Being PRO-BLACK Does NOT Make Me ANTI-WHITE!!!

     I am sure I bear several names; some I'll gladly accept, and others I simply view as nicknames that ooze from the faucet-like mouths of my naysayers. I'll start with one name that fits me "Pro Black" It is a term whose definition is ultimately ambiguous; so rather than make a fool out of myself trying to do so, I will instead give you my own personal account of how it influences my way of life. To me, being Pro-Black is a state of mind. I look to support my race. I look to encourage my race. I look forward to improving the future of my race in such that I start by first improving myself as a member of such a unique group. I failed to learn much of anything about my race while attending grade school, and as adult, I have realized that information such as that must be sought out; it is not given material. Am I wrong for wanting to become more knowledgeable about my roots? Am I wrong for preferring to support Black owned businesses? Am I wrong for taking pride in the one thing that I feel mainstream America holds against me? I will let the readers ponder. I will not answer those questions; not because I am scared of improperly responding, not because I fear backlash, but because most could not fully digest my non-political answer. With all the words I have uttered, I have yet to utter what I deem most important about this blog. It is the fact that I am not racist. As scrutinized and as ostracized as I may feel at times in regards to the color of my skin, I dare not extend the same courtesy to others. I do not hate White people. I understand that the ways of some White people is not indicative of all. In the same breath I can honestly say that I know even people of my own race are not always rooting for me, or have my best interests at heart. All I really care about is the prospering of American culture as a whole. But let us face the facts, Blacks are trailing behind in several categories that I feel are essential to furthering the progress of generations to come. I just want to help where I can. Whether it is educating myself, or others, no matter their color. I simply do not want my race to be left behind. It is a dog-eat-dog world out there, and some of us are about as helpless as a new born kittens; tender, blind, and defenseless.

Tis the Season...to Spend Your F^%&in' Money

Anyone familiar with the phrase "laugh now, cry later"? Well, that phrase is going to become the reality for many American families this year. Want to know why?? Christmas shopping! I too was once fooled into investing in the "Christmas Spirit". And of course, it caused me to be rather frivolous with my cash. It wasn't until I snapped out of the capitalistic trance and realized that I didn't need to go broke to prove to my loved ones that I loved them. And that goes for any holiday, not just Christmas. Now, if one has the money, and they want to purchase gifts within their budget, that's fine I supposed. What is not fine is borrowing money now for a gift (that the recipient may not even use) they have to pay for later, and at a interest rate of roughly 15% or more...People often make purchases with credit cards and fool themselves into thinking, "I'll pay it off soon." Well, the numbers say, THEY'RE LIARS. They're going to wind up paying the minimum amount each month, causing the price of their Christmas to double in less than six months. It sounds bizarre when said aloud, but this has become an epidemic. I've watched my family scramble around Christmas time to get their children the stuff they longed for. Only for the stuff to sit in a corner, become inoperable, or just plain unappreciated. And to think some people deprive themselves of sleep, drive in extreme traffic conditions, and some even threaten or harm other shoppers so that they can receive the ultimate deal on Black Friday. Is this not absurd!? I bet every person reading this is either one of those people, or they are closely related to one. I have seen what the "Christmas Spirit" has done to my family, and families all across the states. Don't ignore the numbers...I know people like to think that "their" situation is different than the next guy's, but in all actuality, its not. We have more in common than in difference...and if you're in the ninety percentile of people who do not have majority of the wealth in America, I'm talking to you. With that said, try to have a happy December, without having a horrid January, February, March and so...