Erica Garner is reportedly on life support in a Brooklyn hospital. Erica Garner became a very vocal advocate against police terrorism after her father, Eric Garner, was killed by a NYPD officer who had inexplicably placed him in an illegal chokehold while he helplessly gasped, “I can’t breathe.” After her father’s death, Erica Garner courageously […]
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Book Bits: “Guillaume: A Life” By: Robert Guillaume
Here are some interesting tidbits from “Guillaume: A Life” By: Robert Guillaume: • He grew up in St. Louis during the great depression. He went through a lot of family challenges growing up. Growing up he had to face poverty, racism, and miseducation. He poignantly describes what this was like. • His early life taught […]
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“For American Blacks, especially, too little knowledge of history has been a dangerous thing. Our sketchy knowledge of the role of Blacks in the beginning of civilization and religion has driven Blacks away from their heritage and away from God.” -Spencer Haywood Tweet
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I definitely recommend this book. It was a great read. Here are some interesting tidbits from, “The Rise, The Fall, The Recovery” By: Spencer Haywood: • Spencer Haywood had some very interestingly varied life experiences. He experienced the most extreme poverty, as well a fame and fortune. • He picked cotton in the deep South […]
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“Of all of the manifestations of racism, the one that infuriates me most is the presumption that color equals stupidity.” -Robert Guillaume Tweet
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Via his African grandfather, Benjamin Banneker had a royal lineage. Benjamin Banneker’s grandfather, Bannaky, came to America on a slave ship. In addition to his regal lineage, Bannaky also had an extensive knowledge of agriculture. This included building irrigation systems that prevented flooding. Bannaky also planted crops composed of foods he had grown in Africa […]
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“Both individuals and nations rapidly decline where greed and envy ride in the minds of those who dominate.” -Napoleon Hill Tweet
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