Welcome Sha'iyn, I've read your four pieces, and you're quite a talented writer. Glad you've made yourself at home, because you certainly are! :)

HEY GUYS!!!!!

It's me SwtT again(Sweet - Tea) Well, I've been a member on the forum for about 4 years now.....(long time) and I'm trying to come back on home....I've been heavily focused on school and other things of that nature that have needed my attention. I'm 21 years old and and I will be 22 lord willing by October. I'm currently a corporate communications major that is still passionate about the field of physical therapy and I plan on returning to it. My favorite color is blue and I love chinese food:rain:

Peace and Love ppl!

*Sweet*

Hey there SwtT! You are focused and shooting for that star, and I commend you on that. I'm looking forward to reading a new poetic piece from you, so now I'm off to read it. :) Always great to "see" you!!!

hey sis swtT nice to hear from u again

Hi! I am new here and wanted to introduce myself. I live in the Washinton, DC area but I am originally from the Philadelphia area in PA. I have a cool job in the city working in marketing for bud.tv. I love DC! It is so much fun and there is so much to do. I am excited to chat with all of you! :hiya:

:kickball: Welcome HOME Alby353!

So good to have you with us, and hello from Cali!

Check out the chat room when you make time... that is... after you kick off those steel toes, and mark your territory in the Destee couch ... Kudos to you!

:toast:

Welcome to the family , nice to hear you enjoy your home tome and job
we all as well look forward to chatting with you soon again welcome to
DESTEE.COM community of love & respect

Welcome Alby353! Loving your job and where you're living, well, that's a blessing. So wonderful to have you here, continue to make yourself at home! :)

Hello all :) I am Zulile, a member of the African diaspora - born EU, raised USA, reunited with my roots in Africa for several years as a young adult - and have been continent hopping ever since. I am 36, an HR/Finance manager, and decided it is time I explored the www and found like minded communities. At a glance, it seems this community is right up my alley :) I must applaud destee and crew - and I hope to become a valuable member in time.

Just want to say hi to all. I'm glad that one on your family memers invited to the site. More on me to come. Lets get to the poetry!



Peace

Hello everyone! *waving*

My name is Starr aka BlackMamba. I happened on the site by accident, took a look around and I liked what I saw so I decided to sign up. Im glad to be here

I'm from the midwest; although I'll be moving to the east coast within the next year. Im a working student, proud mommy of two and aspiring business owner.

I've taken a quick look around and I think that I'm going to like it here. See you all around.


Peace and blessings,

Starr

Hi BlackMamba and WELCOME!!!

:10200:

:wave:Hello BlackMamba!:wave:

Looking forward to reading you soon!:couple:

:heard:

*Greetings* Black Mamba.......Looking forward to your input in this Khemunity.

Thank you Zulile, PurpleMoons (my favorite color is Purple) and MenNefer for welcoming me!

welcome all and keep it coming !!!!

:tennis: Welcome Home BlackMamba!

Hello all - I am Honest White Dude.

Or Adam, if you prefer. I will answer to either.

I found this site because I sought out a forum that discussed African American culture and perspective. I'm here to learn, to discuss, and to ask questions where I may.

I live within the Black community but am not "part" of the Black community - citing mostly my own ignorance of it and acknowledging the fact that it does not need me - I am nonetheless curious and feel that if racial harmony (as in true racial harmony) is ever to exist in this country, it's people must be proactive in recognizing and closing the gaps.

Allow me to explain my username - I'm not a saint. I will not insult you by feigning wide-eyed ignorance or claiming to be free of deception. No one can. But - I will always be honest with you about who I am and why I am here, and that is to ask questions, offer my perspective where I can, and maybe talk a little football if it comes up in conversation.

This looks like a good, healthy forum with some strong personalities (my favorite kind) and I look forward to getting to know folks more.


Thanks
-Adam

Hello all - I am Honest White Dude.

Or Adam, if you prefer. I will answer to either.

I found this site because I sought out a forum that discussed African American culture and perspective. I'm here to learn, to discuss, and to ask questions where I may.

I live within the Black community but am not "part" of the Black community - citing mostly my own ignorance of it and acknowledging the fact that it does not need me - I am nonetheless curious and feel that if racial harmony (as in true racial harmony) is ever to exist in this country, it's people must be proactive in recognizing and closing the gaps.

Allow me to explain my username - I'm not a saint. I will not insult you by feigning wide-eyed ignorance or claiming to be free of deception. No one can. But - I will always be honest with you about who I am and why I am here, and that is to ask questions, offer my perspective where I can, and maybe talk a little football if it comes up in conversation.

This looks like a good, healthy forum with some strong personalities (my favorite kind) and I look forward to getting to know folks more.


Thanks
-Adam


Greetings White Dude....."Its real in the field" up in here and like grandmoms use to say "The road to hell is paved with good intentions".....

I operate in the capacity of a moderator....I welcome you in that capacity.

Greetings White Dude....."Its real in the field" up in here and like grandmoms use to say "The road to hell is paved with good intentions".....

I operate in the capacity of a moderator....I welcome you in that capacity.

I thank you to the best of my capacity.

Hello,
My name is Rhapsody and I'm new to Destee. I found this website through a time consuming search for forums that give African-Americans a place to talk about important issues, but with warmth and friendship. I believe this is the place I was looking for, and I hope to meet like minded individuls :10300:

Rhapsody - Destee is your oyster - take the time to look around, you'll meet a remarkable community - warm, deep rooted friendships that cross all borders and address many issues - this community welcomes all additions to the family. Enjoy yourself, and welcome! :heart:

Hello good people. My name is Saletha A.K.A MzCream2Sixteen! Im from Cleveland, Ohio and I have always wanted to find a good website dedicated to the well being, and uplifting of black americans. I do belive I have found that place. A friend of mine from anther site told me about Destee and I am so glad he did. While here I hope to meet alot of new intresting people full of love, peace, and happiness!!!

welcome MzCream :heart: this is a good place to be!! Outside of the interesting and valuable information you'll find in the forums - try to make a point of joining some of our live chat classes. great stuff!!

enjoy!

:10200:

btw - lovely name, Saletha - unusual!

Welcome mzCream! Yes ma'am, you indeed HAVE found that place!:qqb011:

Hey yall, just a note to say I'm so glad to have found this site.:band:

welcome to Destee, shakwan! :wave: enjoy yourself :)

I've been reading the enjoyable and challenging posts here for a few days and I've just taken the jump to become a member.

As my username implies, I am a Biracial woman, and I enjoy conversing with my Black brothers and sisters. I consider myself to be very much a mixed-race member of the European diaspora as well as the Afrikan diaspora. My passion is South Africa, where I lived a life of spiritual discovery for three years.

I hope I can make a positive and constructive contribution to Destee.com and I thank the Moderator for approving my membership.

Groetjes,

Biracial Blend

I've been reading the enjoyable and challenging posts here for a few days and I've just taken the jump to become a member.

As my username implies, I am a Biracial woman, and I enjoy conversing with my Black brothers and sisters. I consider myself to be very much a mixed-race member of the European diaspora as well as the Afrikan diaspora. My passion is South Africa, where I lived a life of spiritual discovery for three years.

I hope I can make a positive and constructive contribution to Destee.com and I thank the Moderator for approving my membership.

Groetjes,
Biracial Blend

Hey Biracial Blend :wave: welcome to Destee!!

My name should tell you I'm from South Africa.. and your sign off (groetjes) tells me you're in Holland!! hahha - feel free to correct me..

I wouldnt want your intro to be lost in these forums, so why dont you check out our Front Porch where we have a thread dedicated to new member introductions:

http://destee.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=168

enjoy youself!
:heart:

Thanks for the great welcome! I just realized I posted introduction this at the wrong forum, and I'm really sorry. I reposted it in another more appropriate forum. But thanks so much again! I think I'm really going to enjoy thiws forum, and I'll try for the Premium membership as soon as I can.

Much love,

Biracial Blend

No need to apologize :) We're pleased you're here! Increasing cultural diversity and embracing global Black Awareness - you couldnt have come to a better place.

:heart:

I'm Renee, mother of four adult children who have each given me one grandchild. That makes four grandkids too. Been married to my childhood sweetheart for almost 35 years (April 21, 2008)

I am a Poet/Playwright/Director/Actor. Not necessarily in that order. Which ever portion pays first is the one I proclaim. LOL

I've been in Theatre for 20 seasons. Been writing since I was 13. Have taught Creative Writing and Drama/Theatre for 23 years.

I recently organized a Mime Company out of Mt. Sinai Ministries in Cleveland, Ohio called I AM...Mime. There are sixteen youths in this group from ages 5 - 15. It's a challenge but well worth the effort.

I am in the process of publishing my very first book of poetry/CD combination. It is called; "Forever Feeling".

I was taught my crafts(s) at the world renowned Karamu House Performing Arts Theatre. I was employed there for nine years and worked in the old apartment of Langston Hughes. Often felt his spirit roaming the halls of the building. I am presently working on a screenplay about his life which I plan to get to Oprah and Denzel.

That's it for now. I have lots of irons in the fire and wear metal gloves to keep from getting burned.


Much Love & Respect :SuN014:

Renee :jump:

:wave: a warm welcome to you, Matt4Jack :wave:

eta: I just realized you've been here for awhile!! sooo.. a warm welcome back! :heart:

Welcome back to Destee.com and the poetry corner of the community
nice to read u up in here

Please allow me to Re- and Introduce Myself
I am PLATINUMILLITY1...well thats my Screen name
My Birth name is Na-Asia and... I am currently working on myself and My spirit
Just though I would Come Properly and Say Greetings
~Bless all~
~Peace~
:10200:

Welcome to Destee.com Renee!!!!

It is so wonderful to meet you
and I would Like you to know that....
There is MADD LOVE over here Sistah :D
Welcome Queen

Hi All,

I've actually been on Destee.com since like 2000 I think. I was first deepsistahsoul. I was 18 then now I am 23 and the mother of two children and the love of a strong black man. I just recently fulfilled my dream and published my first novella titled "Live for thyself." Currently I am working on my second book. I love Destee.com everyone is so positive here and I love the oneness that we have here. I'm about to be a premium member :). Why not give back to my people. I'm everywhere by the way. I'm on a new site called Sankofa Literary Society, and blackhistory365. I just love my black people. You can visit my website @ www.rhonicawrites.com (http://www.rhonicawrites.com) and my column for sanktofa Rhonica's Notebook (http://edc1creations.wordpress.com/rhonicas-notebook/). I can say that Destee.com has been a pleasant experience for me because the dream to be a writer flustered all over again when I found this site. The dream had died, but after talking to some of the members here and mingling I was once again caught up in this love affair with writing.

Remember God blesses us all with gifts, it is up to us to use it or loose it.

Author Rhonica Wesley aka $$Beauty$$

Well, Everybody..

I'm a wee little one of the famiwee. I'm Crystal, better known as Desert Storm. I thought that this screen name would best fit me and reflect my personality since my desires and passions seem to ever increasingly grow, as I weather the storms of life, passionately.

I started writing poetry at 14. I was inspired to write because I'm a singer as well. I picked up a used cd from Mariah Carey in '99 called Music Box. When I was looking through her lyrics, I noticed that she wrote all of them, that's when I started writing. Most of my poems, that were in an old poem book were of my "boyfriend" at the time... so I thought hee,hee,hee... more so than not of my "phone friend" I should say.

I'm a dreamer. Some dreams that I've had, have come true. Some things, I think, I dream until they come true.

I'm from California. Originally from the East Bay Area, but grew up all over the Bay. I moved every two years, and went to a different school since 5th grade until I graduated highschool, 7 different schools, the number of completion. My passion to write comes from my upbringing, things that I have been exposed to, culture, urban experience and urban culture, curiosity, love for life, and history. This was my upbringing growing up from both of my parents. We were always educated by parents and friends about great African Americans of music as well as other greats. I guess I have an old mind in the way I view some things, & can't get enough of older folks conversation and experiences. Being around a lot of older folks, I enjoyed asking history questions and debating. I have more older friends than friends my own age. I always was more interested in them growing up, I guess that will never change.

That's why I know just about all the oldies songs on the radio still today. I even know LARRY GRAHM...hee,hee,hee... My parents both sang and grew up in Oakland,California. My dad almost joined the BLACK PANTER PARTY. So, I grew up with BLACK PRIDE on one hand, AND striving for the AMERICAN DREAM on the other. My spirits turned in the middle more toward BERKLEY. Not so much striving for the american dream... just my dreams... and I CONFESS... I MAY BE A LIL HIPPIE AT TIMES...

In the aspect of my HIPPINESS, I got that from both my parents. I am very creative, natural, love for the era of the 40-80's. Love for classic fashion, vintage, and such. I am inspired by blacks of those eras as well as the 1800s and beyond, history fein our history of course. I'm kinda classic in a way, and yet STRIVE TO BE FREE, by all means. I HAVE BENT TOWARD THE HIPPIE MOVEMENT, as I keep mentioning. Most of my parents friends were VIBIN people. I think there spirits channeled mines, so I LIKE VIBING WHEN I CAN... that has at times got me in trouble and confused. I was never looked down upon by any of my parents friends or relatives friends growing up. So I don't think of my self as such... I was constantly being educated by black adults in some way shape or form mainly my parents friends, or family friends. A lot of my heroes were a lot of them. The ones with no names. My dad was very militant about me following my dreams growing up as well as my mom. I saved getting into trouble after graduating highschool. Both my parents made sure as well as my family that I knew how they grew up as well as their history from their era and black history in general. I come from a family of artists in a way speakers, and musicians. I am very proud of that.

I am from the BAY AREA, SO ... we like to debate and talk a lot about REAL issues. In the Bay we are very liberal, even though I disagree on certain moral issues, I feel every heart beat for human rights, black rights, and we are NOTORIOUS for boycotts, rallies, and PROTESTS. I feel very liberal in that way. Free to speak what I believe, being a California. I love the RAWNESS of it all. It's liberating! I also grew up around a lot of my dads musician friends and people who were outspoken, came from the "black power movement"/hippie, but nevertheless, DEEP.

Being the little 'CHILE who grew up responding and listening to the adult debates and conversations,

I was the one who knew everyone in highschool and they knew me but was a loner at the same time. I excepted everybody, not judging anybody, tried to englighten when I could and went to hang out with the people that I felt like I wanted to hang out with at the time.

I started with the Destee fam in '01, after moving from another poetry site that quite a few of us all moved from. Destee, provided her space for us all, and it's been all LOVE, ever since. I have grown so much with our poetry fam and have such a special place in my heart for all of you. So much, so much, so much,...I have been so inspired here, and want to continue being inspired and inspire others. That is the ultimate goal, in turn to inspire others, as I have been inspired. I love my poetry Famiwee...

You are all so priceless... I have enjoyed meeting new members as well, and enjoy seeing all the creativity and originality in here. Thank you all. Thanks DESTEE, for all you do... Words could no express...

Love,
Desert Storm

Hello...

my name is Lauren and I'm an alcoholic..... PSYCHE!!

nah, that would be my name though.

me, I play it cool.. dig all jive.. that's the reason i stay alive..

my motto as i live and learn.. dig and be dug in return... (James Baldwin)

I love to write. I love my people. I love myself, so I love all of you too.

I started writing when I was about nine maybe... but I started thinking when I was a lil under three at least that's what i remember...

I listen to my gut if u will.. my intuition... and i try my best to do what i perceive to be as the right thing.

when i write.... i am being an artist....

i am trying to grab emotions..... I am trying to control emotions...

emotions and attitudes reflect behavior..... so i feel in order to understand a behavior.... i need to explore the emotions...

when i write i know how i feel.... what i write may not be a representation of how i personally feel.. it's just throwing it out there because it was thought at one time or another....

either thru my own reasoning or something someone has told me...

I enjoy reading other peoples' writing also, because I like to explore their emotions, and understand what makes them tick....

my pen completes me... i write for me... it's my therapy.....

Miss Lady tho... is just the first thing that I thought of.. I just wanted to drop a poem......

sometimes my assertion can be seen as aggressive .....

just very passionate.... and aggressive when need be... cause no body handing out anything in this life.......

I enjoy flowing with the poets..

they got skillz mayne.....

Miss Lady,

It's a pleasure to meet ya! Feeling your vibes and all... Three Thumbs up!
hee,hee,hee...
Much Love,
Desert Storm

It's a pleasure to know everyone and for expressing and telling us a bit about yourself
we are humble and thankful as family

Keep telling us who you are so we all can know each other as family !!

First let me say that I will not call you mama Destee any more...lol....

I am Jazzytude...aka...RAWVoice...aka...SistahVine_X... aka...Goddess Rawness
I love Honesty...I hate hatters...I laugh at cattyness...and I shatter egos!!!

Growing up most my friends was males so I feel more comfortable conversing with them and no I don't want none of yall problems so keep the insecurities under raps...I am here to learn not to find or take someones husband, boo and or boyfriend...

I don't have a problem with criticism ...I have a problem with back bitters and people who put others down to build them selves up!!! I am disgusted by cackling hens and roosters.

I love down-to-earth people who have no problems speaking their minds, I love brothas who respects a sistah who speaks her mind and not one who tries to control her mind...

MY MIND ON MONEY...AND MONEY ON MY MIND...AND HAVING NO MONEY IS A CRIME!!!!!!:flamet:

LOVE IT OR LEAVE IT..........PEACE

:11300:
Whoa.....something serious!!!!!!!
I feel ya
Nice to me you Jazzy
(although I don't think some can say the same)
:10200:

Well I am only concerned with those who are concerned with me and mine!!!

PEACE AND BLESSINGS........NOW LETS GET THE LESSONS ON!!!

:horse:

Thankz for sharing that Jazzytude and welcome within nice to know u
and what u like and dislike in people .......

Keep expressing family so we get to knopw u better

Y thank you for the warm welcomes everyone............PEACE

Greetings brothers and sisters - I'm a newly registered member. I have taken a few moments to skim the forum and I'm looking forward to learning from and sharing with you all.

First let me say that I will not call you mama Destee any more...lol....

I am Jazzytude...aka...RAWVoice...aka...SistahVine_X... aka...Goddess Rawness
I love Honesty...I hate hatters...I laugh at cattyness...and I shatter egos!!!

Growing up most my friends was males so I feel more comfortable conversing with them and no I don't want none of yall problems so keep the insecurities under raps...I am here to learn not to find or take someones husband, boo and or boyfriend...

I don't have a problem with criticism ...I have a problem with back bitters and people who put others down to build them selves up!!! I am disgusted by cackling hens and roosters.

I love down-to-earth people who have no problems speaking their minds, I love brothas who respects a sistah who speaks her mind and not one who tries to control her mind...

MY MIND ON MONEY...AND MONEY ON MY MIND...AND HAVING NO MONEY IS A CRIME!!!!!!:flamet:

LOVE IT OR LEAVE IT..........PEACE

Joining Destee.com may very well prove to be in your best interest, for you will find in here...as well as in life, that: "It takes all kinds to make the whirl go round"
Here's :toast: growing into Unity together.
Much love and peace

Greetings brothers and sisters - I'm a newly registered member. I have taken a few moments to skim the forum and I'm looking forward to learning from and sharing with you all.

Brother A Thinking Man ... Peace and Blessings ... Welcome Welcome Welcome ... :wave:

So glad to have you with us! Thanks for introducing yourself!

We have lots here, great discussions, poetry, classes, voice video chat, and more!

Take your time getting to know us and if you have any questions, just ask.

Consider Becoming a Premium Member (http://destee.com/membership) as well, for the community needs all of us, to survive.

Please, just make yourself right at home, because you are!

Much Love and Peace.

:heart:

Destee

Peace & Blessings to All,


My government is Jameelah Which is Beautiful in Arabic so you see I have always been Beautifulblkw, even when I didn't know it. I feel blessed to be here over the past few years of my being I have been discovering more thing about myself and the things around me. I 'm a Mom, Older sis, Teacher, Hair dresser, Entertainer & Representative to one amazing little lady. Simply put I 'm on a journey....... for strength, knowledge, and understanding.





............THE GREASTEST SERVICE I CAN OFFER IS ...........OPEN, HONEST, & CARING COMMUNICATION.

First let me say that I will not call you mama Destee any more...lol....

I am Jazzytude...aka...RAWVoice...aka...SistahVine_X... aka...Goddess Rawness
I love Honesty...I hate hatters...I laugh at cattyness...and I shatter egos!!!

Growing up most my friends was males so I feel more comfortable conversing with them and no I don't want none of yall problems so keep the insecurities under raps...I am here to learn not to find or take someones husband, boo and or boyfriend...

I don't have a problem with criticism ...I have a problem with back bitters and people who put others down to build them selves up!!! I am disgusted by cackling hens and roosters.

I love down-to-earth people who have no problems speaking their minds, I love brothas who respects a sistah who speaks her mind and not one who tries to control her mind...

MY MIND ON MONEY...AND MONEY ON MY MIND...AND HAVING NO MONEY IS A CRIME!!!!!!:flamet:

LOVE IT OR LEAVE IT..........PEACE

WELLLLLLLLLL.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

COME WIT IT.....LOLOLOL...

"DA ROOTS IS IN TOWN...
UNDILUTED OFTEN PERSECUTED UNDER-RATED SOUND
LIBERATING VIBES CREATING EMANCIPATING ALL AROUND
LIGHTING THUNDER COMING THRU DA SPEAKER...."

WERE COMING HOTTER THAN A NUCLEAR BOMB..." (Macka.B and de Professor,) track # 55 in da RE~Covery Room


:hearts2:

Greetings brothers and sisters - I'm a newly registered member. I have taken a few moments to skim the forum and I'm looking forward to learning from and sharing with you all.
:thinking: Looking FORWARD to Healing, Growing and Building with You




Peace & Blessings to All,


My government is Jameelah Which is Beautiful in Arabic so you see I have always been Beautifulblkw, even when I didn't know it. I feel blessed to be here over the past few years of my being I have been discovering more thing about myself and the things around me. I 'm a Mom, Older sis, Teacher, Hair dresser, Entertainer & Representative to one amazing little lady. Simply put I 'm on a journey....... for strength, knowledge, and understanding.





............THE GREASTEST SERVICE I CAN OFFER IS ...........OPEN, HONEST, & CARING COMMUNICATION.



Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!
A Womb~man after my own :heart:

Thank You for BE~ing.....Here.......Now
:bowdown::bowdown::bowdown:

and yeah.....Dem my Peeps!:hearts4: :slobber:




:hearts2:

I go by the hook phynX of kmt, something that came to me many moons ago when I started painting. I looked up the relevance of the phoenix bird in Egypt and it was actually called a Benu, and was a symbol of high ethical and moral standards.

I started my own company two years ago, wanting to bring physical therapy, massage, belief re-patterning to my community. I found some strong resistance as there seemed to be some resistance to therapeutic massage as a respectful profession, or even a modality that warrants spending a hard earned dollar. So, I've marketed primarily to everyone else and had some success. My heart is really more driven towards taking the innovative technologies of healing and the access of it by Africans worldwide for our spiritual and physical healing.

When I'm not contemplating how to get in or out of my many situations, I dream of impacting the world through visual interactive media and ancient wisdom!

warm welcomes to A-thinking-man .......Beautifulblkw.....Phynxofkmt
it's a pleasure meeting you all and hope your stay in the family will be as
joyful and loyal happy you all are here .

Hello Everyone ,
My name is Sam Bateman-Disciplineman, :lift: I am 55yrs old married to a BEAUTIFUL BLACK WOMAN my wife name is Pam we have a 11yrs old daughter Samantha, and my dog name is Maxs, I don't have a lot to say, just wanting to say hello to everyone :hi:

welcome brother Disciplineman happy to meet you and thankz for sharing
a bit of yourself & family with us , have a wonderful stay here and welcome to
the family .

Keep it coming family so we might know a bit about u here at destee.com

Hi...I'm just new to this site and I'd like to introduce myself! :)
My names jojie, im from sweden and im 22 years old.
I'm currently on my first term at the International Academy of Film and Television (IAFT) (http://www.filmschool.ph) .
I initially took journalism in college but got frustrated with sitting in class doing exercises after exercises.
I wanted to create something tangible and substantial. One Google search led me to IAFT and the rest is history. Now im in the process of editing my own film.
A film that I wrote, I directed, and produced. I'd like to meet people in this forum, make friends and share ideas on a certain issue. :) hope you'll welcome me here. :tweety:

:wave: Welcome to Destee, Clearwater! :wave:

Welcome, Clearwater

Happy to make your acquaintance. :wave:

no matter the moniker, i will always be

trulyMe!

good to be back, Destee!

no matter the moniker, i will always be

trulyMe!

good to be back, Destee!

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Sister Thandiwe !!!!! :love: :great: :love: ... Welcome Home !!!! :wave:

Wow! What a wonderful surprise! :great: :great: :great:

I just saw where you paid for your Premium Membership, but of course i had no idea it was you! So i changed your status, created your Thank You Thread and then saw this !!!! :love: :grouphug:

A Beautiful Surprise!

You've made my day / night Sister!

Brother Kemetstry is still here ... though he's gotten older now, much more obedient ... hahahahahahaha ... :lol:

Great to have you home Sister ... yes yes yes ... no matter the moniker!

Much Much Love and Peace!

:heart:

Destee

well i am Peter and i downhearted man,i will like to know a little about you...

Hello and Welcome sweetdaddie5050
Take a moment to stroll around the community a bit, I'm sure you will find so much love, respect and Unity...seems like a good place to start.
Do make yourself at home...because you are!

thanks for the love, as always, Destee!

i was stalking, i'm mean, looking for oldman kem!

i'm sure he can feel my presence and went running skurred! :swim:

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:10900: Hello my new family! my name is Pamela Brown. Stage name, Pamela B. Middle aged love child of wonderful parents and two glorious sisters. A very good friend of mine introduced me to the Destee family and I'm so very happy he did. My friends call me "The black White Girl", because the claim I have no rythum. Well, i'm a black woman so we know that's a lie cause i can step my butt off. So where am i from? That's right CHI-TOWN in the house. I'm a psychiatric nurse for 19yrs.,so you know i got issues, and i do designer lashes, on North ave, if you live in chicago, you know "The Avenue" is. Been doin' lahes for 10 yrs. so I'm hella good. Thank God for this site, and it's wonderful counselors. love you family.

:10900: Hello my new family! my name is Pamela Brown. Stage name, Pamela B. Middle aged love child of wonderful parents and two glorious sisters. A very good friend of mine introduced me to the Destee family and I'm so very happy he did. My friends call me "The black White Girl", because the claim I have no rythum. Well, i'm a black woman so we know that's a lie cause i can step my butt off. So where am i from? That's right CHI-TOWN in the house. I'm a psychiatric nurse for 19yrs.,so you know i got issues, and i do designer lashes, on North ave, if you live in chicago, you know "The Avenue" is. Been doin' lahes for 10 yrs. so I'm hella good. Thank God for this site, and it's wonderful counselors. love you family.

Sister Pamela B ... Hello and Welcome ... :wave:

Oh My My My ... a psychiatric nurse !!!! :great: :great: :great:

You got me wanting to create an image of me laying on the sofa getting some real therapy ... tell'n you it all started when i was 6 months old ... :lol:

Ohhhhhhhhhhh Boy !!!! I'm so pleased to have you with us!

Thank you for joining us and please continue to make yourself at home ... because you are!

:heart:

Destee

well i am Peter and i downhearted man,i will like to know a little about you...

Hey SweetDaddie5050 ... Hello and Welcome ... :wave:

Just browse around and read, for most of us have shared great parts of ourselves here, for all to read.

Likewise ... make yourself at home, post, visit chat (http://destee.com/chat), and let us get to know you too!

Much Love and Peace.

:heart:

Destee

:hi: everyone Im new to the board, looking forward to chatting with you all.
I love to read and keep up with current events and I enjoy talking about politics! see yall on the boards.

Hey Y'All!! most of the family probably does not know me because I come and go for long periods of time. Chasley is my newest incarnation. However, I have supported, (in one way or another) Destee for many many years, in fact there is so much love tween us! and I support most everything she does! and always will! My newest venture plazanoir.com is a cyber-village that destee and the family has in many ways helped to spawn. Now that I am back I think I will stay for awhile. It is so warm amongst family! And I can never be to far away from my destee!

Always, in Always

http://destee.com/forums/images/smilies/running.gif
Charles:run:

Hmmmm..... I guess my moniker speaks for itself. I am an upright Afrikan Freedom Fighter. A Brother (will die one). Outspoken, I detest weak Afrikans. Dont like Pink People. Love my sisters (No Babrbie for Me!) Love to laugh, easy going, pretty smart. business owner. Go to sleep at night dreamin of an all black planet! Loyal, Taurus, trustworthy. Love sports, like watching movies and reading. Dont go to bars etc... Boring I guess. Working on being more overstanding of FOOLS!

Welcome Each1teach1 & Chasley & lonlyspeaktruth it's a pleasure meeting
and hearing who and what you all are , look forward to seeing you all around the
community sharing and enjoying as Family here at Destee.com

:hearthis: Now I'm far from being new but I am back! :grouphug:

Now I guess I am new to the folk that have no clue to who i am...lol

Peace everyone! Since this looks like the formal introductions forum, I would like to go ahead and let everyone know a bit about myself and to give my blessings to everyone on this site.

Umm, well, my name is Tristan but I go under the moniker "Asafo87" (I also am known under the name "Codified Solder" for those who watch my vids on YouTube). I reside in New York City & I am a college student attempting to receive a degree in Computer Tech.

I am a black (non-white) male who is attempting to solve the Race problem by producing a thing called Justice. I look forward to exchanging constructive & positive dialogue with people of like-minds.

Thanks & Greetings to the Family!

:wave: Welcome to the Family, asafo87! :wave:

:heart:
Zulile

Welcome To Destee Brother Tristian A.k.a Asafo87!!!!
I Good to meet you relax and have a Ball:)
Na-Asia:hearts2:
A.k.a PLATINUMILLITY1

welcome within the family brother nice to know a bit about you

Keep it coming family so we all know whom you are ...........

Uhhhhhh okay so ummmmm errrrrr uhhhhhh
hehehehe
Peace & Blessings beautiful people

Ironically enough I dont know that Ive ever played the intro trak on my Destee-Mae Player

At any rate...

Bay Area (Oakland-Berkeley portion) is home
Blak & Samoan is the mix
Not brand new to Destee Mae Land

Use to be a frequent peruser until work schedule changed up

Raised by avid revolutionary spirits

Somewhat of a loner at my core

I very much so embrace my inner weirdo/psycho/eccentric (dont be skurred lol a lil bit of crazy nevah hurt no body honey)

So... now u know family

and if you are...
Destee Mae
Queenie Beanie Bag
Qunitessential Queentswana
June Bug Nita Pita Mae
King Kong Khasm
Ricky Ricardo Rich
Principessa Purple Moons
DJ Mani C aka Manasia
You already know because I've bugged u b4 lol

Be blessed my loves,
Trin

:wave: Welcome back home, triniti424 :wave:

Thank u so much Zulie :)
Now i got someone new to bother ;)
and what is family for if not that am i right?
If im wrong...
the number u have reached is no longer in service

to bother?
ummmmm.. i think queen was calling you into chat... :lol: :lol:
otherwise :callme: anytime, sistah!

Hello everyone, there is so much to see and do on this site, I completely overlooked this and I am sorry for my rudeness. I am 35 years old from Lenoir city, Tennessee. Grew up in Jacksonville, Florida. As most already know I am white. I have two beautiful sons ages 9 &11. I have a passion for loving those that are or have been opressed. God knows, I can relate. Looking forward to knowing everyone better. Peace and Love to all. And thanks for letting me be a part.

Nice to know who you are and what you are ....welcome within

keep it coming family so we may know who you are !

Hi, I'm Yardlee. I'm an african american man within the 18 to 24 age bracket. I'm an accounting major at my college.

My interests include cultural, socioeconomic, & GLBT community issues.

Destee, thanks for allowing me to join your website.

:wave: welcome Yardlee :) Make yourself right at home!

:heart:
Zulile

Hi, I'm Yardlee. I'm an african american man within the 18 to 24 age bracket. I'm an accounting major at my college.

My interests include cultural, socioeconomic, & GLBT community issues.

Destee, thanks for allowing me to join your website.
Welcome Yardlee! We are Glad To meet you:love:
Well Your interests sound very interesting,;) I am sure You will find i very comely here, and that your are able to involve ALL Your Intersts:)

So what College do you attend?


Na-Asia
B.K.A
PLATINUMILLITY1

Hi, I'm Yardlee. I'm an african american man within the 18 to 24 age bracket. I'm an accounting major at my college.

My interests include cultural, socioeconomic, & GLBT community issues.

Destee, thanks for allowing me to join your website.

welcome, I majored in Accounting..... minor in Math....

glad to meet ya.

Hello everyone, there is so much to see and do on this site, I completely overlooked this and I am sorry for my rudeness. I am 35 years old from Lenoir city, Tennessee. Grew up in Jacksonville, Florida. As most already know I am white. I have two beautiful sons ages 9 &11. I have a passion for loving those that are or have been opressed. God knows, I can relate. Looking forward to knowing everyone better. Peace and Love to all. And thanks for letting me be a part.

alrighty then.... welcome..... appreciate your honesty....

You have a passion for for loving those that are or have been oppressed???

no disrespect intended so don't take it as such... wouldn't it be better just to say.... that you have a passion for doing what is right???

and How can you relate? I'm curious.

welcome, I majored in Accounting..... minor in Math....

glad to meet ya.

Thanks Miss Lady for welcoming me. How grueling was the mathematics minor. LOL I'm taking college algebra and I'm starting to cringe.

Welcome Yardlee! We are Glad To meet you:love:
Well Your interests sound very interesting,;) I am sure You will find i very comely here, and that your are able to involve ALL Your Intersts:)

So what College do you attend?


Na-Asia
B.K.A
PLATINUMILLITY1

Thanks for welcoming me Platinumillity. I attend KSU right outside of Atlanta.

Thanks Miss Lady for welcoming me. How grueling was the mathematics minor. LOL I'm taking college algebra and I'm starting to cringe.

not too bad.... you'll see as you continue in Acct. most courses are math involved.... just don't miss any .. as long as ur foundation is good... you'll get through it.....

just recently decided to continue with the math... so i can get an actuary liscense.......

grasp the college algerbra tho... you'll need it for calculus.. statistics and quantitative business analysis (title of course varies)...

good luck I'm sure you'll do great!!!!!!!!!! :)

Thanks for welcoming me Platinumillity. I attend KSU right outside of Atlanta.
Ooooh Cool. I used to Stay in Kennesaw With Famly
WE COUSINS!!!!!
(yes....I am Nuts:D)

i really cant remember what i wrote along time ago...but I jus figured since I dip in and out so often I'd reintroduce myself.

I am a 22 African American/Puerto Rican Female (as some confuse me for a male). College graduate, B.A in History(best subject ever!!!)) w minor Educational Studies.. from Roc,NY, but been livig in and out Atlanta... trying to focus on grad apps now...and staying culturally grounded.

and i love this place!!! its one of the only places on line i really dont question sharing anything... its beauty!!!

i hope all the newbies enjoy as well.. dont jus be another name..

Hey Sis:heart:

It's all good All we gotta say Is Welcome and See Ya Later!
Now that we've got that Settled:D
Glad to know you ejoy Bringing yourself back to the beginning and that You Love Destee so much.
We Love you too:love:
Now I get it....Da Roc(hahahahahaha)
Much love Sis
Enjoy Yourself

I am GeorgeM residing in Texas but originally born and raised in Philadelphia....38 yo, work for a major phone company, student of life, the universe and self....I stumbled upon this site by "accident" but I am glad my Self guided me here because I see alot of Black intelligent interaction here....looking forward to interacting and getting to know you all.....also a deep thinker and poet.....any other questions you have just ask


Hotep

Welcome to Destee.com, GeorgeM :wave:

Hi - i just joined a few hours ago and i'm here to learn.

I am GeorgeM residing in Texas but originally born and raised in Philadelphia....38 yo, work for a major phone company, student of life, the universe and self....I stumbled upon this site by "accident" but I am glad my Self guided me here because I see alot of Black intelligent interaction here....looking forward to interacting and getting to know you all.....also a deep thinker and poet.....any other questions you have just ask


Hotep

Welcome George M:wave: :10900: It is Good To have you and I am Happy you ACCIDENTALLY trip on over to Destee Here:) Glad to Meet you and Looking forward to Your Poetic Floetry!

Hi - i just joined a few hours ago and i'm here to learn.

WELCOME CuteNappyGrl:wave: Glad to have you here sis. If you want to learn....THen all you need is some eyes to Look around:D(the actual head comes in handy too!) LOL I am silly millity. Enjoy Yourself. Hop to Speak to You Soon:)

Hi,

Im a 20 year old female born in Kenya but grew up in London, England.

Am on a quest and thirsty for knowledge which has been denied to me my whole life so am so excited at finding this site and being able to interact with like minded people.

Looking forward to talking to everyone!

Blessings

Hi,

Im a 20 year old female born in Kenya but grew up in London, England.

Am on a quest and thirsty for knowledge which has been denied to me my whole life so am so excited at finding this site and being able to interact with like minded people.

Looking forward to talking to everyone!

Blessings

Hello Sister Nubian~Queen,

I am a Young Knowlege seeker just as yourself. I am very pleased to meet you, and I hope you find All you wish to find here. It isa Wonderful place and I can not wait to see you in the Threads. Knowledge you wish, Knowledge you may receive:) Much joy Sister

BLESS

well hello everyone, what a vibrant and wonderful realm this is. i just recently discovered this site, and for the life of me, i can't remember from where:uhoh:, but i found it! oh well, i'm loving the conversation and warm vibe by all. my real name is cary, and i reside in nc.:spinstar:

well hello everyone, what a vibrant and wonderful realm this is. i just recently discovered this site, and for the life of me, i can't remember from where:uhoh:, but i found it! oh well, i'm loving the conversation and warm vibe by all. my real name is cary, and i reside in nc.:spinstar:

:congrats:Welcome s8ddha...make yourself at home......shop by chat sometimes:congrats:

I guess this is the right spot, I figured I would join in the discussion here, a little introduction, everyone calls me Beans its a long story lmao, anywho I work in the airline industry and in doing so I usually have service issues like I am having now ;(

Oh that is Quite alright!...We don't descriminate against Pc issues! lol

You sound like a Brother....am i correct?

Well Welcome to Destee Brother/Sister Beans!!!!!!:heart:
It is Great to Have you. and I am glad you decided to stay:luvv:
Make yourself at Home, that's where you have just come.

Love,
Platinumillity1

Give Thanks for the warm welcome, I am having a issue uploading a avatar of Bob Marley can you help or direct I and I to the proper instructions.

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help Idren

Give Thanks for the warm welcome, I am having a issue uploading a avatar of Bob Marley can you help or direct I and I to the proper instructions.

you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:

1. Your user account may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post, access administrative features or some other privileged system?
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help Idren

Beans ... Hello and Welcome ... :wave:

Adding an avatar is a Benefit of Premium Membership (http://destee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26882).

If you have more questions or concerns, please let us know, and make yourself at home, because you are!

Much Love and Peace.

:heart:

Destee

Big ups Destee for finding the time, I and I overstand tings now, babylon's paper and metals are required for an avatar, seen?

Big ups Destee for finding the time, I and I overstand tings now, babylon's paper and metals are required for an avatar, seen?
LOl...Yes Sir

Hello, my name is Lataisha Nicole and there's nothing special or different about me, i live with the same hope and fears as everyone else, plague by the same troubles and responsibilities that everyone else has,while living is this same crazy world just as everyone else does, my only hope that is that i may find a place where i can be myself, amongst, everyone else
thanks for having this girl from the bottom, on her way to the top.

Hello, my name is Lataisha Nicole and there's nothing special or different about me, i live with the same hope and fears as everyone else, plague by the same troubles and responsibilities that everyone else has,while living is this same crazy world just as everyone else does, my only hope that is that i may find a place where i can be myself, amongst, everyone else
thanks for having this girl from the bottom, on her way to the top.

Sister Lataisha Nicole ... Welcome Welcome Welcome ... :wave:

Thanks for joining us, and sharing a little bit about yourself! It's a pleasure to meet you! :grouphug:

We do strive to let everyone be their own selves here ... (though some are so krazee, well ... we do have limits ... lol) ... but don't you worry none about that!

Truth be told, we are all from the bottom Sister, trying to get to the top ... so make yourself right at home, because you are!

Much Love and Peace.

:heart:

Destee

Hello Beans and Lataisha Nicole! Welcome, and do continue to make yourselves at home! :great:

Hi, I found out about this forum from one of my online pals a few weeks ago. I was chilling on the computer today figuring out what other websites that I can visit and remembered a pal telling me about this website. Interesting thus far and I decided to register and so here I am . . .

Hi, I found out about this forum from one of my online pals a few weeks ago. I was chilling on the computer today figuring out what other websites that I can visit and remembered a pal telling me about this website. Interesting thus far and I decided to register and so here I am . . .

Yohance ... Welcome Welcome Welcome ... :wave:

We're happy to have you, glad you joined us, shared a little, and encourage you to make yourself right on at home, because you are!

Much Love and Peace.

:heart:

Destee

Alaafia( peace and blessings)

My name is Amina. I m from the Bronx,in New York City. I am a work at home Mom of two blessings ages 24mths and 14yrs old. I create handmade jewelry that I have been selling for over one year online at two locations

http://nyblaque.etsy.com -main e-commerce site,temporarily closed till Dec. 2009
and
http://nyblaque.silkfair.com- new site. I also sell my wares in the Soho District of NYC. I love to read and write poetry, craft and find joy and peace in the joy of motherhood.

I found this site through a search engine through Aol as I was looking for black/afrocentric parenting group( i was looking for a playgroup in the city for my son) and stumbled apon Destee. I just signed up today and still learning the site, I really like it here so far:)

I look forward to making new friends and networking. Stop by and say hi as I will be certain to do the same.

aSHE,

nYbLAQUE- Designs created with light and love.

:wave: Welcome to destee, Nyblaque!

I still haven't properly introduced myself and I've been here for a couple of months

Name: Jahari.....that's not my real name, but sometime in the near future it will be, when I legally change it. I feel that it fits me. Jahari means "young, strong, and powerful." I think everyone should identify with being young, because youth is associated with free thinking, rebellion, questioning, in constant search of..., etc. Strong means strength in various aspects of your life (physically, spiritually, emotionally, etc.). Power means having control over yourself.............I love this name and God has made me realize the importance of it. "Kavi" is a name I latched onto it, which means "poet." I discovered the name back when I used to write rhymes a lot more


Hobbies: I think I'm somewhat of a dork, but that's all good. I enjoy listening to hip hop and r & b, reading, watching sports, school, etc.

Work: Right now I work in a real estate office. I must say that real estate is incredibly boring to me, but it's paying my tuition and bills so I'm not complaining. I'm not an actual agent (I assist agents), although I do plan on getting my real estate license one day, because I believe it can be a good side hustle

Characteristics: I tend to be very skeptical and critical. This can get me in trouble some times, but I feel that I'd rather be overly critical, rather than to take things for face value. I'm also argumentative (I'm sure some of u have picked up on this already, lol). I don't do it to be harsh, I'm just very opinionated. Some people take my strong opinions as me being authoritative and condescending (although that isn't my intention at all), so I'm trying to work on becoming better at getting my points across without offending anyone.

Favorite food: "We eat fish, tossed salads" - Ghostface

Goals: To finish my B.S. in psychology. To gain a Masters and Phd in a field of psychology and start my own private practice. I also have dreams of one day starting an educational institution dedicated primarily to African psychology and mental health...that's waaaaaaaaaay down the road, but I can dream can't I????

Music: favorite MCs are Rakim, Ice Cube and Outkast.........that's like my holy trinity of hip hop. I also love Nas, Wu Tang, A Tribe Called Quest, L Boogie, Mos Def, Mobb Deep, Common, G-Rap, D.J. Premiere, etc.....Other musicians I like are D'Angelo, Stevie Wonder, Babyface, Sam Cooke, and Jimi Hendrix

Something that you wouldn't know about me unless I told You: I like heavy metal. I can put a Black Sabbath cd in my player and jam all day to it................oh and I have a huge infatuation with Alicia Keys.......HUGE!!!


Okay that's enough..............

welcome brother awesome Name and finding of the meaning to it ....

hi new here. i live in an all white or almost all white neighborhood and have been brought up that way pretty much. so i am looking to learn the reasons behind why certain people think and act certain ways. i hope this is the right place. i have lots of questions.

^^^welcome brother...this place will be excellent for you...enjoy your journey of enlightment.

^^^welcome brother...this place will be excellent for you...enjoy your journey of enlightment.
Ain't no enlightenment here! This endarkenment because this is community of dark skin folks...........get wit it or get lost! lol

out with the light.......................in with the dark..........................

just thought i'd say hello to everyone before i start posting away...

a little about myself: born and raised in Florida, though i have a little travel experience. i am a full time student and decided to register for this site because there is so much ground it covers, plus i didn't want to get trapped in "lurker" mode :-). I'm not very forum savy, but i think i'll catch up.

just thought i'd say hello to everyone before i start posting away...

a little about myself: born and raised in Florida, though i have a little travel experience. i am a full time student and decided to register for this site because there is so much ground it covers, plus i didn't want to get trapped in "lurker" mode :-). I'm not very forum savy, but i think i'll catch up.

Kee ... Hello and Welcome ... :wave:

Thanks for joining us and sharing a little about yourself!

I'm glad you didn't get trapped in lurker mode ... :)

You don't have to be too forum savvy, to navigate this community ... take your time ... and if you have any questions, just ask.

Again, Welcome Welcome Welcome ... and please make yourself at home ... because you are!

Much Love and Peace.

:heart:

Destee

Sorry for being late with some of these welcomes, however.... Sending out a warm welcome to: yohance, Nyblaque, Jahari Kavi, iamcolored, and kee! :terrific:

I hope I'm introducing myself in the right area. My sincere apologies if not.
I'm Pebony and I joined this forum on my Grandmom's birthday Sept 26th as a gift to myself. As a former lurker discovering so much information ,it was only a matter of time before I signed up.
I work in the critical care unit of the hospital and have done so for several years. My hobbies include traveling. working out with free weights . music(listening /playing). sudoku puzzles and cooking just to name a few
I'm looking forward to visiting this awsome site.

Welcome Pebonybreeze to Destee.com. Glad to know you've found so much here to your liking, and I'm sure you're bound to discover even more about us that you'll love. Thank you for sharing a bit about yourself.

UniTee Design believes we all are all our youth need to succeed. Our sole goal is to help better educate today’s children and teens by connecting our people and maximizing our resources. Caring citizens, parents, students, schools, groups, businesses, churches, and many others are working with us to create more academic successes.

“UniTees” (custom designed tee shirts proudly featuring the red, black and green [RBG] colors of African American culture) are used to teach children our rich history and heritage to uplift self-esteem and self-identity. And sales of UniTees help fund and develop a variety of youth education programs and initiatives.

The UniTee “Funraising” Program helps youth in schools, churches and community centers raise funds for good causes by selling “UniTee” Shirts. It’s a wonderful way to build teamwork, spread unity, and nurture young entrepreneurs. And we’ll even design a new “UniTee” with your logo on it.

We also customize tee shirts for people, projects and special events such as family reunions, church outings, and more.

The Better Detroit Youth Movement is a volunteer-based coalition committed to establishing higher levels of communication, cooperation and collaboration among youth and community service providers. This effort will result in the development of a Youth Resource Guide for Detroit children and teens. The BDYM is also producing a television show entitled “Celebrating Our Children” for airing in the Detroit market. It is my hope to develop similar “movements” in Atlanta, New York City and Oakland in the near future.

The urgency to revive the power of our people in unity to achieve more positive and productive outcomes for our youth is obvious. As a proponent in the belief we are strongest and at our best when we rise as one, I welcome collaborations towards a common cause and for a greater good.

Let’s continue to encourage others to actively participate in uplifting the quality of life and learning for our children.

And, together, we will show the world how beautiful, smart and special they really are.

Welcome to Destee.com good infomational name and what it stand for hope you do return to share and join us in discussions on the base of these things again welcome

Hello watzinaname! Thank you for your welcome. I'm looking forward to visiting here as often as my schedule allows.

yes welcome PebonyBreeze and i hope often is more then you not able
because we surely would miss ya .....again welcome to Destee.com community

Good Morning $$RICH$$,
Thank you for your welcome! You see where I am on my first morning break. I wanted to check in on my new Destee family because I miss you all already...I'll be getting off possibly around &p and will log back on.
Peace & Blessings!

(not so much "introducing" myself, as it is that some of my "reason for being" came out due to my reaching very deep into "Me" as part of something else. while it really requires much editing and such, i'm gonna go ahead and drop it since just sometimes one's "truths" come out while one is "fighting" for their Right to Exist as ThemSelf. the following are snippets from a reply that got somewhat changed, but that i feel has a bunch of "me" in.)

even though sometimes it gets mixed up in a "tirade", i have been consistent in the message i've been trying to bring ever since i joined this community.

i've always had a philosophy of seeking to not "bad mouth" individuals, but, there have been times that i've "failed" to hold my tongue and spoken up about things that i feel/felt could be stated differently, or felt like might do us more good expressed in another fashion. i ain't nobody's expert or leader and won't, generally, bring my experiences to bear as "proof" of my extended, enlightened "wisdom"

... i have a failing in that i have never really figured out "small talk" (NOT to minimize anything; i am referring to that which all refer to as "small talk" - chit chat back and forth between people.) and speak from

almost 30 years of not doing this "system"/society while trying to figure out just how this planet/life/existence thing works so as to see why humanity is forever running around trying to put out small fires and jumping to the next small fire and coming back to the first small fire and then moving on to another small fire and then the next and then back to the third and on to the next ... when there really are no fires except as are created through following in the footsteps of a people that have no clue about this planet and create all these fires so as to maintain the illusion of their control over everything around, when the fact of the matter is that this "Garden of Eden" called Life is not on fire!!

when there seems to exist a continuous need to "fix" things, it is always good to seek to figure out the root thing to see how it is supposed to operate and compare that to how it is operating in an effort to determine where the issues are that cause it to appear to be not operating optimally. the planet operates optimally; man's "wisdom" over the millenia that we have been "doing" truly appears to have negatively impacted that optimisation.

i've come to a point where i've gained too much data and must needs bring what i've got out so as to get some other minds working on it because i am not the only one around, am not the most wise, am not quite so arrogant as to believe that i can fix all of it all by myself, and am having a really hard time trying to express that because in the years that i have been paying more attention to the really big picture, the smaller big picture has gotten so much worse that i have very much difficulty communicating in a manner that suits the "style du jour".

<cripes> and that is my biggest problem; it is really too big to say in the limited "sound bites" that appear to be the preferred method of communication today. "remember" how there used to be a tradition of "oral history" where a certain segment of the community remembered all the history of the community? remember how there used to be a time where huge things like "homer" and the illiad were committed to memory? in this time of "sound bite existence", "instant gratification", in which i, too, have been "indoctrinated" and "conditioned" ...

too much too say that my fingers can't keep up with so it comes out looking really jumbled, scrambled and is ripe for being interpreted as "being confused" ...

Hi! I am Astrologer4U


I came about knowing of Destees one day when I said to my self, "Now is a good day to try agin for th hundreth time to find some black people into Astrology on line" I got on line and Googled "Black Astrology" that process brought me here.

You see, I am from California the land of hippies and trends. It is a rare occasion that I run into black people who are into Astrology and I needed me some of my own people to discuss and Learn more about Astrology with. I wish I could have caught brother Aqil, maybe he would have not left had he had a sister like me to share and colaborate about Astrology with, but I think he will be coming back though, you all wait and see.


I also practice Numerology but I have yet to come up with a way to introduce it into a topic however, I am wroking on it...Numerology topic...coming soon.


Sister Astrologer4U

I have been a member for a couple of years now, but I dont think I ever really introduced my self, so I figured, hey...betta late than never. And now that I have committed myself to being more active here in the community, I thought would post here.

Anyhow, My name is Tiffany Dorese, and I am 26 years old. I am currently a college student in my second year...um, lets see. I work at a property management company working with home owner associations. My personality is very..fun. I am a down-to-earth, very good natured person, with a quiet exterior until approached....then I can get quite lively.

I have a deep compassion for human beings, and I like to understand them. I find myself making friends with people older than myself, probably because I can be kind of mature in some ways, and I enjoy being around individuals who can elevate me to new levels. I waste no real time on people who can't promote my mind. Learning through the experience and stories of others, is very rewarding to me. I respect others opinions, while stating my own.

Oh yea....and I am a capricorn.

Happy you found us sister Astrologer4U and yes there are many of us who are learning
the transformation of Astrology again welcome to the family and now ya right at home .


Hey sister sweet apple*pie welcome within you have been a quiet one for a few
years happy u made this move to share apart of your self with us here as family
you have a intresting background of ya self now we know who our quiet sis is
again welcome home

Hi . . . nice to be on a front porch, watching all the people going by, hearing a word or two here and there.

to introduce . . . I am Rev. Myokei, a Buddhist priest in the Nichiren Shu tradition--the first western woman to be ordained in the tradition, and the first woman of African-American descent ever. I am the only western woman in the entire world today in this tradition.

Just found this site today and rather than lurk, thought I'd just jump in and make my self at home.

Glad to be here, hope to meet a lot and learn a lot.

Gassho,
Rev. Myokei

:wave::wave::wave::wave::wave::wave::wave::wave::w ave::wave::wave:

Welcome sister within our humble community family of Destee.com
it is a great pleasure meeting you , i hope you find all you looking for
upon us as family do visit every room venture into everything we offer
make yourself right at home because you truely are.........
that is very exciting to hear you are the very first wow...and you here
with us as part of us is really wonderful

again welcome to Destee's happy to have you sister Rev.Myokei

Hey Family,

My name is Fredy Akom. Im a 21 year old Afrikan brother born in France now living in the Netherlands. I would like to bless Destee for making this lovely .com-Unity:love: I have gained a lot of knowledge of self from reading the post of strong individuals.

Love

DunamiZ -I-

`The biggest sin a people can commit is RESTRICTING LOVE´. -1-



escusse me if my english was incorrect

Hey Family,

My name is Fredy Akom. Im a 21 year old Afrikan brother born in France now living in the Netherlands. I would like to bless Destee for making this lovely .com-Unity:love: I have gained a lot of knowledge of self from reading the post of strong individuals.

Love

DunamiZ -I-




escusse me if my english was incorrect

DunmiZ05

Welcome to Destee

Thank you for sharing some of your insights
Reflection from anew helps us see

Thanks for sharing. I am looking forward to reading your poetic flows and insights. No problem with your english. I see no weakness. I see your essense and culture reflected in your writing.

:dance1: Str8 outta Philth-a-delphia Pistol-vania & I'm a straight shooter from the hip..not on the literal gun toting murderer tip, but on the philosophical tip of rippin' flip wit tha lip;

Its been ascertained
That I'm hard to main-tain
Self prescribed medications
Balance me out In-sane
Not dangerous to the point
Where I'm hard to X-plain
Let's just say that
Seismographs react
When I utilize my brain
My Mom passed
May of Last year I dropped tears
Had krew rollin' wit me
Until I chose to drop peers
Mom, for you I have 7 lifetimes of love,
That's why tears drop for years
They say a man ain't supposed to cry, I'm way beyond that
Use the heart or the mind, first consider all your facts
Mom, thru Thee Most High gave me life to be here on Earth
Now I navigated to Destee's world
To show you all what I'm worth.............

Hello...and I just wrote this right here and now..10 minutes to write...it's easy..all from the heart


And yes my Mother passed May 20th, 2007 and I represent my Mother in all whether I'm writing battle pieces, social conscious, love, humor etc.

I look forward to meeting others with like minds and I am always looking to learn....................PEACE

BLAS

:wave::wave::wave::wave::wave::wave::wave::wave::w ave:

First allow me to welcome you to Destee.com family and community of
love peace and respect very happy you found us and here to share

very nice to meet you feel you and know what u bring surely you will
find like minds we have plenty of that here on many different levels

secondly ....it sad me to hear about your mom so with that you and yours
are deeply in prayer brother .

do look around bounce within rooms make yourself home because you are
again welcome to Destee's

IM GLAD TO BE HERE...HOPE IT CONTINUES 2 B AS IT SEEMS FROM THE ONSET BECAUSE THUS FAR I'M DEEPLY IMPRESSED N SATISFIED WITH KNOWLEDGE BEING SHARED N PASSED AS WELL AS LOVE N RESPECT AS WELL.PEACE 2 ALL

BLAS

:dance1: Str8 outta Philth-a-delphia Pistol-vania & I'm a straight shooter from the hip..not on the literal gun toting murderer tip, but on the philosophical tip of rippin' flip wit tha lip;


i feel you on the str8shooter east coast brethren i'm right up I95 trying to do the same thing in Crooklyn

i feel the respect for your moms

that's real

and i can't be mad

I appreciate the condolences and definitely accept tha embrace of "welcome"
Crooklyn Stand Up! Yo So'Ja U Mos Def reppin an providin that much needed spark of knowledge bruh..Keep Doin U To Tha Fullest.....I'm Rite Here Homie...Wit'cha!...............Peace


BLAS

yeah; this (http://kingjbible.com/psalms/37.htm) is who I Am and Psalms 37-11 is my Life's Work.

and it's ready right here; right now.

and i'm powerful sk'rrd!

it's too big!!!!!!!!!!!

why me?

Oh my, I didn't even introduce myself after all the postin I've been doin?? Ok, my name is DENISHA, aka Free2b_me....... There you have it, I was born, raised and I currently work in San Francisco, CA or "The City" as a Light Rail (Train) Operator. Right now I reside in the "O" "Oaktown" or just "The Town" (Oakland, CA) aka "The Bay Area" or just "The Bay". There, now yall up on the lingo. I have a two very respectful seeds, a 20 year old son and 15 year old daughter, so that makes me what, 40, I think??

I've also graduated in 2000 as a Licensed Vocational Nurse! Say what? All while working full time, with 2 children. Yes ma'am, but please don't ask me why I'm not working as a nurse! Lol.. But forreal though, I am a nurse by trade. This is also another thread topic. I am currently in school again for Travel Marketing because I love to travel period. So why not make some dough while I'm at it?? Besides, this will give me something to do when I retire in another 17 - 20years! Lol.. I still won't have the age after 30yrs on this job.

I am a natural born hustler, I gots to get IT, but don't get it twisted, I'm legit. I come from the grimey part of San Fran and I am not ashamed. Yes, it's true, I'm from the ghetto but I am not a product OF the ghetto. Even though I can get ghetto classy at times, but hey, I have paid my dues to be that way and I am not asking for a pass;) Thank You very much. My good friend Astrologer 4U told me about Destee.com, and it's good to be here. (Taking a bow)
:blowkiss:

Good morning to all!

I have been "lurking" around for a month now, and this is my first post.

I am liking the vibe and look of your spot and I just may stick around.

I've even seen some familiar names of people from other sites I frequent.

Well, I'm a 40-something y/o sistah presently living in Atlanta, GA, and I am, so far, glad I found DESTEE! I really do like the variety of interest areas. Perhaps, this can be a new online home for me.

So, HELLO! And LOOK OUT cuz HERE I COME! (lol)

hello all - glad to be here. I really am.

I am very inclined to the esoteric occultic aspects of reality. I am not religious but do respect the esoterc perspectives of all religions. I am monothiest. I believe in the existence of powerful super human and less powerful but dangerous sub human creatures. But I dont think they are gods. I believe in Isis. But as a powerful super being that has been created. There are similar other super beings and supra beings.

I am specifically interested in Isis.

hello all - glad to be here. I really am.

I am very inclined to the esoteric occultic aspects of reality. I am not religious but do respect the esoterc perspectives of all religions. I am monothiest. I believe in the existence of powerful super human and less powerful but dangerous sub human creatures. But I dont think they are gods. I believe in Isis. But as a powerful super being that has been created. There are similar other super beings and supra beings.

I am specifically interested in Isis.


I'm fairly new myself, but welcome to Destee, Kromedragon.

welcome to the house of destee.com Kromedragon very nice to meet you
make yourself at home because truely you are here and welcome to the family

Hello, I'm Chevron Dove and I found out about this site from a friend. I am interested in this site and will enjoy browsing for awhile to learn what I can. Thank you.

Hello, I'm Chevron Dove and I found out about this site from a friend. I am interested in this site and will enjoy browsing for awhile to learn what I can. Thank you.
:hi: Chevron and welcome aboard, please make yourself at home ...because you are :D
I seen you in chat earlier and very sorry I didn't get the chance to welcome you in, do come back in, we'd love to have you join in on the fun, the growth and all there is to learn and share there.
If your intentions is to grow, share, enjoy and just lounge around and have a family that unites...then you hit the jackpot, again, Welcome!!!
Much respect
queentswana

welcome to destee.com Chevron Dove enjoy all we have here to offer you
thank you for your intrest in our home your home relax venture and enjoy
very nice to meet you Chevron

Hello, I'm Maitresse! I was referred to this site by a friend. It's always great to communicate with people of like mind and I hope that I can get into the groove of things! Thanks loves!

Welcome to Destee.com Maîtresse,
We have plenty to offer here, indulge yourself in the positive knowledge! Welcome home, because you are. Also consider becoming a Premium Member for added benefits.
Love & Blessings,
Drea

welcome to destee.com very nice to meet you and hope you find the groove
right here with us Maitresse make yourself at home because you are enjoy all
we have to offer you , may peace find you here with us again welcome !!!!!!!

:hi: Chevron and welcome aboard, please make yourself at home ...because you are :D
I seen you in chat earlier and very sorry I didn't get the chance to welcome you in, do come back in, we'd love to have you join in on the fun, the growth and all there is to learn and share there.
If your intentions is to grow, share, enjoy and just lounge around and have a family that unites...then you hit the jackpot, again, Welcome!!!
Much respect
queentswana


Thank you. I've been busy. But, I'm really looking forward to reading first, learning second and then sharing. I do not know how to work this message board very well, so, It will take me some time to figure out how to access certain features.

welcome to destee.com Chevron Dove enjoy all we have here to offer you
thank you for your intrest in our home your home relax venture and enjoy
very nice to meet you Chevron

Thank you for the welcome.

Hi, I have been a registered member of this forum for a while, but never really posted much in the past, so I am now formally introducing myself. Hiya to all. Thanks

Hello and welcome Pink Vixen to destee.com nice to meet you
welcome to the family and community of love and peace !!!!!
do enjoy all we have to offer , look forward to interacting with you soon.

I found this site from phynx of kmt who joined the site of my ex-gf on the ning networks. I'm a single father and follower of earth based spirituality as well as avid music love with my passion being for house music, I"m a old school NYC/NJ househead.

Awesome welcome brother Tribal House to Destee.com
welcome to the family of love peace and unity , do join us
in brotherhood in brothers chat on tuesday nights as we continue
our stride to greatness and rebuild ourselves as black men.......
great name and happy to meet you bruh !

Peace! I recently left the Navy with an Honorable Discharge and flew to Bellingham for this job interview with a clothing company. I think I have a shot at the position but it's always raining and I've had enough of water if you no what I'm saying. Does it always rain here? I'm sick of it already, but the money should be worth it, or will it? Tell me it's not always gonna be wet in Washington, pleeese.

Hi,my name is Andre.I have a son Andre jr & a daughter Ameera.My wife and I are divorced.I registered a couple of months ago but have been busy since we moved from Gary to a small town in Indiana.I'm working as a bartender while I'm trying to get my silkscreen t shirt biz off the ground.Anyway here's a big shoutout to the Destee family!! :em0200:

Welcome to Destee Andre Sr

Settle in.
Relax and take a few minutes to reflect.
Take care of yourself, your son and daughter.
A few members are in Indiana wit ya.

Silkscreening can be nice.
I did some years ago.
Get serious about it. It has potential.
For family reunions, school functions ( high school and colleges ) , picnics, parades and stuff.

Peace! I recently left the Navy with an Honorable Discharge and flew to Bellingham for this job interview with a clothing company. I think I have a shot at the position but it's always raining and I've had enough of water if you no what I'm saying. Does it always rain here? I'm sick of it already, but the money should be worth it, or will it? Tell me it's not always gonna be wet in Washington, pleeese.

I'm sick of it already, but the money should be worth it, or will it? Tell me it's not always gonna be wet in Washington, pleeese

Welcome to Destee Brother Chucka Khan
Yes it rains in Oregon and especially Washington.. all the time.
Good Luck on securing that job!

Rain can be inspirational.
Known to cause depression
Lean toward the former.

Welcome to the House!

Peace! I recently left the Navy with an Honorable Discharge and flew to Bellingham for this job interview with a clothing company. I think I have a shot at the position but it's always raining and I've had enough of water if you no what I'm saying. Does it always rain here? I'm sick of it already, but the money should be worth it, or will it? Tell me it's not always gonna be wet in Washington, pleeese.

it's our dirty little secret; it does always rain in seattle ... at least anytime any of us are talking to anybody that has never been here! <grin>

i used to live across from whatcom cemetary on woburn at valencia - i was living there when we had that pipeline explosion that sent burning gas streaming down whatcom creek until it looked like the devil's own locomotive chuggin down the tracks. (i was on alabama hill when it happened; it was sort of like watching a still life because i couldn't believe what i was seeing.)

what part of bellingham do you live in?

take a walk through whatcom falls park. lake samish is kinda nice, too. and the cruise out sunset boulevard can be really pretty. coming back from lake whatcom at the right time of day can be interesting too: the road runs, predominately north and south, but at one point, one can be driving straight into the sunset. which is only "interesting" when one considers that the lake is at the bottom of a long hill! if one takes the main road (i forget - is it lakeway/lakeview?) past fred meyers and heads up to whatcom cemetary - take a left on woburn heading north, one can take that same road all the way to canada! straight shot ... yeah, and a nice view that way, too. (shoot; most roads up here give nice scenic views - [drat!! but, don't forget, folks; it always rains in seattle!!]) and i have always liked the drive up the freeway once it starts through those hills just before the lake samish cutoff; nice cruisin stretch. chuckanut drive is fun ... as long as no rocks have fallen and busted out a chunk of the road ...

you got here at a great time; we are experiencing our summer right now; it's been mostly 70ish for a couple weeks now and almost 30 days without rain. <shhh!>

the thing is this; all that rain is what it takes to keep us "the evergreen state", yes?

welcome to the family and happy to meet you both as destee.com members

Hello Family,

We now have a "Front Porch" and i thought it would be nice if we had a thread where we could all sit around and introduce ourselves.

I'll start ...

I'm Destee and i love it here ... :) ... i love all of us and i thank you all for being here! If there's anything i can do to help you feel more comfortable ... please let me know!

I'm currently the Mother of many it seems ... but all the DNA tests aint back yet ... lol ... so don't yall be call'n me Momma less'n i dun mailed you da results ... hahahaha ... and certainly bett not nunna yall call me Momma if'n you iz 50 leven years older than me ... lol

I got enuff issues to fill up 3 uhauls ... so if'n you look'n for a wife ... have plenty of room ... :flirt:

This community has allowed me to grow so much, meeting so many wonderful Sisters and Brothers. It has been an honor and i thank you all.

I reck'n that's all i gotta say rite now.

Okay ... so who's next ... QQ

:heart:

Destee

ps ... be sure to vote in the poll above
Peace,

I come in the name of Precise Infinite Peace Allah.

Some of you may recognize the name to be one of the Nation of Gods and Earths. Word has reached my ear at the terrific speed of 1120 feet per second that recent discussion has focused on Allah's Nation (The Nation of Gods and Earths, also known as the 5%ers). Therefore I come to show and prove who we are and what we're about. I will that my coming can lead to better understanding of who and what we are as well as increase my awareness and understanding of other original people's way of life.

Peace

Peace,

I come in the name of Precise Infinite Peace Allah.

Some of you may recognize the name to be one of the Nation of Gods and Earths. Word has reached my ear at the terrific speed of 1120 feet per second that recent discussion has focused on Allah's Nation (The Nation of Gods and Earths, also known as the 5%ers). Therefore I come to show and prove who we are and what we're about. I will that my coming can lead to better understanding of who and what we are as well as increase my awareness and understanding of other original people's way of life.

Peace

Brother Precise Infinite Peace Allah ... your greeting is so beautiful ... so much peace ... exactly what we want and need ... Thank You.

We're glad to have you with us, willing to share, and i certainly look forward to it all.

Please make yourself right at home, because you are.

Much Love and Peace.

:heart:

Destee

Brother Precise Infinite Peace Allah ... your greeting is so beautiful ... so much peace ... exactly what we want and need ... Thank You.

We're glad to have you with us, willing to share, and i certainly look forward to it all.

Please make yourself right at home, because you are.

Much Love and Peace.

:heart:

Destee
Peace,

Thank you for the warm welcome. I look forward to adding on with this community.

Peace
Precise

Hi
I am happy to be here.

My first post is here
http://www.destee.com/forums/showthread.php?p=591885#post591885
I hope everyone will take the time to read this because it concerns the security of all black people on the internet. Racists are finding new sly ways to attack us.

Hope to discuss this with you soon.

Ngbebbee.

Hello all.... my name is Julius.. I'm from a very small town in east texas. I'm quite the analytical virgo at heart... very passionate.. compassionate and observing.... I love poetry with everything that i am.. it allows me to express my joy and my pain... my love... and my desires.. next to that i love music and excercise...... the greatest joy to me is expressing my love through my poetry...At the age of 17.. i enlisted into the military and I am as of now- August 2008.. a free man.. I was here once on this site.. known as BioRhythm. Named consequently after lifes rhythm which i impart into my poetry. Just as Nas said... all i need is one pen.. and maybe a piece of paper to write on.. lol..

Greetings to all, I come with peace in my heart, and a hunger for knowledge...Destee? I have read a bit about how you have started out, and it is very inspiring. what I dig the most about Destee, is that you do not run it with ego, nor arrogance...you allow those who post here to be open, just as you are,,I dig that too...thank you sis..

I'm Shantrell, living in WI and happy to find some like minded folks here! I am into "floetry" and was thrilled to see a poetry section. I'm single, aquarian, no kids, sensitive, love to read. I hope to share ideas and thoughts and make friends.
:blowkiss:

Hello and Welcome to all of you new to the Destee Family & Community!

On behalf of the Moderating TEAM, I encourage you to enjoy your time here, and please make yourselves at home!

KWABENA

Hi everyone: I am Cynthia, Cent or Cyn will do as most call me. I am really glad I found this forum. I have read many, many post and found them to be both truthful and inspiring. Can't wait to jump on in. Peace and Love.

Hello all.... my name is Julius.. I'm from a very small town in east texas. I'm quite the analytical virgo at heart... very passionate.. compassionate and observing.... I love poetry with everything that i am.. it allows me to express my joy and my pain... my love... and my desires.. next to that i love music and excercise...... the greatest joy to me is expressing my love through my poetry...At the age of 17.. i enlisted into the military and I am as of now- August 2008.. a free man.. I was here once on this site.. known as BioRhythm. Named consequently after lifes rhythm which i impart into my poetry. Just as Nas said... all i need is one pen.. and maybe a piece of paper to write on.. lol..

Welcome Home Brother BioRhythm !!! :wave:

Yesssss ... i remember you !!! :love:

So glad that you were able to do that military time in such a manner that it returned you back to us, safe and sound !!!

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY !!!! :toast: :toast: :toast:

Just make yourself right at home, 'cause we live the same now, as we did before!

Much Much Love and Peace.

:heart:

Destee

Greetings to all, I come with peace in my heart, and a hunger for knowledge...Destee? I have read a bit about how you have started out, and it is very inspiring. what I dig the most about Destee, is that you do not run it with ego, nor arrogance...you allow those who post here to be open, just as you are,,I dig that too...thank you sis..

Haaaaaaaaaaaaay Josef !!!! :wave:

You're a Sweet Heart ... as i've already told you ... :love:

Thank you so much for the love. Glad to have you with us!

You know you're at home, i don't gotta even tell you, right? :wink:

Much Much Love and Peace.

:heart:

Destee

I'm Shantrell, living in WI and happy to find some like minded folks here! I am into "floetry" and was thrilled to see a poetry section. I'm single, aquarian, no kids, sensitive, love to read. I hope to share ideas and thoughts and make friends.
:blowkiss:

Welcome Welcome Welcome Sister Shantrell ... :wave:

Thanks for joining us and sharing a little about yourself. I do look forward to reading your poetry, and please, consider me a friend ... :love:

Make yourself right at home, because you are!

Much Love and Peace.

:heart:

Destee

Hi everyone: I am Cynthia, Cent or Cyn will do as most call me. I am really glad I found this forum. I have read many, many post and found them to be both truthful and inspiring. Can't wait to jump on in. Peace and Love.

Welcome Welcome Welcome Sister Cyn ... :wave:

So glad to have you with us, please do just jump right in! :)

One of my childhood friends, that i grew up with, was named Cynthia. We called her Sissy! :D

Looking forward to reading you! Please make yourself right at home, because you are!

Much Love and Peace.

:heart:

Destee

Hi, I'm samantha. I really find these forums thought provoking and hope i can add something with my perspective.

I was born in the philippines and had a filipino mother and african american father. they were never married. i never knew my father or mother. My mother sent me to America to be adopted by an american family because filipino-black mixed babies are not treated well there. I was adopted by a white family who did their best to educate me about my genetic cultures but obviously they could never totally understand me.

So, a site like this is good for me because I really don't know who i am. I have been descriminated against from all sides but i get inspiration from Tiger Woods and President Obama.

If I am not welcome here i would understand. I get that a lot from all sides too.

Hi, I'm samantha. I really find these forums thought provoking and hope i can add something with my perspective.

I was born in the philippines and had a filipino mother and african american father. they were never married. i never knew my father or mother. My mother sent me to America to be adopted by an american family because filipino-black mixed babies are not treated well there. I was adopted by a white family who did their best to educate me about my genetic cultures but obviously they could never totally understand me.

So, a site like this is good for me because I really don't know who i am. I have been descriminated against from all sides but i get inspiration from Tiger Woods and President Obama.

If I am not welcome here i would understand. I get that a lot from all sides too.

Sister NubiaX ... Welcome Welcome Welcome ... :wave:

You most certainly are welcome here! You just come right on in, and make yourself at home, because you are!

While we may not be able to provide much about the Filipino side of you, there's lots regarding Black folk here.

If you have any questions, or need any help, just call on us ... and thanks for sharing.

Much Love and Peace.

:heart:

Destee

Wass gud yall...I am Akobundu from the Nri Kingdom and Aro Confederacy of the Igbo Civilization of Okebulani (Africa)...cool, calm, collective, amd Afrocentric who knows where he is @ and heading...bout to be a senior in high school this coming August...

-Chi Bless

Hi all! I am new to destee & just wanted to say hello and thanks to James from Philly for introducing me to the site.:thanks: There are so few Black sites available in comparison to the '90's that I am happy to find one that is Black owned.

Wass gud yall...I am Akobundu from the Nri Kingdom and Aro Confederacy of the Igbo Civilization of Okebulani (Africa)...cool, calm, collective, amd Afrocentric who knows where he is @ and heading...bout to be a senior in high school this coming August...

-Chi Bless

Brother Akobundu ... it's an honor to have you with us! Truly.

Much Love and Peace.

:heart:

Destee

Hi all! I am new to destee & just wanted to say hello and thanks to James from Philly for introducing me to the site.:thanks: There are so few Black sites available in comparison to the '90's that I am happy to find one that is Black owned.

Sister Autumn ... Welcome Welcome Welcome ... :wave:

A friend of Brother James' is a friend of ours!

Thanks for joining us, and please make yourself right at home, because you are!

Much Love and Peace.

:heart:

Destee

Welcome, to all the new-comers, it's wonderful to have you join us, please make yourself at home...because you are :D

Just arrived and like what I see!

I'm here to learn what I can and share what I know. I'm a home-schooled college graduate now working in photography and design. I have a little experience with web design and coding.

I'll probably disagree with everyone at least once so please have patience, if everyone has the same perspective it will be a small one.

Hello and Welcome Demejo!:wave:

Looking forward to reading and sharing with you!

:heart:

Just arrived and like what I see!

I'm here to learn what I can and share what I know. I'm a home-schooled college graduate now working in photography and design. I have a little experience with web design and coding.

I'll probably disagree with everyone at least once so please have patience, if everyone has the same perspective it will be a small one.

Brother Demijo ... Welcome Welcome Welcome ... :wave:

Thanks for joining us, and sharing! :love:

I enjoy a good disagreement, done respectfully, and look forward to any we may share! :D

Please make yourself at home, because you are!

Much Love and Peace.

:heart:

Destee

THOUGH MY FEET ARE ALREADY DAMP , I STAND ACCUSED OF NEGLECTING THIS THREAD.....

BETTER LATE THAN NEVER....I SUPPOSE....

I CAME ON-LINE IN 1999......WITH NO KNOWLEDGE OF COMPUTERS OR THE INTERNET....

SINCE THEN I HAVE LEARNED PLENTY ABOUT BOTH.....AND OUT OF FRUSTRATION FROM REPEATEDLY PAYING A COMPUTER TECH TO FIX MY COMPUTER , I LEARNED HOW TO BUILD & REPAIR COMPUTERS....

I DON'T MIND SHARING....NOR DO I MIND LISTENING & LEARNING.....THO I FROWN IGNORANCE....

I CAME HERE THIS PAST MAY AND I HAVE BEEN RECIEVED AND CONSIDERED BEYOND AVERAGE LIMITS.....

I AM GRATEFUL TO BE HERE AND I LOOK FORWARD TO TO A NON-STOP NURTURING UNITY....


WARRIOR

Hi,
Just introducing myself and saying greetings to y'all. I'm looking forward to learning much and adding my twopenny worth when I can. I can be a little opinionated (So i'm told)! But hey, what's an opinion between friends! :) All with respect of course.

I'm spiritual, though not religious, and I'm especially looking forward to meeting some spiritual people, and sharing thoughts and experiences on the journey.

Great to see all the new faces here in the Community. I truly hope all of you enjoy and take advantage of all that we have to offer you here in the Destee Family & Community!

KWABENA

Peace and Greetings Everyone,

I am Ifama better known as Queen Ifama, The Truth Terrorist on BlogTalkRadio.com. I am a talk show host, a jewelry designer @ifama.com a Black woman, A mother, a Friend, an AFRICAN. I love Black people. I am NOT a whiner or complainer. I state the FACTS and seek the TRUTH. I am fully aware of the power of the MIND and that we have the capacity as ALL things are POSSIBLE.

My goal is to get each and everyone of whom I come in contact with to know and overstand that: The "whiteman" isn't supreme. The system of white supremacy does what it does because WE have not collectively exercised OUR power, COLLECTIVELY used our MINDS. While I wait for us to ALL get it, I am constantly and consistently working on SELF. Which means before I can check you, I MUST check self. I am open and as honest as I most possibly can be and I can accept criticism, but when your bring it, remember you also bring your behind,:whip:, LOL

Tweny years ago, I read a little book entitled "As A Man Thinketh" by James Allen, this book completed opened a door in my spirit that had already been cracked open. Now I truly know who I am. My hope is that we all do. Do a quick goole and you can find it on the web FREE!! If you don't have time to read, I have taken the time to record this little book to share with my people @ ifamathink.com and click on the link IfamaSpeaks, you can hear it in entirely.

I look forward to sharing and participating with the Black family here on Destee. Hotep :qqb015:

Peace and Greetings Everyone,

I am Ifama better known as Queen Ifama, The Truth Terrorist on BlogTalkRadio.com. I am a talk show host, a jewelry designer @ifama.com a Black woman, A mother, a Friend, an AFRICAN. I love Black people. I am NOT a whiner or complainer. I state the FACTS and seek the TRUTH. I am fully aware of the power of the MIND and that we have the capacity as ALL things are POSSIBLE.

My goal is to get each and everyone of whom I come in contact with to know and overstand that: The "whiteman" isn't supreme. The system of white supremacy does what it does because WE have not collectively exercised OUR power, COLLECTIVELY used our MINDS. While I wait for us to ALL get it, I am constantly and consistently working on SELF. Which means before I can check you, I MUST check self. I am open and as honest as I most possibly can be and I can accept criticism, but when your bring it, remember you also bring your behind,:whip:, LOL

Tweny years ago, I read a little book entitled "As A Man Thinketh" by James Allen, this book completed opened a door in my spirit that had already been cracked open. Now I truly know who I am. My hope is that we all do. Do a quick goole and you can find it on the web FREE!! If you don't have time to read, I have taken the time to record this little book to share with my people @ ifamathink.com and click on the link IfamaSpeaks, you can hear it in entirely.

I look forward to sharing and participating with the Black family here on Destee. Hotep :qqb015:


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Hotep everyone.

Just registered and look forward to enlightening conversations.

Hotep everyone.

Just registered and look forward to enlightening conversations.



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... I am introducing myself - Don't say I didn't warn you, LOL... thank you, whew!

Peace and Greetings Everyone,

I am Ifama better known as Queen Ifama, The Truth Terrorist on BlogTalkRadio.com. I am a talk show host, a jewelry designer @ifama.com a Black woman, A mother, a Friend, an AFRICAN. I love Black people. I am NOT a whiner or complainer. I state the FACTS and seek the TRUTH. I am fully aware of the power of the MIND and that we have the capacity as ALL things are POSSIBLE.

My goal is to get each and everyone of whom I come in contact with to know and overstand that: The "whiteman" isn't supreme. The system of white supremacy does what it does because WE have not collectively exercised OUR power, COLLECTIVELY used our MINDS. While I wait for us to ALL get it, I am constantly and consistently working on SELF. Which means before I can check you, I MUST check self. I am open and as honest as I most possibly can be and I can accept criticism, but when your bring it, remember you also bring your behind,:whip:, LOL

Tweny years ago, I read a little book entitled "As A Man Thinketh" by James Allen, this book completed opened a door in my spirit that had already been cracked open. Now I truly know who I am. My hope is that we all do. Do a quick goole and you can find it on the web FREE!! If you don't have time to read, I have taken the time to record this little book to share with my people @ ifamathink.com and click on the link IfamaSpeaks, you can hear it in entirely.

I look forward to sharing and participating with the Black family here on Destee. Hotep :qqb015:




Wow Truth Terrorist, how did you find us?

Greetings and blessings

I've been reading here awhile without posting so I thought to make myself known. Thank you for creating this powerful and beautiful space. I found this place when I was searching for knowledge on melanin and consciousness and you have been taking me to school ever since!

I am a Black woman, a spoken word activist and a teacher.

I feel that I'm at a point in my life where I'm ready to open myself to Afrikan spiritual knowledge (I've been reading in the religion/spirituality forum and I want to thank all of you who are guiding me on this journey.)

I feel that as I speak and talk to youth I want to be more grounded in myself in the philosophies and traditions of our ancestors. My Granddaddy was a political revolutionary in Trinidad, and so his blood guides me and has blessed me with his fire, but I also want to honour the knowledge of my Grandmummy and seek out spiritual ways of being to balance the powers within me.

I live in Nova Scotia in Canada so those of you who know the story of Africville will understand how badly our community needs to find power and knowledge within ourselves.

The book that powerfully enlightened me was "The Re-autobiography of Harriet Tubman" by Butch Lee. A life-mind changing book about a powerful SisterGeneral that tells the TRUTH about slavery and about the Black woman warrior.

Peace to you all and thank you for sharing your words and knowledge with me.

Peace and Greetings Everyone,

I am Ifama better known as Queen Ifama, The Truth Terrorist on BlogTalkRadio.com. I am a talk show host, a jewelry designer @ifama.com a Black woman, A mother, a Friend, an AFRICAN. I love Black people. I am NOT a whiner or complainer. I state the FACTS and seek the TRUTH. I am fully aware of the power of the MIND and that we have the capacity as ALL things are POSSIBLE.

My goal is to get each and everyone of whom I come in contact with to know and overstand that: The "whiteman" isn't supreme. The system of white supremacy does what it does because WE have not collectively exercised OUR power, COLLECTIVELY used our MINDS. While I wait for us to ALL get it, I am constantly and consistently working on SELF. Which means before I can check you, I MUST check self. I am open and as honest as I most possibly can be and I can accept criticism, but when your bring it, remember you also bring your behind,:whip:, LOL

Tweny years ago, I read a little book entitled "As A Man Thinketh" by James Allen, this book completed opened a door in my spirit that had already been cracked open. Now I truly know who I am. My hope is that we all do. Do a quick goole and you can find it on the web FREE!! If you don't have time to read, I have taken the time to record this little book to share with my people @ ifamathink.com and click on the link IfamaSpeaks, you can hear it in entirely.

I look forward to sharing and participating with the Black family here on Destee. Hotep :qqb015:hey!! where ya been? 17 days and you ain't blessed us with some of the wisdom you done found? <grin>

Welcome to the Family!!

looking forward to more tips like As A Man Thinketh (http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=As_a_Man_Thinketh&printable=yes). reading the selection of quotes from that page is a lot like reading me; not sure where/how/why i reached those conclusions, but that is the Me that Is. thanx!!

Quotes From As a Man Thinketh

* Men do not attract what they want, but what they are.
* A man is literally what he thinks, his character being the complete sum of all his thoughts.
* Cherish your visions. Cherish your ideals. Cherish the music that stirs in your heart, the beauty that forms in your mind, the loveliness that drapes your purest thoughts, for out of them will grow all delightful conditions, all heavenly environment, of these, if you but remain true to them your world will at last be built.
* The soul attracts that which it secretly harbors, that which it loves, and also that which it fears. It reaches the height of its cherished aspirations. It falls to the level of its unchastened desires - and circumstances are the means by which the soul receives its own.
* Men are anxious to improve their circumstances, but are unwilling to improve themselves, they therefore remain bound.
* Every action and feeling is preceded by a thought.
* Right thinking begins with the words we say to ourselves.
* Circumstance does not make the man, it reveals him to himself.
* You cannot travel within and stand without.
* As the physically weak man can make himself strong by careful and patient training, so the man of weak thoughts, can make them strong by exercising himself in right thinking.

(now i'm gonna go get me a copy and spend the day reading!! THNX!!)

[ps- "as a [wo]man thinketh" suggests that one might be well served to think that them locs hold a bunch of positive energy, too!! that's why we the only folks on the planet that got hair that can do that!! have you grown them back? "virtual techretary", eh? kewl.]

Hey all! My name is Del Sydebothom. Before I really introduce myself, I'd like to explain why I am here. Should I be unwelcome, I will make this first post be my last without complaint.

I have been a cashier for most of my "professional" career. It wasn't until relatively recently that I saw something that made me realize that racism is still an ever-present component of American society:

A customer at Ingle's Markets opened his wallet, searching for an ID to buy beer. Right under his driver's license was a card that made my heart sink. It was a laminated card, thick like a credit card, and professionally printed to boot. It read "If I am injured and need a blood transfusion", then in big, capital red letters "NO NEGRO BLOOD". I had to do a double take; I could hardly believe such a thing could exist. It stunned me, and for the rest of my shift I felt a sort of melancholic numbness that returns to me whenever I think about the incident.

Anyone should be able to infer from what I've said that I'm not a black man. I almost certainly have some African ancestry from the 19th century, but you couldn't tell by looking at me. For that reason, I don't know if my presence here will be seen as an intrusion. Please know that I do not intend it as such. I seek to correct what has, for many years, been a blind spot of mine.

Here in the high hills of Eastern Tennessee, you'll hardly see a face darker than the red-orange drab of a fake tan. My family is English, and nearly all the other folks around here are Scotch-Irish. I know one black person, and I lost contact with him when I switched churches. Switching churches did allow me to briefly make the acquaintance of a Kenyan missionary priest, but of course a Kenyan man is used to an entirely different world, with its own social problems. I want to understand the African-American community insofar as it exists as a society of people apart from other peoples.

Towards that end, should I be welcome here, you will find me asking a lot of questions. All good people by nature search for the truth, and nowhere more earnestly than when searching for the truth of what they are. All people must ask themselves, at some point, in some way, what the good of being a person actually is. When something accidental, like ethnicity, divides humankind, it must wound this search, obscuring its true nature. At the same time, the nature of the division provides us with an impetus to inquire about ourselves.

When the sun heralded the dawn of the first age of humanity, all were family. As time saw people move further and further apart, they tried to find ways of restoring their lost confraternity. Treaties, covenants, associations, political parties, et al seek this restoration. It is the human aspect of the great exitus-reditus described so powerfully during the patristic period of Christianity. When obstacles like hatred or prejudice make the reditus painful, it is easy to despair. It is tempting even to deny that the exitus still exists--many, including myself, have done this. Let me make a small act of reparation for my neglect by learning from your community here.

At the same time, I have almost accidentally become the proprietor of a media project--or rather an idea for one--that I believe will be of great interest to the black communities of those regions in which anti-black racism has damaged the face of humanity. I won't detail it here; even if you welcome me, it would be the wrong topic! But should I be allowed to stay, I will forward it to the consideration of all who are interested.

Now that this has turned into a novel, I submit it to the judgment of this community. Pax!

+JMJ

welcome to destee.com and yes it still very alive in today's society
welcome again to this loving community of destee.com where love and peace
is shared upon us as black folkz .
Happy to meet you and look to read more of you on and throughout da forums

Greetings Delsydebothom....

First of all let me thank you for your honesty...you ask so I shell answer...for me as long as you adhere to our rules...as Sister Destee has said many times "all are welcome"...so please take the time to read them and then you decide if YOU want to stay.

Lilpea :1on1:

Hey all! My name is Del Sydebothom. Before I really introduce myself, I'd like to explain why I am here. Should I be unwelcome, I will make this first post be my last without complaint.

I have been a cashier for most of my "professional" career. It wasn't until relatively recently that I saw something that made me realize that racism is still an ever-present component of American society:

A customer at Ingle's Markets opened his wallet, searching for an ID to buy beer. Right under his driver's license was a card that made my heart sink. It was a laminated card, thick like a credit card, and professionally printed to boot. It read "If I am injured and need a blood transfusion", then in big, capital red letters "NO NEGRO BLOOD". I had to do a double take; I could hardly believe such a thing could exist. It stunned me, and for the rest of my shift I felt a sort of melancholic numbness that returns to me whenever I think about the incident.

Anyone should be able to infer from what I've said that I'm not a black man. I almost certainly have some African ancestry from the 19th century, but you couldn't tell by looking at me. For that reason, I don't know if my presence here will be seen as an intrusion. Please know that I do not intend it as such. I seek to correct what has, for many years, been a blind spot of mine.

Here in the high hills of Eastern Tennessee, you'll hardly see a face darker than the red-orange drab of a fake tan. My family is English, and nearly all the other folks around here are Scotch-Irish. I know one black person, and I lost contact with him when I switched churches. Switching churches did allow me to briefly make the acquaintance of a Kenyan missionary priest, but of course a Kenyan man is used to an entirely different world, with its own social problems. I want to understand the African-American community insofar as it exists as a society of people apart from other peoples.

Towards that end, should I be welcome here, you will find me asking a lot of questions. All good people by nature search for the truth, and nowhere more earnestly than when searching for the truth of what they are. All people must ask themselves, at some point, in some way, what the good of being a person actually is. When something accidental, like ethnicity, divides humankind, it must wound this search, obscuring its true nature. At the same time, the nature of the division provides us with an impetus to inquire about ourselves.

When the sun heralded the dawn of the first age of humanity, all were family. As time saw people move further and further apart, they tried to find ways of restoring their lost confraternity. Treaties, covenants, associations, political parties, et al seek this restoration. It is the human aspect of the great exitus-reditus described so powerfully during the patristic period of Christianity. When obstacles like hatred or prejudice make the reditus painful, it is easy to despair. It is tempting even to deny that the exitus still exists--many, including myself, have done this. Let me make a small act of reparation for my neglect by learning from your community here.

At the same time, I have almost accidentally become the proprietor of a media project--or rather an idea for one--that I believe will be of great interest to the black communities of those regions in which anti-black racism has damaged the face of humanity. I won't detail it here; even if you welcome me, it would be the wrong topic! But should I be allowed to stay, I will forward it to the consideration of all who are interested.

Now that this has turned into a novel, I submit it to the judgment of this community. Pax!

+JMJ

Are always welcome

I would like to thank everyone who has welcomed me for their kind words! I pray that my contributions may be both pleasant and helpful. I will certainly take pains to make them that way! Pax!

likewise Pax

Hello,

The name is Niria! I made my account more than a week ago, and I just wanted to properly introduce myself. I don't know what else to say, except that I'm an easygoing person who likes to make small talk (and have in depth discussion, too). :em2300:

Hello,

The name is Niria! I made my account more than a week ago, and I just wanted to properly introduce myself. I don't know what else to say, except that I'm an easygoing person who likes to make small talk (and have in depth discussion, too). :em2300:






Great Niria, its certainly good to have you here at the best Site for Black People on the World Wide Webb, Destee.com, for real.

If you ever feel the need to share more about yourself with us, simply go to your Profile Page, simply click your screen name to get there, and fill out the "About Me" portion on the profile.

Happy small talk and many exciting in deepth discussions, see you in the forums...Peace In

Great Niria, its certainly good to have you here at the best Site for Black People on the World Wide Webb, Destee.com, for real.

If you ever feel the need to share more about yourself with us, simply go to your Profile Page, simply click your screen name to get there, and fill out the "About Me" portion on the profile.

Happy small talk and many exciting in deepth discussions, see you in the forums...Peace In



Thank you for the warm welcome, Clyde Coger!

Wow, Am I late.

I am BBF41, I am opinionated and openly speak my mind, respectfully. I'm not judgemental. **smile** I look for thought provoking respectful discussion. I love the site because it offers such an parade of subjects of interest. And I have gained in the short time, I've been here.

I love our people deeply, but I harbor hatred for no one. Racism exist but I do not group all in the bunch. I think we made the mistake and brought into the skin color method as identifying our enemies. It may be "their way" but it certainly has never been ours. IMHO, Combat ignorance, combat false information, combat racism but don't combat each other. I'm a firm beleiver that we gain mostly from our differences not in what we share the same.

I look to comprehend and understand, Not necessarily agree. Even upon dissagreement I have gained and give. ( I hope )

I do feel at home and I actually am familiar with quite a few posters from another board. And look forward to having more exchanges with so many positive outspoken intelligent mature people. It seems like theirs so many here.

Hats off to decipher, for introducing me to this board. As I also invited others.

Peace

Thank you for the warm welcome, Clyde Coger!






Of course Niria, you are quite welcome, for real...Peace In

Wow, Am I late.

I am BBF41, I am opinionated and openly speak my mind, respectfully. I'm not judgemental. **smile** I look for thought provoking respectful discussion. I love the site because it offers such an parade of subjects of interest. And I have gained in the short time, I've been here.

I love our people deeply, but I harbor hatred for no one. Racism exist but I do not group all in the bunch. I think we made the mistake and brought into the skin color method as identifying our enemies. It may be "their way" but it certainly has never been ours. IMHO, Combat ignorance, combat false information, combat racism but don't combat each other. I'm a firm beleiver that we gain mostly from our differences not in what we share the same.

I look to comprehend and understand, Not necessarily agree. Even upon dissagreement I have gained and give. ( I hope )

I do feel at home and I actually am familiar with quite a few posters from another board. And look forward to having more exchanges with so many positive outspoken intelligent mature people. It seems like theirs so many here.

Hats off to decipher, for introducing me to this board. As I also invited others.

Peace







blkbutterfly41,

You are certainly not late, but on time, k:) and much needed my sister friend, opinionated...well, that may be an understatement, no...JK(just kidding)...Peace In blkbutterfly41.

blkbutterfly41,

You are certainly not late, but on time, k:) and much needed my sister friend, opinionated...well, that may be an understatement, no...JK(just kidding)...Peace In blkbutterfly41.



Brother Clyde , I'm not that bad !!!! lol

Thanks for the warm welcome , My brother.

Brother Clyde , I'm not that bad !!!! lol

Thanks for the warm welcome , My brother.




You are very welcome blkbutterfly41, for real!

For this community, I'm Fieldpea...
In other places I've been Below_Radar.


I admit: I hope to make this place my primary place
to be online for quite awhile. There's so much
sharing and positivity and HONESTY going on
around here! It's refreshing to read and to
recognize. Much ENERGY here, without doubt.


Over the last few days, I've been busy LEARNING
all kinds of things already! I have everyone here
to thank for this fact, too.


Wet my feet up in here only a few days ago,
but truth is, I signed up to join Destee.com
a while back. It's been only recently that I
realized that I should be *here* (before any
other online place) as while reading a fiercely
debated forum, I experienced deja vu! LOL!
Please trust that at the time, I was reading
materials that I'd have said I'd never set eyes
on OR EVEN HEARD OF with any sort of specificity
only seconds before it happened!


I think that a good sign that I have reason to be
here, so...


One Love, and PEACE

For this community, I'm Fieldpea...
In other places I've been Below_Radar.


I admit: I hope to make this place my primary place
to be online for quite awhile. There's so much
sharing and positivity and HONESTY going on
around here! It's refreshing to read and to
recognize. Much ENERGY here, without doubt.


Over the last few days, I've been busy LEARNING
all kinds of things already! I have everyone here
to thank for this fact, too.


Wet my feet up in here only a few days ago,
but truth is, I signed up to join Destee.com
a while back. It's been only recently that I
realized that I should be *here* (before any
other online place) as while reading a fiercely
debated forum, I experienced deja vu! LOL!
Please trust that at the time, I was reading
materials that I'd have said I'd never set eyes
on OR EVEN HEARD OF with any sort of specificity
only seconds before it happened!


I think that a good sign that I have reason to be
here, so...


One Love, and PEACE



Fieldpea,
:bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:

Glad to have you Fieldapea, for real, and I love you name to boot...the Fieldpea:). And what you have to say is deep as a field pea has to be planted, in order to manifest, for sure:)...Peace In

I appreciate this welcome, I really do.


One Love, and PEACE

I appreciate this welcome, I really do.


One Love, and PEACE


Not a problem Fieldpea, no, not at all; and we appreciate your invaluable input, for real!

Welcome to all the newest of destee.com members from your Admin Team

Happy to learn and know a little about you all as members here and hope you
find your stand enjoyable and warm .........

Welcome to this site and I am also newbie here.:SuN030:
My name is Disoza and I have just recently join this site.
I am here to interact with people and definitely get the information regarding experiencefestival community.
Glad to join this site.:toast:
__________________
:SuN030::qqb015::SuN049:

welcome and happy to meet you do enjoy the house and all we have to offer

Welcome to this site and I am also newbie here.:SuN030:
My name is Disoza and I have just recently join this site.
I am here to interact with people and definitely get the information regarding experiencefestival community.
Glad to join this site.:toast:
__________________
:SuN030::qqb015::SuN049:



Good to have you femam, welcome!

Im just a nig from LA, ya know.

I love my black brothers and that's why am here,i jus wanna see all of yall and be proud to call ourselves black.

Im just a nig from LA, ya know.

I love my black brothers and that's why am here,i jus wanna see all of yall and be proud to call ourselves black.




Good to have you DAMINK and welcome to Destee.com.

welcome welcome welcome !!!

Hey, my name is Elgee, and I have a little story. If you aren't prepared to read, just skip to the end. lol

I have been fed up for long enough, with racial discrimination toward me outside of my home, but then I find it on the internet. So, I decided that I really needed a place where the second I said I was black, no one would shout out "COON!" I couldn't find a website where I could honestly surround myself by black people though, until now.

Before that, I really just got my love from books, music, and the few people I could find that I've kept as friends and family. But still, I'm a male, and being that, I can't really look toward my 'fellow men' for much support. I'm considered too soft and overlooked. Women don't do much for me around here either really. I have to look really hard to find some that are proud of what they are... and it's just sad.

During my small journey looking for some group, I started writing on a website called "undergroundhiphop.com". Most of my pieces were really about being black, being me, and being an American... we all know what that means lol. Since then, I've migrated away from the website and still take interests in that and now poetry as well.

I don't know. Hopefully you can see where I'm coming from with all of that. Basically, I need to be surrounded by people who know what they are and are proud of it. I hope you welcome me, because even though a newbie, I come in peace, and I really think this may be the place for me.

Hello, everyone! lol.

Hey, my name is Elgee, and I have a little story. If you aren't prepared to read, just skip to the end. lol

I have been fed up for long enough, with racial discrimination toward me outside of my home, but then I find it on the internet. So, I decided that I really needed a place where the second I said I was black, no one would shout out "COON!" I couldn't find a website where I could honestly surround myself by black people though, until now.

Before that, I really just got my love from books, music, and the few people I could find that I've kept as friends and family. But still, I'm a male, and being that, I can't really look toward my 'fellow men' for much support. I'm considered too soft and overlooked. Women don't do much for me around here either really. I have to look really hard to find some that are proud of what they are... and it's just sad.

During my small journey looking for some group, I started writing on a website called "undergroundhiphop.com". Most of my pieces were really about being black, being me, and being an American... we all know what that means lol. Since then, I've migrated away from the website and still take interests in that and now poetry as well.

I don't know. Hopefully you can see where I'm coming from with all of that. Basically, I need to be surrounded by people who know what they are and are proud of it. I hope you welcome me, because even though a newbie, I come in peace, and I really think this may be the place for me.

Hello, everyone! lol.




Soda,

Yes brother, welcome to Destee.com and home, because you are. We are those kind of black people you seek, we have a viable house of petry, as well. And yes, I read your complete little story, as you say, and found it to be compelling and very similar to most that are here...Peace In.

welcome Soda to destee.com
it's a pleasure to have you apart of this family here where we as people
bonding and finding solution to many of our problems
look forward to reading you and i hope your stay with us be productive
and you find here home to network with black people.

Welcome Brother Soda,
I know you've found your home with us! please enjoy and make yourself at home ...because you are :D

Hotep Everyone...

I signed up as member just over a month ago, but on activating my account today I am now free to post...so I just wanted to introduce myself, wish you all a happy new year from the UK! I'm a sister by the way :) xxx

Hotep Everyone...

I signed up as member just over a month ago, but on activating my account today I am now free to post...so I just wanted to introduce myself, wish you all a happy new year from the UK! I'm a sister by the way :) xxx




Welcome sister enquiring_mind, and you have a happy new year in the UK as well.

Thank-you, Brother :)

Thank-you, Brother :)

You are welcome Sister :)

Welcome sister to destee.com and family happy you join us as family
love da name as well .ooking forward to reading more of you and seeing
you around the house here again welcome within take ya shoes off ya home sis.

Hello everyone!

My name is Neeko and I just recently joined Destee and wanted to introduce
myself :wave:

Welcome sister to destee.com and family happy you join us as family
love da name as well .ooking forward to reading more of you and seeing
you around the house here again welcome within take ya shoes off ya home sis.

Thank-you, Bro. Rich, for the warm welcome...as for the name- well, I've had the real privilege of being taught by a great Teacher in my youth, who has himself worked with and was taught by Dr. Ben....and as is always the case; the more you know, the more you WANT to know!!! Hence my ever enquiring mind :)

Hotep

Hello everyone!

My name is Neeko and I just recently joined Destee and wanted to introduce
myself :wave:



Well neeko, we've been waiting on this :wave: welcome to Destee.com and congratulations on becoming a Prfemium Member :toast: so quickly...for real!:)

welcome Neeko to destee.com family do make yourself home and part of the family

My name is Pat, also know as Pat The Candy Lady. (a.k.a. Blkfoxfire) for those that know me on other sites. I reside here in Harlem, in NYC. I joined this site many moons ago, but I didn't stay. Well I am back now. I lost touch with alot of good folks here. I was shy back then and didn't post much. But that is a thing of the past. But I just wanted to say hi, to old friends and new ones that I have not met yet.

Be Blessed!

My name is Pat, also know as Pat The Candy Lady. (a.k.a. Blkfoxfire) for those that know me on other sites. I reside here in Harlem, in NYC. I joined this site many moons ago, but I didn't stay. Well I am back now. I lost touch with alot of good folks here. I was shy back then and didn't post much. But that is a thing of the past. But I just wanted to say hi, to old friends and new ones that I have not met yet.

Be Blessed!




blessedtees,

Glad to have you back Pat, can you remember your old screen name when you here last?

welcome back blessedtees we look to read more of you do feel right at home because you are.

Hi everyone!


I am a Workinprocess and that is why Workinprocess is my name.


W.I.P

welcome workinprocess indeed many of us is a piece of work in process trying to
get to that next level
welcome to the family of destee.com community

Hi! I am Sen-Res, I found Destee.com thru This is Blackland.com the web site of Bro.Old Soul 2004.

yeah !!!
welcome brother Sen-Res it's a real pleasure to meet you .....

Greetings Sen-Res and Workinprogress


@Workinprogress - LOVE THE NAME!!!!

Hi! I am Sen-Res, I found Destee.com thru This is Blackland.com the web site Bro.Old Soul 2004.





Welcome aboard Sen - Res, its good having you, especially through those channels.

Hi everyone!


I am a Workinprocess and that is why Workinprocess is my name.


W.I.P





Welcome to Destee.com Workinprocess, it is an excellent screen avatar name...WIP

Greetings Sen-Res and Workinprogress


@Workinprogress - LOVE THE NAME!!!!


Thank you Misinterpret, My name is very fitting. I always find that no matter what it is that I am doing, it seems to be a Work In Process. From my attitude, to that I put on my shoes. It can be something difficult, or something easy. No matter what it is, as long as I am involved in it, it will be a Work In Process.


W.I.P