......You sound like a lost Negro.....There is a reason that they hide our history from us, Just a few months back MSN had the 10 WORTHLESS COLLEGE DEGREES & AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES was on that list...If you erase a people's history you can keep them blind & opressed

.In the words of the great MARCUS GARVEY "A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots."

 

[julius wrek]

[h2]EINSTEIN: THE NEGRO QUESTION (1946)[/h2]
by Albert Einstein

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

I am writing as one who has lived among you in America only a little more than ten years. And I am writing seriously and warningly. Many readers may ask:

"What right has he to speak about things which concern us alone, and which no newcomer should touch?"

I do not think such a standpoint is justified. One who has grown up in an environment takes much for granted. On the other hand, one who has come to this country as a mature person may have a keen eye for everything peculiar and characteristic. I believe he should speak out freely on what he sees and feels, for by so doing he may perhaps prove himself useful.

What soon makes the new arrival devoted to this country is the democratic trait among the people. I am not thinking here so much of the democratic political constitution of this country, however highly it must be praised. I am thinking of the relationship between individual people and of the attitude they maintain toward one another.

In the United States everyone feels assured of his worth as an individual. No one humbles himself before another person or class. Even the great difference in wealth, the superior power of a few, cannot undermine this healthy self-confidence and natural respect for the dignity of one's fellow-man.

There is, however, a somber point in the social outlook of Americans. Their sense of equality and human dignity is mainly limited to men of white skins. Even among these there are prejudices of which I as a Jew am clearly conscious; but they are unimportant in comparison with the attitude of the "Whites" toward their fellow-citizens of darker complexion, particularly toward Negroes. The more I feel an American, the more this situation pains me. I can escape the feeling of complicity in it only by speaking out.

Many a sincere person will answer: "Our attitude towards Negroes is the result of unfavorable experiences which we have had by living side by side with Negroes in this country. They are not our equals in intelligence, sense of responsibility, reliability."

I am firmly convinced that whoever believes this suffers from a fatal misconception. Your ancestors dragged these black people from their homes by force; and in the white man's quest for wealth and an easy life they have been ruthlessly suppressed and exploited, degraded into slavery. The modern prejudice against Negroes is the result of the desire to maintain this unworthy condition.

The ancient Greeks also had slaves. They were not Negroes but white men who had been taken captive in war. There could be no talk of racial differences. And yet Aristotle, one of the great Greek philosophers, declared slaves inferior beings who were justly subdued and deprived of their liberty. It is clear that he was enmeshed in a traditional prejudice from which, despite his extraordinary intellect, he could not free himself.

A large part of our attitude toward things is conditioned by opinions and emotions which we unconsciously absorb as children from our environment. In other words, it is tradition—besides inherited aptitudes and qualities—which makes us what we are. We but rarely reflect how relatively small as compared with the powerful influence of tradition is the influence of our conscious thought upon our conduct and convictions.

It would be foolish to despise tradition. But with our growing self-consciousness and increasing intelligence we must begin to control tradition and assume a critical attitude toward it, if human relations are ever to change for the better. We must try to recognize what in our accepted tradition is damaging to our fate and dignity—and shape our lives accordingly.

I believe that whoever tries to think things through honestly will soon recognize how unworthy and even fatal is the traditional bias against Negroes.

What, however, can the man of good will do to combat this deeply rooted prejudice? He must have the courage to set an example by word and deed, and must watch lest his children become influenced by this racial bias.

I do not believe there is a way in which this deeply entrenched evil can be quickly healed.

But until this goal is reached there is no greater satisfaction for a just and well-meaning person than the knowledge that he has devoted his best energies to the service of the good cause.

Link

 

[tay1]

Dude just stop man......You sound like a lost Negro.....There is a reason that they hide our history from us, Just a few months back MSN had the 10 WORTHLESS COLLEGE DEGREES & AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES was on that list...If you erase a people's history you can keep them blind & opressed

.In the words of the great MARCUS GARVEY "A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots."

It is worthless if you don't do anything with it. A lot of people major in that just to get a degree.

 

[trynafeelmink]

by Albert Einstein

Warning: Spoiler! (Click to hide)
I am writing as one who has lived among you in America only a little more than ten years. And I am writing seriously and warningly. Many readers may ask:
"What right has he to speak about things which concern us alone, and which no newcomer should touch?"

I do not think such a standpoint is justified. One who has grown up in an environment takes much for granted. On the other hand, one who has come to this country as a mature person may have a keen eye for everything peculiar and characteristic. I believe he should speak out freely on what he sees and feels, for by so doing he may perhaps prove himself useful.

What soon makes the new arrival devoted to this country is the democratic trait among the people. I am not thinking here so much of the democratic political constitution of this country, however highly it must be praised. I am thinking of the relationship between individual people and of the attitude they maintain toward one another.

In the United States everyone feels assured of his worth as an individual. No one humbles himself before another person or class. Even the great difference in wealth, the superior power of a few, cannot undermine this healthy self-confidence and natural respect for the dignity of one's fellow-man.

There is, however, a somber point in the social outlook of Americans. Their sense of equality and human dignity is mainly limited to men of white skins. Even among these there are prejudices of which I as a Jew am clearly conscious; but they are unimportant in comparison with the attitude of the "Whites" toward their fellow-citizens of darker complexion, particularly toward Negroes. The more I feel an American, the more this situation pains me. I can escape the feeling of complicity in it only by speaking out.

Many a sincere person will answer: "Our attitude towards Negroes is the result of unfavorable experiences which we have had by living side by side with Negroes in this country. They are not our equals in intelligence, sense of responsibility, reliability."
I am firmly convinced that whoever believes this suffers from a fatal misconception. Your ancestors dragged these black people from their homes by force; and in the white man's quest for wealth and an easy life they have been ruthlessly suppressed and exploited, degraded into slavery. The modern prejudice against Negroes is the result of the desire to maintain this unworthy condition.

The ancient Greeks also had slaves. They were not Negroes but white men who had been taken captive in war. There could be no talk of racial differences. And yet Aristotle, one of the great Greek philosophers, declared slaves inferior beings who were justly subdued and deprived of their liberty. It is clear that he was enmeshed in a traditional prejudice from which, despite his extraordinary intellect, he could not free himself.

A large part of our attitude toward things is conditioned by opinions and emotions which we unconsciously absorb as children from our environment. In other words, it is tradition—besides inherited aptitudes and qualities—which makes us what we are. We but rarely reflect how relatively small as compared with the powerful influence of tradition is the influence of our conscious thought upon our conduct and convictions.

It would be foolish to despise tradition. But with our growing self-consciousness and increasing intelligence we must begin to control tradition and assume a critical attitude toward it, if human relations are ever to change for the better. We must try to recognize what in our accepted tradition is damaging to our fate and dignity—and shape our lives accordingly.

I believe that whoever tries to think things through honestly will soon recognize how unworthy and even fatal is the traditional bias against Negroes.
What, however, can the man of good will do to combat this deeply rooted prejudice? He must have the courage to set an example by word and deed, and must watch lest his children become influenced by this racial bias.

I do not believe there is a way in which this deeply entrenched evil can be quickly healed.

But until this goal is reached there is no greater satisfaction for a just and well-meaning person than the knowledge that he has devoted his best energies to the service of the good cause.

Props on this post... I guess you really do need to be an Einstein to get this simple logic lol

Dude pointed out the real problem with racism and how it's prejudice becomes tradition. Also pointing out the root of the problem.

 

[victor page]

 

[trynafeelmink]

^^^^ Shouts for that video dude just humbled a bunch of people.

 

[julius wrek]

 

[victor page]

Chris Rock go on tour w/ Dave Chappelle...ain't no way I'm missing that.

 

[mr marcus]

Anybody else ever think that everyone in the Bible was black?

Everyone in the world was Black at one point.

Point out ANYWHERE in the world...and there is evidence of black people there in ancient civilizations...and it didn't come from "mixing" or slavery either. Believe it or not...melanated people are the origin of all humanity. We are the template from which everything else was cut. 

Not a single one of these images are of "Africans".

The minute that we all collectively understand who we REALLY are and where we REALLY come from...the world will never be the same.

Bout caught the Holy Ghost

Kidding but real **** [emoji]128175[/emoji][emoji]128175[/emoji]

 

[trynafeelmink]

What would ya'll suggest are some good books to read on Ancient kemet or the real Israelites ?

I have small pockets of information on both civilizations, but it's mind blowing to me just how much of their culture has literally influenced the entire world. This is something i would love to absorb.

 

[spottieottie305]

Good brother sharing some real knowledge with the youth. He goes IN! I hope y'all appreciate it.

 

[spottieottie305]

This video does an excellent job demonstrating the similarities of African culture with that of the American Africans. Must watch for all those who believe that we have no ties to Egypt or Africa for that matter.

 

[spottieottie305]

Part II



This video really outlines the migration patterns of African people, the modes of transportation they used, and even gives a brief history of the Moors of Europe. Very well done.

 

[wr]

Posted in response to Birdman's "Dipolmatic" Immunity.

Peeped this on Netflix bout a year ago.

How white men do business in Africa

 

[Rootin4EverybodyBlack]

My vent/rant...still on topic tho, sorta.

So my cousin is somewhat of an example of the issue I have with "new blacks". He grew up in B-More, DC, and Detroit so he's never had a lack of black people around him. He ended up going to a PWI (scholarship) and I'm not sure his mindset has been the same since. He's thirty now, has a very successful business (7 figures successful) in LA, but has zero black employees out of about 40 or so.

Now, before everybodys flames me, hear me out. I don't think every black person has a responsibility to hire an all black staff and have a mural of Malcolm in the hallway. But it's really hard for me to believe that in a city like LA there are NO qualified African-Americans who've applied/interviewed. I feel like a lot of young sucessful black people have lost that sense of community. Not that anybody should be gifted something because y'all are the same race, but knowing the discrimation that exists in a lot of majority owned companies, maybe put a little extra effort out there to hire ppl who've been through a similar struggle that you have.

Maybe I'm too idealistic, but it just seems like our individual sucesses aren't nearly as important as a whole if we don't help the next generation as well.

End rant.

 

[mr marcus]

I feel ya...none of the other races would do what your cousin is doing ...

But that's the 2014 black person in a nutshell

 

[Chiron]

My vent/rant...still on topic tho, sorta.

So my cousin is somewhat of an example of the issue I have with "new blacks". He grew up in B-More, DC, and Detroit so he's never had a lack of black people around him. He ended up going to a PWI (scholarship) and I'm not sure his mindset has been the same since. He's thirty now, has a very successful business (7 figures successful) in LA, but has zero black employees out of about 40 or so.

Now, before everybodys flames me, hear me out. I don't think every black person has a responsibility to hire an all black staff and have a mural of Malcolm in the hallway. But it's really hard for me to believe that in a city like LA there are NO qualified African-Americans who've applied/interviewed. I feel like a lot of young sucessful black people have lost that sense of community. Not that anybody should be gifted something because y'all are the same race, but knowing the discrimation that exists in a lot of majority owned companies, maybe put a little extra effort out there to hire ppl who've been through a similar struggle that you have.

Maybe I'm too idealistic, but it just seems like our individual sucesses aren't nearly as important as a whole if we don't help the next generation as well.

End rant.

Maybe he plans to let the whites put in years of hard work and then open up leadership roles and bring in some black people above them because they're family friends. Lol just like they do

 

[victor page]

That's one of the main problems.

The ones that do make something of themselves...have no sense of community. They don't feel a need or the see the importance of keeping money in the circle.

 

[mr marcus]

Ain't no 7 figure white person running a business with all black employees

Closest thing you might find is a construction company with a bunch of underpaid Latino employees but it's still gonna be some white folks over them

 

[victor page]

I don't think he was saying that all of the employees should be black...but in a city like LA...it's a little ****** up that there's not ONE on the staff.

 

[mr marcus]

I was replying to dlee

I think it's very ****** up of his cousin...like only a black person would do some **** like that