Understanding Each Stage of LifeIn many communities, especially in Black culture, we see life in stages that come with names and roles. From ages 8 to 14, we call that the “look” stage. That’s when kids are still growing up, watching how older people act, learning from what they see. They may not say much,
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Understanding the Law Through the TrialDuring the Diddy trial, I sat in an overflow room and listened closely to the closing arguments. One line from the prosecutor stuck with me. She said that to find Diddy guilty, the jury only needed to believe that he agreed with another person in the conspiracy to commit two
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Preparing for What’s AheadRight now, some people are making quiet moves. One person, while at the bank making sure their wire transfers go through, said something important: you’d be wise to take care of your affairs. That means getting your passport, managing your money, and being ready to leave the United States if it becomes
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The Conference That Sparked a QuestionI was at a family office conference, a gathering where families with over $50 to $100 million in assets meet to talk business and long-term wealth. One guy, an Indian man, started naming industries tied to different ethnic groups. He said, “Indian families—motels, corner stores. Vietnamese—nail shops. Cambodians in California—donut
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SummarySome Black Americans have proudly stood by Donald Trump, claiming he’s done more for Black communities than any other president. But recent events are starting to paint a very different picture—especially when it comes to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). For over 50 years, the federal government has helped fund HBCUs to support Black
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IntroductionWe grow up hearing about ships like the Mayflower and the Titanic, but rarely, if ever, do we learn about the ships that carried our ancestors through the darkest journey of their lives—the Middle Passage. There were about 12,000 slave ships that transported over 12.5 million Africans to the Americas, yet most of us can’t
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Section 1: Arguing Over IdentitySome call themselves Black, others say they’re Moors, Israelites, or Indigenous. Each group claims a deeper truth about their roots. But while these debates go on, the white elite sits back, unaffected. The truth is, they don’t care what we call ourselves. They still hold the power, the land, the banks,
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Section 1: The Stereotype We Joke AboutThere’s a common joke that Black folks are always running late. It’s called “CP time,” short for “Colored People’s Time.” We laugh about it, we live with it, but have we ever really asked why? Where did it come from? It’s not just about poor planning or laziness. The
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Section 1: From PayPal to PowerPeter Thiel made his fortune by helping create PayPal, a company that made billions by processing other people’s transactions. But instead of just enjoying his wealth, he turned his attention to politics. In 2016, he donated $1.25 million to Donald Trump’s campaign. He didn’t just donate—he joined Trump’s transition team
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The Rise of a Mogul Tyler Perry is known for building a billion-dollar empire. Starting from humble beginnings, he became one of the most powerful voices in Black media. Through movies, plays, and TV shows, Perry created opportunities for many Black actors. He’s praised for owning his own studio and writing stories that speak to