An UPstander is someone who sees something and takes a stand. Here we will explore issues relating to social justice. Some posts will be motivational, some educational. Some times I may drop a rhyme or poem! The goal is to share stories and opinions that help us build a human family. Share your thoughts and share with others!
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355. Who are the real welfare queens? Black women or the Trump administration?
The Black women, once again, has been made the face of the #snapbenefits debate, even though more White people are using #snap than Black people. This is not new. In this video, I break down the history of the welfare queen and share my thoughts about who the real welfare queens are. I discuss this ...
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354. Stop saying Black people (men) came back! They never left the democratic party but White people did!
I am so annoyed with these so-called analysts talking about Black people and Black men in particular coming back to the democratic party. They never LEFT the party! White people still broke for the #maga candidate but I don’t see anyone talking about that. Facts should matter. #trump made inro...
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353. Dear poor MAGA people: Trump thinks you’re stupid. How much longer will you let him hustle you?
As President Lyndon B. Johnson said, when you can convince the poorest White man that he’s better than the best “colored man”, he won’t realize you’re picking his pocket. Give him someone to look down on and he’ll empty his pocket for you. As #trump continues to hustle you, it’s time t...
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352. Why Was Sonia Massey's Verdict So Frustrating?
The Sonya Massey verdict is so frustrating because we weren’t sure if there would even be a verdict. So many times we see officers get off for killing unarmed Black people. With this case, there’s a verdict, but not for first degree murder so Sean Grayson could even get probation. We de...
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351. Speaking with DC News Now on what the East Wing demolition really means
I appeared on @DCNewsNow_ with Mark Hall to discuss the continued broken promises by the #trump administration, which is best represented by his destruction of the East Wing of the White House
#eastwing #whitehouseeastwing #whitehouse #trumpnews #markhall #thewhitehouse #trumpballroom #ballroom ...
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350. Joe Budden vs. the Native Land Podcast. Is this productive?
I’ve bee paying attention to the @joebuddentv podcast debate with @NativeLandPod as well as the @BreakfastClubPower1051FM . While I think some of the public debate has been productive, there are aspects of it that are very problematic for the Black community. I share my thoughts. Wh...
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349. Stephen A. Smith apologized to Jasmine Crockett but made inconsistent statements
@stephenasmith apologized to #jasminecrockett. There were several inconsistencies in his statements that cannot be ignored from his words on #kamalaharris to his statement about not wanting enemies. I also share my thoughts on the powerful video from @rolandsmartin breaking down how wrong...
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348. I was asked about diversity fatigue & allyship during my keynote. My response might surprise you.
While speaking at a corporate event, an audience member asked me about diversity fatigue and how to be a better ally. I shared my response and I believe that my response is really the approach we should take in building a community where everyone can be celebrated and not tolerated. Let me know what...
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347. It’s great to see Black men defend Jasmine Crockett against Stephen A. Smith, Trump, and others.
It’s unfortunate but not surprising that @stephenasmith has chosen to make #jasminecrockett a target but it is great that so many Black men have been stepping up publicly to defend her. I hope she draws some comfort in that. The fact of the matter is that #stephenasmith is a do-called democrat...
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346. A poem for "No Kings" Day
#nokings #nokingsdayprotest
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