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Category: Pop Culture
Aaliyah
THE LEGACY
There have been Billboards of Aaliyah’s “One In a Million”album as well as her self-titled album “Aaliyah” all over the streets of Detroit, bringing us all pure nostalgia. If you’re old enough, you probably remember that’s how upcoming albums were once promoted. There would be posters in heavily populated areas, billboards on the streets and posters in the music store. I remember seeing Aaliyah perform at the very first Family Funday event in Detroit, which was held at Rouge Park. The music always takes me back in time. Us fans have literally been waiting 20 years for Aaliyah’s music to be released on streaming platforms. Continue reading “Aaliyah”
Detroit: Vote Yes on Proposal P and VOTE DUGGAN OUT!
At the bottom of the page there is a link to a 7 minute video. The video discusses Proposal P in detail, and the reason why you should vote YES on the proposal! However, there are some key factors missing in the video. One of the largest factors is that Mike Duggan should be voted out of office. In fact he should have never been voted into offie due to him not being a Detroit resident, and his long extensive background of criminal activity which includes but not limited to threatening a medical examiner in an attempt o make the examiner lie in the Malice Green case, and stealing funds from an airport deal.
It’s no secret that Duggan uses the city resources for his friends nonprofit. Duggan has been caught red handed in bid rigging, which is illegal and a little more than 70% of those contractors were awarded contracts. The latest scandal is that he is now engaged to Dr. Sonia Hassan whom runs a prenatal program. The scandal is some months back Dr. Sonia Hassan was accused of getting preferential treatment when Mike Duggan ordered his staff to raise money for Hassan’s prenatal program “Make Your Date.” The city also directed more than $358,000 in Federal grants to the program.
Duggan refused to discuss what his relationship was with Hassan once in April of 2019 when eyebrows were raised about them being at the same restaurant together. Shortly after the questioning by media Duggan’s wife of 30 years Mary filed for divorce. The second time he refused to discuss what his relationship was with Hassan is when he was being investigated about the funds going to Hassan’s program. In case anyone can’t read in between the lines, Duggan was cheating on his wife with Dr. Sonia Hassan and he also made the conscious choice to solely pick her organization to donate funds. I guess he felt obligated to since he’s sleeping with her (shrugs shoulders).
It’s just amazing what White men in America can get away with. Do the right thing and vote him out of office. He’s done nothing for the citizens who have been living in Detroit, besides mislead them with false information and false hopes! There is no such thing as the Great White hope! Unless you live Downtown. MIKE DUGGAN DOES NOT AND NEVER DID DESERVE TO BE THE MAYOR OF DETROIT! GET HIM OUT OF OFFICE!
Last but certainly not least. VOTE FOR NICOLE SMALL FOR CITY COUNCIL AT LARGE!!!
VOTE YES ON PROPOSAL P! THE ELECTION IS AUGUST 3RD, 2021
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Todays Black Activist!
It’s no secret that Black people in America have had a tremulous relationship with the Government and “Authority” figures altogether. From being beaten for speaking our native languages, being stripped from our original cultures and religions, to Black women being raped by slave masters to produce more slaves and separating us from our family and children, we have constantly been under attack and hunted by slave catchers- which now translates to the police. Continue reading “Todays Black Activist!”
Todays Black Activist!
It’s no secret that Black people in America have had a tremulous relationship with the Government and “Authority” figures altogether. From being beaten for speaking our native languages, being stripped from our original cultures and religions, to Black women being raped by slave masters to produce more slaves and separating us from our family and children, we have constantly been under attack and hunted by slave catchers- which now translates to the police.
Mind your stimmy
Around this time last year we all were concerned about our health, safety and livelihood. Companies were laying off employees or cutting people hours drastically. Some were fortunate, so it seemed, to be able to work from home until further notice. Schools, childcare and eldercare centers were also closing until further notice, which also caused people to have to walk away from their jobs to care for their children or parents. This is only a snapshot of an exhaustive list that left many Americans wondering how they were going to live and pay their bills. Then real panic set in… tissue, lysol, soap and alcohol were all out-of-stock; along with bread and meat . We seemed to be on the brink of food scarcity! The supply and demand equation suddenly was tested as more and more of the workforce was in limbo with if their job was secured or not!
My sister’s keeper
Do you remember how old you were the first time you were told to humble yourself or tone down your ambitions, in some way? It seems to be a theme in the lives of Black women. Something I’ve heard people say “there will always be someone better than you at something.” Why do we have a difficult time encouraging our girls that they are the best? We all know that confidence is the key.
Continue reading “My sister’s keeper”Politics and Police Brutality
The last two days have been very traumatic upon the Black community. I had to take some time in silence to reflect on what has happened. This video is a panel of 3 people including myself discussing the news involving Kwame Kilpatrick, and the most recent police brutality traumas. Specifically discussing Breonna Taylor and George Floyd.
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Kwame Kilpatrick
Friday morning I headed out early to tend to my errands. I was finishing up and walking to my car when I took a look at my phone and saw that I had 7 text messages from different people. I started to get a tadbit nervous because I instantly got the feeling that everyone contacted me about the same thing, and I was just hoping it wasn’t about anything tragic. The first message was from my previous college professor whom I usually brunch or lunch with a few times a month. Her message was a link to an article stating that Kwame Kilpatrick would be released from prison early! Her text read “in case you didn’t know already.” I literally got in the car and screamed joyfully!