Black History Monthly

There are a number of Black businesses with great products and services, but they only get the time of day during Black History Month by some? Make that make sense. I can't speak on the ones who need to step it up, but I know of great businesses because I grew up around them, I shopped at them. That's what we knew, even if it was the corner store, it was Black owned. We went to the people who BBQ, the people who fried fish, the Jamaican spots, and all that growing up.

Make an effort on a monthly basis to support Black businesses, and I have to offend some of you, because I'd rather you take those tithes and bless a Black-owned business than a Church that keeps you docile. There are a number of these churches who have the doors wide open for lying ass politicians, and will be some of the first ones to pop up to tell you to stand down.

You got power in your pocket and you don't even know it a lot of the time. That dollar might not seem like much, but what can a dollar from 1,000 people do? What about 5,000? 10,000? 20,000? 100,000? 500,000? 1,000,000? Do you see where I'm going with this?

You can go online and put in #BlackHistoryMonth but what's that really doing if you don't list a business? Will a hashtag keep the doors open?

Black History Month is too short, and we don't need the permission of demons to learn history and continue to make history with the greatness we possess. Am I wrong?

Tithe into the community. How many of these pastor's are going to the local members of government that they rub elbows with at these galas they're INVITED to in order to usher our support in someone's direction who doesn't have our best interest at heart? Some of these pastor's live next door to these people, thanks to your tithes.

I'm not saying they should be hurting, but its a God Damned shame if they're able to live good and don't act in a way that's in the best interest of their congregation at least. A lil function at the Church during the holidays won't suggest laws be put in place for our betterment by way of the people some of these Pastor's go golfing with. Passing out turkey's won't help bring us any closer to the reparations we're owed so that we can buy our own turkey if we choose to do so.

It's not even just about the pastors, so I'll get off them. Look at these non-Black businesses, who use that money for generational wealth. They aren't doing any of the things I mentioned, so should they get first dibs at the money in your purse or pocket? They're really at you females, because they take advantage of the emotional spending some of you do. They want you to hate a dude that will tell you, Baby we don't need that shit, let's go open a business like the Turkey Leg Hut.

It's still beside me why a woman I know did think to stand with her man and assist him in starting a business when that's her area of expertise. Wanting to feel like you're above your man won't change that fact that you're working under a non-Black man who can cut you off at anytime. That's a more private matter with someone that's close, but it's an example. Use your skills to your advantage and DO NOT work against our betterment.

This structural formula of melanin t-shirt was created by an FBA brotha from Fort Myers.

The Hidden History Museum is definitely another thing to support. They're still taking donations also. I highly recommend this, especially if you donated and will have your name listed in the museum for contributing. Let your family know what you did in the name of Black history.

Baby Fu is another another FBA owned business that uses cashapp to give clothing for children. What can a collection of dollar bills do for their initiative? $BabyFu

There are many others, like Black hair salons too that you can find on Naturally Curly. I'm not telling you to go natural, but if you go that route I'd applaud it. Beware of some of these people because they're everything except Black until it's time to get your money then magically they're a Sista of color that specializes in ethnic hair. No, go for a Black hair stylist, so they can eat too. Only wear a bonnet outside if you're going to get your hair done, let that be the thing it represents.

There are so many other things you're able to support, so while you're on your computer or phone, look them up. If you get the urge to check their paper work, I'm not mad at you, as long as you make that effort to check the paper work of non-Black businesses. I certainly can't forget Black content creators, this doesn't even cost you a dime to hit a damn like button at least. The likes help with the algorithm and increases the chance of views, but it's not just that, it's the money that comes with it. We won't like all the same Black content creators, but that's okay, just hit the damn like buttons to support them.

By the way, if you or your teen are willing to drop a super chat on a non-Black person's youtube live, you're able to do so on a Black channel. Are you willing to end your boycott against Black owned businesses? If so, prove it through your actions and your money. For the Black business owners out there, keep it in the family and make sure the person you pass it on to, does the same. If they don't know how to handle business, hiring someone to fill that position makes more sense than selling if the money is truly there or has a way to increase.

Chicken Sandwiches and You

I refuse to promote Popeyes in my header, or any of the other non-Black owned companies out there seeking Black attention.

This chicken sandwich push is yet another method on "How To Sell The Negro", and too many Black people don't see it. I'm not blowing up on anyone going out to get the sandwich, sometimes that's all there is in an area at a given time and you may need lunch at that time. I can't dictate where you spend your money, but you should reevaluate how it impacts you, your family, and your overall kin.

I want to highlight something about Popeyes, but just consider it a placeholder for any non-Black business. How many hands has the restaurant chain been passed to? How many of those hands belong to you or I?

Cheryl Bachelder is a White woman, and owned Popeyes from 2007 to 2017. Popeyes is currently a subsidiary of Restaurant Brands International out of Toronto, Canada.

3G Capital is majority owner of R.B.I., Pershing Square, and Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway are owners.

These companies have their hands in many companies. Berkshire Hathaway was specifically investigated for discriminatory lending and collection practices that targeted what the investigation listed as minorities. The report also claimed that the Berkshire Hathaway's Clayton Homes company condoned racism, which also was used against employees at the company.

You may ask why i'm going this far off subject, but this is one of the owners of R.B.I. which owned the Popeyes restaurant chain.

It's most certainly not the Black woman you see in the commercials. She might say "My Chicken", but it's not her chicken, it's their chicken with a recipe they likely stole. They just learned how to sell the negro on their agendas by using a Black face as the spokesperson.

So now that some of you know that Deidrie Henry isn't the owner of the company, i'll take it a little further. They didn't scoop up a Black Louisiana native to sell this chicken either. Not only is Deidrie Henry not from Louisiana, she wasn't born in the United States. She was actually born in Barbados.

So remember all this the next time you see a commercial, and hear the hired actress doing her job for this White-owned chicken chain. Other companies have jumped on the bandwagon tryna talk a certain way thankin it's gon make Black people wanna go by their food, and that should really tell you something. First of all it should be offensive, but they've took to mocking Black people just as many have in the past and it's going unnoticed and unchecked.

These are White owned restaurant chains, talking in the most stereotypical way possible in order to sell us on their products.

Groom your child(ren) to have an interest in business ownership, and instill a desire to support Black owned businesses. Not only that, drive home the importance to keep those businesses in the family or at least in the hands of Black people. It's important, and the seeds have to be planted. Consider the silly destructive things the weeds in that garden. I'm not talking about the puff puff pass BS, i'm talking about the weeds that must be pulled so that they don't prevent the growth of those seeds that were planted.

If you don't have the means to build it and pass it on to them, at least helping them bypass your pitfalls and basic pitfalls can help them enrich their life and the lives of people in our communities. I say that to say, if there are enough seeds sewn, there could be a true replacement for these White-owned chains. They don't survive in our communities for nothing, and those resources can be shifted right back where they belong.

So I don't judge anyone going to buy these chicken sandwiches, but look at what these non-Black people are doing. Look at what too many foolish Black people have done to freely promote this chicken sandwich, and learn the power of our marketing abilities. That would reflect positively on Black-owned businesses if done right, followed by the financial backing given to these non-Black businesses.

There were and probably still are Black people fighting in Popeyes locations out of anger that the chicken sandwich was sold out. That's something to be ashamed of, and the fools doing it are part of the problem. Instead of fighting to give non-Black businesses their money, they could have tried to find a Black-owned restaurant in the area and experience one of their signature dishes.

If you take anything away from this, take away the promotion to groom your children for business and supporting the businesses of their kin. Not just basic business, the ins and outs are imperative (bills, taxes, overhead, expansion, and more). Also, running a business that's clean and inviting to patrons is a must, which must include good customer service. All paying customers should be welcomed just like any non-Black establishment, the only difference is where the resources from that financial support would be going.

People Of Color: Non-Black Minorities

Pull out your magnifying glasses and take a look at how many non-Black people of color are in the United States now. I won't even go deep into that, I want "YOU" to do the research, I want you to see the growth. Not only in population size, but also in economic growth. Compare that to the growth of Black people in the same categories.

I'm not speaking on who you like to sleep with, so take sex off the table. Focus.

How many of these people of color frequent Black businesses?

How many of these people of color hire Black people?

How many of these people of color have a sense of justice that includes Black people?

Ever notice how some of these people of color pop up on TV complaining about how their family was deported even if they vote conservative? Don't even look at the deportation part right now, look at the fact that they're conservative. Liberals go all out for people of color, but remember that doesn't include African Americans. Go back to the highlighted portion up top and do the research if you don't believe me, and then when they arrive here they get strong support and protection from White supremacists by people on the left and Black people. Their intention wasn't to stand with you, but when some of these people arrive, they get hit by the people that they actually identify with.

How do you look when you stand with someone to protect them from the people they actually identify with?

Again, more African Americans have to wake up. The ones on the bullshit and want to fight for bullshit must be left behind. These people are part of the problem. They want to be around us because they aren't truly welcome among others unless they're comic relief or provide some form of alternate benefit, but they shouldn't feel welcome around us either. They slither their asses around, but they need to be sent packing every single time. We don't have time for naysayers, and June 2018 is coming to a close. How much has changed in your life thus far?

We can't play around with anything, we're at the bottom as a group and its no coincidence, but you have to wise up. When your blood is spilled, you don't get the show of support that illegal citizens get who are still among the living after its all said and done. By the way, don't trust Black leaders who show a greater focus towards non-Black people, that's an enemy, no matter how you slice it.

Do your research, you have to know where we are. You can work a job owned by non-Black people, which includes government jobs, but don't blow every dime you have. I will go into detail about this via Future Prep, but you get the idea its time to switch up.

It's June 1st 2018

If you're reading this the day of the post, it's June 2018! It's the middle of the year, remember at the start of the year I mentioned that its 2018. A lot has occurred since January 2018, but how much has occurred in your life so far?

Have you given up on the tempting but ever petty back and forth? A few days ago I did a post on twitter, and someone represented as a Black man commented. He basically said that no one was going to do anything. I told him to continue doing nothing, while Brothas and Sistas like myself continue doing. He responded, but I was done after my initial tweet. I don't say this so that you can go see the tweets, I say this to point out that I don't have time for some naysaying bullshit.

These are anchors who are okay with making excuses to not move forward. He said what he said, and I told him in the most respectful way possible, that I don't give a fuck what his thoughts are because I'm moving forward. Move forward with me. These people will rant and rave to no end, but what would benefit you more, moving towards goals or staying in the same exact spot to argue with them?

I blocked him because I don't have time for back and forth, there are no debates about this. It's June 1, 2018, and if I had time to waste I would still be on twitter going back and forth with this person. 

Time is flying by, get moving.