Racist Attacks On Mayor Brandon Scott. TCL's Chilli 'Not MAGA'. Nick Cannon Backs Trump#TheBreakdown
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Takeaways
- ❖Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott publicly shared racist and threatening messages, using the moment to redefine DEI as 'duly elected incumbent and definitely earned it'.
- ❖TLC's Chilli clarified she is not a MAGA supporter, attributing a repost of a Michelle Obama conspiracy video to an accidental thumb tap, despite past donations to Trump-aligned organizations.
- ❖Nick Cannon declared his support for Donald Trump, agreeing with Amber Rose's sentiment that Democrats 'don't care about people of color' and calling Democrats 'the party of the KKK'.
- ❖Kirsten Bradford, a Black woman with multiple degrees, has been unemployed for two years and was ghosted by military recruiters from multiple branches.
- ❖Kentucky State University, an HBCU, announced a 5-year plan to transition into a polytechnic institution, a move met with student concern.
- ❖A study published in JAMA Network Open found HBCU attendance linked to improved memory and cognitive performance in Black adults around age 62.
- ❖Georgia Republicans successfully revived a bill to change district attorney elections in five specific counties, all led by Black women DAs, after an initial defeat.
- ❖Brother Nuri Muhammad emphasized that strong marriages are the cornerstone of strong families, communities, and nations, advocating for God-centered relationships among Black people.
Insights
1Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott Exposes Racist Attacks and Redefines DEI
Mayor Brandon Scott shared screenshots of racist and threatening messages he received, including being called a 'criminal kingpin'. He used this platform to redefine DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) as 'duly elected incumbent and definitely earned it,' highlighting the struggle some have in accepting Black leadership.
Scott posted screenshots to Instagram on March 27th, exposing slurs and accusations. He used the moment to flip the narrative on critics targeting DEI.
2Chilli of TLC Clarifies Political Stance Amidst MAGA Allegations
After being 'exposed' as a MAGA supporter due to an accidental repost of a Michelle Obama conspiracy video, Chilli issued a statement clarifying she is not MAGA. However, records obtained by The Independent showed she previously donated to Trump-aligned organizations like Wind, Never Surrender Incorporated, and the Trump National Committee JFC.
Chilli stated she 'accidentally reposted a conspiracy video' and 'assures her fans that she is not MAGA and that her reposting of the video was a mistake.' Records showed donations of $210.60 to Wind, $486.54 to Never Surrender Incorporated, and $340.60 to Trump National Committee JFC.
3Nick Cannon Declares Support for Donald Trump
Nick Cannon publicly endorsed Donald Trump on his web talk show 'Big Drive,' agreeing with guest Amber Rose that 'Democrats don't care about people of color and Republicans do.' Cannon also stated that Democrats are 'the party of the KKK.'
Cannon replied 'I agree 100%' to Amber Rose's statement. He also made statements that 'the Democrats are the party of the KKK.'
4Highly Educated Black Woman Faces Persistent Unemployment and Military Recruitment Barriers
Kirsten Bradford, with an associate's, bachelor's, and master's degree, has been unemployed for almost two years. Despite her qualifications and efforts to enlist in the Air Force and Navy, she was repeatedly 'ghosted' by recruiters, highlighting the disproportionately high unemployment rate for Black women (7.1%).
Bradford stated, 'I have an associates degree in science, a bachelor's degree in communication and technology, and a master's in business. And I am unemployed.' She recounted being ghosted by three different military recruiters. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 7.1% unemployment for Black women.
5Georgia Republicans Target Black Female DAs with Reworked Bill
Georgia Republicans revived a previously failed bill to change district attorney elections to nonpartisan races in five specific counties: Fulton, DeKalb, Gwinnett, Cobb, and Clayton. All five counties are led by Black women DAs. The bill was narrowly tailored and passed both chambers after procedural tactics were used to bring it back, despite initial defeat.
The bill, Senate Bill 573, was introduced by Senator Ed Settzler and 'would apply to Fulton DAB Gwynet Cobb and Clayton counties just those five northern counties in Georgia.' The host notes 'black women are the district attorneys in all five.' The bill initially failed but was later passed in the House by stripping language from another bill and inserting the failed bill's content.
6HBCU Attendance Linked to Improved Brain Health
A study published in JAMA Network Open, analyzing data from over 1900 Black adults, found that those who attended Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) showed better memory and cognitive performance around age 62 compared to peers who attended predominantly white institutions. This suggests culturally affirming spaces can promote and protect cognitive health.
The research 'analyzed data from more than 1900 black adults who attended college between 1940 and 1980.' The study found 'those who attended H.B.C.U showed better memory and cognitive performance around age 62.' Dr. Marilyn Thomas noted it suggests 'culturally affirming spaces actually can help promote and protect cognitive health.'
7Building Strong Black Marriages as a Foundation for Community and Nation
Brother Nuri Muhammad emphasizes that strong marriages are the cornerstone of strong families, communities, and ultimately a strong nation. He argues that the historical trauma of slavery (plantation psychosis) has negatively impacted Black relationships, making it crucial to return to God-centered, spiritual relationship models rather than transactional Western ones.
Muhammad quotes Minister Louis Farrakhan: 'Where there are no strong marriages, you cannot have strong families. Where there are no strong families, you cannot have a strong community. And without strong communities, you cannot have a strong nation.' He also cites research on 'plantation psychosis' where 94% of Black people's decisions are rooted in plantation life.
Bottom Line
The procedural tactic of stripping a 'good bill' and inserting a previously failed, controversial bill (like the Georgia DA election bill) is a legislative maneuver to bypass initial opposition and force through targeted legislation.
This reveals a sophisticated method of political power consolidation, allowing lawmakers to push agendas that might not pass on their own merit, effectively undermining democratic processes and targeting specific demographic groups or political opponents.
Understanding these legislative tactics is crucial for advocacy groups and voters to anticipate and counter such moves, potentially through legal challenges or increased voter engagement in state-level elections.
The military, despite global conflicts, is reportedly 'ghosting' highly qualified Black individuals seeking employment, suggesting potential systemic barriers or an oversupply of applicants for certain branches.
This indicates a disconnect between perceived military recruitment needs and the actual experience of qualified applicants, potentially leading to missed opportunities for both individuals and the military, and exacerbating unemployment issues within specific demographics.
Further investigation into military recruitment practices and the efficacy of their outreach could reveal areas for improvement, ensuring equitable access to opportunities and optimizing talent acquisition.
Key Concepts
Marriage as the Cornerstone of Nation Building
Brother Nuri Muhammad posits that strong marriages are foundational to strong families, which in turn build strong communities and ultimately a strong nation. He argues that societal problems cannot be solved without first strengthening the home.
Plantation Psychosis / Post-Traumatic Slave Syndrome
This model suggests that a significant portion (94%) of decisions made by Black people today are rooted in the psychological and social conditioning of plantation life and slavery, rather than their pre-kidnapping African culture. This historical trauma impacts contemporary issues like marriage rates among Black women.
Lessons
- Engage actively in state and local elections, as these races (e.g., Lieutenant Governor, Governor) have significant power to veto or prevent targeted legislation and influence judicial appointments.
- Support and amplify Black leaders and institutions, recognizing that attacks on DEI and specific DAs are often calculated efforts to undermine Black political power and representation.
- Prioritize self-love and God-centered principles in personal relationships, as strong marriages and families are presented as foundational to building resilient communities and countering historical traumas.
Building God-Centered Black Relationships
**Cultivate Self-Love First:** Recognize that you cannot truly love others, including a partner or even God, without first loving yourself. This self-love makes you a 'magnet for the ideal mate' rather than someone who needs a mate to complete them.
**Adopt a God-Centered Formula:** Move away from transactional Western relationship models (e.g., viewing a man as an 'ATM machine' or a woman as a 'pleasure box'). Instead, embrace a spiritual, covenant-based approach rooted in divine commands found in religious texts and history.
**Understand Historical Context:** Acknowledge that 'plantation psychosis' and 'post-traumatic slave syndrome' have deeply impacted Black relationship dynamics. Consciously work to 'break that cycle' and revert to pre-kidnapping African cultural values that emphasized sticking together in 'holy matrimony'.
Notable Moments
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott's redefinition of DEI.
This act reframes a term often criticized by the right, turning an attack into an affirmation of earned leadership and challenging the underlying racism in political discourse.
The Georgia Republican's procedural maneuver to pass a bill targeting Black female DAs.
This demonstrates a sophisticated and undemocratic method of legislative power consolidation, highlighting how political systems can be manipulated to undermine specific demographic groups and their elected representatives.
Kirsten Bradford's viral story of unemployment and military recruitment ghosting.
Her experience resonates with many, particularly Black women, exposing the persistent barriers to employment and opportunity despite high qualifications, and fostering a community around shared struggles.
Quotes
"Democrats don't care about black people and they don't care about people they don't care about people of color."
"I voted for Donald Trump because he's we had two options and he was definitely by far the better option for us."
"I honestly don't think he's racist. I think he's Trumpist."
"You feel so safe and welcomed in those spaces because they're not looking at you like you're black. They're not looking at you like you're looking like you one of us. YOU ONE OF US. WHY? GANG GANG. YOU GANG. You an American. You gang."
"Briana doesn't get to come back. She doesn't get to put it behind her. She was killed because of their lies and negligence. And somebody should be held accountable for that."
"Where there are no strong marriages, you cannot have strong families. Where there are no strong families, you cannot have a strong community. And without strong communities, you cannot have a strong nation. So marriage becomes the cornerstone of all nation building."
"You cannot love anyone more than you love yourself, not even God."
"Yesterday it was against the law for a black man to marry a black woman. Now today we almost got to make a law to get him to do it."
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