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Well, we got about eight to nine days left in 2015. This year, we have seen many downs and I guess a few ups that have now brought us to the end of the year. As a individual, I have grown immensely and I have seen a true shift in my ideology/philosophy. Because of this year, I am a stronger and more wiser person than ever before. I pray that I have had some impact on your life or at least given you some enlightenment on topics otherwise not discussed anywhere else. As this year comes to an end, I say Thank You for the consistent support and response to the work that I have put in not only the blog, but also books and other avenues. Further, I have and will continue to strive to promote as well as put out positive images of the Black Males. Also, continously preaching self-responsibility with a daily lifestyle that is surrounded by the timeless principle of respect. Like stated above, 2015 was just the beginning. Like Kendrick Lamar said best, "We don't die, we multiply....

Hi, I hope y'all are doing well. If you guys are wondering where is the new content, I am currently studying for the remainder of finals. So, I \'m just trying to get straight. Anyway, by the end of the week, the content will be going non-stop on here. Just had to take some time out to study. In addition, like studying, I am also taking time out to address #HoltzclawCase in Oklahoma. First, I want to say that WE at The Brown Brother stand behind and fully support the victims of the Holtzclaw case. We stand behind our SISTERS that were brutally violated and attacked. The objective and job of the Black Man is hard, but Simple Love GOD, LOVE Family (Respect, Support, and Security), Love Thy Brother, and PROTECT & RESPECT THE BLACK WOMAN!!! That is why when something like this happens, I am behind pissed and troubled. What happened to these 13 QUEENS is unspeakable and the most heinous of evils.  And, no money or prison conviction could ever ease the pain of Our S...

This blog post is a idea that come from a previously posted piece done by Cee Milan of Blavity.com. The item was 8 US and Canada YouTubers to help you find your inner #CarefreeBlackGirl.  http://blavity.com/8-us-and-canadian-youtubers-to-help-you-find-your-inner-carefreeblackgirl/ Therefore, that gave me the idea to do one for Young African-American Males. We need inspiration, motivation, and knowledge to achieve success. There are not a lot of Black Male YouTubers, but the ones that are on this list are chill and impactful. Let's get into the list. 1. Kaelin Edwards https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVNYw6ZGvK1_OhF8OG1OrKA https://www.youtube.com/user/KaelinKEdwards This Young Brother is out of Bakersfield, CA. The Youngest Brother of YouTube comedy genius Kevin Edwards Jr., Kaelin followed his brother's footsteps to become a YouTuber. Kaelin is a deep believer in GOD and he uses faith to accurately live his life....

Hey, how y'all been doing? I pray that each of y'all are having a great week. Anyway, just like the beginning of every month, I will be discussing this month's overview. On the list for today is -The Brown Brother "Book of the Month" - Word of the Month" - Also, I want to share some personal thoughts that I have with you. -Last, I want to give a update about where I am right now in life. Let's get started!!! This month's Brown Brother B.O.T.M is "Black Faces in White Places" by: Randal Pinkett and Jeffrey Robinson I picked this book up at the library last week. I have yet to begin to read it, but I hope it is a good book. The book basically states that it highlight "10 Game-Changing Strategies to Achieve Success and Find Greatness." We all can use success and greatness right now, so I think it may be a decent pickup. .................................................................................................

Y'all already know I'm a real one, I am posting on Thanksgiving as the sides are currently being fixed. This couch I'm sitting on is soft and surprisingly the Wifi is good, so I'm good. Anyway, My Brothers, I wanted to talk to you about life. Although, today is a holiday, it is also a day of remembrance for our Native American (extended family) who give Us this tradition. So, I want to talk to y'all about the importance of this holiday. This year as you sit back and eat good food, I want you to think about what is it that you truly cherish. And, how you have transformed these past eleven months. Life is so crazy that at the end of the day, just to be breathing is a gift within itself. Therefore, no matter how your life is (good or bad), you have something to be thankful for. The blind man can be happy he has hearing. The poor man can be happy he has sight. And, the Young Brother can be happy he is still alive in a society that says he will not see...

Last week, I show something that depressed me. I say this all the time, but when I see something so tiring I come to the same conclusion. My hope in society is 100% gone. Anyway, forget my rant. Here is the real video that made me feel this way. I will let you watch the video (Courtesy of Complex) before I go into my personal thoughts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEqv7HFL5DI Now, you may say that, how can you lose faith in society when this kid just showed incredible compassion? I am not saying that what the kid did was small, but what I am saying is that this beyond crazy that he had to do this act in the beginning. For those who did not watch the video, I will summarize exactly what happened. At a middle school somewhere in America, a kid was being bullied because his tennis shoes were dirty and not "name-brand." This is sad, but true in many schools in the western word. We have invested in materialism things so much that we now are teaching our ch...

First, before I even start this blog, I want to say that my heart and prayers go out to all the victims of the attacks on Paris. Anytime tradedy happens no matter the age, race, or nationality; it hits home. Because I know what We as a people went through, the pain of being terrorized and having love ones killed is unspeakable. Therefore, #PrayforParis Also, prays go to Africa. The Motherland has been victim to many terrorist attacks lately. Therefore, prays go to all the African nations. The land of all creation as well as origins has been under attack by chaos and faceless forces. Therefore, prays go to our HOME-COUNTRY!!! Again, my thoughts and prayers are with everybody tonight and always. Maybe it is true, the system of  "elites" are evil. However, whoever is behind these attacks, no matter WHO are pure evil. Killing innocent people is wrong PERIOD!!!! Sincerely,  - The Brown Brother Now, let's get into the lesson for ...

" Don't ever play yourself " - DJ Khaled Yo, what's up my brothers, I come to y'all with something very important. This post will probably be like the 3rd or 4th Brown Brother exclusive from the upcoming book. I'm not sure if this is number three or four, however, I will do probably a couple more just because these lessons feel good. Anyway, I come to talk about never playing yourself. As a young brother, you can never be a fool. Never playing yourself is basically never acting foolish, making dumb decisions, and being foolish. See, there will always be chance and opportunities for "Us" to act a fool (just watch Maury or Bill Cunningham Show, however there will be few times were we are intentionally called to be great. Further, when you play yourself, the chances to advance and achieve become much more slimmer than before.  In addition, this goes for many other things. In relationship, you can't never play yourself. In jobs or sch...

As y'all already know every new month, we have the Brown Brother book of the month and other interest stuff. First, the Brown Brother book of the month is So You Call Yourself a Man? - A Daily Devotional for Ordinary Men with Extraordinary Potential -by: T.D Jakes This is a amazing book, one that I had previously read and one that I believe I featured as a alternative some months back. However, I am spotlighting this book as the Book of the Month. Winter is coming up, and with cold weather comes strong temptations. Therefore, this book is here to give you daily devotions and motivation to keep you on the right path. Second, let's get into the Brown Brother's "Word you need to know." This month word is a treat because we will do two words. The first word is Ideology. (2) The word is Conspiracy. plural ide · ol · o · gies a :   a systematic body of concepts especially about human life or culture b :   a manner or the content of thi...

Over and over again, I have tried to dismiss and even fool myself out of believing my new opinion. For months, I have defended myself about hip-hop. I have repeatedly said that "I love hip-hop." However, as of today, I have honestly comes to grips that I have no hope in hip-hop. And, as I listen o the music of today, I realized that there is a difference between poetry (J. Cole) and this trash that 's being played now. I have came to realize, that for us to be in a better state than we are in right now, we must change the game of hip-hop. Now, let me explain. On a recent drive to the store, or I am have been doing to school, I heard a by the rapper by Ty Dolla Sign & Future. The song was called "Blasé." When I heard the song, I thought that the song was the most idiotic and dumbest song, I ever heard. I mean the lyrics (if I can even call them that) equaled to such a ignorant and brainless level that it left me more unsettled than usual. The "Blasé...

"These brothers just buffing These brothers still renting cars That Lamborghini ain't yours Tell me why brothers fronting.... It realness over millions, but you brothers fake it to you make it though Love over Money These brothers don't know, what it takes to be a real one. I put on for my city look how many brothers got on with me.......                                                                 - Ty Dolla $ign (Sign Language Mixtape) "NDK" ft Big Sean                                  ...

I step over piranha, death over dishonor They killin n***** for J's, that's death over designer - J. Cole                                     " Stephon Marbury, Michael Jordan, and Shoes " If you haven't been on Twitter, then you probably have not seen the news. Former NBA All-Star Stephon Marbury is releasing his tennis shoes again. Stephon Marbury shoes are shoes that are affordable and were popular in the former Steve & Barry stores. During the announcement of the release, Stephon Marbury was in a discussion with a twitter fan. What followed was something magical. Stephon Marbury said something that I and many others have been saying for years. The Jordan's craze is top much. Paying $200 for sneakers is crazy and the "incidents" that have been happening are sad. Teens killed, robbery, and the impriso...

                                                          " October 2015 " Well, it's about that time again. This weekend is the first weekend of Oct. 2015. As you know, every month we do the Brown Brother "Book of the Month." Also, we will do the word of the week and maybe do some black history for today (10/3/15). Anyway, let's jump right to it. BB Book of the Month is "The Wealth Choice: Success Secrets of Black Millionaires" by: Mr. Dennis Kimbro This book has already blessed my life. I have just started reading it, but let me tell you. It is packed with amazing knowledge. The book basically details the wealth tips of Black Millionaires. Done from countless interviews and chats with African...

"Small town n****, Hollywood dreams I know that everything that glitters ain't gold I know the sh*** not always good as it seems But tell me till you get it how could you know How could you know? How could you know?" -  J. Cole "Tale of 2 Cities"                                           " Everything That Glitters Ain't Gold " Everything that glitters isn't gold. This is something major that I want to express to y'all. In a society were gold is everything (gold chains, gold I-phones 6S, and gold grilled rappers), we as young Black males can easily lose our way if we feed into the "trap." Further, unless your parents are rich, there is no such "legal thing" as quick money. Therefore, not only could a brother lose his way, but you could lose your lif...

Dog, I going Back-To-Back. Hi, what's up with y'all. Yo, I figured that many of y'all will buy the book. That is great and believe me it is much appreciated. However, I wanted to do something special for y'all. A lot of you guys have been rocking with me for a minute now. Therefore, I figure out a way to say thank-you. So this is what were going to do. You know how when you buy a album, you get just the regular album. However, some offer a deluxe edition, the regular album but with free bonus tracks. Well, that is what were going to do. This will be a free- Brown Brother exclusive. Over the course of days, I will release tips and advice that is not in the book. I was going to save the advice for the next book, but keeping knowledge in notebooks seems crazy. Therefore, the posts will consist of five bonus tips that will surround a diverse base of topics. These may be ones that you may see in the second installment of the Brown Brother Series. However, I gi...

Hi, what's up my Brothers. I hope y'all are doing well. Anyway, as you probably know I've been gone a little more than usually. However, I have been working hard at school, at work, and at life period. Therefore, although life is busy, I am truly blessed. Oh, this is why I'm here. If you follow me on Twitter, you will see that the book is now available. As y'all already know, the book was a long and grand process. We ran into some forks in the road and decisions that had to be made. However, all and all, GOD made everything happen in His perfect timing. If your new to the blog or just forget the name, the book is titled "40 Tips for Young African-American Males". This book is the first book of many books that we be written by me. In 40 tips, I went over some of the basic situation that we may face in the world. http://www.amazon.com/40-Tips-Young-African-American-Males/dp/0692528830/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1443803...

For almost the past month, this picture has haunted me. I can't get it out of my mind for nothing. Someone wise once said, that a picture is worth a thousand words. Well, I believe whole-hearted in what he says. No matter how I try to come up with the words to discuss this picture, I have none. I did not make this picture, therefore I did know who made it. However, a Brother on twitter said " We've have yet to recover to our natural state of being"   This is 100% true. We are all descendants of Kings. Dang, I'm not going lie this picture had me in my feelings. I guess all I can say is that, never forget that you are a King. We Are ALL KINGS!!! I'm going to try to post a article or two before the week is done. But, even right now I want to pray that y'all have a blessed and productive week. I pray that GOD keeps HIS Almighty Hand on all of us. Love Y'all, Real Talk. Sincerely, The Brown Brother.

                                             " Re-Focus Yourself, My Brother " I can't believe it, I look at the calendar on my computer and today is Sept. 13. If you don't understand the significance of this day I will spell it out. We have only three months left in this year. WOW, I can't believe this. I remember like it was just last month I was at my family's house celebrating the NEW YEAR. Now, Thanksgiving is in 2 months away, Christmas in 3 months, and 2016 in 3 1/2 months. My Brothers, this year has gone by scary fast. However, a lot of stuff has happened. I've graduated, I'm in college, and I've been blessed to complete my book. I'm not just talking about my accomplishment, but about how Good GOD has been in my life. And, I bet if you think about this year; YOU w...

Hi, y'all tell ya brother when he's late. I forget this is the new month post (been so busy), so today let's do the B.O.T.M. I thought long and hard about what this month's book would be about. However, as I thought about what we're going to be doing this week and beyond I decided to choose the greatest book " ALL-TIME." As school has started for you and things will be hard, you will need strength. Especially, if you are in college and are taking a class like Western Civ., the class is always challenging religion. Therefore, challenging your key values in life. Meaning, if your faith ain't strong; you will be lost spiritually in college. Possibly, for the rest of your life. That's why I want to tell you to build your faith right now, so that your spiritual compass doesn't get lost in a new setting. Even if your in high-school, because there is no prayer in public school and because church is not "cool" you could lose your relation...

                                       " High-School & College: Dating Advice " Hi, My Brothers Hope y'all are having a great labor day weekend. I haven't posted this weekend (Friday & Saturday), y'all probably think I'm partying (I'm not). I've been battling a cold, so forgive me. Anyway, if you follow me on Twitter (@BrownBrotherWeb) you already know I post a tweet saying that I would do a relationship article. Now, this is a serious blog; but I have come to see (in my later years) that Love is Serious. Love is Important. Therefore, I thought I would go ahead and do this. Now, I am by no means a  "pick-up artist or a player." Therefore, if you think my advice is boring just press the skip button (I'm just playing). But, if you stay I'm going to give you some free ...

                                            " Buy Black: 2015 & Young Brother Method " Sorry, y'all that I have been gone. School has been tiring to say the least. Anyway, I did some "Buy Black" articles that got a lot of attention. Therefore, I wanted to do a new version of buy black. I know first-hand, how high school and the cost of living is. With that being said, some of the last tips may have been unfair for some of My Brothers who know the struggle. Closing, here is another Buy Black article; but most of these tips are free. Therefore, you can be a REAL ONE for FREE!!!!!!!!!!! 1. YouTube- This is the absolute no.1 tip. If you don't read anything else. Read this one. In the TECH & Internet era, you can get rich the right way. Anyway, their are many BL...