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Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Letter from a college student:
The other day, a friend of mine visited me in the lobby of my dorm just to chat while her laundry was drying. As we were chatting, two young freshmen came by. One of the boys wanted to 'talk' to my friend (as in date). She asked him how old they were, and both of the boys replied 18. My friend and I both laughed hysterically because we are both 22 years old. After my friend left, the young men were still hanging around and one wanted to know how he could gain her interest.
The first thing I told him to do was to pull up his pants! He asked why, then said he like saggin' his pants. I told him to come over to my computer and spell the word saggin'. Then I told him to write the word saggin' backwards.
S-A-G-G-I-N
N-I-G- G-A-S
I told him the origin of that look was from prison. Men in prison wore their pants low when they were spoken for. The other reason their pants looked like that was they were not allowed to have belts because prisoners were likely to try to commit suicide. And, saggin' pants prevents you from running.
We as young Black people have to be the ones to effect change. We are dying. The media has made a mockery of the Black American. Even our brothers and sisters from Africa don't take us seriously. Something as simple as pulling up your pants and standing with your head high could make the biggest difference in the world's perception of us. It is time to do right by ourselves. We need to love and embrace each other. No one is going to do that for us.
It all comes down to perception. What people perceive is what is reality to them. We have to change not only the media's perception of us, but we need to change our perception of ourselves. Remember all eyes are on you Black Man. All eyes are on you Black Woman. All eyes are on your Black Child. People point the finger at us and expect us to engage in negative and illegal activities, to manifest loud, boisterous behaviour, to spend our hard earned money in their stores, buying goods we don't need, or really want. We have allowed not only the media, but the government and the world to portray us as a 'sub-culture.' They have stripped our culture down to the point where the image of Black people is perpetuated as rappers, athletes, drug users, and consumers of junk food, expensive tennis shoes, expensive cars, expensive TVs, cell phones and not investing in homes for our families.
We are so much more!!!!!!!
To all our Black Men:
Its time to stand up. There are billions of Black Women who want to do nothing more than worship the ground that you walk on. We are so in love with your potential. We want to have your back, we want to love, support and cherish every ounce of your being. But with that you have to show that you are willing to be the head of our households. You have to prove yourselves worthy of our submission. We need you to be hard working...Not a hustler. We need you to seek higher education, to seek spirituality. We need you to stand! And trust us, we will have your back. We know that it gets hard. We know you get weary. Trust and believe that there is nothing that a Black Man and a Black Woman can't handle with GOD on their side.
To all our Black Women:
It is also time for you to stand up. It is time for you to stop using our bodies as our primary form of communication. It is time to be that virtuous woman that Proverbs spoke of. You cannot sit by the wayside while our men are dying by the masses. You are the epitome of Black Love. It starts within you. You need to speak with conviction to let not only our Black Men know, but the world, that you are the Mothers of this world. You are so powerful. You a re so beautiful. You need to love and embrace every blessing God has given us physically, emotionally and spiritually.
For all our Black Children:
We need to love them. We need to teach them. We need to stand up for them. We need to protect them. We need to show them that there are no 'get rich quick' schemes. We need to tell them that they WILL die trying if they submit to a life of crime and deceit. We need to teach our children that no one will love them the way we can. And being a basketball player, a rapper, or a drug dealer is not reality. It's not realistic and only a small percentage of people ever make it as a rapper or professional athlete. We need to teach our children that we can be more than rappers and athletes. We can be the owners of these sports teams. We can be the CEO's of OUR fortune 500 companies. We need to believe in literacy. I am almost certain if we were to look back to the 1930's and 40's, the literacy rates for Black American Children are probably still the same.
Please Keep This Going & Have a wonderful day
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Thursday, May 8 2008
definately, u r an angel!!! kn we share somthing in common???
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Thursday, May 8 2008
definately, u r an angel!!! kn we share somthing in common???
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Saturday, April 12 2008
Heh, Bless up sexy Lady
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Monday, March 24 2008
Hi Baby you are a true woman.......
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Saturday, March 15 2008
Life Is A Gift
Today before you think of saying an unkind word - Think of someone who can't speak.
Before you complain about the taste of your food - Think of someone who has nothing to eat.
Before you complain about your husband or wife - Think of someone who's crying out to God for a companion.
Today before you complain about life - Think of someone who went too early to heaven.
Before you complain about your children - Think of someone who desires children but they're barren.
Before you argue about your dirty house, someone didn't clean or sweep - Think of the people who are living in the streets.
Before whining about the distance you drive - Think of someone who walks the same distance with their feet.
And when you are tired and complain about your job - Think of the unemployed, the disabled and those who wished they had your job.
But before you think of pointing the finger or condemning another - Remember that not one of us is without sin and we all answer to one maker.
And when depressing thoughts seem to get you down - Put a smile on your face and thank God you're alive and still around.
Life is a gift, Live it, Enjoy it, Celebrate it, And fulfill it.
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Saturday, March 8 2008
i love you call 18768922564
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Friday, February 29 2008
Hey,am Bicknell,an Engineer[Aeronautical],Although people says i am Affable and an Advisory man,maybe pertain to my attitude,my attainment is to meet someone that would be love affectionate,God fearing,with sense of humour having a Pellucid mind that will love me and care for a yonks not for awhile so that we could be closely Acquainted and have funs.
I love my family and friends.I like meeting new and interesting people.It takes all kinds to make the world go around.I like barbegues,get togethers,having some drinks with friends,spending time with my friends,colleagues,and even just being at home and cuddling up on the couch and watching a real great movie. I'm a true Aquarian. eg:kind,warm,caring,gentle,se
nsitive,fun outgoing total people person! LOL I can only speak for myself and it's true..I have always believed that people should be kind to one and another. Bad thoughts are not a good thing. Even though none of us aren't perfect. Some may think they are and that's fine. But that's not me and that's not who I want to be.We all should except people for who they are on the inside and not what's on the out.None of us can change anyone, we can do this …In a very short while,i promise to show my Aesthetic gratitude with my loving and carin Attitude **huh**[yummy].I cant wait to talk to you anymore.
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Thursday, February 7 2008
i am ur friend
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Tuesday, February 5 2008
very sweet i would u and i to become friends
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Thursday, January 24 2008
you are nice looking lady and am interested in your profile
my name is Macdonald's and my id is henrybrooksman@yahoo.com
you can chat me at yahoo.
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Sunday, January 20 2008
HI HUN
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Saturday, January 19 2008
I was exploring vibesconnet searching for a dream and ideal woman when the lovely and sexy pic of you popped up my screen:and i said to myself..WOW!who is this beautiful angel?you look lovely and you captivated my interest.without wasting time,i decided to write you to know more about you and get to know you better.that is if you dont mind...pls let me know what you feel because i am intrigued by your good profiles.kinly hit me on my personal IM (instant messanger)bobtee_09@yahoo.com
i think converstaion will be more easier and faster on there..
Frank
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Tuesday, January 8 2008
SO ROYAL I NEED U IN THAT PLACE.......................... PEACE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Wednesday, January 2 2008
Happy new year!
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Tuesday, January 1 2008
you go girl
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Saturday, December 29 2007
Hi I m intrested email me plz butchies_81@yahoo.fr ur wonderful baby
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Friday, December 28 2007
Passing by showing some love from the RAW Promotionz family...!
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Tuesday, December 25 2007
lookin good an cute
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Friday, December 21 2007
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Wednesday, December 19 2007
hi interested in ur friendship,do u? u look dam sexy & cute....its my compliment.... i didnt find girl like you ...are perfect.. http://www.spymac.com/details/?2318539 tell me ,what you think ...
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Tuesday, December 18 2007
you are such a beautiful girl i will like to meet you.
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Monday, December 17 2007
listen luv id luv 2 get 2 know u as soon as poss.
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Sunday, December 16 2007
have a merry christmas and a prosperous new year, and i hope from now through 2008, you will acheive all your goals and be happy, have a great day now. if u want to talk u can contact me here jamaicanstud1@hotmail.com or join my website www.jamaicaworldtalkclassic.com
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Tuesday, December 11 2007
hello lady am richard and like to be ur serious friend for the future
so kindly mail me back to freerich2k@yahoo.com.take care i will be grateful to receied ur mail ok
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Tuesday, December 11 2007
MACULOUS1 SAYS YOU LOOK VERY BEAUTIFUL,LIKE YOU EYES
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Monday, December 10 2007
hi hunnie...... text or call me at 1441 517 9321 ... george
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Friday, December 7 2007
hi sweet lady really oyu r so sweet and cute i love that i will to became frind in msn if you like that tak care babe good luck in your lifeand i lik to send you kisss candel_man008@hotmail.com
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Tuesday, December 4 2007
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Saturday, October 6 2007
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Monday, December 3 2007
so lovely babe u looking pretty
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Monday, December 3 2007
so lovely babe u looking pretty
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