I remember asking assistant coach Mo Cheeks, what’s harder to do? Workout after practice or before?? I only asked cuz by time I would get to the gym, Russ was already done in the morning and I usually got mine in after practice. Mo like, “coming in before practice is probably harder”…since then, it’s been my routine….a lot of people looked at the emotions on the court and thought Russ was loud, nah to me, he was quiet and methodical. He lead by example and once the lights were bright, he let everything out and experienced pure freedom. It was inspiring as his teammate and everywhere I went, I seen it inspire people from all walks of life, crazy thing is, he didn’t say much, he just showed up. For 18 years. This basketball life is sacred to us as professionals, what we put into that court means everything. Some of us wish we could go back and do things with a little more intent and some can just wipe their hands and be satisfied with the time spent. Who u gonna be? We know what zero was on…keep inspiring in the next phase of life champ. I don’t care what happens, can’t erase what it was…The first YNs, finals run in our early 20s, all star games, seeing each other get injured and bounce back, the bus rides, plane rides, card games, jokes and arguments, the whole thing, memorable!! …to the whole Westbrook family, Nina, the kids, mama Westbrook, big Russ, Ray, Donnell, everybody from luezinger high and ucla and many more that I’m forgettin, much love and Congratulations on a iconic career.
Look at their faces. What do you see?
I wanted to look them in the eye and say, on the record, that they are attempting to reconstruct this government to undo Black progress. Their targeting of @calvin4clerk is rooted in that reality, and it needed to be called out plainly.
I showed up speaking for myself. No organization in Louisiana sent me. No party asked me to come. I say that to make clear much of this work is being done independently, without formal partnerships, and without the budgets, staff, or institutional backing many established organizations have.
I came because what they are doing is wrong. The court reconstruction happening in New Orleans has been done in different ways already in Baton Rouge and across this state—especially in the largest, Blackest cities—to dilute Black political power.
I started Civics for the People because I know many of us don’t know what is happening inside government or how these systems are used. It’s my way of teaching the game and helping our people move with knowledge.
Their elections are in 2027. We can send them home to frown and chew grass much gum as they please.
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@chatnigga101 At this point, I feel like I'm watching a hit dog holler. In my personal life, I've never felt it necessary to respond to every instance someone spoke my name. Regardless, of if it was good or bad. Especially when I know I had their name in my mouth, too. Good grief man.
@prolific_eric @ReddCinema FOH with that Black culture narrative. This is a nigga talking about how niggas think and what niggas do. Black ppl who aren't mentally ill like this boy reject all of this f*ckery.
Keith Lee has hundreds of big and small businesses lined up in his comments after he created a challenge for them to help families in need during the holiday season, with SNAP benefits being cut—this is real motion.
@THEG0DMUTHA IMO, he has one of the greatest neo soul catalogs ever. I have every album. Play 'em all the way thru. No skips. Sketches of a Man is probably my favorite album. Vain, my favorite song. Love Ultra and Body Rock honorable mentions
@stephenasmith@7PMinBrooklyn Unfortunately, you aren't beating the allegations. As soon as you said, "As a father", Bron made sure to address you about it. All the other talking points are just signs to show how much you're in your feelings about getting embarrassed that night in L.A. Respectfully.
@chatnigga101 Revisionist history like a mofo. You challenged him "as a father." YOU said that. Now you putting it on him like he started it. Bruh, you sad for this.