“All my people black so stop asking me why I’m light skin
My great great grandmother was probably raped by the white man
And then the white man went and left his children fatherless
Gave the stereotype to the black man just to escape his cowardice”
"A lie told once is questioned. A lie repeated often enough becomes accepted. And once it becomes 'common sense,' people stop investigating it. That is how deception survives."
~ Malcolm X
Denzel Washington was nominated for Best Actor but lost to Al Pacino (Scent of a Woman).
This is often cited by critics as one of the most significant "snubs" in Academy Awards history.
I want to talk, I got a lot to say. You keep worried bout the Hommie Kevin Beard like you envy the brother. He isn’t worried about you and your clown ass takes. Stop coming for coaches and go rap Hommie
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. dedicated his life fighting for equity and justice. He taught us that even in the face of intimidation and discrimination, we must never stop working towards a better future – a lesson that feels especially relevant today.
Change has never been easy. It takes persistence and determination, and requires all of us to speak out and stand up for what we believe in. As we honor Dr. King today, let’s draw strength from his example, and do our part to build on his legacy.
To God be the Glory in victory and defeat! Blessed to have this opportunity to glorify Him again! Gotta keep pushing 🙏🏾Matthew 6:33-34
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.