Black Bourgeois

Eat the rich, leave the bill.

A good book on the rooftop. https://www.instagram.com/p/B2XIfzvFgrN/?igshid=12sprxo5gmrmh

Holiday. https://www.instagram.com/p/B1wbgZDBRXj/?igshid=1hts8qud6k2xu

The Brooklyn way. https://www.instagram.com/p/B1pQHRmlDec/?igshid=1ta1sbwtlzbau

Current reading material. The book is so old the pages tear every time I turn a page and the cover already fell off. #blackpower #stokelycarmichael #liberation #bookstagram #avidreader #BlackBourgeois https://www.instagram.com/p/B0UcWUPl2QJ/?igshid=1ue7fqk3enrjt

Crazy story. ⠀ ⠀ So almost 2 years ago, I went to see Marc Lamont Hill speak in Harlem at Mosque Number 7 where he was also doing a meet and greet and book signing for "Nobody". He gave an amazing speech and afterwards, he fielded questions then took pics and signed books. I brought along with me one of my favorite tees that I've made as a gift to him because I respect his work and the positions he takes on Palestine, prison abolition and race relations. Moving on...I give him the shirt, told him what it said, took a pic, got my book signed and moved on. ⠀ ⠀ Fast forward to this past Monday. I tend to walk home from my office in Midtown East to home in Bed Stuy when the weather permits but I didn't really feel like it this day. It's a 7 mile walk over the Williamsburg bridge! After speaking with a young lady, she told me to walk because it was nice out. I caved in. ⠀ ⠀ So I make my way down 2nd avenue which takes me through the East Village to the LES to the bridge. During the walk, I'm on my weekly conference call with my Justice League fam strategizing as we do. As I'm walking through the village, I see Marc but then noticed he's wearing the same tee I gifted him at the mosque! ⠀ He was on a call and I was on a call but I had to interrupt and let him know that was my brand he was wearing while not trying to be completely rude, I asked him to take a pic for me which he agreed to. It was dope seeing a person who I feel represent the ideals and inspiration behind the design actually wearing it. I have been in a bit of a rut lately but seeing that really energized me to keep going and create things that best encapsulates me, my principles and others like myself. (at East Village, Manhattan) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0GfNoGF0-y/?igshid=1rqojy2mftanv

What happens when you merge one of the greatest men to ever live with one of the greatest hip-hop albums ever created? Elmatic! A play on the 1994 Nas classic "Illmatic" and Malcolm X's name after completing Hajj, el-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzl-Sx2l0vL/?igshid=mcojizowsnzj

From slavery and the antebellum South's insistence on Black subordination. 1865 signaled the end of the Civil War and the "freedom" of slaves. What followed was the undermining of Reconstruction, the convict leasing system and debt peonage enforced with "Black codes", general White terrorism, FHA supported redlining followed by Jim Crow, the War on Drugs and Mass Incarceration, you could say that we are Free-ish.  https://www.instagram.com/p/BzgiX0Wlu-V/?igshid=1b1edu2wsiwpq

Reposted from @jerryc1201 - So real! I think I have this conversation at least once a week with someone. Reposted from @nolablackdollars - We need to put each on and pass on knowledge and resources for us to succeed. Without collaboration there is no success. Unity is the key to push us to our full potential. Comment below if you're ready to unify and succeed! For more quality content Follow ➡️ @nolablackdollars Follow ➡️ @nolablackdollars Follow ➡️ @nolablackdollars Repost from @blackbusinessgoalz give them a follow for more great content. #nolablackdollars #nolablackbusiness #nolablackownedbusiness #blackbusiness #nolablackowned #blackownedbusiness #supportblackownedbusinesses #blackdollar #blackdollarsmatter #blacksuccess #webuyblack #essencefest2019 #supportblackowned #supportblack #appreciation #blackexcellence #melanated #blackandproud #blackpower #blackculture #blackempowerment #essencefestival2019 #blackbusinessdirectory #unprecedented #revolutionary #nolanewsgram #buyblack #blackeconomics https://www.instagram.com/p/BvHj6oJF2yk/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=5y9xilq56s0q

Be comfortable being uncomfortable and growth will follow. Reposted from @blackpreneurmagazine - Be gentle with yourself! Better is coming🙏🏾 #knowledgeispowerful #blackpower #blacklove #blackish #blackbusiness #blackis #blackisbeautiful #blackhair #melanintho #welit #skinpoppin #magazine #king #queen #unity #thirdeye #webelike#peace#love#natural#truth #blackempowerment #followus#blackowned#blm - #regrann https://www.instagram.com/p/BvCTQ6NlZjl/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=y4t31govog0w

I can relate. We all have different journeys but as long as you reach your destination, it is worth it! Reposted from @iamblack_business - YOU GOT THIS!!! KEEP IT GOING. Let me promote you for FREE! You must DM me for further information!!!!! Don't be rude Say Hello First #supportBlackBusinesses  #blackbusiness #buyblack #blackentrepreneur #freepromo #wesupportblackbusiness #supportthosewhosupportyou #blackbusinessowner #clothing #accessories #lawyers #tagablackbusiness  #resturants #hair #skincare #bakeries #autodealers #salons #barbershop #authors #arts #realestate #healthcare #agriculture #construction #iamblackbusiness - #regrann https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu_VDXAFn_3/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1hwmd0gyk9kia

Speaking of reading, I'm way behind schedule on the amount of books I want to read this year. Please drop some recommendations in the comments. 🙏🏿 #reading #bookstagram #dream #knowledge #BlackBourgeois #blackentrepreneur https://www.instagram.com/p/BurdMp6lzob/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=sjuiregs6vyx

Check out an interview I did with @voyageatl magazine last month. Link is in my bio. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bue54kwFRMk/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=venouwwvnkdb

Amazing how much people extract from the culture and the purveyors of said culture without showing proper respect and compensation. #DeLaSoul are trailblazers in the hip-hop culture that the globe runs on and looks to for guidance. #TommyBoy is trash but this is just another in a long line of instances of Black and Brown folk being exploited by power structures that see them as disposable both figuratively and literally. #hiphop #PayDeLa #BlackBourgeois https://www.instagram.com/p/BuepkMwFqGt/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=17lmb9hp8e65q

I don't watch award shows but the internets have informed me that #spikelee finally won at the #oscars! Better late than never and long overdue. They're just acknowledging what we've always recognized. Well deserved! #blackkklansman #BlackBourgeois (at Brooklyn, New York) https://www.instagram.com/black_bourgeois/p/BuT82NolVE3/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1i29wf0ebs6nc

Wisdom. #art #wisdom #chimamandangoziadichie #Brooklyn #BlackBourgeois (at Brownsville, Brooklyn) https://www.instagram.com/black_bourgeois/p/BuMZU7FlzUN/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=pi8m15ypqek7

Dialogue with the great Harry Belafonte. Reposted from @jerryc1201 - I was beyond honored to share the same space with a living legend last night for the second time. Mr. Belafonte took time to not only bless us with his presence but also his vast wisdom and experiences while living in the moment of the Civil Rights movement. Some stories were sad and others were unexpectedly humorous but all were equally engaging. I could listen to this man speak all day. Sometimes we all need a reminder for why we're involved in this work and hearing his conviction, dedication and sacrifice, it greatly reduces any perceived obstacles we have in our current climate. 🙏🏿 Reposted from @msladyjustice1 - We just had the most beautiful & intergenerational moment with our founder Mr. Harry Belafonte. Words can’t describe the wisdom he has imparted in us and we’re thankful each day for life, health, and commitment. Our elders are passing the batons and we are ready. And I am just as thankful to my team @nyjusticeleague and movement family. There have been many times where I have sat with Mr. B saying to myself that I wish I could package the gems he drops on me and share them with the world. That I wish I could have my @nyjusticeleague family in the room with me so they could hear about his journey and so tonight was that night. The night that I could show them how much I love and appreciate them for showing up in our space with their full selves ready to learn and work, committed to a purpose larger than themselves and for trusting in me and my leadership. Tonight was truly special! Thank you! #IntentionalLeadership #Intersectional #CivilRights #HumanRights #JusticeReform #IntergenerationalRelationships #JusticeLeagueNYC #GatheringforJustice #Legacy #Icon #BelovedCommunity - #regrann - #regrann https://www.instagram.com/black_bourgeois/p/BuJ2kTRljI_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=fc74r7r92ozg