Terry M.A. Brooks I- The Rise

Fulton County judge accidentally tells defendant he is guilty instead of not guilty.

Happy 73rd Birthday to Reginald Vel Johnson.

Born August 16, 1952, He is best known for playing police officer characters such as Carl Winslow on the sitcom Family Matters, which ran from 1989 to 1998, and LAPD Sergeant Al Powell in the films Die Hard and Die Hard 2.

People are often “afraid” of Black pride because they misunderstand it, misrepresent it, or feel it threatens existing power structures.

Historically, Black pride movements emerged as a response to centuries of systemic oppression, racism, and erasure of Black history and achievements. When marginalized communities express pride in their identity, it challenges narratives that have long placed them at the bottom of social hierarchies. For some, this feels like a loss of privilege or status, even though Black pride is not about superiority—it’s about equality, self-respect, and reclaiming dignity.

Media portrayal and historical bias have also fueled misconceptions, framing Black pride as divisive rather than empowering. In reality, it serves the same purpose as cultural pride in any group: to celebrate heritage, affirm worth, and inspire unity. The difference is that Black pride has often been politicized because it pushes back against systemic racism and demands change—things that can make those invested in the status quo uncomfortable.

At its core, Black pride is not about diminishing anyone else’s value; it’s about affirming the value of Black lives in a world that has often denied it. The fear usually reflects a lack of understanding, or an unwillingness to confront the inequities that make such pride necessary in the first place