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Before You Build It Up, Tear It Down: A Call to Conscious Community

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Before You Build It Up, Tear It Down: A Call to Conscious Community I was sitting still—thinking. Letting the mind wander across proverbs , ancient texts, and what's happening now. One idea kept circling back like a hawk over fresh prey: “Before something great can be built, it must first be broken down.” You’ll find echoes of this in the Tao Te Ching , in Proverbs , and in the ancestral wisdom of Africa . “If you want to kill a fool, give them a bag full of money.” That one hit me sideways the first time I heard it. It didn’t say “fight the fool” or “educate the fool”—nope. Just bless them with abundance they ain’t ready for, and the destruction will take care of itself. And I can’t help but see that playing out in real time—in our politics, in our people, in the nation. Collapse as a Setup, Not a Setback Look, I don't usually date my writings, but let’s keep it real—it’s early November, post-election season, and a whole lot is shifting. Layoffs coming, benefit...

Reclaiming Our Rhythm: The Crusade for Black Intellectual Property

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Reclaiming Our Rhythm: The Crusade for Black Intellectual Property Uniting Creativity, Crafting Our Future Greetings, Visionaries and Culture Keepers! Brother Ha2tim here, steering the ship at GNJMedia, where we don't just navigate through the waters of discourse; we dive into the depths of empowerment and reclaim what's ours. Today, we're embarking on a voyage through the turbulent seas of Black intellectual property. This isn't just a conversation; it's a clarion call to every soul tuned into the rhythm of our heritage. We're talking about the pulse of our culture – jazz, blues, hip-hop, and every beat in between. These are more than just melodies; they're the stories of our ancestors, the heartbeat of our communities, and the unsung anthems of our struggles and triumphs. As we set sail, remember this: our journey is not just about understanding where we've been; it's about charting a course to where we deserve to be. In the words of the visionary...