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I'll Take Mine Black, Thank You!

And here we are once again celebrating Black History Month. There are some Black people that are not fans of black history month. Some complain that it's the shortest month of the year. Others feel that we, as Black people don't need the attention and we should just move on—assimilation complete. Then there are those like actor, Morgan Freeman, who feel that it's "an insult" framing it as a way of confining Black Americans history to one month. He believes our history should be recognized as a part of the full national story. I get what Morgan and others are saying, and I agree. Blacks are a part of American history. It should just simply be: history. The problem is the authors. Those who keep track of the history. And sadly, those who rewrite history. Editors abound, unfortunately. Years ago I was with my mother when she received an early copy of a history text book to be used in high schools. (I forget which province). My mother was asked to write a Forward. She...

Whey—Ta Minute!!!

Starbucks To The Rescue! Really?  We've all been hearing that protein in our diets is essential. Protein is without a doubt the bell of the 2026 diet ball. I'm on board with it. Starbucks, in a heroic move has added whey protein to some of it's drinks. This is all good, right? Whey protein is the liquid portion left over when milk is curdled and strained during the making of cheese. Ring a bell from years passed?  Little Miss Muffet rocked on that tuffet gnashing her curds and whey, when that bad ass spider cruised up beside her and said, "S'up girl?" Miss Muffet said, "Oh hell no!" And bolted. What you might not know is the spider rocked that whey protein and built a sick web, in like, ten seconds and trapped 99 sucka flies. * Author's note: I might be bullshitting on that last part. S'up girl? The good intentions of Starbucks to bring protein to the masses comes with a price, unfortunately. Said price: SUGAR! Nooooooo!!! Ya see the problem ...