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He was the first Black millionaire in America. His story is fascinating and profoundly important. Listen and learn about his life.

In this episode, I read chapter two of California's Black Pioneers by Kenneth G. Goode.

California's Black Pioneers: A Brief Historical Survey by Kenneth G. Goode is a wonderful documentation about the historic figures who shaped the development of the state of California.

109 is Art.

I watched a video about this book, The Original Black Elite, and I was floored by the accuracy of the depiction of history. Although I am glad to have found this text, I am dismayed by the fact that it was written by a white woman. I think a Black person should have written this book. I think Black history is best told by Black people. The fact that a white woman tells Black history is indicative of the fact that Black people are invisible in society. Our position is continually being wiped away and disregarded. It's sad.

Two Black men continue their discussion about life, politics, the life of Paul Revere Williams, and more.

Two Black men discuss life at a posh mall in California.

Ice Cube has released a new CD. It's hot! Let's talk about it.

I love this song. Did you know that I had a hand in its creation? Of course you didn't. Check out my story here!

David Marvin Blake (born January 18, 1970), better known by his stage name DJ Quik is an American rapper and record producer from Compton, California, known for his production in the G-funk style of West Coast hip-hop. Blake has collaborated with Snoop Dogg, Kurupt, Tupac, Chingy, R. Kelly and Shaquille O'Neal, among others. As a recording artist himself, he is perhaps best known for his 1991 single "Tonite", which within the top 50 of the Billboard Hot 100. Blake's stage name refers to his ability of producing songs in a short period of time.

The synchronicities do not stop.