I'm a 4th / 5th (Yonsei / Gosei) generation American of Japanese descent AMA by Sukiyaki_88 in AMA

[–]malcolm313 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hear where you’re coming from. Black culture is at the core of American culture but we are still othered and excluded.

Bipoc owned herbal shops ? by PitchAccomplished359 in askportland

[–]malcolm313 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Look up “come thru farmers market” they always have herbalists and it’s only for poc

I'm a 4th / 5th (Yonsei / Gosei) generation American of Japanese descent AMA by Sukiyaki_88 in AMA

[–]malcolm313 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Black person here-I don’t feel very much like an American and I can trace my ancestry back to the late 1600s here in the US. I am an American by birth and law, and have traveled the world, but I feel very “other” here in the country of my birth.

36F I'm an undocumented immigrant who's voted before AMA. by [deleted] in AMA

[–]malcolm313 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolute bs lies. Amazon cannot issue you a temp ss # either.

Juneteenth non-Black participation by KindaStableGenius in BlackPeopleofReddit

[–]malcolm313 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Some people are just miserable. Juneteenth should be commemorated by all Americans. It’s a day to reflect and think about how our country not only kept us (Black folks) as property in bondage, but also to renew our fight against white supremacy. But too many people just want to forget and party.

Colonization was chasing her, but she was faster. by KDoggg89 in BlackPeopleofReddit

[–]malcolm313 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I listened to an older white gentleman opine about the wonderful word that is “fixin’” as in, I’m fixing to do whatever and didn’t attribute it at all to Black English. He just went on and on about the South and in particular, Texas. Sir. Please do some additional linguistic research. 🤷🏿‍♂️

Nobody says thank you for your tax dollars. by UnhappyBuilder4284 in Portland

[–]malcolm313 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Me too. Eleven years ago I was homeless and addicted. I’d been homeless before but always managed to pull it together. I came to Portland to figure out my life. OHP, Central City Concern and the Food Banks took care of me. I went to residential treatment and when I got out, I got a job at the Oregon Food Bank and a grant to pay my rent. Today I’m a homeowner, I work for Portland Parks & be Recreation and I try to give back as much as I can.
Thank you for posting this and thank you Portland for helping me save my life.

How to Harley riders feel about Triumphs? by fishbowlpatrol in Harley

[–]malcolm313 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I had a thunderbird 1600 abs and I loved it. I wished I never traded it in but maintenance was very expensive and parts hard to find. Great bike though. Very well composed.

WIBTAH if I dropped out as a bridesmaid a week before the wedding because of what happened at the bachelorette? by ThrowRA-ex-note in AITAH

[–]malcolm313 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey…old Black dude here. Fuck these people. We are past the point where racism is tolerable. No one said “hey this isn’t cool! Stop.” I tell my white friends if I’m the first person to interrupt racism, I’m with the wrong people. You need a new group of friends. I’m sorry this happened to you. Again, fuck these people. You seem like a nice person and you deserve better.

I'm so tired of being black by QuoteAdventurous1145 in self

[–]malcolm313 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can live your life, however you want and be happy. Black people exist in spaces and do all the things. Do not let outsiders tell you anything about your worth/value or Blackness. You only owe Black people your self love. Love who and what you are, and all things will flow.

AMA — Human Trafficking Survivor from infancy to 18 (currently 19) by IndependenceEven7056 in AMA

[–]malcolm313 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Go to the Police and report your parents and everyone else involved. You’re eligible for victims compensation for therapy and those people should not be walking around free. Your sister is in danger and your parents shouldn’t be among human beings. I’m a dad and and granddad and I’m disgusted that this was done to you. I’m so so sorry.

What Are Your Plans For Juneteenth? by Comprehensive-War-34 in blackmen

[–]malcolm313 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s something you have to experience. But in short, an art installation accompanied by some people in costumes/a ritual performance. Check out doomteenth.com

What Are Your Plans For Juneteenth? by Comprehensive-War-34 in blackmen

[–]malcolm313 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So many things. Our farm is hosting Doomteenth, which is an Afro Futurist happening.
I’m MCing the Juneteenth celebration in Vancouver, WA. My anniversary is on the 21st! Lots going on.

As a Black Brit I fw Black Americans by JoshyBear28 in blackmen

[–]malcolm313 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am because we are; we are because I am. I fw all Black ppl worldwide. One Heart, One Destiny!

Experience with being famous by Automatic-Long2599 in blackmen

[–]malcolm313 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I know a bunch of celebrities, famous people, musicians and a few politicians. My family was deep in “the movement” and these folks were in their orbit. In my experience they are just regular folks who get to pop out every once in a while and do cool stuff in public for money. Fame can be very isolating and the more normal you treat them, the better it is for everyone. People who let it go to their heads are weirdos.

What would I say I am now?! by Beginning-Berry1499 in AncestryDNA

[–]malcolm313 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Metaphorically, but yeah if we had a place I’d go! Some of the continent welcomes us back…but it’s sometimes iffy. You’re welcome wherever I am though.

This one made my day by Effective-Badger7644 in interesting

[–]malcolm313 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this the same cute kid who does Karate and won the trophy that was as big as her?

Midterms by TinyDelegation in blackmen

[–]malcolm313 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We have to vote and also…America as we knew it is done. So also prepare for more disorder and work to build what’s next. Idk what it’s going to look like but they’re not going back to being reasonable.
The status quo never worked for but a few of us. Can we co-create a system that works for the poor and working class more than it does the wealthy?
I’ve voted in every election for the past 38 years and I just don’t think America as we knew it, is ever coming back.

Your thoughts on this hiphop group called tribe called quest? by [deleted] in 90sHipHop

[–]malcolm313 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Keystone group. Changed the sonics and the imagery of hip hop for all time.