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Reclaiming the Original Assets That Sustained Us...

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  For generations, we have been taught to measure security almost exclusively through money, income, and material wealth. Yet history repeatedly reminds us that financial systems are fragile. In moments like 9/11, the 2008 recession, and other economic shocks, fortunes evaporated almost overnight. Retirement accounts collapsed. Businesses disappeared. Careers ended. Some people lost not only their wealth, but also their hope. This reality forces us to confront an uncomfortable truth: Money is valuable — but it is not the highest form of security. There are intangible assets that cannot be seized by inflation, market crashes, layoffs, or bank failures: Faith — the spiritual strength to endure uncertainty Preparedness — the discipline to anticipate adversity and act before crisis arrives Trust — the social glue that enables families and communities to survive together These three forces formed the original survival infrastructure of African Americans long before acces...
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Open call for Journalism Submissions for R.A.W. - Radical. Activist. Wellthy. -

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  "A preparedness-driven economy is the ONLY remedy,  to achieve Preparedness Equity and a more socially just society in  America." - R.A.W.News Executive Director, Pam Kelly  -------------------------------------------- Enter a new frontier in your Journalism career...Co-Editors and Content Contributors WANTED for R.A.W.- Radical. Activist. Wellthy. -  a Monthly Preparedness Activism Publication, in Downloadable Interactive PDF  "Responsiveness is priceless." Visit https://RAWNew.Us for details. 
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Responsiveness is Priceless - Part 1

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The Persistence of Time - Salvador Dali   People respond to what's and who is important to them. We are all like that. Human nature. I get it.  Question: Who is important enough to you that  you never say,  "I'm busy. I'll call you tomorrow". Your mother, your father, your spouse, your children?  Perhaps I'm just too "old-school."   I find it better etiquette to say, "Can't respond right now.  I'll get back to you as soon as I can."   Texting has become so acceptable and accessible. Yet some shorthand answers miss the important nuance of kindness. In today's increasingly perilous world, never presume there will be a tomorrow for everyone.  Time is eternal. Tomorrow is not. Value responsiveness. 
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Responsiveness is Priceless - Part 2

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  -------------------------------------- Is preparedness important to you?  -------------------------------------- Responsiveness is the behavioral expression of preparedness. You can have supplies, plans, skills, and strategies—but if you do not respond in time , none of it matters. In today’s world, speed, clarity, and follow-through have become survival traits—personally, economically, and culturally. -------------------------------------- Who do want in your "Foxhole"? Someone who is responsive or withholds response. It is important to note that responsiveness is not reactionary, which is a kneejerk behavior out of fear and desperation. 1. Responsiveness is Applied Preparedness Preparedness is what you store, learn, and plan . Responsiveness is what you do with it—on time . A stocked pantry is preparedness. Feeding your family when supply chains fail—that’s responsiveness. Emergency cash is preparedness. Using it to avoid desperation decisions—that’s respo...
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FREE Upcoming Classes for Amateur Radio Instruction beginning April 2, 2026

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Learn all about Amateur Radio, a 130 year old+ technology that remains essential to emergency communications. When all other communications fail, HAM radio still works! ------------------------------ ------- FREE ON-LINE AMATEUR RADIO OPERATING CLASS A free, weekly, 3-hour Amateur Radio Operating Class on Zoom will begin on Thursday April 2 and run through June 18.  Sessions will be 2 to 3 hours long beginning at 6:30 PM.  EASTERN time.  Typically, two topics are covered per evening.  The presenters will be folks very experienced in the various subjects. A detailed syllabus will be published before the classes begin.  Attend them all, or any that you like, but you must register for the classes.  To receive registration information, contact Rol Anders, K3RA, at  roland.anders@comcast.net < mail to: roland.anders@comcast. net >. Subjects will include: All About Operating--A general Introduction Amateur Radio Organizations—Local to International Ham...
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A recent Harvard CAPS/Harris poll of 1,999 registered voters found that 71 percent support the SAVE America Act.

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In the news,..March 16, 2026 Trump allies plan Senate floor takeover to pass SAVE America Act A recent  Harvard CAPS/Harris poll  of 1,999 registered voters found that 71 percent support the SAVE America Act. From where I stand, this proposed legislation is eerily similar to S.A. Apartheid policy, to effectively suppress voting rigjts for melanated and low income citizens. Potential consequences: * A woman who changed her last name upon marriage may be prohibited from registering to vote because her birth certificate shows a different name than her ID * A student who used to register online in their home state would now be forced to travel to an election official in person to show a passport, likely resulting in them not registering. * An elderly voter with no birth certificate or passport, who has voted for decades, could be denied registration. * County election offices, already facing high turnover, could be forced to shut down voter registration drives due to the high cost...
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Still "Bootless"...until we BUILD. Economic truth with Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King

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  Courtesy of Black World History on Youtube https://youtube.com/shorts/SPD8J9v0SgY?si=tBbI-LGe4-1DGzP0 In this 1967 NBC interview, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. explains why telling Black Americans to “pull themselves up by their bootstraps” ignores centuries of systemic inequality. MLK contrasts the experience of formerly enslaved Black Americans with European immigrant groups who received land, opportunity, and government support. His words remain relevant in today’s discussions about economic justice and historical responsibility. Source: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., NBC Interview with Sander Vanocur (1967) This video is shared for educational and historical discussion. This video is for educational and informational purposes under Fair Use (Section 107, U.S. Copyright Act). MY SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES: ▶️ Main Channel: / blackworldblackhistory [BWBH] 📸 Instagram: / blackworldblackhistory [BWBH] 🐦 Twitter: / blackworldblackhistory [BWBH] --------------------------------...
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