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Rahiem Shabazz is an acclaimed writer, director, documentary producer and a multimedia journalist.
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There is a deep hostility toward Black people that transcends borders, languages, and cultures. Far too many ethnic groups have embraced beliefs rooted in anti-Blackness. What began as a white supremacist hierarchy has been absorbed, replicated, and normalized across societies around the world. This man was doing nothing more than viewing an apartment he had a scheduled appointment to see. But when he arrived and they realized he was Black, everything changed. The landlord's attitude changed. The neighbors' attitude changed. The welcome disappeared. His presence was not judged by his character, qualifications, or ability to pay. It was judged by the color of his skin. This is what racism looks like when it operates in plain sight. No masks. No excuses. No misunderstandings. Just discrimination.
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Black athletes go from being drafted into the NFL to signing a lucrative contract with millions, to marrying a white woman. It’s happening so often it’s starting to seem normal. My position is when a black person marries outside of their race, it symbolizes a disconnect from the Black community and is a reinforcement of white supremacy. Black athletes who amass significant wealth often have the potential to reinvest in Black-owned businesses, charities, schools, and initiatives that uplift their community. However, when wealth is shared with or passed down to non-Black families, it could diminish the economic base of Black communities.
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The ❤️ NY🗽🍎got for the Knicks 🏀is unmatched. #LetsGo #Knicks
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When Kendrick Lamar declared, “40 Acres & a Mule, this is bigger than music…,” he wasn’t merely making a lyrical statement—he was invoking a profound historical injustice that continues to shape the realities of Black America. The phrase “40 acres and a mule” references the unfulfilled promise made to formerly enslaved Black Americans after the Civil War, a broken commitment that symbolizes the systemic economic disenfranchisement of Black people in America. Lamar’s words transcend hip-hop; they speak to the deep wounds of generational oppression and the ongoing fight for reparations—a demand for justice, not charity. By placing this historical struggle within the framework of his music, Kendrick isn’t just rapping; he is using his art as a vehicle for truth, resistance, and a call to action. His statement reminds us that reparations aren’t just a political debate or an abstract concept—they are a moral imperative, a debt owed, and an essential step toward true justice and equality.
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Here we go again, another white woman weaponizing her tears and her whiteness, attempting to craft a false story that could’ve cost a Black man his life. But this time, her lie couldn’t breathe. The whole train stood as witness, exposing her fabrication in real time. This is the history we know too well.
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Elvis took "Hound Dog" from Big Mama Thornton. Sang it bar for bar. Got bigger than her. Richer than her. Never paid her a dime in publishing. Chuck Berry invented rock and roll and watched white artists copy his entire sound, his moves, his energy — and build empires off it.
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A 36-year-old Ukrainian woman from Rochester, MN, caught on video hurling a vile racial slur at an autistic Black child, has astonishingly raised nearly $100,000 in donations, not for accountability, but in reward. This is not an anomaly; it is a reflection. In a society where whiteness protects and profits, even in cruelty. Black pain becomes currency for white gain. When anti-Blackness is this profitable, it reveals the depth of contempt harbored by many who mask hatred behind civility. This isn't just about one woman, it's about a system that consistently affirms white violence while devaluing Black humanity.
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A black female student at Babcock High School encountered racial discrimination from a group of white female students. However, the school administration downplayed the incident, not acknowledging its racial nature. As black parents, it’s crucial to recognize the psychological impact of sending your children to predominantly white schools where they may not feel desired or welcomed.
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Dame Dash try to tell y’all but no one was listening. 🤦🏿♂️
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Black Woman… We see you, we love you and we honor you….
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I’m just here for the comments. I know y’all will not disappoint. 🤣🤣🤣
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The night before he began serving his 7-year sentence for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old, this individual hosted a farewell party for himself. In a truly narcissistic manner, he proclaimed that the charges had been dropped, despite the fact that he was turning himself in within 24 hours. This situation serves as a stark reminder that not everyone with a smooth talk, a fancy car, and a few excessively submissive followers is a trustworthy leader. It's often a deceptive scheme.
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This individuals resistance to Afro-Latinos embracing their Black roots, and his call for Boricuas to distance themselves from Black Americans, reveals a deep misunderstanding: Blackness is not a detour from identity, it is the foundation. We are not a branch on the tree, we are the root, the soil, and the sun. Black is the origin of everything. It ain’t no sense in trying to teach certain individuals and he’s one of the. He probably will call me a MAYATE after losing the argument.
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The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan warned the world in 2019, during Savior’s Day, that Donald Trump sought to invade Venezuela, to seize its oil, overthrow President Nicolás Maduro, and impose U.S. dominance under the guise of “freedom.” Today, that warning reads less like speculation and more like prophecy unfolding in real time. When truth spoken in advance begins to materialize, it demands our attention. Minister Farrakhan did not only foretell the act, but the repercussions, the global instability, economic shockwaves, and moral consequences that follow imperial aggression. His message was clear: actions rooted in greed and domination do not end without consequence. We are witnessing the signs. The veil is thinning. These are the last days, not merely of an era, but of a way of thinking that places power over principle and profit over humanity.
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