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Even though the United States was built by and through the unpaid labor of Black Americans, immigrants, and indigenous people, Americans have made it clear: WE DONT WANT HAITIANS HERE. May this be the sign that the temporary status is moving us to practicality. Li le pou’n retounen lakay nou pase moun to vle’n nan peyi yo. #shirleydor
Even though the United States was built by and through the unpaid labor of Black Americans, immigrants, and indigenous people, Americans have made it clear: WE DONT WANT HAITIANS HERE. May this be the sign that the temporary status is moving us to practicality. Li le pou’n retounen lakay nou pase moun to vle’n nan peyi yo. #shirleydor
🚨BOMBSHELL: Race hustlers like Al Sharpton are telling Black folks not to celebrate America’s 250th birthday this 4th of July. That ain’t wisdom. It’s toxic poison keeping us chained to yesterday while the country moves forward. They want you mad, voting, and dependent. Not free, building, or winning. Every race has endured slavery, oppression, and injustice throughout history. Black Americans went from chains, to the freest, wealthiest, most opportunity rich existence for Black people in world history. America gave us the shot, imperfect as it was, and we took it. Stop letting these professional victims rent space in your head. Celebrate the progress. Honor the ancestors who fought for better. Reject the grift. Build your life. America ain’t perfect, but it’s still the best shot Black excellence ever had. 🇺🇸 #fyp #explore #viral #4thOfJuly #USA
🚨BOMBSHELL: Race hustlers like Al Sharpton are telling Black folks not to celebrate America’s 250th birthday this 4th of July. That ain’t wisdom. It’s toxic poison keeping us chained to yesterday while the country moves forward. They want you mad, voting, and dependent. Not free, building, or winning. Every race has endured slavery, oppression, and injustice throughout history. Black Americans went from chains, to the freest, wealthiest, most opportunity rich existence for Black people in world history. America gave us the shot, imperfect as it was, and we took it. Stop letting these professional victims rent space in your head. Celebrate the progress. Honor the ancestors who fought for better. Reject the grift. Build your life. America ain’t perfect, but it’s still the best shot Black excellence ever had. 🇺🇸 #fyp #explore #viral #4thOfJuly #USA
Officer Brandon Tatum challenged another debater during Jubilee’s Surrounded after asking whether he believed white people were better than Black people. The speaker answered that he was worried Tatum believed that. Tatum immediately pushed back, saying his position was that Black Americans have the same ability to succeed as anyone else in the country. Tatum argued that refusing to acknowledge Black people’s opportunity and agency can create the opposite message: that white people must be inherently more capable. The other speaker said his focus was on preventing crime and poverty, not claiming anyone was superior. For many viewers, the exchange exposed the deeper divide in the debate. Is emphasizing personal responsibility empowering, or does it ignore the obstacles some people still face? #OfficerTatum #BlackCommunity #PersonalResponsibility #Debate
Officer Brandon Tatum challenged another debater during Jubilee’s Surrounded after asking whether he believed white people were better than Black people. The speaker answered that he was worried Tatum believed that. Tatum immediately pushed back, saying his position was that Black Americans have the same ability to succeed as anyone else in the country. Tatum argued that refusing to acknowledge Black people’s opportunity and agency can create the opposite message: that white people must be inherently more capable. The other speaker said his focus was on preventing crime and poverty, not claiming anyone was superior. For many viewers, the exchange exposed the deeper divide in the debate. Is emphasizing personal responsibility empowering, or does it ignore the obstacles some people still face? #OfficerTatum #BlackCommunity #PersonalResponsibility #Debate
The video features a open debate at a Turning Point USA college campus event between conservative activist Charlie Kirk and a Black college student regarding the controversial issue of monetary reparations for Black Americans. The exchange begins as the student steps up to the microphone, clarifying that he speaks solely for himself as an individual rather than representing all Black people, and introduces a question raised during a weekend discussion with a friend. When asked for his perspective on reparations specifically designated for Black Americans, Kirk responds that he is strongly opposed, framing his argument around individual justice rather than collective or group-based remedies. As the debate unfolds, Kirk explains his opposition by asserting that monetary damages should never be awarded to individuals who have not personally suffered direct harm. He emphasizes that the justice system is designed to rectify individual grievances rather than settle historical accounts between broad racial groups or tribes. In response, the student offers a nuanced perspective, agreeing that reparations should not necessarily take the form of direct monetary payouts or individual checks. Instead, he proposes structural support, suggesting that reparations could be realized through institutional investment, such as improving public schools, medical infrastructure, and community facilities in underserved neighborhoods. The discussion deepens as Kirk brings up historical social metrics and systemic challenges, noting that prior to the 1964 Civil Rights Act, roughly 75% of Black youth grew up with a father present in the household, compared to around 25% in present times. He argues that addressing family structure and social stability is far more critical to uplifting communities than financial compensation. Kirk further questions the fairness of the tax burden behind reparations, pointing out that taxpayers whose ancestors fought for the Union side during the Civil War should not be held financially responsible for past systemic injustices, concluding that individual responsibility and historical distinction must be recognized in national debates. Turning Point USA #Charl
The video features a open debate at a Turning Point USA college campus event between conservative activist Charlie Kirk and a Black college student regarding the controversial issue of monetary reparations for Black Americans. The exchange begins as the student steps up to the microphone, clarifying that he speaks solely for himself as an individual rather than representing all Black people, and introduces a question raised during a weekend discussion with a friend. When asked for his perspective on reparations specifically designated for Black Americans, Kirk responds that he is strongly opposed, framing his argument around individual justice rather than collective or group-based remedies. As the debate unfolds, Kirk explains his opposition by asserting that monetary damages should never be awarded to individuals who have not personally suffered direct harm. He emphasizes that the justice system is designed to rectify individual grievances rather than settle historical accounts between broad racial groups or tribes. In response, the student offers a nuanced perspective, agreeing that reparations should not necessarily take the form of direct monetary payouts or individual checks. Instead, he proposes structural support, suggesting that reparations could be realized through institutional investment, such as improving public schools, medical infrastructure, and community facilities in underserved neighborhoods. The discussion deepens as Kirk brings up historical social metrics and systemic challenges, noting that prior to the 1964 Civil Rights Act, roughly 75% of Black youth grew up with a father present in the household, compared to around 25% in present times. He argues that addressing family structure and social stability is far more critical to uplifting communities than financial compensation. Kirk further questions the fairness of the tax burden behind reparations, pointing out that taxpayers whose ancestors fought for the Union side during the Civil War should not be held financially responsible for past systemic injustices, concluding that individual responsibility and historical distinction must be recognized in national debates. Turning Point USA #Charl
🇺🇸 JUNETEENTH: HISTORY, SYMBOLISM, AND PERSPECTIVE Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced that enslaved Black Americans were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation had been issued. One detail many people don’t know is that the official Juneteenth flag is not red, black, and green. The original Juneteenth flag is red, white, and blue, reflecting the idea that the descendants of enslaved people are an inseparable part of the American story. The red, black, and green flag is the Pan-African flag, a separate symbol created decades earlier with its own distinct history and meaning. For Black Americans, Juneteenth represents more than a date. It marks the closing chapter of legal slavery in the United States and serves as a reminder of the resilience, contributions, and sacrifices of generations who helped build this country while fighting to fully participate in it. At the same time, Juneteenth’s public profile has grown dramatically in recent years. As conversations surrounding race, identity, history, and inequality have intensified across America, so too has the attention given to the holiday. What was once primarily observed within many Black communities has become a national conversation, celebrated by some, debated by others, and interpreted differently depending on perspective. Miami Hood Herald’s take: Understanding history should never be about division. The more accurately we understand where we’ve been, the better equipped we are to decide where we’re going. Juneteenth is a chapter of American history, Black history, and ultimately our shared history. 🎥 Credit: @fba.legacy #Juneteenth #MiamiHoodHerald #AmericanHistory #BlackHistory #HistoryMatters
🇺🇸 JUNETEENTH: HISTORY, SYMBOLISM, AND PERSPECTIVE Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced that enslaved Black Americans were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation had been issued. One detail many people don’t know is that the official Juneteenth flag is not red, black, and green. The original Juneteenth flag is red, white, and blue, reflecting the idea that the descendants of enslaved people are an inseparable part of the American story. The red, black, and green flag is the Pan-African flag, a separate symbol created decades earlier with its own distinct history and meaning. For Black Americans, Juneteenth represents more than a date. It marks the closing chapter of legal slavery in the United States and serves as a reminder of the resilience, contributions, and sacrifices of generations who helped build this country while fighting to fully participate in it. At the same time, Juneteenth’s public profile has grown dramatically in recent years. As conversations surrounding race, identity, history, and inequality have intensified across America, so too has the attention given to the holiday. What was once primarily observed within many Black communities has become a national conversation, celebrated by some, debated by others, and interpreted differently depending on perspective. Miami Hood Herald’s take: Understanding history should never be about division. The more accurately we understand where we’ve been, the better equipped we are to decide where we’re going. Juneteenth is a chapter of American history, Black history, and ultimately our shared history. 🎥 Credit: @fba.legacy #Juneteenth #MiamiHoodHerald #AmericanHistory #BlackHistory #HistoryMatters
BLACK AMERICANS WHO DESCENDANT FROM CHATTEL SLAVERY ARE OF THE TRIBE OF JUDAH #YAHOWAH #YAHOSHUA #israel #truth #love
BLACK AMERICANS WHO DESCENDANT FROM CHATTEL SLAVERY ARE OF THE TRIBE OF JUDAH #YAHOWAH #YAHOSHUA #israel #truth #love
In 1938, MGM released the movie, “Everybody Sing,” starring a 15-year-old Judy Garland. In one scene, Garland’s character darkens her face to audition for a musical revue and performs “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” in blackface. It’s jarring to watch now—but in Hollywood at the time, blackface was still treated as mainstream entertainment. The tradition came from minstrel shows, where white performers darkened their skin and portrayed grotesque stereotypes of Black people for white audiences. Those caricatures helped reinforce racist ideas about Black Americans for generations. This wasn’t some obscure production. Everybody Sing was an MGM movie featuring a rising Judy Garland, released just a year before she became Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz. The scene is so offensive by modern standards that it has sometimes been removed from television showings of the film. Although Hollywood’s Golden Age produced extraordinary talent and iconic films, it also normalized racism right alongside them. #JudyGarland #Blackface #HollywoodHistory #HiddenHistory #historytheydidntteachus
In 1938, MGM released the movie, “Everybody Sing,” starring a 15-year-old Judy Garland. In one scene, Garland’s character darkens her face to audition for a musical revue and performs “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” in blackface. It’s jarring to watch now—but in Hollywood at the time, blackface was still treated as mainstream entertainment. The tradition came from minstrel shows, where white performers darkened their skin and portrayed grotesque stereotypes of Black people for white audiences. Those caricatures helped reinforce racist ideas about Black Americans for generations. This wasn’t some obscure production. Everybody Sing was an MGM movie featuring a rising Judy Garland, released just a year before she became Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz. The scene is so offensive by modern standards that it has sometimes been removed from television showings of the film. Although Hollywood’s Golden Age produced extraordinary talent and iconic films, it also normalized racism right alongside them. #JudyGarland #Blackface #HollywoodHistory #HiddenHistory #historytheydidntteachus
Racism is narcissistic abuse. Black Americans in this moment are not judging Asian Americans on the basis of a few bad actors. They are expressing intent to simply reciprocate distance after 60 years of watching our community push them away. To turn around and pitch a fit and act like we are somehow the victims in this is narcissistic abuse. Nobody is entitled to Black people's money, time, or energy.
Racism is narcissistic abuse. Black Americans in this moment are not judging Asian Americans on the basis of a few bad actors. They are expressing intent to simply reciprocate distance after 60 years of watching our community push them away. To turn around and pitch a fit and act like we are somehow the victims in this is narcissistic abuse. Nobody is entitled to Black people's money, time, or energy.
We’re taking tomorrow off! Why? It’s Juneteenth! At CMTA, we celebrate Juneteenth as a day of freedom, resilience, education, and reflection. It is an opportunity to honor the contributions of Black Americans, acknowledge our history, and recognize the importance of continuing to pursue equality and justice for all. As advocates for justice, we believe understanding our past helps us build a better future. ❤️🖤💚 #Juneteenth #FreedomDay #JusticeMatters #EqualityForAll #CMTA
We’re taking tomorrow off! Why? It’s Juneteenth! At CMTA, we celebrate Juneteenth as a day of freedom, resilience, education, and reflection. It is an opportunity to honor the contributions of Black Americans, acknowledge our history, and recognize the importance of continuing to pursue equality and justice for all. As advocates for justice, we believe understanding our past helps us build a better future. ❤️🖤💚 #Juneteenth #FreedomDay #JusticeMatters #EqualityForAll #CMTA
A critical warning has been sounded regarding the increasing targeting of Black Americans and the severe potential impact on their businesses and employees nationwide. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhDikfiReEc #RolandMartinUnfiltered #BlackStarNetwork #BlackBusiness #CommunityAlert #EconomicImpact #SupportBlack #Awareness
A critical warning has been sounded regarding the increasing targeting of Black Americans and the severe potential impact on their businesses and employees nationwide. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhDikfiReEc #RolandMartinUnfiltered #BlackStarNetwork #BlackBusiness #CommunityAlert #EconomicImpact #SupportBlack #Awareness
I can't believe I'm saying this...but the troglodytes are trying to normalize brother and sister relationships 🥴 the people with the most to say about Indigenous Black Americans are the ones having children with their blood related family members 🤢 #trending #viral #reels #explore #explorepage
I can't believe I'm saying this...but the troglodytes are trying to normalize brother and sister relationships 🥴 the people with the most to say about Indigenous Black Americans are the ones having children with their blood related family members 🤢 #trending #viral #reels #explore #explorepage
Mass exodus” of Black Americans to Africa called for after Karmelo Anthony verdict. Podcaster Larry Reid argued that the verdict proves Black people have no real future in the United States and should return to the continent. This comes after Karmelo Anthony was convicted in the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf.
Mass exodus” of Black Americans to Africa called for after Karmelo Anthony verdict. Podcaster Larry Reid argued that the verdict proves Black people have no real future in the United States and should return to the continent. This comes after Karmelo Anthony was convicted in the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf.
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