Bl4ckG3n

Tech enthusiast,web developer, Animé fanatic, Forex student.

[Bl4ckG3n @blackg3n]

I am that which I ought to be, I am self mastery mastered, the ideal self discovered and I am my greatest wish fulfilled, I am Bl4ckG3n3sis, I give myself to the rise of Alkebulan, my Highest self has awakened for the sake of Alkebulan. Alkebulan deserves My Highest best.

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@UTDKobi Only if the defense is as solid then I'm all for it too

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I have been very quiet about trading for the last 14 months, this is because I started building a business in a new industry, the IGaming industry, and I’m about to be one of the first company to implement proprietary funding to the Gaming industry.
Funding is here for bettors.

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Do not give up!!

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been a min !! but We are Alive by Gods Grace

[David (TalkingCents) @talkcentss]

I’m sorry, I benefited from apartheid.
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I was born in South Africa in 1992, and I know no apology can make up for the atrocities of the past or what my counterparts had to endure.

But I’d like to acknowledge the privilege I have now and had growing up. I would like to formally apologize for any instances where I’ve knowingly or unknowingly been racist.

I went to a private public school which was predominately white. I lived in suburbs, always had a meal, an opportunity, and access to luxuries. I took a lot for granted without realizing.

My starting position was a lot further ahead, which gave me a runway.

As a white child growing up, I didn’t realize the realities of the system until I actively decided to confront it - and that is where I was faced with cognitive dissonance.

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I didn’t understand the effects of apartheid and the privileges I had until I was in my early 20’s when I started working in construction.

It was here that I encountered the true reality of the displaced majority, the discrimination, and current systems. ( It is what fueled my passion for finance and economics)

There were some personal issues in my own life which set me back mentally and financially, but I still had a job and a roof over my head - which I was fortunate for.

However,

This is where I started consciously being aware of my surroundings, what I had, and how that pertained to the realities around me. Working in construction was the unveiling of the reality I was never exposed to.

Even with me going through my own personal hardships and dealing with the realities of the system - I was still better off than most men who were older than me working in construction, to be more specific - black men.

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I wasn’t a rich or connected white person, but I was still a beneficiary of the system. My power or influence was limited, so it felt as if what could I do to change it?

That is what drove me to try become more versed and educated in the realities of South Africa, and on the topics of finance and economics.

I thought I could use the internet to share what I learn and to pass it on in order to make a difference where I can. To try build up influence and to educate and see where that goes.

My educational approach on X, was/is in my mind, to try help as many people in need and to remove the veil as construction had done for me.

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Keeping all this in mind, growing up and not being exposed to the realities of black lived experiences, or not fully understanding the perceptions of my counterparts, there will be times that my views may be disconnected from reality.

This is because, it requires work to
re-learn and unlearn things that were indoctrinated into me as a child, but I try to be cognizant of it, and when I’m wrong or my views may be misplaced I listen and adapt. It is also a learning curve of understanding for me.
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I consider South Africa my home. I may not be there now, but I have no dual citizenship and have never turned my back on South Africa.

It is a place that I need more than it needs me, because it is my refuge - it is my home.

I grew up there, my family is there, and my deepest lessons I’ve learnt come from there - so I appreciate, respect, and am thankful for South Africa. But I also do acknowledge the past and the injustices that still remain within systems today, and how that benefitted my life.

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South Africa is and has always been in a unique place, and I don’t want to play a role in its division, but rather in its unity. So I will continue to do what I am best at, and that is to share information in an educational way.

So I apologize to everyone I have offended, and I will do better.

- David -

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Your success in Forex might be just a simple change, like changing from indices to currencies. For me that's what it took , and Im seeing a significant difference for being profitable.

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She’s an aspiring Data Scientist currently studying at @wethinkcode

If she’s not cooking & trying out new Switch drinks 😅 she’s busy empowering other techies through #100DaysOfCode challenge that’s run through WhatsApp

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What an amazing experience 👏🏾 to be able to apply patience in a different environment and to be in a physically taxing situation day after day I'm glad to say it's mission complete

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