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YouTube video by Philadelphia International Records Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes - Wake Up Everybody (Official Soul Train Video)

SME 2025 Playlist SOTD - "Wake Up Everybody" by Harold Melvin & The BlueNotes: 10.14.25

#sme2025playlist #HaroldMelvinandthebluenotes #wakeupeverybody

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Black History Quote for Today - "Definitions": 10.14.25

#BlackHistoryQuote
#BlackGirlMagic
#ToniMorrison

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Dear Lord-

Today, take moments throughout the day to curate moments of joy for you and those in your circle. These little nuggets will prove valuable. These words I humbly submit to you. Amen.

Hello family. Let's make it a great day. Go find some good trouble!

#inspirationalvitamin

YouTube video by whitneyhoustonVEVO Whitney Houston - I'm Your Baby Tonight (Official Video)

SME 2025 Playlist SOTD - "I'm Your Baby Tonight" by Whitney Houston: 10.13.25

#sme2025playlist #WhitneyHouston #Imyourbabytonight

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Black History Quote for Today - Generously: 10.13.25

#BlackHistoryQuote
#BlackGirlMagic
#ValorieBurton

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Dear Lord-

Today, I'm reminded to celebrate the small wins, the minimal gains, the incremental improvements. Keep stacking them. These words I humbly submit to you. Amen.

Hello family. Let's make it a great day. Go find some good trouble, some necessary trouble!

#inspirationalvitamin

YouTube video by JodeciVEVO Jodeci - Love U 4 Life

SME 2025 Playlist SOTD - "Love U 4 Life" by Jodeci: 10.10.25

Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: Donald Degrate / Donald Earle De Grate

#sme2025playlist #Jodeci #Loveu4life

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Baldwin Friday Quote for Today - "Guilt": 10.10.25

#BlackHistoryQuote
#BlackManMajesty
#BaldwinFriday
#JamesBaldwin

a woman in a pink dress is singing into a microphone .. ALT: a woman in a pink dress is singing into a microphone ..

Dear Lord-

Today, I'm reminded that it's important to investigate one's life. Doing so, will make you deliberate and purpose driven. These words I humbly submit to you. Amen.

Hello family. Let's make it a great day. Go find some good trouble, some awesome trouble!

#inspirationalvitamin

Cellphones in schools – more states are taking action to reduce student distraction without eliminating tech access More school systems are providing digital devices for students to use in the classroom, making it harder to justify students having personal cellphones in class.

My Take: Well, since they clearly can't read or write, maybe taking the cell phones away isn't a bad thing.

#sme #education #technology #cellphoneban #theconversation

What Declines in Reading and Math Mean for the U.S. Work Force

My Take: And the policies of this administration is making it worse. But hey, they can make a TikTok video.

#sme #NationalPolitics #Education #reading #math #nytimes

3 School Districts to Lose $65 Million Over Gender and D.E.I. Policies

My Take: These folks aren't even trying to hide their disdain for gender and race. Can't say that folks weren't warned.

#sme #education #TheShitShow #dei #genderequity #nytimes

Union sues Education Department over manipulation of workers' email messages NBC News previously reported that department employees found their nonpartisan out-of-office messages were automatically changed to ones criticizing Democrats for the shutdown.

My Take: As they should be.

#sme #NationalPolitics #education #TheShitShow #NBCNews

Education Department employees surprised to find their email automatically changed to blame Democrats for shutdown Five furloughed employees told NBC News they had put up nonpartisan out-of-office messages, only to see they were changed — without their permission — to partisan ones.

My Take: This Administration is beyond corrupt and foul. This looks like a massive lawsuit.

#sme #NationalPolitics #education #governmentshutdown #NBCNews

YouTube video by LLCoolJVEVO LL COOL J - Rock The Bells (Official Music Video)

SME 2025 Playlist SOTD - "Rock The Bells" by LL Cool J: 10.6.25

Source: Musixmatch
Songwriters: James Todd Smith / Rick Rubin

#sme2025playlist #LLCoolJ #RockTheBells

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Black History Quote for Today - "Let It Go": 10.6.25

#BlackHistoryQuote
#BlackManMajesty
#TonyGaskins

a woman in a pink dress is singing into a microphone .. ALT: a woman in a pink dress is singing into a microphone ..

Dear Lord-

Today, help me be the leader that you've called me to be. Help me to realize that I don't need to have all the answers to all the problems - today. These words I humbly submit to you. Amen.

Hello family. Let's make it a great day. Go find some good trouble!

#inspirationalvitamin

YouTube video by I Take Your Point Podcast Alpha Male or Toxic? The Truth Behind the Labels

SME I Take Your Point Podcast - The Alpha Male: S1-E118

This week we tackle Alpha Males and Toxic Masculinity. Each podcast is approximately 45 minutes. We spend 15 minute segments discussing how the theme impacts Politics, Entertainment and The Culture. Give it a listen.

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Tina Turner Statue in Tennessee Hometown Draws Criticism: “They Really Did Her Dirty, Didn’t They?” The internet did not take kindly to Brownsville's 10-foot tribute to the late rock legend.

Keeping it Real: This might be the worst statue I've ever seen. I'm all for artists following their vision, but Lordy Mercy this is not good.

#sme #theculture #TinaTurner #TheHollywoodReporter

How the Grammys’ New “Beyonce Rule” Is Polarizing Country Music A year after the superstar’s historic 'Cowboy Carter' win, the addition of a controversial category is shaking up the genre — and raising eyebrows.

Keeping it Real: Seriously, let me be quiet. Some folks are simply broken and can't compete if they aren't using the narrowist of definitions.

#sme #musicindustrynews #TheGrammys #Beyonce #TheHollywoodReporter

Lionel Richie Says Pal Michael Jackson Was Nicknamed 'Smelly' for Poor Hygiene: 'He'd Wear Pants Until They Were Unwearable' In 'Truly' Lionel Richie's candid new memoir, out now, the Grammy winner shares a never-before-told story of his "eccentric" friend and collaborator Michael Jackson

Keeping it Real: Eww! Bruh too much sharing!

#sme #theculture #LionelRichie #MichaelJackson #artsandletters #Truly #peoplemagazine

Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ Is Here The record marks Swift’s 12th album and is already poised to be one of the best-selling albums of the year.

Keeping it Real: For those of you who are fans of Swift.

#sme #musicindustrynews #TaylorSwift #TheHollywoodReporter

Trump Adviser Says ICE Will Be at 2026 Super Bowl Amid Bad Bunny Being Named Halftime Headliner The Grammy winner has previously said he omitted U.S. dates from his upcoming tour due to concerns about potential ICE raids.

Keeping it Real: This has the potential to get very ugly. I'd also be shocked if The Shit Show doesn't say something that adds fuel to this. And maybe that's what Latino's need to galvanize them.

#sme #latinculture #SuperBowl #ICE #BadBunny #TheHollywoodReporter

Why Bad Bunny’s selection as the Super Bowl halftime headliner is sparking MAGA fury The Puerto Rican recording artist opposed Trump in 2024 and is avoiding U.S. mainland tour dates to avoid exposing his fans to ICE raids.

Keeping it Real: Because most will not have a clue what he's saying and will not get that he's making fun of them and calling out their hypocrisy. Plus, most don't know Puerto Rico is a part of the United States so there's also that.

#sme #latinculture #BadBunny #SuperBowl #MAGA #WashingtonPost

From Puerto Rico to the Super Bowl, Bad Bunny’s Takeover Continues With the recent conclusion of his No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí residency, an upcoming world tour and a Super Bowl halftime performance on the horizon, Boricua culture has never been so popular

Keeping it Real: This might be the most watched Super Bowl halftime performance ever. And I'd be shocked if Bad Bunny doesn't give a political performance. That is literally his lane.

#sme #latinculture #sports #NFL #SuperBowl #BadBunny #TheHollywoodReporter