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Editor’s Note: A Lesson In Communication and Culture
Around me, the world seems to be exploding. Distrust is rampant. I never thought I would live in such a violent and divided world. The…
Where Can I Find A Doctor
My medical care is on my mind. I’m not getting the best in NH. I’m dying. My doctors are nice but I am afraid they…
A Sense Of Well-being Could Be The Solution
If you could have anything in the world, what would that be? Money, a big house, a luxury car, power, the American Dream. How about…
Is Cultural Appropriation Another Form Of Racism
Cultural Appropriation has different meanings in parallel worlds. To people of color, the term is a ‘dig.’ To whites, it’s their bread and butter, and…
Suicide: What To Do When A Friend Waves Red Flags
Aren’t we all at risk for suicide? A risk factor for suicide is exposure to suicide. What do you do when a friend or family…
I Am “Homeless”
I Am “Homeless!”It’s stressful living from your suitcase in a car. In San Francisco, I saw many homeless people. Walking by each homeless person laying…
Courage And Vulnerability: Lessons From The Black Experience
Sometimes painful things can teach us lessons that we didn’t think we needed to know. -unknown Say what? These days I have to ask myself, is…
Why Understanding Culture Matters
A couple of days ago, I read a thought-provoking article by Ezinne Ukoha, an eloquent writer on Medium. It was, Who Can Save White Men…
The Optics of Racial Disparity in Reporting
The HuffPost is one of the few traditional MSM that tries to present unbiased news. This HuffPost article is about the terrorist gunman, Ian David…
How slaveholders in the Caribbean maintained control
An excellent review of slavery in the Caribbean by Moorbey’z Blog. How could slavery thrive in an environment where slaves outnumbered slave owners by 10…
More black people killed by white racist.
The following is a reblog from ScottiesToyBox.com. The story is about a divorced white man, Gregory Bush, who murdered two random black people who were…
Trump and Fox Incite Hatred and Violence Toward Asylum Seekers
Warning: Full of profanity, this post does not hold back. I’m not a believer in going high when others go low. Trump issues threats over…
Medical Alert: Chronic Discrimination Syndrome On The Rise
Each year, millions die from preventable complications of Chronic Discrimination Syndrome (CDS). It afflicts 100% of the black population. It’s not well-researched and treatment options…
FFT: Did White Women Just Get What They Deserve?
Food for thought: With Kavanaugh confirmed, did white women just get what they deserve? I was not a fan of Brett Kavanaugh for a lifetime…
More Racist Crap Afflicts Africa (Kenya and Uganda [once again])
A reblog from Ospreyshire’s Realm that takes a peek at China’s attitude towards Ugandans/Africans.
Politics: What If Trump Is A Psychopath?
nyti.ms/2CyF3Jh I Am Part of the Resistance Inside the Trump Administration It may be cold comfort in this chaotic era, but Americans should know that there…
Case Of Intellectually Disabled Teen Falsely Accused of Sex Offense Reveals Registry Flaws – The Appeal
The Appeal is a national criminal justice news outlet, which produces compelling, original journalism and commentary. — Read on theappeal.org/case-of-intellectually-disabled-teen-falsely-accused-of-sex-offense-reveals-registry-flaws/ Edgar Coker’s case reminded me…
For Parents: Get Involved With Your Child’s Education
What Is The Role Of Education? What we need is not a history of selected races or nations, but the history of the world void…
Let Interviews Work For You
Interviews can seem intimidating especially for high schoolers, college applicants or young adults trying to land their first job. The competitive landscape makes interviews look…
Ew A Pigeon. Or; If You Will How White Folks Feel About Melanin.
This reblogged post is a reminder of mindfulness and comfortableness in one’s skin. What other people think of you is their business. As long as…
Communication Styles: My Jamaican-American Culture
Comments motivated this post. One of the most consistent feedback I get from readers is my tendency to generalize. Often I don’t even realize I…
Every Day 22 US Servicemen Commit Suicide After Fighting Wars
Stumbled on a video by Ken O’Keefe who was a former United States Marine and Gulf War veteran. In 2001 he set fire to his…
Never Forget: Strange Fruits Grow On Southern Trees
Billie Holiday-Strange fruit- HD [Full HD 1080p] Southern trees bear a strange fruit, Blood on the leaves and blood at the root, Black body swinging…
NEVER FORGET: America’s Terrorism Of Communities of Color
FailureToListen.com wants Communities of Color to NEVER FORGET! #BlackVotesMatter and #BlackLivesMatter To that end, a gallery of images on police brutality, slavery, and torture will…
Narcissist, Psychopath, or Sociopath: How To Tell The Differences
Narcissist, Psychopath, or Sociopath: How To Tell The Differences He is a charming, thoughtful man who gives to his community. A charismatic man whose grandiosity…
Well-Being: Strategies To Adjust To Other People
Feeling stronger makes me more productive. Soon I will want to be around people again. That means adjusting to other people. Last summer’s attempt without…
Civil Rights: A Look At The History Of The Republican Party
If you’re not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing….
TUSKEGEE SYPHILIS STUDY: An Unethical Experiment Using African-American Men
For 40 years, public health professionals violated their solemn medical oath (“To do no harm”). They conducted research known as the Tuskegee Syphilis Study in Macon County,…
FFT: Don’t Dream Of Becoming A Doctor, Dream Bigger
If your dreams don’t scare you, they aren’t big enough. -Muhammad Ali Food For Thought: Don’t Dream Of Becoming A Doctor, Dream Bigger Don’t dream…
FFT: Where Are the Black Blockchain and AI Developers?
Food For Thought: Where Are The Black Developers? Technology fascinates me. Atm, blockchains and artificial intelligence are high on my list. Every day I read…
Why Are There So Many Single Black Women?
Mass Incarceration: What Caused The Dramatic Rise In Never Married African-Americans Why are so many black women single? Could this be due to structural racism?…
FFT: Why POTUS Is Still POTUS
Food For Thought: MBA’s View On Why POTUS Is Still POTUS This FFT brought to us by MBA (Mr. Bad Ass) aka Roald Michel, was…
FFT: Does Trump’s Personality Disorder Make Him A Pathological Liar
How many are tired of Donald Trump’s lies? I am. I’m tired of reading his daily lies without him being held accountable. He is an…
Head Trauma: Finding The Silver Lining
Is there a silver lining to traumatic brain injury? Does head trauma come with benefits? I didn’t think so until my youngest shared his wisdom….
The Origins Of Color Prejudice
“The ORIGINS of COLOR PREJUDICE” The view of the 18-century Scottish philosopher David Hume was that Africa has no history, art or science. This myth…
Louisiana Prison Punishes Suicidal Inmates by Chaining Them Naked To Wooden Chairs
The new plantations where the unspeakable occurs daily. What one has to ask is the purpose of prison to torture and make sure prisoners never reintegrate into…
Personal Story of Head Injury: A Story Without A Title
Lately, I question everything I do because I forget. You see, in 2012, I suffered severe head trauma that doctors missed. Since then, I had…
Supreme Court: It’s Legal For Police Officers To Kill Americans When They FEEL Threatened
Some days it’s not worth getting out of bed. The news always seems terrible, and as a woman of color, I feel estranged from the…
Easter: How Many Churches Will Admit Jesus Christ Was Black?
Let me start by saying I mean no disrespect to those who are genuinely religious but how many Churches will tell the truth about a…
I’m Losing My Home
Losing My Home To A Covered Insurance Claim Standing on the precipice of life watching, waiting and hoping for something. Feeling it close, a warm…
FFT: Is there a problem with white men owning guns
There is a problem with white men owning guns. It is becoming a weekly event called mass shootings and sometimes called hate crimes. The shooter…
FFT: Is It Anti-Semitic To Speak The Truth About Israel
Food For Thought: Is It Anti-Semitic To Speak Critically Of Israel Have we returned to the days where people feared speaking critically of Israel or…
Thoughts: Can you burn out on living a safe life?
A cheerful smile paints my lips while melancholy brews inside. Just returned from one of the best vacations. No new significant disasters to tie me…
Food For Thought: Why Is God The Shepherd And We The Sheep?
Why does God require loyalty? The idea that we should follow the word of a being we don’t know is a recipe for manipulation. That…
I overcame the fear of writing and I still suck at it
How do you know when it’s time to give up writing? Writer’s Doubt! Should I write a book? Lately, I spend a lot of time…
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