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This is a book summary and discussion. James Herndon talks about the complex social dynamics among students. A social hierarchy based on the relative degrees of blackness, or skintone. ( Copyright Free Podcast Music) Mixkit

We must bring an end to any relationship that undermines our integrity. - Susan L. Taylor

There is a recovery program for every addiction. When you commit yourself to taking action, change occurs. We only need to take the first step - Susan L. Taylor👑

Blood vessels near the skin automatically shut down. The brain and other organs cool rapidly and need very little oxygen. The heart beats very slowly, and may even stop. Basically, the person is in a state of suspended animation. - Kim Feltes

Seventy-Five years ago, Sylvia Mendez became a key figure in a battle for equal education for Mexican American students. Her community's victory would pave the way for the end of racially segregated schools across the country. - Bryan Brown

Small talk about the state of our lives today, and what we are facing 2025 and into the next four years. People are concerned especially those that are not making seven figure incomes. These are the conversations that are being had in the lounge, at lunch, at home with family, and even out at the grocery store with other fellow Americans. 💵 TBwahid👑

Once I stopped making excuses and made mothering without incident a priority, things changed.- Julie Higgins

Going driverless, we are told will be a huge gain for society in terms of safety, productivity, and finance.- Marion Charles Copyright Free music ( Coffee Jazz House)

Working Women by Laura B. Randolph Men who work all day and come home and do dinner and diaper detail are congratulated and celebrated; women are just expected to. - Laura B. Randolph, Ebony March 1995 ( Copyright Free Podcast music, Coffee House Jazz)

🤗 Hello Please bare with me while some challenges are being addressed.😊 ( Copyright Free mix kit podcast music)

A Diva without drama, Moten was the darling of Hollywood in an era when lynchings were still common. In the second story A train ride evokes memories of the writer's plain spoken mother, who left her much too soon.- Diane McKinney WhetStone ( The first story is by Joy Bennett Kinnon.)👑

In another day, another era, mature women were celebrated for their wisdom. The old-school savvy of our mothers and grandmothers was like living water to Black people. - Joy Bennett Kinnon

On a hot summer Sunday 🌞 morning Elizabeth Jennings was in her way to church and decided to use the city's public transportation system, a 24-year- old African- American teacher.

The story of a Latchkey child and the feelings that they may have as they navigate through their daily life arriving home alone everyday.

The first is a story of a little boy named Theo, who asks his mom " what if there were no black people"? What would our society be like, without their contributions to our everyday lives. The second is a list black Musicians contributions to the music world.🌍

Literary Analysis 5/5/2008 by Shaunte Huff "Make something of yourself" Symbolism in Alice Walker's "Everyday Use" The family's history is physically imprinted on their possessions, through years of everyday use.

#1"You are going to be in so much trouble when Dad gets home!" we shouted, and in response my mother pulled the drapes. Dusk approached, and as it grew colder it occurred to us that we could possibly die. - David Sedaris

I had a conversation about Ruby Bridges and trauma. It has not been that long since a once little girl went through such a historic ordeal before the world. Ruby Bridges is only 68 years old. Please let that sink in.

Every evil, he tells us comes from money. "And behind money is the Zionist Talmudic Jew." The Federal Reserve system, he tells us is a private system owned by eight banks, all of them Jewish, four of them foreign...-Raphael S. Ezekiel

Hip-hop grew out of African traditions...Sean Booker If the fifteen-year evolution of hip-hop teaches us anything is history is made in unexpected ways, unexpected people, unexpected results. Dr. Michael Eric Dyson

Innocent blood will always cry out to God Almighty for reparation.- Marie Fatayi-Williams

The CROWN ACT notes that while anti- discrimination laws protect the choice to wear an afro, afros are not the only natural presentation of Black hair.

The nation's highways were often built through the heart of urban neighborhoods. Planners steered the routes through what they termed "blighted" neighborhoods. -Rebecca Katzman

In those days, the most powerful individual in the world was the heavyweight boxing champion of the world. When the heavyweight championship was fought, millions upon millions upon millions of people listened simultaneously by their radios all across the world. - Joe Louis Barrow, son of boxer Joe Louis🌍

Also, Let's Really Reform Our Schools📝by Anita Garland Both of these stories are good listens and conversation starters. I hope you enjoy!🌞