First 48 Making Miami Look Bad? Negative.

http://www.miaminewtimes.com/2013-03-28/news/uncle-luke-the-first-48-gives-black-miami-a-bad-rap/full/

 

I've been watching First 48 since it's inception. Each week, a different city is profiled. The show is about detectives working to solve a murder within the First 48 hours, hence the show title. Miami has been regularly featured on the murder series for a while now, and the episodes always take place in these neighborhoods: Overtown, Liberty City, and Little Haiti. Seldom will you have a First 48 episode take place in Miami Gardens (although there has been one show where a murder was profiled there). The bulk of Miami's violence can be traced to those 3 areas, so it makes sense to profile murders in those 3 neighborhoods. Let's be honest, do Overtown, Liberty City and Little Haiti residents object to their neighborhood being profiled? Negative. Having your city featured on First 48 is attaining superstardom, because outsiders know how hardcore your city is. The show does feature residents cooperating with the police to catch the murderer(s), so it must have a purpose. Luke makes good points, especially about the show doing nothing to show why inner-city blacks are shooting each other. It's not hard to figure out: Little or no education, poverty and hopelessness all contribute to black on black murder. Think about it, how many successful blacks go out and commit crimes? None, because there's too much to lose. Black Miami has been in trouble since the late 80's/early 90's, with drug gangs like Boobie Boys, Thomas Family and John Doe that wreaked havoc on the Miami streets. In closing, The First 48 does not make black Miami look bad. The show does a good job of showing what life is like for inner-city Miami residents.

National Prayer Day

Every year, around this time is the National Day Of Prayer. It starts with a week of Bible reading at all Capitol buildings across the nation, followed by prayer day on Thursday. Christians from all across the nation lift America up in prayer. What issues some Christians pray about is on them. I feel this way: Every day should be national Prayer Day for each Christian. Why should a day be set aside for Christians to do what should be done every day? I see the reason behind National Prayer Day, but I feel Christians should pray daily (many Christians, myself included already do). Some of the issues I pray about are unemployment, economic recovery, people suffering with disabilities, black on black genocide, gay agenda, etc. I take authority over this gay agenda in Jesus Name! Perversion and Uncleanness must cease & desist immediately. On the flip side, I see the National Prayer Day as an opportunity for God's children to intercede on behalf of America. Let's keep it 100, America has turned it's back on God. It's going to take prayer warriors interceding on behalf of America, followed by action in order to get America back on track. I don't need to participate in National Day Of Prayer, because I pray daily and read God's word. As long as Christians pray daily & stay rooted in God's word, then National Day Of Prayer is icing on the cake. It's like reading God's word on Sunday and expecting to get through the week; not going to happen. Prayer should be a constant activity, not an annual event.

Should You Date Outside Your Race To Find Happiness?

 

I hear all this talk about brothers going outside of their race to find happiness. Black women aren't this, that and the third. How many times can you play the same song before it gets tired? If some black men feel like they'll be happy with a woman of another race/ethnicity, more power to them. Do what makes you happy. I'm tired of some black men and women complaining about each other. BOTH BLACK MEN & WOMEN need to cut this foolishness out, because both are in the same boat as far as the difficulty of finding a suitable mate. There's not much, if any, that I disagree with in Tommy's video. Many times, the same arguments are recycled: Black women are too mean, too needy, argumentative, ghetto. Black men are jailbirds, can't keep a job, too immature, mama's boys, etc. There are no original arguments for black men/women dating outside of their race. One difference I notice is when black women date outside the race, THEY DO IT with no public service announcement. Some black men make a spectacle of their decision to date outside the race. Let's use a sports analogy: When Lebron James was drafted to Miami Heat from Cleveland, he made a big media spectacle about it. This angered Cleveland fans because they felt like Lebron turned his back on the team. Lebron wouldn't have gotten the flak he did if he would have kept his decision on the low. I said that to say this: Too many people don't want to do soul-searching to figure out why THEY keep having failed relationships. Wherever you go, YOU are the common denominator.

Men & Women: TIGHTEN UP

The following is from the Grown Man Logic Facebook page. It puts MEN & WOMEN on blast for their promiscuity, and goes into detail how some women have themselves to blame if they choose not to see the writing on the wall.

 

I’m really sick of all the men saying women are hoes, sluts and/or tramps. Newsflash, someone has to be sexing them and guess what, it’s us men. Then after doing so and finding out your homeboy or crew already hit, all of a sudden she is a hoe or slut. She wasn't that when you were calling her whenever you wanted some. Oh yea men, when you're being selfish and simply about getting yours, more times than not you didn’t satisfy her, but yet you think you're the man in bed. I’m willing to bet the biggest hoe you know or think you know has slept with less people than you, so what does that make you exactly? You men are so tired of hoes, well, blame your fellow males for continuing the trend giving attention, buying things, boosting egos and sexing these so called hoes, so don’t look for change because it’s not happening! MEN: DO BETTER!

I'm really sick of all the women saying men are dogs, players and no good. Newsflash, for each and every female that allows poor treatment, disrespectful behavior, any type of abuse, taking him back when cheating, etc, it is you who continues this cycle because you all are the ones allowing this to happen staying with a man who should be kicked to the curb. Quit telling yourself ‘but I love him’ and using it as a excuse or justification for his ignorant ways, poor treatment and inconsistent behavior. Have more love for yourself and lose the loser. If you don’t get rid of him, then blame yourself and all the other women unable to do so for not reading the writing on the wall when the signs are always there, thinking he is going to change or somehow you’re the one who he will change for because it’s not happening! WOMEN: DO BETTER!

 

My $.02: Why someone would sleep with a person that others have ran up in & through is silly. Sloppy seconds, thirds, or fourths are not the move.



Simp Men: By Enigmatic Opinion

The following commentary is by Mr. Enigmatic Opinion. He goes into detail about the word Simp. Read On.

 

MrEnigmatic Opinion
Simp men. I don't attack this word because I just woke up one day and decided that I don't like the word "simp" or the definition behind the word. Simps exist in all races, therefore it can hardly be considered a racial issue. Black men being so-called "simps" is not the sickness, it is however, a symptom of a greater "sickness" in black men. Attacking "simp" men is like giving someone aspirin for a headache, when he actually has a brain tumor. There is a larger reason why black American men reduce their value in order to hold onto an undeserving woman. For a man to cling to an unworthy woman, and deal with her belligerence, shows an extreme lack of confidence and self esteem. Self esteem in a man is not built the same way it is built in a woman.
For instance, a man typically does not have low self esteem because of his physical appearance. A man does not have to feel "beautiful" in order to be confident in his relationship with women. Black men are "simps" because of their lack of self fulfillment in their status/position in society. Because so many black American men have few personal accomplishments. This lack of self esteem is caused by the high school dropout rates amongst black American men, high unemployment, and lack of financial independence. Their lack of confidence cannot be eliminated by calling them "simps" over and over again. A confident and successful black man is less likely to exhibit a lack of confidence in his relations with women, and a mans confidence can only be built through his own personal fulfillment and his own successes. In other words, he does not look to have a woman (make him a valuable man). Black men must seek fulfillment in intellectual obtainment and personal goals, none of which has anything to do with women. So you see, being a "simp" is not the problem, it is a symptom of a much greater issue amongst black men. To believe being a "simp" is the biggest issue, is just reducing a much larger issue to something small and petty.



I Don't Know What To Do

This blog is straight from the heart. Whenever a loved one dies, the first thing someone says is "I Don't Know What I'm Going To Do". Grief is healthy & natural, we all experience grief when a loved one dies.  To me, I Don't Know What I'm Going To Do signifies a crutch because it's like you're saying you can't make it without that person. It's somewhat true if they've had a positive impact on your life. I've said this many times when a loved one has passed, but I remember their wisdom and keep it moving. They wouldn't want me to dwell on their departure. Even better, most likely they gave their heart to Christ so I know they're going to Heaven (which is a much better place than THIS world we live in). I find it scary when some people utter "I don't know what to do" because it makes me wonder are they self-sufficient? Can they make it without their loved ones? It boils down to resolve. I've lost my grandma and a close family friend; these people were stand-up to the core. Whenever I was going through something, I could call them up and they knew the right words to say. Sometimes, I didn't have to tell them what's on my mind, they knew. From that day on, I try not to say "I don't know what to do" should a loved one die. I remember what they taught me, which allows me to cope with their loss. Besides, dwelling on the fact (s)he is gone IS NOT going to bring them back, so you might as well move on. It's easier said than done, but it must be done in order to begin the healing process.



A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words

 

This is a beautiful picture that I just HAD to share. The following was quoted by Facebook friend Miloe Jackson off his Grown Man Logic page: Every WOMAN deserves a GROWN MAN who calls her "Baby", KISSES like He means it.. HOLDS her like He never wants to let go.. Doesn't make Her JEALOUS of other Women, and instead makes other Women, jealous of Her.. Isn't scared to let His friends know how He really feels about feels about Her, and let's Her know how much, He really LOVES HER.