Maintaining Orgasm: Don’t Stop

The Importance Of Maintaining Unity In The African American Community

Now that I’ve gotten your attention, you can get your mind out of the gutter. No, this isn’t an article on how to extend an orgasm in bed, but how to maintain an orgasm of unification in the African-American community. With the many attacks on men, women and children, young and old, in the African-American community, now more than ever is the time to stand together. We cannot afford to reach a high point, regress, and then have to rebuild to reach another high point like one has to do with an orgasm. We must maintain that high point at all times because our lives literally can depend on it!

The recent killings of nine wonderful human beings in South Carolina, who were studying and teaching the Bible, show the world once again that there are too many people who don’t believe black lives are important. Yes, a lot of people blame the racist whites for this senseless crime, but I also blame us as African-Americans as well because we have allowed the ideals of this world to creep in and infect our way of thinking for far too long. Unfortunately a lot of African-Americans have continued to believe the lies that were fed to us many years ago, and it has become worse in my opinion since the end of the 1970’s. If you haven’t done so I encourage everyone to Google the “Willie Lynch Letter.” This was a letter written a long time ago to slave owners on how to control us as African-Americans, and their plan continues to work to this very day.

Keeping the orgasm involves our not relinquishing our fervor to fight and making sure we realize we are not the exception but the rule. We are indeed the rule when it comes to excellence, and can’t allow statements like “the first black this or that” to make us believe it is only possible and expected for a few to achieve excellence. Of course we are to celebrate all the first African-American people that paved the way for us to be successful in so many areas. However, this is to be expected! We must teach our children that excellence is to be expected and has been the rule of our people long before we were brought here against our will.

We are a compassionate and loving people who have attempted to adapt to the ways of this country. We attempt to adapt in order to appease and fit into a puzzle that wasn’t created for us to fit in. There is no need to continue to try and do this. We must once and for all realize who we are, what we have contributed, and continue to contribute to a world that would be lost without us. We as Africans and African-Americans set the foundation in order for the world to function, period! Just ponder that fact for a moment and that alone should give you strength. We were the first race to appear on this planet we call Earth, spoken into existence by our heavenly father who we know of as Christ Jesus. Every other race evolved out of the African mother and father who we know of as Adam and Eve. After we were forced to come to America we continued creating the foundation by building this country for free which allowed this nation to become the standard for the rest of the world to model after and strive to live by. We were not made to be the exception but the rule, and our ancestors before us knew that.

We haven’t kept the orgasm throughout our history in this country and have allowed so many – black, white and everything in between – to rob us of our constant orgasm of strength and pride. People from other countries come and enjoy the foundation we created by starting businesses, building family strength, and gaining riches. However, we continue to fight among ourselves over less-than-frivolous reasons, allowing our demise to continue. More than any time in our history we must now keep the orgasm if we plan to survive this onset of hate that has been unleashed in our communities. The marches and meetings must continue, not only when something goes wrong but to keep things going right.

Whatever progress is made must continue to be steady and strong. I also believe we must stop focusing on what any racist whites are not doing for us or doing to us. We need to focus on what we need to be doing for ourselves and each other. Not all whites are racist; I am referring to the ones who choose to continue to breed that hate. A tremendous amount of time is wasted pointing out individuals who can only be changed if they choose to do so. Focusing on what we can and should be doing for ourselves will assist in alleviating some of the crimes that are being committed against us because there is power in unity, and strength in loving who we are as a people!

When we learn something that can uplift, share it with our brothers and sisters so they too can be uplifted. This is the primary area where we have fallen short. We are like crabs in a barrel, not supporting one another especially when some of us have the power and finances to do so. Too often we do not help to fight for a cause unless it directly affects us or a loved one; and some of us still will remain silent even if it does. No, not all of us but far too many of us have done this at one time or another! We must also now more than ever recognize that black is indeed beautiful and there is no place for self-hate. You are all beautiful … young and old, black boy, black man, black girl, black woman, from the blackest to the lightest. I will end with this statement I made up for you to address to others and keep in your own mind, when people try to make you feel “less than” because of your blackness or any other reason:

I am indeed God’s creation.
If you have a problem with any part of my physical person,
Take it up with him!
Genesis 1:27
LOVE YOURSELVES AND REMEMBER TO KEEP THE ORGASM!

SEPTEMBER GRAY
Proprietor of September Gray Fine Art Gallery

BIO 

Gray’s life’s work is a reflection of her enduring passion for the arts. Following a noteworthy career in the performing arts, Gray launched a successful fine art consultancy practice wherein she was celebrated for her ability to assist corporate and private collectors with articulating and executing single acquisition and long–term collecting strategies. Gray’s career in the arts and decade as an art consultant inform her role as gallerist. An avid collector, Gray has a talent for “speaking the language” of both artist and collector and a knack for connecting the gallery’s clients to works by artists whose vision and methodologies resonate with their individual tastes, complement their existing collections and honor their overall investment strategy and appetite for risk. Gray holds a B.A. in Art History from DePaul University. A committed art education advocate, Gray serves on a number of non-profit boards and is co-founder of The Gray Foundation, an organization committed to building a world of enriched life options for youth through the promotion of art and education. Gray shares art news and collection strategies in her electronic quarterly journal, The Gray Book.

https://septembergrayart.com/

JUSTIN SULIVAN, CFP
Senior Vice President Market Leader

BIO 

Justin oversees a team of professionals striving to achieve the highest level of client satisfaction. His top priority is that the team not only meets, but also exceeds the client’s expectations. Through Justin’s leadership and commitment, he helps ensure that the client benefits form a full complement of investment, trust, financial planning and private banking services to help them achieve their financial goals.

XAVIER DANIELS

BIO  

Paintings are influenced by his experiences with brotherhood at both Morehouse and as a firefighter. In creating his art, he is actively thinking about the perception of black men and attempting to be a catalyst for a different view on the black male experience. According to Daniels, the conversations happening in popular culture about black males leave them invisible in discussions about themselves. The portraits of black men Daniels creates are large in an effort to symbolically assert black male presence into those conversations. His work has been shown around the world through Almine Rech and Richard Beavers Gallery. Xavier lives and works in Atlanta, Georgia.

https://xavierdaniels.com/

MARRYAM MOMA

BIO

A Tanzanian-Nigerian visual artist based in Atlanta, GA, is renowned for her prolific exhibition history. Moma’s dedication to her art has earned her prestigious residencies at The Migration Artist Residency, Atlanta, GA, and a blended residency and teaching opportunity at The Swimming HoleFoundation in Upstate NY. The Hambidge Center for the Arts awarded her a Distinguished Artist Fellowship, enriching her narrative-driven solo exhibitions like “ICONoclasts.” This showing intertwines paper cut elements to celebrate and empower revolutionary Black figures. Moma continues to innovate within her practice, expanding her presence through murals, public art installations and exhibitions including an indoor mural for Clark Atlanta universities student innovation lounge sponsored by Dell Technologies and Home depot, ICONoclasts Atlanta building-wide public installation sponsored by Dashboard and If Not Us then Who public digital art mural sponsored by A&E Atlanta. 

https://www.marryammoma.com/

DL WARFIELD

BIO

Atlanta-based artist DL Warfield, a veteran artist who has consistently proven himself a talent of the highest caliber – one who has delivered at the highest levels repeatedly throughout his life and career. Yes, many artists are talented; DL Warfield is prolific.

Warfield’s body of work proves his instinctive knowledge and understanding of pop culture and has given him a permanent place at the cutting edge of the new and next. From St. Louis to New York City, Atlanta and worldwide, his talent, skill and endless creativity have taken him to the top of his field again and again, and he intends to push forward wherever a path to artistic excellence can be forged.

The following is a snapshot of his works and clientele. 

Nike, Sprite, Heineken, Anheuser-Busch, Geffen Records, Sony Entertainment, DreamWorks, Sony Music, OutKast Inc., Universal Records, Boys & Girls Clubs, HBO, Virgin Records, Coca-Cola, Adidas, Vibe Magazine, automotive giant Ford Motor Company. He designed the branding for the City of Atlanta’s Film and Entertainment office and at the same time, His fine art has been featured at national landmarks, including the Time-Life Building in New York City, and the Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville, KY, which he loaned two original pieces for three years.

https://dlwarfield.com/

EDDIE FONTNO

BIO

A native of the Bronx, New York, is most inspired by the brilliance and uniqueness of excellence within the African American culture. The subjects of his work have all possessed a transformative greatness, which paved the way and changed the lives of many, providing a guiding light for the world around them. Fontno takes a subtle approach and focuses on that “light” to capture the detailed nuances through his usage of graphite and oil paint (black and white) that enhances the contrast between light and dark. Fontno’s never-ending quest to find truth and beauty in its most natural form is reflective in the choice of figures in his pieces; paying homage to those who have in some way shaped his view of the world and positively affected his evolution as an artist, father and man. Fontno attended the High School of Art & Design in New York, New York and Howard University in Washington, DC. His work has been displayed in the White House (Madam Vice President Kamala Harris’ private office) and the much-acclaimed October Gallery in Philadelphia, Pa. He has also been commissioned for portraits throughout the Northeast region. 

www.eddiefontno.com

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ROBERT KOOL BELL| LE KOOL CHAMPAGNE

BIO

For many years, Robert Kool Bell, Leader and Co-founder of Kool & The Gang, sought out Grand Cru Vineyards from owners that have been selling for generations and decided to work with Paul Berthelot a Multi-Vintage producer since 1884. Voila The Celebration Champagne was born! 

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EDDIE FONTNO

BIO

A native of the Bronx, New York, is most inspired by the brilliance and uniqueness of excellence within the African American culture. The subjects of his work have all possessed a transformative greatness, which paved the way and changed the lives of many, providing a guiding light for the world around them. Fontno takes a subtle approach and focuses on that “light” to capture the detailed nuances through his usage of graphite and oil paint (black and white) that enhances the contrast between light and dark. Fontno’s never-ending quest to find truth and beauty in its most natural form is reflective in the choice of figures in his pieces; paying homage to those who have in some way shaped his view of the world and positively affected his evolution as an artist, father and man. Fontno attended the High School of Art & Design in New York, New York and Howard University in Washington, DC. His work has been displayed in the White House (Madam Vice President Kamala Harris’ private office) and the much-acclaimed October Gallery in Philadelphia, Pa. He has also been commissioned for portraits throughout the Northeast region.

Website: www.eddiefontno.com