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Several individuals who ascribe to alt-right mentality, whether declared or undeclared, tend to reject the fundamental right that all human persons are equal under the law irrespective of creed, ethnicity, gender, or race. The core belief held in alt-right mentality is that “‘White identity’ is under attack by multicultural forces using ‘political correctness’ and ‘social … More Chapter 7: The new American alt-right population / A presidency of hatred? — Who Are You? What is Your Faith?

Walter spoke about the need to cross racial borders in order to produce some form of reconciliation. Honestly, that would be the end result of any conversation about race –we come to a resolution where everyone is humanized. The Gospel calls for such revolutionary actions to be normalized. But, borders are instituted by people when […] … More Brothers In Conversation About Race (Part 6) — syncopated hustle

The most common solution I see presented for the woes of the African-American community is an investment in black businesses and the development of a black self-sustaining economy similar to that of the Jewish, Chinese, Indian etc. peoples who have immigrated to this country. For a number of reasons this solution is destined to fail […] … More Stop Lying On the Black Dollar — turtlewithapen

There is so much Black History that is a mystery to us and the more I learn the more I wish I had taken more black history classes in college. Stories like Henrietta Lacks’ HeLa cell line, the real Hidden Figures and the origins of feminism often leave me with a mixed bag of emotions. […] … More Happy Peak Blackness Day | Juneteenth Matters — Lisa Live Well

I had the honor of queen Vie perform during a Avante Garde open mic night at the Reverie, on Franklin and Nicollet in Minneapolis. Vie Boheme is quite the performer and I love the energy that she brings to the stage. She smiles beautifully and is as elegant as the dancer as she sings songs … More She Rocks! Vie Boheme

Dreams dressed in dew fresh mornings and enchanted kisses, hot morning dishes, over coffee, before the sun rises in the distance. The getting ready for the day, a long kiss and hug then we are on our way going to wrestle with the commotion of the work day. The day is long, but our lunch … More Floral Arrangement

mood music sets the candle light, lit with purpose. a rose covered surface…dotted with warmness, soft kiss, an anniversary of sorts, we can reminisce. How moments turned into smiles as we did sit for a while the wiles of what the mind creates morphing into reality, as we both defy gravity, soft and so divine. … More Incognito (Musings from a queen to her king)