In this day and age, mental slavery is much more than just a term. It's a psychological warfare tool that the media utilizes (in the programming that we are exposed to on a 24/7 basis), to manipulate the minds of targeted populations. Think about the significant role the media plays in entertaining, informing, and even instilling …
Our country needs a True Revolutionary Leader
I believe one of the most important traits of an effective revolutionary leader is emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence is simply the ability to identify and manage your own emotions and the emotions of others. It’s amazing, in this hyper-social and "connected" world, how few people actually exhibit emotional intelligence. And if one lacks emotional intelligence, how …
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The Matrix is Real and It has You…
For anyone who has seen and understood the true meaning and underpinnings of the "The Matrix Trilogy", then there is a part of you, even in the smallest, darkest, corner of your mind, that has pondered the question... What is the Real Matrix? The reality is, everything is made up of energy. We are all …
The state of America today as I see it
So it's no secret that as a country, we Americans tend to comfortably reside in a perpetual state of denial as to the true state of the world we live in. As a country, we don't learn from the past, we choose to not heed the wisdom of those who have fought against oppression, enslavement, …
The Real Truth of the Black Panther Party
What has been made painfully clear to me recently is that few people truly know and understand precisely what the Black Panthers were all about. There are so many misconceptions and outlandish propaganda being thrown around when one hears the name Black Panther Party that I must admit at times it makes me cringe. Why …
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My thoughts on the “N*Word”…
Ahhh... this word has taken on multiple meanings over the years, and has been used by a myriad of people from all walks of life and races. From comedians, to young brothas standing on the corner yelling across the street to the next young brotha. Yet for all the justifications I hear from folks who …
Hello 2016: Today is a New Day
Today is a new day and remember that you will get out of it whatever you put into it… If you’ve made any mistakes, no matter how serious, there is always another chance to make things right. If you’ve failed and failed at something, you can have a fresh start- you just have to want …
We’ve come a long way… or have we?
When I first saw this magazine cover I must admit I was in denial that this was actually an Ebony magazine cover. I mean after all, Ebony magazine is for US, right? And by "US" I mean Black Women! And not just the light skinned, with straight hair and acceptable European features Black Women. Smh. …
Why don’t women respect and support each other more?
For the past few weeks, I've been mulling over this issue about why, some women do not seem to respect and support other women. In my 42 years, I haven't met one woman, regardless of age or race, who hasn't had an issue with another woman at some point in her life! As grown women, we all have …
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The joys of being racially profiled…
So for anyone who has not had the misfortune of being racially profiled, I thought I might describe to you an experience I recently had with it. Last Friday, my coworkers and I decided to have a business lunch at a restaurant called Max's Diner and Bar in Oakland's Citi Center. Very nice atmosphere, somewhat upscale. At …
Dawn M. Edwards 