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Michael B Jordan did the right thing. Now, during this Caribbean American Heritage Month, we NEED to have real discussions about issues between Black Americans and Caribbean Americans so that we can be more united instead - tt.loopnews.com/content/michae…
We cannot pretend that issues do not exist betweenn the various groups of who is classified as “Black” in the USA.
Those of us from different countries but still classified as “Black” can speak to the issues we have encountered from those with more history in America
However...
Those of us from different countries but still classified as “Black” can speak to the issues we have encountered from those with more history in America
However...
Some of us have contributed to the divide by behaving as if we are better than Black Americans and so we often end up talking AT each other rather than TO each other.
The vitriol on social media around the #JouvertRum issue is just a sneak peak at the real attitudes.
The vitriol on social media around the #JouvertRum issue is just a sneak peak at the real attitudes.
THREAD: Ok so I’ve done some research and ready to contribute to the #JouvertRum convo, podcast coming soon but this thread will do for now...Welcome to the “Soca to di worl!” movement (1/16)
(2/16) #MichaelBJordan may be the owner/investor and face of the brand launch due to his celebrity, but he has a Trini-born partner in Scott Robert Williams coveteur.com/2020/04/10/las…
(3/16)The partners also have a stake in NYC restaurant Las Lap, which essentially is an upscale rum bar. We’ve see elevated Caribbean cuisine dining experiences thrive in NYC due to diaspora and culture lovers enjoying the food and ambiance (or as we seh...vibes)
