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Rational Black Thought Episode #27 April 10, 2021 - What defines success in America?

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Send us Fan Mail Feedback What’s on my mind: What defines “success” in America? https://www.blackenterprise.com/new-survey-shows-african-americans-possess-more-inner-peace/ News: Another Trump shill writes a book slamming his ex-boss, after kissing his ass for years: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/07/us/politics/john-boehner-trump-capitol-riot.htmlThe story of Matt Gaetz just gets slimier: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/06/us/politics/matt-gaetz-trump-pardon.htmlWhat’s up with Black women and fast food this week? https://wjla.com/amp/news/local/women-accused-ramming-waldorf-taco-bell-employees-charged-attempted-murderAlcee Hastings Dies At 84: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/alcee-hastings-dies-florida-democrat_n_606c7dfcc5b68872efeb9d37US Coronavirus Update: https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/us/ and https://www.thewrap.com/celebrities-deaths-coronavirus-star-hollywood-notable-stars/Man thinks wife is possessed, threatens to cut her head: https://www.wavy.com/news/national/man-thinks-wife-is-possessed-threatens-to-cut-her-head-off-on-livestream/This shit is for us: The role of the Black Church in our fight for Justice: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/where-does-the-black-church-fit-in-todays-black-lives-matter-movement Bible Study with Atheist Mike: The Book of Revelation Closing: Tishaura Jones elected as first Black woman mayor of St. Louis: https://bnc.tv/tishaura-jones-elected-as-first-black-woman-mayor-of-st-louis/ Power Concedes Nothing without a Demand...

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