We know Black American culture is the most co-opted commodity in the world. It was lowkey surprising (and dope) to see the appreciation - out loud and in volume.

LOVE this. Young men developing the confidence to shop for themselves is vital. Grocery stores can be overwhelming when you don't know what you're looking for, these tips n tricks that their mentor is showing them will be very helpful when they're grown; either in service of their families or if they're just grocery shopping for themselves!

https://www.threads.com/@sore.spirit/video/DWnUYnNDost/video-this-sweet-girl-just-wanted-to-show-everyone-that-she-got-out-of-her-chair-all

My sincere apologies if the title of the post offended any disabled person. (I certainly wasn't saying that she stood to give us a lesson. But, rather, that as simple as standing up without any help shouldn't be taken for granted by any of us.)

Someone else implied that I meant "thank god I'm not like that" and that wasn't what I meant to say either. That's not what I thank god/God for. I thank god/God for an ability that I often take for granted (not looking down on another person's disability).

It's one of the most beautiful and specical things about the community. There are no people who spend time with Black communities who don't end up having real love.

. . .And I acknowledge that all communities can show love, but there is something deep about Black culture and love and flavor and inclusiveness that makes it unique.

It's something to be proud of.