Black Culture Discussion Thread

[spottieottie305]

WHAT IS P.T.S.S.?
P.T.S.S. is a theory that explains the etiology of many of the adaptive survival behaviors in African American communities throughout the United States and the Diaspora. It is a condition that exists as a consequence of multigenerational oppression of Africans and their descendants resulting from centuries of chattel slavery. A form of slavery which was predicated on the belief that African Americans were inherently/genetically inferior to whites. This was then followed by institutionalized racism which continues to perpetuate injury.


KEY PATTERNS OF BEHAVIOR REFLECTIVE OF P.T.S.S.
Vacant Esteem
Insufficient development of primary esteem, along with feelings of hopelessness, depression and a general self destructive outlook.

Marked Propensity for Anger and Violence
Extreme feelings of suspicion perceived negative motivations of others. Violence against self, property and others, including the members of one’s own group, i.e. friends, relatives, or acquaintances.

Racist Socialization and (internalized racism)
Learned Helplessness, literacy deprivation, distorted self-concept, antipathy or aversion for the following:

• The members of ones own identified cultural/ethnic group,
• The mores and customs associated ones own identified cultural/ethnic heritage,
• The physical characteristics of ones own identified cultural/ethnic group.

 

[bravelude]

the man is going out like a martyr. lolz. reppped

 

[tay1]

This man is a diva

 

[victor page]

Ahahahahahaha he went out like a *****

Estrogen flowing.

 

[tay1]

To get the thread back on course, whoever disagrees with him should just ignore him.

Anyways, has anyone read "REAL EYEZ: Race, Reality and Politics In 21st Century Popular Culture" by Anthony Samad?

Mom gave me the book and I was just wondering if it's any good.

 

[Quincy McCall]

Meaning to get on some books as well ^ haven't read that one

Gonna look thru some doc's too

 

[spottieottie305]

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Synopsis
In his latest work, bestselling Author/Columnist/Race Scholar, Anthony Asadullah Samad, takes a scholarly, but irreverent, look at American Institutions (race, politics, religion and education) and dominant cultural practices (national identity, racism, sport, social stigmatism, sex, redemption, counter-culturalism, popular acceptance and tragedy) in a comparative analysis of societal cultural shifts that have occurred since the passing of the 20th Century. A cultural critique of American society, this book examines the increasing influence of "pop culture" practices in American society. The author draws parallels between American life in the 20th Century and the socio-political and economic realities of the 21st Century--many of which are dominant practices that have yet to be acknowledged in a truer construct of societal normality. The "new normal" in American society is unfamiliar to an "old America" still viewing the nation in an outdated cultural paradigm.

Many of the "culture clashes we witness in American society today are functions of changes that have occurred, many barely visible but present in plain sight. This book chronciles high profile events and issues occurring in American society before, during and after the millennium change. It examines the national "cultural mindset" (anti-intellectualism, nacissism, popular blackness, immigration, Negrophobia, Islamophobia, hypersexuality, greed and heroism) in popular culture lexicon and draws on the realities of historical and traditional norms in contemporary, "new thought" philosophies that drive "what is real" in contemporary American society. REAL EYEZ is a real look at race, reality and politics in a new 21st Century America.

Amazon product ASIN B00AQ7RJSS
Sounds like a great read. Repped!

 

[tay1]

Yeah from the few reviews that I've read, it seems to be a good read. I have a long list of books that I want to read so I'll get to it soon.

 

[gotjz]

I'm just going to say that all of this going on the last few pages is exactly what keeps us stagnant. Keeps them fearless and undeterred in their plans, thoughts, actions, policies, etc. We have to be able to not only agree as a unit, but also disagree as a unit. Am190 has decent core beliefs from what I gather. It's more in line with all of us who have been disagreeing with him on certain points. It's the methodology that is keeping us from actually putting together something tangible right here in this thread. MLK and Malcolm X had similar core beliefs to an extent, but due to the difference in methodology it made them appear like complete opposites. But at the same time, it's the methods we really have to commit to in order to see about change. I would hate to see him go at the hands of a thread like this, when he cares more than the average person at the very least.

I've stated it before, but integration shouldn't be what we're all clamoring for and I think there are some in here who have alluded to that. The clip with Leo Muhammad said it best. It's not about promoting hate for other peoples, for it's about learning from history. The mistakes and choices we've made that have helped in getting US to this point. There have been and continuously are efforts by outside forces to keep us weak, disorganized, divided, etc but we can't keep making their task of doing these things so damn easy.

I really want this black culture thread right here to turn into a project that we all work on. We're spending time researching, reading, posting, and even wasting time on the site so why not build something out of the time invested on here? Couldn't we break it up into departments or fields. So the people that are good in this area can do x, people that are good with this other area can do y, etc, etc. People good with marketing/social media, let them handle that side of things. And we can all convene and meet up here as the hub to direct our efforts in unison.

Even if we have to collect numbers or create 'Hangouts" group chats, etc so that we can work on certain things in private. I just feel like we have all of the tools at our fingertips, so it's really up to us.

Would any of you all be down?

 

[C.Magneto]

Good post man. Really hits a core with me. I stated earlier I was mixed, but my white side of the family is basically ready to disown me cause my beliefs

 

[spottieottie305]

I'd be down.... nice post gotjz

 

[rich]

@gotJz   

 

[gotjz]

Perfect. So far I think that's 4 of us down. Maybe we should give it a little bit more time to see how many more ppl we can get on board? Then maybe the next step could be compartmentalize all our skills, talents, resources so that responsibilities/tasks can be divvy up among ourselves in the most efficient manner possible.

I'll be PMing some of you guys.

 

[Quincy McCall]

Im down

 

[Senoj]

 

[spottieottie305]

This was very interesting. 2 hood dudes walk up on Jay Morrison and the way it plays out shows we could be interfacing to educate and get things done. What y'all think?

 

[Quincy McCall]

Even though that video was halfway creepy, I understand where he's coming from

choosing where to spend your money,

If you look around most of the thriving business's are the fast food restaurant's and the large supermarkets with commercial appeal (like walmart, wiinn-dixie, save-a lot, target...etc)

places we impulsively shop, because that's where everybody shops, and they are more convenient.

By choosing where you shop, you give corporate business's less power, and empower the local community

He's not wrong, and I'm not mad at it

 

[dexterwiggle]

@gotJz

im wit it!

 

[Senoj]

Even though that video was halfway creepy, I understand where he's coming from

choosing where to spend your money,

If you look around most of the thriving business's are the fast food restaurant's and the large supermarkets with commercial appeal (like walmart, wiinn-dixie, save-a lot, target...etc)

places we impulsively shop, because that's where everybody shops, and they are more convenient.

By choosing where you shop, you give corporate business's less power, and empower the local community

He's not wrong, and I'm not mad at it

Yeah dude was mad weird but had some good points.

Does anyone know if there are any large black forums on the internet? It seems like most hiphop forums like thecoli are majority black but there is still a lot of whites/non-blacks there. I kinda realize we don't have a space on the web to call 'ours' where we can have discussions without trolling, plan social media events, etc. Something like that would be convenient.

 

[tay1]

Yeah dude was mad weird but had some good points.

Does anyone know if there are any large black forums on the internet? It seems like most hiphop forums like thecoli are majority black but there is still a lot of whites/non-blacks there. I kinda realize we don't have a space on the web to call 'ours' where we can have discussions without trolling, plan social media events, etc. Something like that would be convenient.

You can't stop people from using the internet.

 

[julius wrek]

Former Black Panther Eddie Conway has had some really great interactions with Real News in the last month or so. I've posted his interview segments as they have been released. It would benefit all to watch them.
[h1]The Untold History of The Star Spangled Banner[/h1]
"CONWAY: I think the priorities of the governing bodies in America have always been misplaced. I think that people of color who has been placed on the bottom have been used and exploited to build America and the American dream for other people." 

 

 

[knowledgebones72]

Can I ask what happened to AM1 in these last few pages? I've been out of the loop.

And gotjz I'm down bruh hit me.

 

[urbetterthenme]

He trolled and was racist

 

[Brownstone]

 
Not even . I know there are plenty of Jews who have supported our cause, but they aren't who they say they are.

Again facts only.

Like who? I am waiting on these so called "facts"

 

[C.Magneto]

 
Like who? I am waiting on these so called "facts"

Of all the things to be stuck on....At any rate

Revelation 3:9

I will make those who are the synagogue of satan,

who claim to be Jews though they are not,

but are liars--I will make them come and fall down 

at your feet and acknowledged that I have love you.