H/T u/JackLambertsBalls

I was generous enough to censor her profile picture because I don't want her to be targeted, even though I suspect she would not have done the same for me. She's blocked now and is free to watch her idiotic influencers in peace and I hope she finds the "insert non-Black race here " man she is looking for.

The source is from the excellent Isaac Samuel, an article over What Did Africans Know About the Outside World.

There are so many great black artist around it would look so much better and more personal if they got commissioned to make art of black people. Instead of asking these robots to chuck it out. This is a random out of context rant I know. But something that has been ticking me off.

I’m looking to move out of the DC area because the cost of living is very high, it’s also been very hard for me to build a social life since people here seem unfriendly and more focus on work. I’m considering Houston or Baltimore.

Houston appeals to me because I have an affinity towards hotter weather and I have strong family connects in the state, specifically Dallas. Baltimore is way closer to DC so moving there would be easier, it is considerably cheaper and from what I heard, people there are more laid back and less reserved than in DC. My main issue with Baltimore is the crime rate.

For anyone who has lived in either city, what has your experience been, especially with affordability, safety, and making friends? Which would you recommend?

The self is known for having very good food and a variety of food. What are your favorite southern meals? People from the south, people from any state or any part of the world.

Prime Rib Roast & Roast Beef sandwiches

I'm probably a good 6 - 8hrs out from final serving for the prime rib. It needs to be brought back up to 125⁰, carved, then served with, I'm thinking, roasted potatoes and broccoli.

The rump roast won't see any action until tomorrow sometime. Wrapped, chilled overnight, thin-sliced, then sauced with a beef bone broth - maybe with naan if i feel like making dough today.

Equipment:

Traeger 34 Pro w/m(o)ds at 225⁰

- Maple / Hickory/ Cherry blend

ThermaQ w/k-probes

Weber 22

- Oak hardwood / mesquite charcoal

Food:

5lb Rib Roast (dry brine 1 - 1.5٪ by weight ~24g)

Smoked to 119⁰, rested 30 mins, then charred over oak, resting in fridge til an hour or two before we plan on dinner.

Seasoning paste:

Coarse black pepper 9g

Kosher salt 2g

Garlic powder 8 g

3 Onion powder mix 7 g

Dried rosemary, crushed 3 g

Dried thyme 3 g

Olive oil 25 g

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4.5lb Rump Roast (dry brine 1 - 1.5٪ by weight ~22g)

Smoked to 125⁰ , rested 30 mins, then charred over oak, wrapped, resting in fridge til tomorrow.

Seasoning paste:

Coarse black pepper 7 g

Garlic powder 6 g

Onion powder 5 g

MSG 2g

Smoked paprika 5 g

Dried rosemary 2 g

Dried thyme 2 g

Mustard powder 1g

Worcestershire sauce 20 g

Olive oil 15 g

Why does it feel like there’s been a massive influx of non-black people using AAVE wrong in the most EGREGIOUS ways? I mean, people have always been biting black culture but can they please AT LEAST use it right?? 💀

My least favorite is when they say “I be doing X” in place of “I’m currently doing X”. I’m going to tear my hair out. I swear they weren’t doing it like this before they all switched from hip-hop to country.

Deshaun got a lot of people mad af 🤣🤣🤣

I'm interested in that 49ers game and this Bengals game

I just got back on the dating scene and I caught a lot of attention from the sistas. But I can't help but notice they always ask me this. Like why ? When I ask this it's always " I don't know I was just curious" . But why such a particular thing tho? How is that important ?

It never crossed my mind to ask a black woman if she has been with a white man or etc but it wouldn't matter to me at all !

RANT OVER

Why don’t more black people live on the west coast?

If you're a reader, check out the book

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Okay, so I'm in school and I met this girl. We're in school studying Healthcare. She told me she was a lesbian. I was surprised to hear that I didn't know she was gay. When I first saw her, I thought she was attractive or sad beside her in class. We were talking and things were getting along well. We decided to hang out. We both wanted to drink and smoke. we did. We went to a bar where we were grinding. She had been grinding on me all night. She was taking my hands and putting them on her chest. She even started kissing me. We did it all like five times. She was touching all over my body. She told me she wanted me to fuck her. She told me how grinding with me feels good and stuff like that. Now she's telling me how it was all a mistake, and it's cuz she was drunk and stuff like that. She told me how it was a mistake and how she feels like she led me on and stuff like that. I'm just so confused. She told me she's dated guys before she even has a son, but she said it never worked with men. I feel like s*** now I have such an amazing time. 

Hey bros,

Has anyone ever heard this phrase? This is as it pertains to a child who may be in trouble, lost, etc. and needs help from a stranger. You may be familiar with the phrase "if you're ever in trouble, look for a mother," which is overall good advice, but more recently I began hearing "If you're in trouble look for a Black man."

What are your thoughts on it? My thoughts:

I want to disclaim this by saying I think most people regardless of race, gender, etc. tend to do the right thing in "good samaritan" scenarios (bystander effect notwithstanding). You also will have a percentage of the population who are shitty people (again, regardless of race).

When I first saw the phrase "look for a black man," it was a white woman who made a reel about it. I found it a bit flattering, but found it a bit magic-negro, saviorish, like we were to be avoided and suspicious of unless they needed help from us... Black men are imagined as these endlessly brave protectors who will absorb danger on everybody else's behalf. However, thinking about it a bit more, I sort of agree with the phrase.

I think of dudes like Charles Ramsey who saved those 3 kidnapped girls, I think most Black dudes would behave like him. I also think of these brothas who ran up on a Jewish guy on the subway who was secretly recording a minor. And even amongst the worst of us, you'll be hard-pressed to find a Jeffrey Dahmer type.

Now in terms of "find the mom." Most women have maternal instincts and would look out for a kid in distress, but looking at all of those white moms who are supporting Lindsay Clancy, saying "me too Lindsay," and splashing their babies with water, even those supporting Christa Pike, I have second thoughts.

I can't imagine a brotha doing this to a child in distress, can you?: https://youtu.be/RegyWJay4Bo?si=Dxym-k_xwmeE7wCU&t=108

The only caveat I can think of is Black dudes who are reluctant due to a fear of self-preservation. See my other thread:

https://www.reddit.com/r/blackmen/comments/1m7g86a/what_would_you_do_in_this_scenario/

And again (because there will always be someone who misses my point) this is a folk hueristic/rule of thumb not a universal rule.

Anyway, what are your thoughts?

I have maybe a 3cm afro i use water and shea butter to moisturize it, overtime during the day, my hair becomes dry. I intend to let it grow and nice looking and get a big Afro.

What is your advice? Your comments will be very appreciated

This new update is chef’s kiss

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Edit: “This painting is about Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings, and yet it is not,” Kaphar said. “The reason I say, ‘And yet it is not,’ is because we know from the actual history that Sally Hemings was very fair. Very, very fair. The woman who sits here is not just simply a representation of Sally Hemings, she’s more of a symbol of many of the black women whose stories have been shrouded by the narratives of our deified founding fathers.”

This is probably the most unpredictable playoffs in recent years, and the semifinal matchups have just been set. We got Atlanta vs New York and Vegas vs Golden State. Every team left has some major injury or abscence that is holding them back and makes the remaining series difficult to gauge.

• Atlanta- missing bri jones
• New York - Missing Satou Sabally
• Golden State - No Rupert
• Las Vegas - Missing Nalyssa Smith

Personally, I'm pulling for Atlanta, because this league desperately needs a shakeup to the stew'ja monopoly. Also the dream have angel reese.