BlacIntellec

06/20/2025

The New Beat of Black Economics

James Brown made his music universal by instructing the Bass guitar to emphasize the beat on "I Got You (I Feel Good)." — How can we effectively promote Black economic revitalization using that same thought?

It is a brilliant metaphor—and an invitation to restructure the entire rhythm of Black economic life.

James Brown's genius was not just musical; it was structural. When he told Bootsy Collins to hit the "One," he wasn't just adjusting the beat—he was re-centering the rhythm around a core that made the music undeniable, grounded, and powerful. That "One" became the organizing principle of funk. It created space, made everything tighter, and gave Black music a new identity that the whole world had to follow.

So, how do we translate that into Black economic revitalization? We do the same thing: emphasize the 'One,' which in our context means focusing on the core of our economic power —the Black community itself.
🔊 The Economic' One': Centering the Beat on Black
• Make the Community the Beat
• Just as James made the beat hit where others didn't expect, we must center our economic strategy on what has been neglected: the economic power of the Black community itself. Instead of chasing validation or outside investment first, we start by focusing on our own "One”: our people, our businesses, our capital, and our brilliance. This is our power, our capability, and our future.
Establish Economic Syncopation
• Funk music worked because every part knew when and how to play its role. The same goes for economic revitalization. Black banks, Black-owned businesses, HBCUs, churches, barbershops, and organizers—each has a role in the groove. However, it only works if we all follow the same rhythm: local reinvestment, cooperative economics, and ownership through participation.
Make It Felt, Not Just Heard
• You don't just hear the "One,” you feel it in your body. Likewise, economic strategies must be tangible and felt in everyday life: owning the store on your block, creating jobs for your cousin, investing in your neighborhood school, and mentoring the next Black entrepreneur. The rhythm must show up where people live, work, and build. Your actions have a real, tangible impact on our community and our future.
Start on Time, Stay on Time
• James Brown was militant about the band hitting that beat precisely. We need that same urgency. No more off-beat efforts. No more improvising around extraction. No more letting others dictate our timing or tempo. It's time to hit the One with precision and discipline—every time we touch land, policy, capital, or institution.
🎶 BlacIntellec: Hitting the One in Strategy Form
BlacIntellec exists to help Atlanta and Black communities compose a new score for economic freedom. Through BlacATL30, we're developing a ten-year strategy that enables Black businesses to reach One by solving community problems. Our rhythm? Black Intellectual Capital. Our instruments? policy, research, roadmaps, and lived wisdom.
We're not playing someone else's tune; we're building our band, producing our albums, owning the label, and controlling the distribution. That's sovereignty. That's funk.

Final thought:
If capitalism is a song, it's been off beat for Black people for centuries. James Brown told us where to start on the One. Let's build an economy where our beat can't be ignored—where the world has to move because of how we move. And when the beat drops, it starts right here: with us. The time for action is now, and the urgency of our situation demands that we engage with the One with precision and discipline every time we touch land, policy, capital, or institutions.

03/18/2025

The Economic Benefits of having A Strong Thriving Black Community
The Black community, like any other community, contributes to the economic development and growth of Atlanta in various ways. Here are some potential economic benefits associated with having a thriving Black community:
1. Market Potential: The Black community represents a significant consumer market. By catering to the needs and preferences of this demographic, businesses can tap into a lucrative consumer base, which can boost sales and generate revenue. This includes sectors such as fashion, beauty, entertainment, food, and other industries where cultural representation and diversity matter.
2. Entrepreneurship and Innovation: The Black community has a rich history of entrepreneurship and innovation. By fostering an environment that supports Black-owned businesses and startups, communities can stimulate economic growth. These businesses can create job opportunities, increase competition, drive innovation, and contribute to the overall development of the local economy.
3. Workforce Diversity: Embracing diversity and inclusion within the labor force is crucial for economic success. The Black community brings a diverse range of skills, talents, and perspectives to the workforce. This diversity can enhance productivity, problem-solving abilities, and creativity within organizations, leading to greater efficiency and innovation.
4. Cultural Industries: The Black community has made significant contributions to various cultural industries such as music, art, literature, film, and sports. These industries can attract tourists, boost local economies through events and festivals, create jobs, and generate revenue through ticket sales, merchandise, and licensing deals.
5. Education and Human Capital: Investing in education and empowering the Black community with quality education can lead to enhanced human capital. This, in turn, can increase the skills and qualifications of individuals within the community, making them more competitive in the job market and fostering economic mobility.
6. Civic Participation and Community Development: Engaged and active communities can bring about positive change and economic progress. When the Black community is encouraged to participate in civic activities, engage in community development initiatives, and have a voice in decision-making processes, it can lead to the development of targeted programs and policies that address economic disparities and promote overall growth.
It is important to note that these economic benefits can only be fully realized if there is equitable access to resources, opportunities, and social justice. Systemic barriers and discrimination must be addressed to ensure that the Black community can participate fully and thrive in all aspects of society, including the economic sphere.

03/18/2025

Just in case you missed this powerful, thought-provoking presentation from BlacIntellec-The Black Atlanta Think Tank

Introducing BlacATL30: The 10-Year Strategy Blueprint & and Some Radical Thinking Redefining Black Community Power for Self-Protection"

03/18/2025

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10/31/2024

The enemy within includes civil service workers who don't agree with the president's marching orders. Think tanks like the American First Policy Institute already have the ear of 45 and have developed strategies to implement executive orders. So Project 2025 is not the only group influencing Trump and setting the stage for his inauguration and term of office. These groups wish to change America at its core and create an imperial president/dictator.

10/31/2024

why has nothing been said about the attack on the Black church by THAT famous evangelist preacher spouting Trumpism? This is a direct attack on Black folk but quietly covered by the press.

10/25/2024

This is an analysis of Hi**er the fascist--remind you of anyone?

10/25/2024

24 Former Trump Members who say Trump is not acceptable as President
1. His vice president, Mike Pence: “The American people deserve to know
that President Trump asked me to put him over my oath to the Constitution. …
Anyone who puts himself over the Constitution should never be president of
the United States.”
2. His second attorney general, Bill Barr: “Someone who engaged in that
kind of bullying about a process that is fundamental to our system and to our
self-government shouldn’t be anywhere near the Oval Office.”
3. His first secretary of defense, James Mattis: “Donald Trump is the first
president in my lifetime who does not try to unite the American people – does
not even pretend to try. Instead he tries to divide us.”
4. His second secretary of defense, Mark Esper: “I think he’s unfit for office.
… He puts himself before country. His actions are all about him and not about
the country. And then, of course, I believe he has integrity and character
issues as well.”
5. His chairman of the joint chiefs, retired Gen. Mark Milley, seemed to
invoke Trump: “We don’t take an oath to a wannabe dictator. We take an oath
to the Constitution and we take an oath to the idea that is America – and we’re
willing to die to protect it.”
6. His first secretary of state, Rex Tillerson: “(Trump’s) understanding of
global events, his understanding of global history, his understanding of US
history was really limited. It’s really hard to have a conversation with someone
who doesn’t even understand the concept for why we’re talking about this.”
7. His first ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley: “He used to be
good on foreign policy and now he has started to walk it back and get weak in
the knees when it comes to Ukraine. A terrible thing happened on January 6
and he called it a beautiful day.”
8. His presidential transition vice-chairman, Chris Christie: “Someone who I
would argue now is just out for himself.”
9. His second national security adviser, HR McMaster: “We saw the absence
of leadership, really anti-leadership, and what that can do to our country.”
10. His third national security adviser, John Bolton: “I believe (foreign
leaders) think he is a laughing fool.”
11. His second chief of staff, John Kelly: “A person that has nothing but
contempt for our democratic institutions, our Constitution, and the rule of law.
There is nothing more that can be said. God help us.”
12. His former acting chief of staff, Mick Mulvaney, who resigned as US
special envoy to Ireland after January 6, 2021: “I quit because I think he failed
at being the president when we needed him to be that.”
13. One of his many former communications directors, Anthony
Scaramucci: “He is the domestic terrorist of the 21st century.”
14. Another former communications director, Stephanie Grisham: “I am
terrified of him running in 2024.”
15. His secretary of education, Betsy DeVos, who resigned after January 6:
“When I saw what was happening on January 6 and didn’t see the president
step in and do what he could have done to turn it back or slow it down or
really address the situation, it was just obvious to me that I couldn’t continue.”
16. His secretary of transportation, Elaine Chao, who resigned after January
6: “At a particular point the events were such that it was impossible for me to
continue, given my personal values and my philosophy.
17. His first secretary of the Navy, Richard Spencer: “…the president has
very little understanding of what it means to be in the military, to fight ethically
or to be governed by a uniform set of rules and practices.”
18. His first homeland security adviser, Tom Bossert: “The President
undermined American democracy baselessly for months. As a result, he’s
culpable for this siege, and an utter disgrace.”
19. His former personal lawyer and fixer, Michael Cohen: “Donald’s an idiot.”
20. His White House lawyer, Ty Cobb: “Trump relentlessly puts forth claims
that are not true.”
21. A former director of strategic communications, Alyssa Farah
Griffin, who is now a CNN political commentator: “We can stand by the
policies, but at this point we cannot stand by the man.”
22. A top aide in charge of his outreach to African Americans, Omarosa
Manigault Newman: “Donald Trump, who would attack civil rights icons and
professional athletes, who would go after grieving black widows, who would
say there were good people on both sides, who endorsed an accused child
molester; Donald Trump, and his decisions and his behavior, was harming the
country. I could no longer be a part of this madness.”
23. A former deputy press secretary, Sarah Matthews, who resigned after
January 6: “I thought that he did do a lot of good during his four years. I think
that his actions on January 6 and the lead-up to it, the way that he’s acted in
the aftermath, and his continuation of pushing this lie that the election is stolen
has made him wholly unfit to hold office every again.”
24. His final chief of staff’s aide, Cassidy Hutchinson: “I think that Donald
Trump is the most grave threat we will face to our democracy in o

10/20/2024

https://www.yahoo.com/news/due-respect-trump-references-golf-104752945.html

While kicking off his speech in battleground Pennsylvania, former President Donald Trump spoke at length about the late legendary golfer Arnold Palmer, telling a meandering story for more than 10 minutes. National Politics reporter for The Washington Post Sabrina Rodriguez joins CNN to discuss.