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Today In History

Marvin Gaye was a major force in twentieth century music—a singer of rare sensitivity, a versatile pianist, expert drummer, writer of startling originality and producer capable of seamlessly integrating a multitude of melodic strands. Beyond his great popularity, his impact on artists of his generations and generations to come is enormous.

Like no artist before or after, Gaye possessed an uncommon cool for combining the secular and spiritual. A man who lived much of his life at war with himself, music was his refuge, the place where he generated wondrous harmony.

Marvin Pentz Gay Jr. was born in Washing, D.C. on this date April 2, 1939.

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Observation Helps

It was my first day at college as a DSY (Direct Second Year) student, so I was two months behind the rest of the class. I tried talking to some classmates, but being a DSY student, the regulars weren’t that friendly. Then, I met another DSY student named Neil Sanders.

When we first talked, Neil wouldn’t stop bragging about himself—his father’s business, how rich he is, what we should be doing, and more. Honestly, it was overwhelming. He kept talking about himself so much that it was almost frustrating. He even dragged me to the library to get a reference book for a subject. At first, I thought, Maybe he’s smart, maybe he’s focused on studying.

But instead of judging him immediately, I decided to observe. As we searched for the book, he kept bringing up topics I had zero interest in. He even admitted that his friends often ditch him because of his annoying personality. That was a red flag, but I kept listening and observing. I knew that sometimes, people who seem difficult can still be useful—especially if they have connections, like Neil’s rich dad.

After a few days of observation, it became clear: Neil wasn’t the big deal he made himself out to be. Sure, his dad had a business, but all that talk about how great he was? Pure exaggeration. And then it clicked—he was doing all this to get attention from girls. Neil was a classic simp, someone who will step on anyone for validation, but won’t have your back when you need help. I’ve seen this type before—they cause you trouble, ask for help, and then disappear when it’s your turn to need something.

So, in the end, I keep my distance. I’m around him, but I’m not with him.

Observation really helps you figure out who your real friends are—and who’s just looking out for themselves.

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Self Control -Frank Ocean

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I don't know who needs to hear this but.. that was exactly their intentions. They meant to do that. Don’t be fooled.

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[thesincerelytracey]

You know when someone truly love themselves, it shows in how they treat others…Also, how much they hate themselves

Pay attention to how people treat others. That includes you, certain people and more importantly how they treat themselves. Then you will find out what kind of character they have and stop ignoring the signs! Most people know how fucked up they are and the fact that you choose to deal with them is giving desperation which screams to them you’re easy to manipulate because clearly you’re in denial about the obvious…

Sincerely,Tracey

“If you’re a lover at heart, you can’t help but disperse that love wherever you go”

Kevin Gates

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Today We Honor Richard Pryor

Comedian, actor, a masterful storyteller, a multi-talented entertainer, a comic of acerbic wit, and no self-pity cultural icon.

“Do you know how you felt when you would lean all the way back in a chair, and just before you were about to tip over, at the very last second, you’d catch yourself ? That’s how I feel all the time.” - Richard Pryor

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conservatives are calling "woke" a "virus worse than any pandemic." translation: the more marginalized people know will make it more dangerous for white supremacy. knowledge is power. stay woke and happy #mixedgirlmonday! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤���� #happymixedgirlmonday #woke #staywoke https://www.instagram.com/p/CpdMO7ZOKv7/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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・ Rest in peace. Dove. 今朝起きて一番最初に見た文字が、彼の訃報だった。 それからずっと頭の中を巡る “3, that's the magic number “. 今年に入り直ぐに全てのプラットフォームにストリーミングされる報せは、彼ら3人の願いが叶った瞬間で、私たちも笑い歌い、大いに祝った。 日本でまた会える事をとても愉しみに思ってたよ。 病は辛い。だけど早いよ。 やすらかに、Dove。 #delasoul #wherehistoryandhiphopmeet #historyandhiphop365 #cartermagazine #carter #trugoythedove #davidjudejolicoeur #delasoul #3feethighandrising #rip #sip #hiphop #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory #history #staywoke @cartermagazine “Everybody's sayin'… What to do when suckin' lunatics start diggin' and chewin’, They don't know that the Soul don't go for that Potholes in my lawn… And that goes for my rhyme sheet… Which I concentrated so hard on, see… I don't ask for maximum security… But my dwellin' is swellin' It nipped my bud when I happened to fall Into a spot… Where no ink or an ink-blot Was on a scroll… I just wrote me a new mot… But now it's gone… There's no Suckers knew that I hate To recognize that every time I'm writin' It's gone.” - Trugoy the Dove Rest in Peace | David Jude Jolicoeur CARTER™️ Magazine carter-mag.com https://www.instagram.com/p/Col694IyCz-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=