#afewthings

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#AFewThings: 1. Many of us celebrated #Juneteenth by attending theme parties, cookouts, museums and events that included education about this time in US history. It cannot be discussed enough; A) Two years after the #EmancipationProclamation was established Black folk in the south and west were still treated as property as they did not know they had been freed. B). Former slave owners were compensated for their estimated losses (at appx $300 per person) as they no longer had free workers formerly cnsidered property. C. 2. Day 4 #January6thCommittee released information revealig @kanyewest publicist went to a Black woman's house to question her activity while she was volunteering at a Georgia voting precinct with her daughter, another volunteer. What made @treviankutti a publicist and average Amerian citizen believe she had the right to intimidate a volunteer poll worker falsely? #RubyFreeman began getting death threats because she was vewed pickicg up a pile of ballots and putting them back down. That's it. Did #Ye who referred to #45 as being, "like a father" to him support this? @CNN reported she told Ms. Freeman she was a "crisis manager" sent from "a high profile indvidual". How many more Black people supported #45 efforts to stay in office after being voted out? In addition, #45 supporter picketed at the homes of Secretaries of State and poll volunteer in appx 20 states to intimidate voting officials to "recount" votes already counted. There were no arrests. What would it take for @DOJ & @FBI to get involved? #BLM supporters protesting police misconduct were arrested in EVERY civic engagement. 3. What kind of Black folk like #45 even though he supports white suprecist violence against Black people and other POC? Have you asked your white friends how they justify this? The decision not to excercise your right to vote is a win for racism everywhere. Political opponents to equality do not want you to vote. #racematters #seeandcalloutinequality #crushracism #crushbigotry https://www.instagram.com/p/CfE9NXUuBex/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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#AFewThings: 1. #TheBigRipoff. #45 fundraised asking voters to "fight with him" knowing he lost. Of all the money donated, $1m went to @MarkMeadows charitable organization. $1m! And Meadows still refused to fully cooperate by giving public testimony. 2. Behind the scenes @mikepence contacted #GenMillie to engage armed forces to engage the insurrectionists. There was no movement to support the @uscppio #CapitolPolice 3. What is the #DOJ doing? The evidence for multiple charges is clear as a bell. How do @DNC expect support if @potus does nothing about crime at the highest levels? #Whereru@DOJCrimDiv #MerrickGarland? DAY2 https://www.instagram.com/p/CewNaXxpLLp/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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#AFewThings. (2 OF 2) 2. Atlanta Shooting Pt 2: Once again a white murderer made it to the police precinct safely. A spokesman for the Cherokee County Sheriff's office explained the murderer (whos name will not be spoken), "Had a bad day". Between this report and the January 6 terrorist Insurrection at the Capitol there should be no doubt racism is America's greatest problem. 3. When Will We Unite Against Racism? I was saddened to hear the absence of alliance to the Black experience by Asian Americans as we discuss the increase of violence against them. Everyhing they have been experiencing, Black Americans have experienced since the initial kidnapping of their African ancestors. The daily fear of police interaction is no different than the present Asian American experience. Yet not one person said, "This is identical to the experience of Black Americans". Will Asian Americans now partner with Black and Latino Civil roghts organizations or will there continue to be separation and lack of trust ? Next week: If Your Friend identified As A Racist..... #crushracism #crushtheisms #crushinequality https://www.instagram.com/p/CMnUKnNBl6X/?igshid=83q99mwp75kp

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#AFewThings. (2 of 2) 2. Kirk Franklin Pt. 2: Unfortunately I heard Kirk's interview with @TamronHall, ANOTHER recording of his son Kerrion and an interview with Kerrion's biological mother confirming the deep level of toxicity between them, elements of mental illness, and potential sexual trauma. In the interview the Grammy award winning Producer (who appeared with his wife) apologized profusely for what WE heard. We also discover his first born has a different mother than his current wife. Franklin said all the right words for TV but was not convincing. When I learned there have been "difficulties" since Kerrion was a teenager, my spidey sense was triggered and I thought, "What wealthy, successful man deeply dedicated to Christian living doesn't know" his triggers after 40+ years of church? After decades of Jesus, you still cannot control your tone, language and emotions with your "problem child"? The appearance of Kirk's current wife and her admission she "was not present" when the first released recording took place clarified her presence was P.R. and image protecting. Their efforts to appear concerned were believable but anyone knowledgeable about deep anger knows Kirk's level of accountability lacking. The second audio reveals Kerrion referring to someone as his, "abuser" while Franklin's song "Stomp" played in the background. His exact words were, "Oh why are you playing my abusers song?" We do not know if he is referring to his dad or someone who helped create the project. We do know neither of these recordings were leaked by Kerrion making his unaddressed concerns even more important. Although this is a complicated situation, the thing clearest to me is one person can lower the tone by doing their work and that person should be the head of the family, Mr Franklin. 3. Atlanta Shooting Pt 2: Once again a white murderer made it to the police precinct safely. A spokesman for the Cherokee County Sheriff's office explained the murderer (whos name will not be spoken), "Had a bad day". Between this report and the January 6 terrorist Insurrection at the Capitol there should be no doubt racism is America's greatest problem. https://www.instagram.com/p/CMnSzFDBaPkiHORtiSIlEoxnexsZzZMJ6lg3HY0/?igshid=j7vi5fulxd5y

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#AFewThings (1 of 2) 1. Political Signalling: This act involves politicians using public spech to message a targeted segment of the community. Wisconsin US Senator #RonJohnson & Texas U.S. Rep #ChipRoy both made blatantly racist comments and then responded to criticism by saying, "I'm just telling you how thing's are in the real world. This tactic messages to the intended recievers letting them know they are united in thought. Senator Johnson's words were being televised at the same time the murderer of George Floyd, Ofc. Derrick Chauvin trial began selecting jurors in Minneapolis, Mn. Senator Ron Johnson's signal was intended to remind viewers in his state that white actions are different than Black actions and to evoke feelings of anger toward Black protests. Who was Rep. Roy signalling when during a House special session discussing violence against Asian-Americans he used an, "Old Texas saying" that included "the longest rope and a tall tree"? His signal was to keep the temperature of white anger at fever pitch as he will need to to keep Republican voters energized and desensitized to the humanity of non-whites. The next few elections in Texas are expected to energize voters against Republicans after the statewide electrical outage. The only thing Roy and others have to combat GOP failures at the state and national level is white anger. The "real world" comment signals to communities where diversity is not the preferred practice they are heard and understood. Everyone knows racism is wrong. Using inappropriate, insensitive and racially triggering language is socially and morally wrong. This tells you it is intentional when these dvents make national news and the perpetrators express zero remorse. https://www.instagram.com/p/CMnQ5Uihwf-QZtRht-javSNYmgjTmJgvP2eNQ40/?igshid=14m6ptvavl4jm

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#AFewThings 1. Impeachment Defense: It appears demonizing every Black women in c Congress is strategy one. Strategy two is creating a video with every Democrat who ever used the word, "fight". Yup. We are supposed to equalize the fights for civil tights, equality and against police brutality to the efforts of #45's attempt to reverse electiom results to remain in power and the murderous intent of his followers. 2. The 74 Million: Since the 2020 Election was decided, we have been told by Republicans, the media and those who uphold systemic racism, "We need to consider the needs of the 74 million people who voted for #45". The fact is these people only represented one-third of over 213 million of eligible voting age Americans in 2020. That means there were close to 70 million people that did not vote. The two people who lead the efforts to engage these people are 2 Black women; @StaceyAbrams and @LaToshaBrown. 3. Black Silence: Think about this: Many of the voices responsible for creating turmoil among the black community during last year's election seem to have disappeared from the public eye. @KanyeWesr, @IceCube, @50Cent, @Jaheim and @Weezy to name a few have been totally silent. Why arent they still fighting in public for what's best for Black people? Where are the supposed 20% of Black men who casted a vote for #45 in November? I didnt see them on January 6th. 4. Sponsoring An Insurrection In addition the the Republican Liutenant Governors Association (of which one member is Black) who provided financing to transport the insurrectionists, corporations financed the January 6th act of terrorism. For more info, read this: https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/analysis-opinion/follow-money-behind-capitol-riot https://www.instagram.com/p/CLNLymUB6tZ-BujkBCyJyC6U0rKS42y0Xba2ZM0/?igshid=1sq811x19zl9i

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#AFewThings 1. What Biden Said: 2 scoops from @jaketapper interview with President-Elect @JoeBiden & #MadameVPElect @KamalaHarris you won't hear on @CNN 1. @JoeBiden called GM and convinced them to exit the lawsuit with the current W.H. against California. 2. @JoeBiden top priorities: Covid-19 Stimulating The . Economy Racial Inequity Climate Change 2. Is Media Objectivity Possible? "I get a lot of #45 supporters, like on Instagram that are thoughtful and rational and really love this country and want to have thoughtful discussion. They share videos because they really believe him". This is a quote revealing @cnn @andersoncooper's sensitivity to the ppl who support #45 and their unwillingness to accept the facts of the election and their belief of false information. It is troubling that his objectivity is so easily compromised. I never hear any concern toward those affected by systemic racism. Where is his concern for Black businesses that will never return due to Covid? Where are the news segments on the sentiments of the average voters support for peaceful transition and dismantling systemic racism? 3. GOP Protection The Republican-led Senate want to pass legislation to protect businesses from employees and customers affected by poor or irresponsible Covid maintenance. The first death of an employee at a Tysons (chicken) plant in Waterloo, Iowa preceeds the first lawsuit blaming the company whose management told an employee, he would be at higher risk of contracting coronavirus at a local @Walmart than the plant he is employed in. Maybe the company forgot there was a shut down this summer due to the outbreak in one of the Smithfield plants in the city https://www.instagram.com/p/CIY1RF4n6rc1pW_q78qL2w2qkuecoAtLz7lwco0/?igshid=osrg8njfss3z

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#AFewThings 1. #45's African-Americans: @realcandaceowens has reportedly paid many of the Black folk that appeared at the most recent White House rally. Either the government (you) provided the funding through her non profit or she recieved private funds from Conservative sources. Either way, conditions are so bad for some of us we're willing to risk our lives and those we come in contact with for a few dollars. Even worse is the fact that a black woman sent her own people into a super spreader environment risking their lives in support of a White supremectst. "All skinfolk ain't kinfolk" Zora Neale Hurston 2. There ARE Black Leaders Everywhere: Congratulations to the @lakers for winning the 2020 finals. Congratlations to the rest of the @nba for standing as an example of how to unify for Black lives. @kingjames well deserved MVP award was eclipsed by his steadfast leadership within and outside the league against systemic and overt racism. He is also willing to risk the approval of his fans for what is right! 3. @hbo @lovecrafthbo delivered another culturally affirming episode of its stunning 8 episode series. It is a compelling mixture of movie genres offering a deeper look into life in 1955 Chicago. The depictions include metaphoric and historic lessons of how Black people thrived through the terrors of Jim Crow. #EmmittTill is humanized while we get a view of the effect of his horrible death. The soundtrack organically supports the series and deserves industry awards. @mishatrillxxl. #MishaGreen's (pictured) brilliance while missed in her previous TV creation, "Underground" shines through like a beacon shining a light of truths no human being can avoid. It is #BadassTV https://www.instagram.com/p/CGQQwo2ni1E/?igshid=10romxlo6a0e3