Hello cousins,

I haven't been on much lately due to conflicts in where I want to take Blkem. It has been really a challenging process and still continues to be. After 4 years and finally launching a Safety App for the community, there's the behind the scenes issues that you do not see, especially when you're supposed to be in a partnership with other Black-Owned entities. It seems like BOEs rather take the glory than share the glory to help the masses. I ain't cut out that way!

I am a huge advocate for collaboration, HONEST work, and helping people and communities in need. Once people move the goalpost, I tend to distance myself because I don't want my noble ethics be tainted with immoral constructs that involves greed.

While I pride myself in launching such a platform for the community, the support is not there and that burden becomes heavier and heavier each year. From what I have seen since launch, Black Empowerment is only exciting as long as it's beneficial and if there's work that needs to be done, many people walk away without even trying. As a really really good friend told me a month ago.."I spent over 4 years trying to do my part in saving the Black community, now it is time to save yourself and then circle back".

The conflict that I have been dealing with is staying the course, or switching direction that ultimately leads me back to Black Empowerment focused strategies.

I am not saying that this is the end all for Blkem...i'm just saying that I have to refocus my prioritizes before dialing back.

Hope you all understand!

*** On other notes, I have one fun project (a Blkem bae inspired project) that I am working on NOT connected to Blkem and possibly starting another that will be connected to Blkem, in a way.

- Unc

When was the last time you took some time for you? Self-care isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity. That includes you too. 😉

Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is say: “I need a break.”

You can’t pour from an empty cup. So next time you feel yourself approaching burnout, take some time to nourish yourself first. #theceodeck

Listen it could save your life or family

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Mercedes "Monè" Varnado: Invest In Yourself (Part 2): https://youtu.be/YgealEXIP...

So far, I've found ELEVEN of our "Black Wall Streets."

1825 - Seneca Village
1871 - Jackson Ward, Richmond, Va.
1881 - Tuskegee, Alabama
1898 - Wilmington Massacre
1902 - Durham, NC
1906 - Greenwood, OK
1912 - Oscarville, GA (Lake Lanier)
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Blkem's rebrand

Honestly, I am really excited for this rebrand because it's still going to incorporate elements from Blkem such as Blocks, exclusive sections, premium features, identity verification, and the ability to enhance activities on a social media.

This rebrand is a rebuild that's going to be unique in its own way.

As we said, the focus will be on economics, that will eventually lead us towards pushing resources in the Black community and open us up to more access to it.

I will update on what this name change will be soon!!

#blkem #rebrand #blkem2024

Hey y’all I’ll introduce myself too. My name is Alicia Brayboy, I’m from Brooklyn, living in Los Angeles.

I’m an actress & filmmaker, I produce my own work-- rn I'm in post-prod. for my mini film series ‘Dreams.’ I've been posting the journey on my IG, but I can post some updates here too.

I'm also a marketing consultant for business leaders here in SoCal & and I offer personal readings as a tarot card reader! You will see occasional tarot posts from me on here as well.

Nice to meet you all!

Happy New Year!

Cousins,

Blkem have came a long way trying to bridge the gap in online economics and ownership within our community. In almost 4 years, we have not even begin to put a dent in this arena and the giants continue to dominate. No returns are coming back to our community and the cycle continues. We want the problems to disappear but we're not repairing the foundations that can help contain, if not alleviate these issues.

For the cousins who continue to support Blkem during this struggle, it's heavily appreciated, from the bottom of our heats.

It's the end of 2023 and all this new year new me b.s., please stop lol you're the same person and going into 2024 is no different. We're going to continue to see the same issues, new issues and problems arise in the world. Things that you would expect...so BE EXPECTED

Change happens ONLY if you want it. So here's what we can all change, going into the new year...

1. Show more love to each other
2. Small issues, don't sweat it
3. Be self-less in these times of selfishness
4. Be thy brother's and sister's keeper
5. Be extra vigilant

#blkem #blkem2024

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Good morning cousins,

Although I haven’t been blurting much, I’m still here…lurking like some of y’all do..lol
@VadaBee had brought up some good points regarding engagement and interactions on the timeline. We all know that there’s a lack of it even though we have a lot of cousins that’s signed up.

Some cousins had given a few solutions and those were taken into consideration. We have tried different ways to increase engagement but as you see, many don’t care for it. Three years later and it’s the same thing…folks get excited for a hot second, then leave, then forget. Since there’s hardly any drama on here, folks don’t want any part of it.

It’s the same issue that other Black owned networks exclusive to us, experience..even before we launched Blkem. And it’s the issue that many continue to see.

Sooo…we’re going back to the drawing board and revisit some of the points made by some of you. We’re also going to look at alternatives.

Exclusivity should increase interactions but when you have many that don’t care for it or they would be involved, then we have to figure out if we’ll be able to continue this trend for another 3 years.

Compromising is not the goal so if anyone have some unorthodox solutions, send me a DM.

#blkem

"BLACK OWNERSHIP IS INHERENTLY IMPORTANT"

The NBA is under investigation by the Department of Justice for anticompetitive behavior and diminishing Ice Cube's Big3 League.

The NBA is allegedly using their name and popularity to prevent sponsors from working with the Big3 and discouraging TV networks from giving the growing league exposure.

The NBA has allegedly gone as far as preventing players, owners, and referees from working with the Big3.

#blkem #blackowned