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Take action!

We hear this everyday: “In these unusual times…..” Unusual they are

and they require from us, unusual participation to save our democracy.

Why worry and be fearful? The best antidote to fear is action. Change

requires action. If each of us does, says, writes, donates, shows

up for our way of life, we can have the life we want. If we are silent,

thinking that it’s someone else’s job and that our little contribution

will make no difference, then the loud-mouths, the extremist, the

hallucinatory angry voices will be the only ones heard.

The best antidote to fear is action

Worried about the future of America? Consider yourself an ambassador

to the people who voted for the other side. Black America needs each

of us to be public relations representatives to educate the country about

who we really are and why we matter.

The Coronavirus: How to Stay Safe

Your vote shows the world that THIS IS WHAT DEMOCRACY LOOKS LIKE!

UNITE OUR COUNTRY AND PRESERVE PRECIOUS RIGHTS:

Lobby your congressman — CALL 1-855-971-2474

Boycott Trump businesses – #GrabYourWallet or www.GrabYourWallet.com

Copy these web addresses into your browser:

http://www.FairFight.com

http://www.BlackLivesMatter.com

https://www.resistancemanual.org/Consumer_Protections_/_Worker%27s_Rights

https://www.StayWoke.org

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Protecting the Black Body through self-care

Covid 19 has exerted devastating losses on our communities. The vaccine has been a lifeline for many and

a source of fear and cautious speculation for many others. People don’t know what to believe since one of the

constants over the past few years has been the revelation of the extent to which lies and financial inequities

permeate our government and our healthcare systems. Our democracy is not democratic to everyone. The

system does not treat us fairly and does not assure us of the same levels of healthcare. Our decision making

has to be based on getting information from all sides, asking questions, observing what is going on around

us and getting answers that make sense.

Testing and masking are two easy things to do. So is getting the vaccine.

Don’t just wait in fear for Covid to get you. Don’t go looking for it either. This is probably not a good time

to hit the clubs. If there’s a wedding, baby shower or celebration for other reasons, celebrate small. Don’t

be nervous to set limits on who, what, when and where. Our survival will depend on our patience in being

careful.

Don’t limit your ability to protect yourself otherwise. This may be the time to check out natural ways to

protect yourself from Covid. Do your research on good multivitamins and zinc supplementation. A recent study

shows that more than 80% of patients with Covid 19 were vitamin D3 deficient. Dr. David Meltzer, Chief of Hospital

Medicine at the University of Chicago Medicine is lead author of a study showing that “having vitamin D levels

above those normally considered sufficient is associated with decreased risk of testing positive for Covid 19.

Natural D3 is inexpensive and available in most drug stores and large grocery stores. Check with your health

care practitioner in case you’re taking other medications or supplements. Your immune system is made

stronger by adequate (7 hours or more) sleep. And remember that viruses like sugar, so the less you feed

them, the better.

Lifestyle

Protecting the Black Body through voting

The world has been given a closeup view of how the black body (this time in the forms of George Floyd and Breanna Taylor) continues to be disrespected and often extinguished by those who are supposed to be our protectors. This is what can clearly be seen in the videos of Mr. Floyd’s murder. This is what is obvious in examining the details of the murder of a sleeping Breonna Taylor. But this is also what every black person knows to be true. We are watched, hunted and blocked in every environment, be that along lonely rural roads or in a luxury retailer’s men’s department in New York City. How this affects the black mind is of utmost enduring importance.

How has this assault on the black body been addressed by the government which we form through our votes, the businesses that we allow to exist through our dollars and the service organizations for which we provide the labor? Our former president had suggested that we be met with dogs and weapons, not unlike Bull Connors, an ignorant, racist icon of 50 years ago. Our local police departments are saying “Well, it shouldn’t have happened but we’re continuing to work on a more” enlightened” force. People of color and those of open mind and heart know what they are seeing: the result of centuries of ignorant domination of the kind-hearted, the meek, the suppressed and the hopeful. These problems exist for all blacks, regardless of location, occupation, education, religion or income. That means that racism is alive and well everywhere. So we have to be observant, aware, prepared. We have to determine effective ways to deliver our messages to our representatives. Our power is in our voices and our numbers. Ally your voice with those who share your goals. Support those organizations and programs that will step out in front and speak up to elected officials. Expect your church to speak up. Serve God through insisting on your government and institutions treating you fairly. Vote! Vote! Vote!

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Kamala Harris, the Vice President of the United States

To the relief of probably the entire world, California Senator, AKA and Howard University graduate, Kamala Harris and former Vice President Joe Biden have become, respectively, the Vice President and President. After four years of chaos and mayhem, ineptitude and inhumanity, America – especially Black America – can breathe a little. It has been speculated that the Trump years – the Covid years – have resulted in emotional trauma for many Americans. Kamala, by opening the door to the highest government position in the land ever achieved by a woman, affirms for many little black girls, that the sky is the limit. For the rest of us, we know that our interests, our needs are being brought to the table.