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An UPstander is someone who sees something and takes a stand. Here we will explore issues relating to social justice. Some posts will be motivational, some educational. Some times I may drop a rhyme or poem!
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- Sep 12, 2026
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448. Hey Fat Joe! An afro-cuban father doesn't give you permission to use the N word (or anyone)! (opens the original)
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I said Afro-Cuban grandfather in the video but I meant to say father. Fat Joe should not be using the n-word. NO ONE should be using the n-word. Fat Joe also played into the worst of Black stereotypes by proclaiming himself the "blackest n...." out there. He should know better and so should we. This is a time for leadership as an elder in the game, not more ignorance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
447. Reflecting on 911 25 years later and worrying that this tragedy is being forgotten (opens the original)
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If you remember 911, it was one of the worst days in our country's history. Some would say what happened in the aftermath was worse. I'm concerned that what happened that day is not being taught to newer generations. I also know that president Trump is not the leader for this moment. What are your reflections on 911 and what are your thoughts on what we should be doing going forward? #911 #911attack #september11th #trump #mamdani #iran #elsayed #newyork #georgebush #georgewbush #saudiarabia #joe
446. We must protect Hakeem Jeffries, Kamala Harris, and other Black leaders from racist attacks! (opens the original)
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Whether you like Kamala Harris, Hakeem Jeffries and others, or whether you think they are the worst politicians ever, there is no excuse for racist attacks against them. We must call that out regardless of who it comes from. It's not acceptable for other groups and it should not be acceptable with Black people. #racism #antiracism #kamalaharris #hakeemjeffries #lauraloomer #angienixon #chuckschumer #benjaminnetanyahu #israel #palestine #joyannreid STAY CONNECTED: Instagram | http://www.instagram
445. Did the Stephen A. Smith interview with Jemele Hill & Cari Champion accomplish anything? (opens the original)
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There were some definite questions that pressed @MrStephenASmith but ultimately, I am not sure if the interview accomplished anything. I'm a fan of @ItsJemeleHill & @ItsCariChampion but I don't know if this interview hit the mark they were looking for and I don't really see it changing #stephenasmith in any substantive way. What do you think? #carichampion #espn @espn #blackwomen #jasminecrockett STAY CONNECTED: Instagram | http://www.instagram.com/omekongo Twitter | http://www.twitter.com/omeko
444. Is Jasmine Crockett coming off as petty or a sore loser? Will it hurt her future in politics? (opens the original)
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Representative Jasmine Crockett has every right to not get out and campaign with James Talarico. I am asking y'all to share your thoughts on if you think this will affect her career if she continues her political career. Will she be looked at as irrelevant if he wins? In a country that loves to blame a Black woman, will it just be put on her (unfairly)? Thoughts? #jasminecrockett #jamestalarico #texas #dallas #rolandmartin #rolandmartinunfiltered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone
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