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March 1st, 2022: Perhaps I might be mistaken, but it appears to me as though the racist powers that shouldn't be really went out of their way to flex their anti-Black muscle throughout this past month of February (Black History Month). From the bomb threats against numerous HBCU's to the release of jason vandyke to the grizzly murder of Amir Locke to the absolute double standard of how the cops treated the Black and non-Black teens in Bridgewater Commons Mall to the non-sentence sentence of kim potter and so on and so on. It appears to me as though the racist powers that shouldn't be were trying to send a message. But you tell me... Is it my imagination?

February 1st, 2022: I wish all of my Magnificent Brothers and my Wonderful Sisters here on BlackPlanet a very Happy Black History Month! Remember to not just study Black History, but MAKE Black History! As with the numerous heroes and heroines whom we are honoring this month in particular, you have greatness within you as well. Never forget that. Many Blessings to you, Family!

This has been an extremely difficult time for me. Since my last post, yet another beloved member of my immediate family has passed away. In this case, it was from chronic debilitating health issues that caused a great amount of suffering over a span of several years. To my Brothers and Sisters here on BlackPlanet, please do the very best that you can to take care of your health. Also, please make both a standard will and a living will (or advance directive) so that your final wishes are clear to everyone. Also, please get life insurance to cover any final expenses and to take care of any family members who might currently depend on you. Let all of this be fully known to your entire family. Do not let them argue and fight over the details of your funeral, your home, your finances, your belongings, etc. after you have passed on. None of us knows when our time will come, but that day will definitely come at some point. We must make solid, official, legally-binding preparations while we still can for our loved ones whom we will eventually leave behind. To do so is a significant gesture of love. None of us will live forever. Just a little food for thought. Many Blessings to you and yours! Much Love!

Yesterday, July 27th, 2021, was the single worst day of my life. I lost a very close member of my immediate family to a sudden and unforeseen medical condition. As such, I will be taking a break from BlackPlanet and from social media in general. I don't know when I'll be back, but I felt that it was important to let you know and to explain why, since so many of you are like my extended family. If you would, please say a prayer for my family during this very difficult & painful time. And please, don't ever take your family, close friends, or loved ones for granted. Tomorrow is not promised to any of us. None of us knows the day that a beloved family member will breathe his or her last breath or the day that we will. If you love someone, let that person know. You might not have another chance. Much Love to you, my Brothers and Sisters of BlackPlanet. Many Blessings to you. 🙏

My Brothers and Sisters: Fitness is such a critically vital aspect of life. It is often taken for granted in our younger years, but it is so important to maintain as we age in order to keep ourselves mobile and independent in our elder years. Fitness is important for our overall health & wellness, being that our bodies are not designed to be sedentary, but rather to operate most effectively with regular movement. Physical fitness is also closely connected to mental health as exercise is a highly effective way to manage & diminish stress. Lastly, in the event of being accosted by an attacker, our overall level of fitness is directly proportional to our general ability to engage in fight or flight. We should strive towards maximizing our personal levels of fitness, not to train for the next Olympics, but to better handle a number of this life's many trials and tribulations. # FITNESS

🎶 Monday Morning Melodies 🎶 "Don't Stop the Rain" - Nathan Adams https://youtu.be/KQp3hKLR6oE

Lentil and Red Cabbage Lasagna: Another breathtakingly beautiful picture of my dear friend's mouthwateringly delicious, nutritious, and plant-based dishes from her Instagram page, @the_feisty_vegan. If you are in the Chicagoland area, you can reach out to her through Instagram to order her delectable works. I wish you the very best of health & wellness, my Brothers and Sisters! 💚

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Random Late Night Thought: Every now and then, I see a Sister so breathtakingly beautiful in her natural crown that I would love to put a beautiful fragrant flower in her hair as an accompaniment to her God-Given natural beauty. # Queens 👑

🎶 Monday Morning Melodies 🎶 "Sweet Thing" - Rufus and Chaka Khan https://youtu.be/N_qasjqcpjw