Exploring the Rich History of Steampunk: A Journey of African American Expression

**Title: Exploring the Rich History of Steampunk: A Journey of African American Expression**

Steampunk, with its blend of Victorian aesthetics and futuristic technology, has captivated imaginations around the world. But beyond its mechanical marvels and retro-futuristic charm lies a deeper history—one that resonates with diverse communities, including African Americans, who have found their own unique ways to incorporate steampunk into their lives.

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**A Brief History of Steampunk**

Steampunk emerged in the late 20th century as a subgenre of science fiction, drawing inspiration from the Victorian era and the industrial revolution. It envisions an alternate history where steam power remained the dominant form of technology, leading to a world filled with elaborate machinery, airships, and clockwork contraptions.

While steampunk's roots lie in the works of authors like H.G. Wells and Jules Verne, its aesthetic and themes have evolved over time to encompass diverse cultures and perspectives. Today, steampunk is more than just a literary genre—it's a vibrant subculture that spans literature, art, fashion, and more.

**African American Influence in Steampunk**

African Americans have played an integral role in shaping the steampunk movement, infusing it with their own unique experiences, perspectives, and artistic expressions. From reimagining historical narratives to celebrating cultural heritage, African American steampunks have brought a fresh perspective to the genre.

One way African Americans have incorporated steampunk into their lives is through fashion. By blending Victorian-inspired attire with elements of African American heritage, such as traditional fabrics, hairstyles, and accessories, they have created stunning ensembles that celebrate both past and present.

Moreover, African American steampunk have used the genre as a platform for storytelling and activism. Through literature, art, and performance, they have explored themes of identity, social justice, and empowerment, reclaiming narratives that have long been overlooked or marginalized.

**Looking Ahead**

As steampunk continues to evolve, African Americans will undoubtedly continue to play a vital role in shaping its future. By embracing steampunk's spirit of innovation, creativity, and inclusivity, they will continue to enrich the genre with their unique perspectives and experiences.

In conclusion, the history of steampunk is a testament to the power of imagination and creativity to transcend boundaries and bring people together. African Americans have made invaluable contributions to the steampunk movement, weaving their stories and identities into its intricate tapestry. As we look to the future, let us celebrate the diversity and richness of steampunk and the myriad ways it continues to inspire and empower us all.

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They Were Her Property...My Thoughts #ADOS

What I found sinister as well as ingenious was how white wealth was held in the families. The female would get the slaves and the sons would get the land, that way when they moved on and married other people it was a match made in heaven, she had the slaves to work the land she just married into.

White women were very much a part of slavery and all its dealings. However; we have been programmed to believe that white women were innocent  when it came to slavery and that they were not aware of “men folks business.”

On the contrary, many were being groomed into being successful slave mistresses, just as their counter-parts.

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From the book: They Were Her Property: White Women who were Slave Owners in the American South, many slaves were giving to white women as wedding gifts…one slave recalls that one of his owners gave his daughter “50 niggers as a gift…”

I find it interesting that early on during slavery… black women were discourage in having children; because it took away from their “white women bearing children…”, but in 1808 when slavery became illegal from Africa. That law drastically effect white folks income…therefore the prize was child-bearing enslaved females, so they could now breed and begin to record those unions and off-springs…

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Slave owning females are recorded forcing their female slaves to have sex with different black men…it did not matter whether that black female was “married.”

One of the many stories of white slave owning women was that how one- started with 30 slaves; however within 10 years she had over 100 all she created mixing and matching black men or any other ((white)) man that paid “the right price” impregnating her “good-nigger gals…”  One slave recalls hearing his white slave owner saying “she wouldn’t depart from her favorite breeding nigger girl for no amount of money!…”

                    Because white women had loss their legal rights to their goods…if there was not a legal letter stating that their property was solely theirs before they got married. When I women got married she was called a “feme covert” or married woman. Many white women fathers would leave wills stating that they gave slaves to their daughters to use at their own well and not to be included with their husbands property…that way this legal paper protected their daughters property from her (future) husband(s) misfortunes… because many white men did lose a lot of their belongs and the creditors would sometimes try and take their wives property for payment.

Even though white woman had some restrictions, they at least had the opportunity to have their voices be heard thru the courts, without fear of being killed, raped or their husbands being mutilated for speaking up.

                   

         It was also believed that enslaved peoples didn’t understand what was going on around them, this is a myth: according to the recordings left by freed and former slaves “they were very aware…” what their owners** were doing; considering it was them that was being sold. Many enslaved people also knew what would happen if their owners died with NO will(s) and the risk of being sold to someone else.

                    White women were often at odds with their mates, even though they had some say when their husbands fucked up, they also wanted some form of protection (law) and would often fight for it. Also, white women did not like their husbands very much, and I feel that most white women got married because of their religious beliefs, but more so for social status. And they reproduced with these men only because they both were on the same understood, that nothing was in their way in creating wealth and a legacy.

Yet black people did not have this luxury. We were shipped here together; as a collective, as one unit. We are in this fight together, there is no individual success story, even with white families today; as well as the past, and there was not just one individual that was successful. It was a network, a joint effort to make sure that the wealth stayed in the family…and they made sure that every slave they owned-that those descendants of those slaves-they owned as well.

  

My thoughts and understanding on the Book: They Were Her Property

A  ADOS book club selection.

**slaves did not refer to their owners as “master”

Giving aid to cause-ADOS

Since I’ve been studying this “new” political path, it is hard to disgust that fact that so many Ados people are fighting so hard against reparations-redress and trans-formative policies. 

These people I speak of are the ones that have a blue check on twitter and some work for major media outlets.

I assumed that if they listened to Yvette Carnell* and Antonio Moore** and what the data shows, understanding that they are not just “lip” service…and with the information that they share would begin their own research on the topic and why the racial wealth gap happened and what you can do politically in your local community by changing individuals (that happen to work in the government), with the data and information one has collected. And that being in front of a "specific" cause does help in making change(s) for your community. Ados message has always stressed the importance of having black politics in your daily life.

My thought is they have to stay “willfully ignorant” in order to keep the positions they are in.

These people are in “high positions” because they were chosen to be there.

      Recognizing that does not diminish the hard work and dedication one did to achieve their goals.

It is just the owners of these platforms they work for, can decide to take all that away…just because you are no longer needed.

You (micro) have no protections. (This is where the government comes in). Ados (macro) are demanding protection(s) for us ALL. IN turn will help you (micro) be protected.

I don’t understand how any of this advocacy- “giving aid to cause” harms them…

Unless… they are afraid…

SN: the current protection laws that were supposed to protect us from discrimination have been flatten or outright gutted, and if you have a case you will need capital to hire an arbitrator to take the case on your behalf…

*Yvette Carnell is a political commentator and has work for the democrat party for many years.

**Antonio Moore has been a Defense attorney in Los Angles Ca. for over 10 years.

Breaking Brown Information Site.

Our Allies...Paul Sower...

The Case For Reparations #ADOS

The Case for Reparations...

The Case for Reparations #ados 

The Article by Dr. William Darity begins on page 14 once you download the PDF.

~A Healthy Munchy Snack~ Black Folks Eating Right

The munchies we all get them right??

Well at any rate, I found another low fat, snack that you can put into your kids lunch, next to your desk at work or for that midnight snack you crave. It satisfies that sweet, nutty craving we all seem to get every now and again.  

Here is a recipe that I modified to suit my taste buds…

try it and enjoy!!

What I used:

2 cups Uncooked, Old Fashioned Rolled Oats

1 cup of  Craisins 

1/2 cup toasted Coconut {sweetened or unsweetened}

1/3 cup roughly chopped {shelled} Pistachios

1/2 cup Honey

2 tablespoons Coconut Butter

1 teaspoon Real Vanilla Extract

1/4 teaspoon ground Cardamom

1/4 teaspoon ground Cinnamon

1 pinch Sea Salt

DIRECTIONS:

To toast the coconut just preheat your oven to 325 degrees. Scatter the coconut onto a rimmed sheet pan and bake for 5-10 minutes or until golden, stirring {and checking on it} often.

In a small bowl combine the honey, coconut butter, vanilla, cardamom, cinnamon and a pinch of kosher salt. Stir and set off to the side.

In a large mixing bowl; combine the oats, craisins, pistachios, toasted coconut and  pour in the honey mixture. Stir to combine.

Spread the granola mixture onto the same pan you used for the coconut and bake at 325 degrees for 10 minutes, rotating the pan 

 Stir and continue to bake for an additional 5-10 minutes or until the granola is a deep golden color

. Let cool and store in an airtight container for a few weeks.

I often make a large batch and store...

GREAT FOR BREAKFAST TOO!

Mama Mingz Pizza Sauce~Black Folks Eating Right

My son loves pizza and that was the one foods he begged me to allow him to eat with a plant based diet.

Why not, 

I can find a low calorie recipe sauce for pizza I already have a bread maker that makes pizza dough. I am more than half way there.

And I did.

And he loves it. 

The sauce is pretty good, if I don't say so my self.

(say it in your best Italian accent)

"MAMA Mingz Pizza Sauce"

1 tablespoon Olive Oil

1/2 cup minced  Sweet White Onion

2 cloves Garlic, pressed through a garlic press

2 tablespoons minced Sun-dried Tomatoes 
{ packed in olive oil}

2 teaspoons Dried Oregano

1-1/2 teaspoon Dried Basil

1/4 cup White Wine (like a Chardonnay)

1 {6 ounce} can of Tomato Paste

1 cup Water

2 pinches of Kosher Salt

1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper

 Heat a large {10 inch} skillet over moderate heat. Add in olive oil and when hot, add in the minced onion and garlic. Stir until soft.

Now add in the minced sun-dried tomatoes, dried oregano and basil and stir. The oil and the heat of the pan will soften up the dried herbs.

Pour in the 4 tablespoons of white wine and let that simmer until reduced by half.

Add in the entire can {6 ounces} of tomato paste and the cup of water. Switch over to a wire whisk and stir until combined. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer the sauce for 15 minutes before seasoning with kosher salt and black pepper.

Pour in to a jar to cool and store in the fridge for a week, or use it tonight.

Mingz Plant Base Diet

Today was an excellent day, me and my daughter made our way to our local farmer’s market.

FABULOUS!!!!!

I purchased, a crate full of red apples, mangoes, oranges, and kale paid 50$ for it all…

I am not sure at this point how much money or how much more I will be spending converting my family totally raw.

I believe the cost will be high when it comes to purchasing the more reliable blenders, and juicers.   

However, the cost does not matter to me at this point because the long term effects of eating unhealthy cost more.

 

I am very excited about this journey…

So far I have found some really cool videos one is this

Beautiful young lady name Kristina who has a totally Raw Food Youtube Channel.

And Back2LiveFoods, another  lovely sista, she has a few videos on youtube preparing live foods as well.

Thanks for reading...

11lbs loss 

6 days in….

2 My Health Mingz Plant Base Diet

I am glad I have decided to change my eating habits and eat right. I just came across this

Article that talks about what people believe about obesity, it’s shocking to think that people know that their diets may lead to cancer; yet refuse to do anything about it, I think some people are looking for a magic pill.

And it does not exist.

… Only 7 percent of people surveyed mentioned cancer, although doctors long have known that fat increases the risk of developing cancers of the colon, breast, prostate, uterus and certain other sites. Plus, being overweight can make it harder to spot tumors early and to treat them.

(article)

My opinion doctors are working with the pharmaceutical companies to keep people sick.

The food you need to cure and prevent all those disease, one can grow in their back yard.

It is called

A garden…

DO you think the pharmaceutical companies want people knowing that and the thing about it is, rich or poor can grow their own preventative medicine?

if most people did that they would be out of money.

Well, that is my rant…

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NUTS!

I can eat NUTS…

So, I have low salted cashews, pecans, pistachios, and sun flower seeds.

This is my second full day of my detox and I am feeling good about this.

Believe it or not the juice is rather filling:

I’ve also been drinking a lot of water.

and peeing like a mad woman…

But that’s a good thing…

2 My Health ~Plant Base Diet~

We have decided to get rid of all processed sugars and processed milk in our home, this New Year 2013…

By now I am sure you have heard of all the sugar and other crap corporate farmers are using on their products.

If you can shop your local farmers market or grow your own garden…

Please do…

Our foods contain so many chemicals that inspectors have to wear hazmat suits to inspect our food.

WTF??

This is what we are putting into our bodies. I am hearing as well as you, how obese the United States is compared to other countries and that is crazy.

Well, I am doing something about it. I purchased a juicer, it was inexpensive $49.95.

I am going to invest in Breville later this year, but I wanted to start this life style change today.

I cannot see myself continuing with bad eating habits this year. I refuse to go another day not eating like I am supposed to eat and to give to my body what it deserves.

I quit smoking cigarettes 10 months ago almost cold turkey, only used the nicotine patch for a week…

If I can do that, I can do this!!

Will keep you undated on my progress, hell may even make a video…

Peace Love & Olive Oil...

Tomingo

Buy 1 Get second half OFF details here

Black Friday and Cyber Monday was a huge success for me and I was so pleased with the results.

I really enjoyed Cyber Monday to which I offered buy one at regular price and get the second half off...

There will be a few special deals going down for next 3 weeks

From Dec 3^rd to 21^st 2012

~~~Mondays buy one jewelry item at regular price get the second half off**

~~~Tuesday if you make any jewelry purchase you will

Get a free pair of post/stud earrings…

~~~~Wednesday its back to Buy one jewelry item and

the get second jewelry item half off**…

~~~Thursdays any jewelry purchase

You will receive one wood bracelet of my choosing…

~~Friday you will get 20% OFF your entire order (jewelry ONLY). Use this code

“AWL2012”    

**Your money will be refunded within 24-48 hours once purchase is completed.

**lesser priced item qualifies for this offer.

**Only 1 Item will get half off.

I now have over 200 items in the shop and every day adding more unique and beautiful pieces.

Questions email me at tabishere22@yahoo.com