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“This Generation Is Doomed!” — The Ancient Tradition of Blaming the Youth

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“This Generation Is Doomed!” — The Ancient Tradition of Blaming the Youth You’ve heard it before: "These kids today are always on their phones!" "They don’t go outside like we used to!" "They’re soft, disconnected, and distracted!" This chorus rings out from porches, podcasts, pulpits, and barbershops alike. But the more we listen, the more we realize—it’s not a new song. It's a remix of an ancient tune. What we’re hearing is not prophecy. It’s tradition. Not the youth breaking something sacred—but the elders struggling with the sacred breaking open and becoming something new. The Cycle of Complaint: A Timeless Pattern Every generation gets blamed for the downfall of the world. It’s almost a rite of passage. Ancient Egypt (KMT): Elders worried that young scribes were too informal with sacred texts, diluting divine knowledge. Socrates & Writing: The great philosopher warned that writing would weaken memory and destroy true understand...
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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...
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