@a.jarrodjenkins: I swear, anti-intellectual TikTok has got to be AI or bots because ain’t no way people are this out of touch #fashiontiktok #morehouse #spelman #hbcu #ralphlauren #marthasvineyard #BlackTikTok #blackexcellence
I don’t think that’s the issue. I think the real issue is the elite versus the working class
2025-07-29 01:43:06
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mulledeiswine :
Our community only wants to see blacks in poverty. Anything that doesn’t center poverty is seen as not being black.
2025-07-30 05:07:50
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dykxo35agrl0 :
Another thoughtful conversation 💕
2025-08-02 02:53:04
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A :
Why can’t we just be proud smh
2025-07-28 20:04:23
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justangela98 :
Unfortunately some of us have been taught to only respect the “struggle”.
2025-07-28 21:08:12
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Shanice :
Agreed! You know, we often say that Black people aren’t a monolith to other groups of people. It’s time to start listening and internalizing that amongst ourselves. Just because your experience isn’t the same as someone else’s doesn’t mean it’s not a black experience.
2025-07-28 20:01:00
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1of1 :
Based on these videos, it seems as if black excellence hates us!
2025-07-29 00:49:01
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t :
I’m not disagreeing w/u but just thought—maybe it’s the elitism that angers ppl? Classist elitism w/in an already (racially) excluded group might be a reason why ppl are often against capitalistic success? although the anger is poorly placed (towards ppl playing in the system rather than those who create it)—but maybe they uphold it the system? Idk..
2025-07-28 20:40:52
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allprophrames :
Why would us as a community be proud of Obama😩 we gotta see him for what he is… A Black Bill Clinton!
2025-07-31 08:23:24
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adrianna :
People cannot extend themselves outside of their reality
2025-07-28 21:05:48
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Luxetips :
There has always been black wealthy people. I’m from Atlanta and this was my normal. And I’m not talking about celebrities.
2025-07-28 20:26:15
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DereqC :
Agreed. It’s a beautiful collection and I’m supporting it period. Black people appreciate luxuries things.
2025-07-29 00:04:25
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EvanSoulz :
Don’t forget to include that some folks don’t think Blk people should enjoy a soft life, a quiet life, a relaxing life, a sitting on the front porch sipping tea life, a boating life! Some Blk folks measure Blk wealth by YT supremacy standards. It’s time for the shift😎🔥
2025-07-29 02:26:17
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Jamie :
Exactly!! It feels like some of us are only ok with us winning if we’re rapping, in the league, or being an entertainer
2025-07-28 21:15:12
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Maddy-Zoe :
I was shocked and sad to see the negative discourse. The 20min film depicts a rich history of black families building generational wealth, success, safety and a positive space for their families/friends… these are all good things everyone should celebrate
2025-07-28 21:50:44
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TheJoyArchitect :
Apparently we can only be celebrated if we are a rapper or singer cause no one cries when an athlete endorses a sneaker.
2025-07-29 04:09:57
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Taye Hansberry :
The plot was lost a long time ago. A looonnnggg time ago. (Why it was is a whole other conversation)
2025-07-29 14:08:51
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🍒 :
There is no shame in living the successful lives our ancestors fought and dreamed for us to have.
2025-07-29 14:01:55
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Steelmagnolia :
The goal is for every generation to do better than the last. It’s wild that ppl are mad that folks are accomplishing that and some have been doing it for multiple generations. It’s so weird.
2025-07-28 21:16:25
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Bounmy K. Sombath :
As a Laotian-Mexican mixed and lil bit of fashion/style aficionado I also think the new Ralph Lauren collection is brilliant, timeless and elegant as well - as it should be. So it’s a definitely a masterpiece to be witnessed for sure☺️
2025-07-31 08:59:55
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Cyni :
This !!! I don’t get it…🫠
2025-07-29 03:56:26
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Nellzus :
Wild to hear folks unironically talking about blk excellence in 2025. Feels very millennial, Obama era,white party coded
2025-07-31 18:52:10
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Gangstalicous :
I have entered some black excellence spaces and they are just as bad towards lower class
2025-07-29 16:30:23
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Positive vibes only :
We did this when Gayle King tried to spotlight women in Stem…the entire plot of the black female astronaut was over looked…too busy hating on Gayle…
2025-07-30 23:59:26
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