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Work, Wages, and the Whip: The Business of Oppression Then and Now
Several modern industries still carry the legacy of slavery, even if the systems have shifted into more “acceptable” or legal forms. Here’s a breakdown of a few industries where this legacy is especially apparent: 1. Agriculture 2. Prisons / Mass Incarceration (Prison Labor) 3. Domestic Work 4. Textiles and Fast Fashion 5. Construction and Hospitality… Read more
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Is This Communism?
Great question — and no, this isn’t communism, though it does critique capitalism in a way that sometimes gets people saying, “that sounds like communism.” Let’s break it down. 🔍 What You’re Describing: You’re talking about a system where: That’s a critique of exploitative capitalism, particularly what many call “late-stage capitalism” — where profits matter… Read more
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Modern Masters, Silent Chains
Introduction: A Controversial Statement “Slavery never left America, it just transformed.” This bold opening sets the tone for the conversation to come—asserting that, while slavery may have been formally abolished, its systemic presence persists in a new form. This statement forces us to re-evaluate what true freedom means in a modern capitalist society. The speaker… Read more
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The Warrior Who Cannot Dance Cannot Fight
“Ancestor said the warrior who cannot dance cannot fight.” Ancestral Wisdom as the Foundation This proverb isn’t just poetic—it’s strategic, cultural, and spiritual armor. It speaks to the need for wholeness in resistance. A warrior isn’t just a fighter—he’s a keeper of the culture, the rhythm, the joy. The message:If you cannot dance—if you cannot… Read more
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Grace Under Terror: The Quiet Resistance of Our Ancestors
Opening: White Presence as a Psychological Burden “White people had the most unfortunate ability to cause people of color to just feel really lifeless.” The term “lifeless” is a profound choice here. It suggests not just oppression, but a kind of spiritual erasure — the act of constantly having to suppress, police, and shrink oneself… Read more
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The Aura That Speaks Before You Do
“Your aura intimidates people… you can just be yourself and then someone always tries to find something negative about you.” This sets the tone. It’s not about actions—it’s about presence. Some people feel threatened not by what you say, not by what you do, but by what you represent. Your calmness? Threatening.Your confidence? Threatening.Your authenticity?… Read more
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Walking While Black: Academia’s Cold Welcome
“I would have this gentleman on a regular basis approach me in the hallway and say ‘Excuse me, but are you lost?’” This repeated question, seemingly polite on the surface, is anything but innocent. It’s a gatekeeping mechanism — a microaggression — a coded challenge wrapped in civility. He’s not asking for your benefit. He’s… Read more
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Blockbusters or Billboards? The Death of Originality in Film
This commentary, centered around Seth Rogen’s new show “The Studio,” uses satire as a scalpel to dissect the current state of Hollywood — where originality has been exiled and intellectual property (IP) has become the new deity. 1. Hollywood’s Addiction to IP (Intellectual Property): “He is tasked with making films based on brands like Kool-Aid… Read more
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The Egg Chooses: Desire, Selection, and the Making of the Modern Black Man
1. TITLE EXPLAINED: “The Egg Chooses” is a metaphor loaded with power and precision. It references the biological phenomenon where the egg emits chemical signals (chemoattractants) to attract and select the sperm that fertilizes it—not the other way around. This flips the long-standing assumption that the fastest or strongest sperm always wins. In this context,… Read more
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The Most Dangerous Kind of Evil: When Righteousness Becomes a Weapon
1. TITLE EXPLAINED: “The Most Dangerous Kind of Evil: When Righteousness Becomes a Weapon” This title immediately flips a familiar moral script. Rather than picturing evil as chaotic, dark, or openly malicious, it suggests the most insidious form of evil is cloaked in the language of virtue—specifically, in self-righteousness. It challenges us to examine how… Read more