"Of all my father's teachings, the most enduring was the one about the true measure of a man. That true measure was how well he provided for his children, and it stuck with me as if it were etched in my brain."
Sidney Poitier, The Measure of a Man: A Spiritual Autobiography
"If the image one holds of one's self contains elements that don't square with reality, one is best advised to let go of them, however difficult that may be."
Continuing the love for Harry Belafonte, I got my mind on all the famous actors and musicians and great #Black talent of his era, the 40s-70s, onto the #CivilRights era, especially the politically active outspoken leaders
Yall got recommendations for plays, movies, music, etc
Been thinking while out dealing with my medical situation that when I get back fully here, I'm posting more Queer Black content. My love for the once underground ballroom and House culture, especially the trans House mothers, means I'll start there first. I wish I had chosen family like that. My Queer self would've thrived in a House. That'll be my #BlackJoy#BlackFriday contributions for a good while.
The Prince Mixtape - new weekly podcast from CNN, this week is episode #1 - Minneapolis in the 1970s and an interview with Prince’s first producer, Chris Moon. https://www.cnn.com/audio/podcasts/the-prince-mixtape
FYI - Here are 21 pages of racist text messages and death threats sent by Antioch, California cops including the Antioch police union president, about Antioch’s Black mayor Lamar Thorpe and other people in general. Antioch is 45 miles east of San Francisco. https://bit.ly/3GMqYXg