Thanksgiving, as traditionally celebrated, has long been steeped in myths that obscure its more complex historical roots. The commonly shared narrative often centers on harmony between Pilgrims and Native Americans during a shared feast in 1621. However, this oversimplifies, and in many ways distorts, the darker truths of colonization, displacement, and systemic violence against Indigenous peoples that followed European settlement. For Indigenous communities, Thanksgiving can symbolize the beginning of land theft, cultural erasure, and genocide.The connections between African Americans, the transatlantic slave trade, and the Five Tribes (often referred to as the Five “Civilized” Tribes: Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Creek, and Seminole) is another complex and under-taught history. Some of these tribes participated in the enslavement of African people, often adopting the practice after pressure from European settlers to assimilate into Western customs. At the same time, there were alliances between African Americans and Indigenous communities, such as through intermarriage, shared resistance to oppression, and the escape of enslaved individuals to Native lands. This layered history reveals both solidarity and complicity, illustrating the complexity of relationships between oppressed groups during colonization and slavery.As for 2024 and the “truth being told,” societal awareness and education about these histories are growing, thanks to the advocacy of Indigenous peoples, African Americans, historians, and educators. Efforts to incorporate these truths into mainstream education, media, and conversations are increasing. However, resistance to these narratives—due to political, cultural, or ideological reasons—remains strong in certain sectors of society.The shift toward truth-telling depends on continued advocacy, open dialogue, and systemic changes in education. If this momentum continues, 2024 could see more progress, though full acknowledgment and widespread acceptance of these truths may still be a work in progress.

So, the world is filled with low vibrational and low frequency human beings. Racism, Sexism, Classism is like a soccer ball being kicked around without the historical context. Burning books! Denying opportunities! So, you are concerned with where you are going and what you eating on a date? SMFH.

Too many “sheep” with platforms are not feeding young people, particularly young black men what they need to hear. I know no Broken Black Men….Let’s Go!

It is sad to hear young black men still say the goal is to reach 21 years of age or be dead before. I cracked the code and made it to 21, 50 and now 60 years old Standing Tall.

The $1 million dollar question…Would you date a Bus Driver? This question has a much deeper psychological & philosophical meaning. The diaspora will be alright, but quite a few individuals will die alone.

The title says it all! Delivering a Good word to whomever would listen is my Gift. Through the different titles of this podcast/journal it has been my words. But, a conversation inspired the change and it felt right.

The world is being taking over by low vibration, frequency and low intelligence. If you find it difficult to resist the programming you have no one to blame but yourself.

What are SMART goals? The SMART in SMART goals stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound. You must apply to your life. It is crucial.

The last 3 years have had ups and downs for many. Some, riding a wave of ups and some not doing so well. It is now 2023…My beliefs and thoughts are in the title.

As I observe what is happening to young men, particularly rappers. As I am observing young men trying to find themselves and become self-actualize. Where is the courage of others?