Flashiness and status symbols are everywhere.
I saw way more designer watches, luxury cars, and public displays of wealth than I'm used to seeing in Europe.
It's obvious how American culture places a high value on financial success and all the material stuff that comes with it.
Trying to eat healthy in America was an annoying challenge.
I was shocked by how expensive and hard to find nutritious options were compared to Europe.
Back home, I can easily grab a healthy meal without breaking the bank, but in the US, it felt like a treasure hunt.
“...the very serious function of racism is distraction. It keeps you from doing your work. It keeps you explaining, over and over again, your reason for being.
...None of this is necessary. There will always be one more thing.”
And that’s why you need to listen to Toni and don’t engage. No, not even when you’re right. No, not even when it’s an easy layup. No, not even when you think you’re just going to post one thing and go to bed.
A lot of old heads are trying to pick & choose when they want to support beef because they now have corporate affiliations & hip hop has grown globally but no one had this stance on Women & Children being harmed when Faith Evans & Dee Barnes were thrown into rap beef in the 90’s.
You agreed when I dragged the cops.
You liked when I said Black lives matter and Say Her Name.
You cheered when I fought gentrification.
Patted me on the back when I gave the president - all of them - the business.
But you want me qualified to call out a genocide when I see one.
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Our hearts are with Jim’s family, loved ones, and all those he impacted along the way.
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