What famous older books were written by black people that most people don't realize?

Sean Kernan

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What famous older books were written by black people that most people don't realize?

Alexandre Dumas is a good example.

He wrote The Three Musketeers and The Count of Monte Cristo (amongst others).

He was educated and raised in France to an aristocratic family. He was mixed race. By all accounts he was a very successful man, publishing many works across fiction and non-fiction. He was known for his ability to write across a wide swathe of styles and genres. He was known throughout all of France and the world. His works have been made into many plays and movies.

But despite the many things he accomplished, the respect he garnered, and the immense talent he possessed, he still dealt with racism; some people still couldn’t see past his skin.

In one notable incident, a man insulted him for being of African descent. He responded,

“My father was a mulatto, my grandfather was a Negro, and my great-grandfather a monkey. You see, Sir, my family starts where yours ends.”

Don’t fuck with writers.

How do you know that the one you love loves you too?

Chris F

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How do you know that the one you love loves you too?

1. They NEVER commit an act that would risk losing you.
2. They will never behave in ways to make you question your sanity or self worth.
3. They accept you for you, but they know the difference between acceptance and abuse. Accepting abuse isn’t love.
4. They’d rather tell you the truth and lose you to keep you with lies.
5. If a problem arises in a group setting it won’t be addressed there, but in private with you two only.
6. They have your back with others under most circumstances even if they don’t agree.
7. They keep the relationship exciting with random gifts, day trips and fun activities together.
8. They randomingly tell you how much you mean to them.
9. They remember small things about you and what you like and dislike.
10. They show you love with actions as they know words are just words.
11. The hug, the kiss, the touch will tell you all you need to know.
12. They give you space when you need it and a shoulder to cry on when life kicks ya in the balls.

How can someone see success in failure?

Noel Academia

Altruist. Utilitarian. A socio-economist wannabe.2y

How can someone see success in failure?

Never forget what happened to this guy:

Steve Harvey, in December 2015, hosted the Miss Universe 2015 pageant in Las Vegas. Upon announcing the final results, he mistakenly named the first runner-up, Miss Colombia (Ariadna Gutiérrez) as the winner.. (source)

This mistake could've marked the end of his Television personality career as it happened live, on global entertainment networks and prominent sites, at an international glamorous event (just how credibility is crucial to his line of business).

He however immediately recognized and corrected his mistake. A few minutes after Miss Colombia was crowned, Harvey got back to the stage and announced that he had read the results incorrectly and that Miss Philippines (Pia Wurtzbach) was the new Miss Universe.

This move and quick turnaround made Harvey get the hosting gigs of the next Miss Universe pageants, 2016 throughout 2019 and garnered him multiple personality awards over the years.

So what exactly can we learn here? As much as we avoid, but if we happen to fu*k something up, sincere apologies should always be followed by an immediate correction. While standards have gone up over time, we human beings have also become more accepting.

If you failed to meet your commitment to a client, don't justify the mistake. Apologize and correct it immediately.

Missed your anniversary, don't justify. Apologize and correct it immediately.

It's synonymous in business, relationships, health, community, everywhere.

While it is not easy, it's not that complicated.

What is the biggest culture shock you have ever faced?

Manny Cabrera

Lives in New York CityUpdated 1y

What is the biggest culture shock you have ever faced?

Have you ever seen one of these?

Well, 7 year-old me hadn’t. You see, I was born and raised here:

But my family immigrated from here:

What happens if you eat too much onion?

Lucia Garcia

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What happens if you eat too much onion?

Onion is the most planted vegetable in the world, and its nutritional value is very high, known as the "Queen of Vegetables".

Onions not only contain nutrients that the body needs, but onions also have many medicinal properties, including antioxidant, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anti-virus and so on.

It should be mentioned that onions contain some fructans, which most vegetables do not.

Fructan is a carbohydrate with health-care functions, which can reduce the production of tumor-related substances and has a good effect on preventing cancer and other chronic diseases.

Fructan is also a nutrient for good bacteria in the gut, which can increase the number of good bacteria.

However, There May Be Some Side Effects after eating too much onion.

There are no enzymes in the gut that can decompose fructans, so fructans cannot be digested and absorbed by body.

Large amounts of fructans accumulate in the gut and may cause gut problems such as bloating, abdominal pain, gas, and cramping.

Therefore, you can't eat too many onions, and it is advisable to eat 50 grams to 80 grams a day.

The True Messiah

December 2, 2022 Friday of the First Week of Advent Readings for Today

Video And their eyes were opened. Jesus warned them sternly, “See that no one knows about this.” But they went out and spread word of him through all that land. Matthew 9:30–31 Who is Jesus? This question is much more easily answered today than it was at the time Jesus walked the Earth. Today we are blessed with countless saints who have gone before us who have prayerfully and intelligently taught much about the person of Jesus. We know Him to be God, the Second Person of the Holy Trinity, the Savior of the World, the promised Messiah, the Sacrificial Lamb and so much more. The Gospel above comes from the conclusion of the miracle in which Jesus healed two blind men. These men were overwhelmed with their cure, and their emotion overtook them. Jesus instructed them to “See that no one knows about this” miraculous healing. But their excitement could not be contained. It’s not that they were intentionally disobedient to Jesus; rather, they did not know how else to express their sincere gratitude other than to tell others about what Jesus had done. One reason Jesus told them not to tell others about Him is because Jesus knew they did not fully understand Who He was. He knew that their testimony about Him would fail to present Him in the way that was most truthful. He was the Lamb of God. The Savior. The Messiah. The Sacrificial Lamb. He was the One Who came into this world to redeem us by the shedding of His blood. Many of the people, however, wanted a nationalistic “messiah” or a miracle worker alone. They wanted one who would save them from political oppression and make them a great earthly nation. But this was not Jesus' mission. Oftentimes we can also fall into the trap of misunderstanding Who Jesus is and Who He wants to be in our lives. We can want a “god” who will save us only from our daily struggles, injustices and temporal difficulties. We can want a “god” who acts in accord with our will and not vice versa. We want a “god” who will heal us and free us of every earthly burden. But Jesus taught clearly throughout His life that He would suffer and die. He taught us that we must take up our own crosses and follow Him. And He taught us that we are to die, embrace suffering, offer mercy, turn the other cheek, and find our glory in that which the world will never understand. Reflect, today, upon whether Jesus would caution you about speaking too loudly about your vision of Who He is. Do you struggle with presenting a “god” who is not actually God? Or have you come to know the very Person of Christ our Lord to such an extent that you are able to give witness to Him Who died. Do you boast only in the Cross? Do you proclaim Christ crucified and preach only the deepest wisdom of humility, mercy and sacrifice? Recommit yourself to a true proclamation of Christ, setting aside any and all confused images of our saving God. My true and saving Lord, I commit myself to You and pray that I will come to know and love You as You are. Give me the eyes I need to see You and the mind and heart I need to know and love You. Remove from me any false vision of Who You are and replace within me a true knowledge of You, my Lord. As I come to know You, I offer myself to You so that You may use me to proclaim Your greatness to all. Jesus, I trust in You.

Authentic Christians

December 1, 2022 Thursday of the First Week of Advent Readings for Today

Video “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the Kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven.”  Matthew 7:21 It’s frightening to think of those of whom Jesus is speaking. Imagine arriving before the throne of God upon your passing from this earthly life and you cry out to Him, “Lord, Lord!” And you expect Him to smile and welcome you, but instead you come face-to-face with the reality of your ongoing and obstinate disobedience to the will of God throughout your life. You suddenly realize that you acted as if you were a Christian, but it was only an act. And now, on the day of judgment, the truth is made manifest for you and for all to see. A truly frightening scenario. To whom will this happen? Of course, only our Lord knows. He is the one and only Just Judge. He and He alone knows a person’s heart, and judgment is left only to Him. But the fact that Jesus told us that “Not everyone” who expects to enter Heaven will enter should grab our attention. Ideally, our lives are directed by a deep and pure love of God, and it is this love and this love alone that directs our lives. But when a pure love of God is not clearly present, then the next best thing may be a holy fear. The words spoken by Jesus should evoke this “holy fear” within each of us. By “holy,” we mean that there is a certain fear that can motivate us to change our lives in an authentic way. It’s possible that we fool others, and maybe even fool ourselves, but we cannot fool God. God sees and knows all things, and He knows the answer to the one and only question that matters on the day of judgment: “Did I fulfill the will of the Father in Heaven?” A common practice, recommended over and over by Saint Ignatius of Loyola, is to consider all our current decisions and actions from the point of view of the day of judgment. What would I wish I had done in that moment? The answer to that question is of essential importance to the way we live our lives today. Reflect, today, upon that important question in your own life. “Am I fulfilling the will of the Father in Heaven?” What will I wish I had done, here and now, as I stand before the judgment seat of Christ? Whatever comes to mind, spend time with that and strive to deepen your resolve to whatever God reveals to you. Do not hesitate. Do not wait. Prepare now so that the day of Judgment will also be a day of exceeding joy and glory! My saving God, I pray for insight into my life. Help me to see my life and all of my actions in the light of Your will and Your Truth. My loving Father, I desire to live fully in accord with Your perfect will. Give me the grace I need to amend my life so that the day of judgment is a day of the greatest glory. Jesus, I trust in You.