- Aug 6, 2012
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Idk but when I got here in 2012, he wasn't posting and people were all on his **** to come back
- Dec 13, 2018
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I guess I know who those people were.
- Jan 2, 2010
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Nah it ain't malice. He's not a Tiger Woods/OJ type. Him and Ferg seem like dudes that hang with white folks so that get easily fooled into thinking "The world is OK now". Not knowing these white folks only around you for some cool points. Is anybody from that fashion/Soho crowd saying anything in support of him?
This is why you shouldn't alienate your black audience. You get caught up in something and black folks are like "Ok do you...". Then white folks rarely speak up about any injustice and when they do its very few. When Meek got caught up black people made it a big thing cuz he was always solid. If Kendrick or Cole ever got stuck in a situation they would get a ton of support their way. It ain't the same with Rocky.
- Mar 4, 2011
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FUFY
Forget Us, Forget You
Forget Us, Forget You
- May 23, 2005
- 63,607
- 50,745
- Jan 2, 2010
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Watching this Ali doc on HBO. This was done Great. One the clips from it that I've never seen.
Man was really a solid, unapologetic black man.
Man was really a solid, unapologetic black man.
- Feb 25, 2015
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- 4,480
Where did he lie?
- Dec 13, 2018
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We don't have any time to be worried about what does not have to do with US.
- Nov 10, 2018
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Being black / afro latina in costa rica
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Alabama has filed an admiralty claim for the Clotilda, an 86-foot schooner that carried 109 enslaved Africans to the Alabama coast in July 1860, more than 50 years after the nation banned the importation of slaves.
After a four month voyage where one African died, the ship’s owner towed the Clotilda up the Spanish River, scuttled and burned it near Twelve Mile Island on the eastern bank of the river in an effort to obscure his actions.
In exerting the admiralty claim over the ship it believes to be the Clotilda, the Alabama Historical Commission said it is following protocol used to preserve other historical wrecks such as the Titanic.
“Interference with ongoing operations and/or future endeavors would substantially and irreparably harm efforts to document, protect and preserve the shipwrecked schooner Clotilda, and would be harmful to the public’s interest in this historically significant vessel, as well as create significant hazards to the safe and successful operations at the shipwreck site,” according to the nine-page complaint filed Friday in Mobile federal court.
In May, the commission announced it discovered the remains of the Clotilda. According to a redacted report with blacked-out portions describing the exact location of the wreck, the Clotilda rests in a ship graveyard under about five feet of water clouded by sediment.
Attorney John Kavanaugh Jr. of the Mobile firm Burr & Forman, deputized by the state, filed the claim on behalf of the commission, which says it has a mandate to preserve the ship under the Abandoned Shipwrecks Act and the Alabama Underwater Cultural Resources Act. The complaint asks the court to declare that the commission has the sole right to continue preserving and documenting the wreck.
The commission also wants the court to have third-party “interference be temporarily and permanently enjoined,” including over items that may have been taken from the wreck already.
Andi Martin, a spokeswoman for the Alabama Historical Commission, said one of the purposes of the admiralty claim was to recover any artifacts that may have been taken from the wreck, but the commission is unaware of any other party that may argue ownership in the courts.
“To the agency’s knowledge, there may not be any parties who may come forward, but therein lies the purpose for the admiralty claim,” Martin wrote in an email. “The federal court provides an open forum for anyone wishing to come forward. This is standard practice.”
After the abolition of slavery, those taken from Africa on the Clotilda and their descendants settled in a community called Africatown.
The commission’s May report said the wreck may be the impetus to establish a slave ship memorial in Africatown and it could be eligible to be listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
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https://news.aamc.org/diversity/article/manning-up-can-often-bring-men-down/
“Manning up” can often bring men down
Too often, black men don't share their feelings and miss out on getting mental health help. A researcher who has experienced depression asks “What's going on?” — and suggests possible ways forward.
Editor’s note: The opinions expressed by the author do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the AAMC or its members.
Jack and Hank* are best friends, and both are members of the “BMW” club, or Black Men Walking. Every Saturday morning, they meet as part of this informal group, and they not only walk, they talk. They talk a lot, almost nonstop. What do they talk about? Hank is going through some serious marital problems and Jack is feeling the stress of paying for two college tuitions, a mortgage, a car loan, entertainment, and more. None of this comes up. Also, neither has said so, but they both have high blood pressure and are borderline diabetics, and one of them suffers from symptoms of depression and anxiety.
How could they not know all this about each other?
When one asks “what’s goin’ on,” the other always responds, “great,” “fantastic,” or “I’m good,” and then they move on to their favorite topics: sports, cars, TVs, work, more sports, larger TVs, and other “safe” subjects. Jack and Hank do not talk about what’s really “goin’ on” with them. Rarely do they talk about their health. They practically never talk about feelings or about sources of their insecurities.
Jack and Hank suffer from “Tough Guy Syndrome” (TGS).
There are serious downsides to being a “tough guy,” and “manning up” can lead to a man going down.
The Man Up Man Down Research Program, a Michigan-based initiative that explores the physical and emotional health of African American men, learned about TGS through 25 focus groups in six cities between 2010 and 2018. Everywhere, we asked participants what it means to be a “real man.” Although certainly there is no one way to be a man, we found the phrase was a good way to begin discussing notions of manhood. Our research showed that many African American men think being a “real man” means providing for family, achieving the respect of others, and attaining financial success. We also found that it often means being tough and self-sufficient, and that many African American men embrace TGS as a source of self-esteem and self-respect. This may particularly be the case when African American men feel they’ve been given a terribly raw deal in terms of quality education, socioeconomic opportunities, and racial discrimination.
Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2008-2012 (2008-2010 Data – Revised March 2012).
But there are serious downsides to being a “tough guy,” and “manning up” can lead to a man going down.
Although major depressive disorder (MDD) is less common among African American men than white men, African American men with depressive symptoms often are misdiagnosed. What’s more, African American men face more chronic MDD and greater impairment from it. For example, African American men more often experience severe effects in their work life — 37.2% compared to 28.9% among whites — as well as in their relationships. And when African American men experience serious mental health challenges, they far too infrequently get the help they need; in fact, non-Hispanic African American men seek mental health services significantly less often than whites and African American women.
Much too often, we African American men advise each other to “man up” to personal problems. “Handle your business,” we say. This communicates two unhealthy messages. First, it says, “I cannot help you.” Second, it recommends using individual problem-solving strategies without seeking the help of others. Of course, sometimes significant time alone spent praying, meditating, and strategizing is helpful. But TGS forces men to engage in “manning up” to such an extreme that they cut themselves off from family, friends, and professional help — and even from themselves.
We must stop telling each other to “man up.” And we must start telling the truth about how we really feel. African American men and women also must help shift a culture that sometimes frowns upon professional help-seeking. And researchers and members of the medical community must contribute as well through research exploring the many barriers to help-seeking among African American men.
Obviously, pressure to display a “tough guy” image is not the only reason that African American men are reluctant to seek mental health care. Another factor is a general mistrust of the medical system as well as mistrust of mental health providers. In addition, many African American men are not sure how to seek mental health services — yet at the same time they do know that it can be expensive. Another barrier is an overemphasis on psychiatry as the main source of mental health treatment, which worsens worry about the use of antidepressants, a form of treatment that many African American men dislike. What’s more, African American men may not feel comfortable talking about personal matters with someone they feel is quite different culturally or socioeconomically.
We need to deal with all of these obstacles. The costs of suffering are too great, and there are many benefits to seeking professional help. I know this from personal experience.
We must stop telling each other to “man up.” And we must start telling the truth about how we really feel.
My story is both simple and complicated. Years ago, after the unexpected loss of an adult child, I literally had trouble getting out of bed and barely had the energy to shower. Back then, what kept me going was my own personal walking club. I asked my closest friends to join me for a walk once each week, and they readily agreed. My friends gradually helped walk me back to health. And I tried to open up more about how I was feeling to people in general.
Friends helped walk me back to health after a personal crisis. Courtesy of Harold Neighbors
In addition, I sought out individual psychological counseling. I remember feeling both anxious and hopeful when my therapist told me that, together, we needed to go into the “heart of the darkness.” But having someone to whom I could talk about my deepest secrets and fears ultimately was even more helpful than the walking group.
Today, I still don’t always share everything that is going on with me. I still sometimes live my life behind a mask of invincibility. It is very comfortable, and it has gotten me through some tough times. But I also try my best to be “real” because doing so helps others and it makes me feel good inside.
I wish that same feeling for African American men — for all men.
Unfortunately, men of all colors have learned to quickly convert hurt feelings to anger. But we only think we are mad. Rather, we are hurt, and TGS won’t allow us to admit it. I say, let’s admit it and then find the origin of that pain. Let’s go directly toward the source of our insecurities and work on them.
So where do we go from here?
First, men need more programs focused explicitly on open, honest dialogue about stress, feelings, and emotional well-being. This is the next step for the Man Up Man Down program. Although the Man Up Man Down program was created as a research project and not a counseling intervention, the vast majority of men who participate say the mere act of meeting and talking makes them feel better. Another next step is to conduct research evaluating more rigorously whether these kinds of discussion groups can mitigate feelings of anxiety and depressive symptoms.
Obviously, pressure to display a “tough guy” image is not the only reason that African American men are reluctant to seek mental health care.
We also need to help reduce stigma around help-seeking in African American communities by working with institutions like churches and barbershops. For example, Stephen Thomas, PhD, created the Health Advocates In-Reach and Research (HAIR) program, which is building a national network of barbershops and salons that partner with a university and hospital to address local health needs. In addition, we need to encourage more African American men to become mental health providers. Finally, we need to continue to train mental health providers to be attuned to the culturally unique needs of African American men, which include different vocabularies of distress, the intergenerational impact of slavery, and present-day racial discrimination.
If I could pick one place to start, though, I would ask African American men to talk to someone, just one man, about what’s really goin’ on. “If you feel something, say something.” And I say to all men, try not to catch your death of TGS. Be a Healthy Man, not a Tough Guy.
*Not their real names.
Harold “Woody” Neighbors, PhD, is a C.S. Mott Endowed Professor of Public Health and Family Medicine at the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and Director of the Man Up Man Down men’s health program. He is also Professor Emeritus of Public Health at the University of Michigan School of Public Health and Research Emeritus Professor in the Program for Research on Black Americans and the Resource Center for Minority Data, Institute for Social Research at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
“Manning up” can often bring men down
Too often, black men don't share their feelings and miss out on getting mental health help. A researcher who has experienced depression asks “What's going on?” — and suggests possible ways forward.
Editor’s note: The opinions expressed by the author do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the AAMC or its members.
Jack and Hank* are best friends, and both are members of the “BMW” club, or Black Men Walking. Every Saturday morning, they meet as part of this informal group, and they not only walk, they talk. They talk a lot, almost nonstop. What do they talk about? Hank is going through some serious marital problems and Jack is feeling the stress of paying for two college tuitions, a mortgage, a car loan, entertainment, and more. None of this comes up. Also, neither has said so, but they both have high blood pressure and are borderline diabetics, and one of them suffers from symptoms of depression and anxiety.
How could they not know all this about each other?
When one asks “what’s goin’ on,” the other always responds, “great,” “fantastic,” or “I’m good,” and then they move on to their favorite topics: sports, cars, TVs, work, more sports, larger TVs, and other “safe” subjects. Jack and Hank do not talk about what’s really “goin’ on” with them. Rarely do they talk about their health. They practically never talk about feelings or about sources of their insecurities.
Jack and Hank suffer from “Tough Guy Syndrome” (TGS).
There are serious downsides to being a “tough guy,” and “manning up” can lead to a man going down.
The Man Up Man Down Research Program, a Michigan-based initiative that explores the physical and emotional health of African American men, learned about TGS through 25 focus groups in six cities between 2010 and 2018. Everywhere, we asked participants what it means to be a “real man.” Although certainly there is no one way to be a man, we found the phrase was a good way to begin discussing notions of manhood. Our research showed that many African American men think being a “real man” means providing for family, achieving the respect of others, and attaining financial success. We also found that it often means being tough and self-sufficient, and that many African American men embrace TGS as a source of self-esteem and self-respect. This may particularly be the case when African American men feel they’ve been given a terribly raw deal in terms of quality education, socioeconomic opportunities, and racial discrimination.
Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2008-2012 (2008-2010 Data – Revised March 2012).
But there are serious downsides to being a “tough guy,” and “manning up” can lead to a man going down.
Although major depressive disorder (MDD) is less common among African American men than white men, African American men with depressive symptoms often are misdiagnosed. What’s more, African American men face more chronic MDD and greater impairment from it. For example, African American men more often experience severe effects in their work life — 37.2% compared to 28.9% among whites — as well as in their relationships. And when African American men experience serious mental health challenges, they far too infrequently get the help they need; in fact, non-Hispanic African American men seek mental health services significantly less often than whites and African American women.
Much too often, we African American men advise each other to “man up” to personal problems. “Handle your business,” we say. This communicates two unhealthy messages. First, it says, “I cannot help you.” Second, it recommends using individual problem-solving strategies without seeking the help of others. Of course, sometimes significant time alone spent praying, meditating, and strategizing is helpful. But TGS forces men to engage in “manning up” to such an extreme that they cut themselves off from family, friends, and professional help — and even from themselves.
We must stop telling each other to “man up.” And we must start telling the truth about how we really feel. African American men and women also must help shift a culture that sometimes frowns upon professional help-seeking. And researchers and members of the medical community must contribute as well through research exploring the many barriers to help-seeking among African American men.
Obviously, pressure to display a “tough guy” image is not the only reason that African American men are reluctant to seek mental health care. Another factor is a general mistrust of the medical system as well as mistrust of mental health providers. In addition, many African American men are not sure how to seek mental health services — yet at the same time they do know that it can be expensive. Another barrier is an overemphasis on psychiatry as the main source of mental health treatment, which worsens worry about the use of antidepressants, a form of treatment that many African American men dislike. What’s more, African American men may not feel comfortable talking about personal matters with someone they feel is quite different culturally or socioeconomically.
We need to deal with all of these obstacles. The costs of suffering are too great, and there are many benefits to seeking professional help. I know this from personal experience.
We must stop telling each other to “man up.” And we must start telling the truth about how we really feel.
My story is both simple and complicated. Years ago, after the unexpected loss of an adult child, I literally had trouble getting out of bed and barely had the energy to shower. Back then, what kept me going was my own personal walking club. I asked my closest friends to join me for a walk once each week, and they readily agreed. My friends gradually helped walk me back to health. And I tried to open up more about how I was feeling to people in general.
Friends helped walk me back to health after a personal crisis. Courtesy of Harold Neighbors
In addition, I sought out individual psychological counseling. I remember feeling both anxious and hopeful when my therapist told me that, together, we needed to go into the “heart of the darkness.” But having someone to whom I could talk about my deepest secrets and fears ultimately was even more helpful than the walking group.
Today, I still don’t always share everything that is going on with me. I still sometimes live my life behind a mask of invincibility. It is very comfortable, and it has gotten me through some tough times. But I also try my best to be “real” because doing so helps others and it makes me feel good inside.
I wish that same feeling for African American men — for all men.
Unfortunately, men of all colors have learned to quickly convert hurt feelings to anger. But we only think we are mad. Rather, we are hurt, and TGS won’t allow us to admit it. I say, let’s admit it and then find the origin of that pain. Let’s go directly toward the source of our insecurities and work on them.
So where do we go from here?
First, men need more programs focused explicitly on open, honest dialogue about stress, feelings, and emotional well-being. This is the next step for the Man Up Man Down program. Although the Man Up Man Down program was created as a research project and not a counseling intervention, the vast majority of men who participate say the mere act of meeting and talking makes them feel better. Another next step is to conduct research evaluating more rigorously whether these kinds of discussion groups can mitigate feelings of anxiety and depressive symptoms.
Obviously, pressure to display a “tough guy” image is not the only reason that African American men are reluctant to seek mental health care.
We also need to help reduce stigma around help-seeking in African American communities by working with institutions like churches and barbershops. For example, Stephen Thomas, PhD, created the Health Advocates In-Reach and Research (HAIR) program, which is building a national network of barbershops and salons that partner with a university and hospital to address local health needs. In addition, we need to encourage more African American men to become mental health providers. Finally, we need to continue to train mental health providers to be attuned to the culturally unique needs of African American men, which include different vocabularies of distress, the intergenerational impact of slavery, and present-day racial discrimination.
If I could pick one place to start, though, I would ask African American men to talk to someone, just one man, about what’s really goin’ on. “If you feel something, say something.” And I say to all men, try not to catch your death of TGS. Be a Healthy Man, not a Tough Guy.
*Not their real names.
Harold “Woody” Neighbors, PhD, is a C.S. Mott Endowed Professor of Public Health and Family Medicine at the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and Director of the Man Up Man Down men’s health program. He is also Professor Emeritus of Public Health at the University of Michigan School of Public Health and Research Emeritus Professor in the Program for Research on Black Americans and the Resource Center for Minority Data, Institute for Social Research at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
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This really hurt to watch
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AIR J XIII
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How has personal technology changed our world? Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with tech vlogger and YouTube star Marques Brownlee (MKBHD), comic co-host Chuck Nice, and tech journalist Clive Thompson to explore Internet identity, hacking, Moore’s law, self-driving cars, and technological evolution.
Note: Portions of this show were recorded in 2015, so a few things may have changed since then! You’ll learn how Marques got started vlogging in his early childhood, how he found out people cared about his videos, and what tech he’s excited to see in the future. Clive explains the differences between growing up in the tech world of the 80s and 90s compared to now, how the introduction of the iPhone set off the personal tech revolution, and if technology will ever level off as predicted by Moore’s law. Join us as we examine the impact that personal technology has on our daily lives, the privacy issues between big companies and their customers, and why Clive is not a fan of omnipresent facial recognition software. Neil and Marques also talk about internet identity: are your offline and online lives the same? Should they be different? We also debate whether employers should be allowed to check and monitor employees’ social media channels. All that, plus, Neil and company discuss the benefits and dangers of self-driving cars. This episode originally aired as a podcast on February 9, 2018.
Note: Portions of this show were recorded in 2015, so a few things may have changed since then! You’ll learn how Marques got started vlogging in his early childhood, how he found out people cared about his videos, and what tech he’s excited to see in the future. Clive explains the differences between growing up in the tech world of the 80s and 90s compared to now, how the introduction of the iPhone set off the personal tech revolution, and if technology will ever level off as predicted by Moore’s law. Join us as we examine the impact that personal technology has on our daily lives, the privacy issues between big companies and their customers, and why Clive is not a fan of omnipresent facial recognition software. Neil and Marques also talk about internet identity: are your offline and online lives the same? Should they be different? We also debate whether employers should be allowed to check and monitor employees’ social media channels. All that, plus, Neil and company discuss the benefits and dangers of self-driving cars. This episode originally aired as a podcast on February 9, 2018.
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I don't understand black folk's infatuation with these Italian clothing brands that don't give a damn about us. Absolute waste of money 
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Besides that most of it is ugly anyway tooI don't understand black folk's infatuation with these Italian clothing brands that don't give a damn about us. Absolute waste of money
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NCAA announces criteria for agents of student-athletes that are ‘testing the waters for the NBA Draft’
It is no secret that the NCAA loves its rules, especially when such regulations surround either eligibility or prominent student-athletes leaving the collegiate ranks in favor of the NFL or NBA. With the NBA typically drawing the most controversy due to many basketball players leaving school after only one or two seasons at the collegiate level, it has reportedly become even more difficult for those attempting to make the leap to the NBA — and those that will represent them going forward.
https://clutchpoints.com/lakers-new...paulrule-in-response-to-ncaa-new-agent-rules/
It is no secret that the NCAA loves its rules, especially when such regulations surround either eligibility or prominent student-athletes leaving the collegiate ranks in favor of the NFL or NBA. With the NBA typically drawing the most controversy due to many basketball players leaving school after only one or two seasons at the collegiate level, it has reportedly become even more difficult for those attempting to make the leap to the NBA — and those that will represent them going forward.
https://clutchpoints.com/lakers-new...paulrule-in-response-to-ncaa-new-agent-rules/
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