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Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Rising Into Purpose: Embracing the Victory Ahead

We are living in a time where truth must be spoken, even when it feels uncomfortable. We can no longer ignore where we are or what we're facing. The world is loud, but God is calling us to be louder—not just with our words, but with our lives. We've spent too much time hiding behind facades. It's time to get real.

We’ve struggled, both together and separately. We’ve felt the weight of our mistakes, the burden of our pasts, but here’s what I want us to grasp: That’s not who we are anymore. Our struggles don’t define us, and our past doesn’t have the final say. What defines us is the One who calls us His own. What defines us is His blood, His grace, His mercy. That’s who we are.

We don’t have to stay stuck. We don’t have to be defined by what’s behind us. The road ahead is still open, and God is still calling us forward. Yes, we’ve made mistakes. Yes, we’ve missed the mark. But He is faithful to forgive, to restore, and to lift us higher than we’ve ever been.

I know it feels heavy sometimes—the pressure, the temptation, the distractions of this world. But this is NOT the end for us. There’s a purpose on our lives that no devil in hell can steal. There’s a destiny that is greater than any struggle we’ve faced. But we have to make the choice to rise. We have to choose to leave behind the things that weigh us down and step into the freedom that Christ died for us to have.

It’s not about our gifts. It’s not about what we’ve accomplished. It’s about surrender. It’s about trusting God to lead us, even when the path seems unclear. We’ve tried handling things ourselves, but now, it’s time to let go and let God take the lead.

This is the moment where we take everything we've learned, everything we've been through, and use it to propel us forward. We are not stuck. We are not failures. We are victorious through Yahusha, and we are called to reflect His glory in everything we do.

So let’s hear this loud and clear: It’s time to rise. It’s time to step into the calling God has placed on our lives. It’s time to stop living beneath the standard He’s set for us. The struggle may have been real, but the victory is even more real. God is still working, and He is still faithful to finish what He started in us.

We’ve got this. Not because we’re strong enough, but because He is.

Let’s rise. Let’s walk in the purpose He has for us. It’s our time.

Eιɖεર Dરε

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Empire, Lies, and Blood Money: The Truth Behind America's Support for Genocide

Here's the thing: America’s so-called "unshakable alliance" with Israel was never born out of genuine love for Jewish people. It’s transactional power politics — plain and simple. The U.S. has historically turned its back on Jewish refugees when it mattered most, from quotas before World War II to denying sanctuary as millions perished. So let's not fall for the propaganda that this is about shared values. It’s about strategy, imperial reach, and maintaining a geopolitical outpost in the Middle East.

The genocide we’re watching unfold in real time is not some anomaly; it's the logical extension of settler-colonialism, which America knows intimately. America funds what it understands — land theft, ethnic cleansing, narrative control. The same playbook used on Indigenous peoples here is being run on Palestinians over there. And when they push the narrative that questioning this makes you antisemitic, it’s not about protecting Jewish lives — it's about protecting power and the ability to suppress any challenge to colonial domination.

Black people in particular know this game. We’ve been the moral conscience of this country even when it tried to rip our tongues out. We've been told to vote for "the lesser of two evils" while both evils line their pockets with blood money. The moral gymnastics they perform around Palestine are no different than the ones they perform around our lives here — crocodile tears when convenient, silence when accountability is needed.

And let’s get real: these attempts to recruit Black institutions and voices into defending genocide aren't about solidarity. They're about using our hard-earned moral authority as a shield for state-sponsored violence. But some of us aren’t for sale, and more of us are waking up. Solidarity isn't transactional. It's built on shared struggle against systems that choke us all.

America's media machine knows exactly what it’s doing — marginalize, dehumanize, and control the story. But the truth is leaking through every crack. The young generation sees it, the oppressed peoples of the world see it, and no amount of PR spin will cover up that what they’re funding is colonial violence — the same violence their entire empire is built on.

At some point, the empire’s lies collapse under the weight of truth. And when that day comes, we better be on the right side of history — because history doesn't care about feelings; it cares about receipts.

Eιɖεર Dરε


Tuesday, March 18, 2025

New Faces, Same Chains: The Democratic Hustle and the Fight for Real Black Power

Family, what we’re seeing right now is exactly what we’ve warned about.

The Democrats keep trotting out so-called new blood like Jasmine Crockett and Hakeem Jeffries — not to change the game, but to run the same old con with younger faces. They’re not here to fight for you; they’re here to fight for donor dollars, media attention, and personal status. They’re playing political theater, not delivering policy.

Look at the numbers. Obama’s influence is fading — not because the people suddenly forgot him, but because they remember exactly what he didn’t do. The same way they remember what Biden hasn’t done. And yet the party’s strategy is the same: scare you with the GOP boogeyman, promise you nothing, and expect your loyalty.

They’re not listening to younger voters. They’re not listening to Black voters. They’re not listening to anyone who doesn’t cut them a check. The media props up these paper champions and tells you they’re "progress." But progress for who? Certainly not for the working class, and definitely not for Foundational Black Americans.

They’ve taken Black voters for granted for generations, and now they think all they have to do is threaten us with Trump and we’ll fall in line. That game is over. As FDR, for all his faults, at least knew: you have to deliver for Black folks or risk losing them. These Democrats don’t even pretend to engage; they just distract you with narcissistic performances on TV while your needs go ignored.

This is rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic. New faces, same plantation. If the Democratic Party refuses to change, then we have to change the way we engage with them. We’re not here to save their party. We’re here to build our power. Period.

They can play for the cameras. We’re playing for keeps. Stay focused. Stay on code. Keep your resources in your pocket unless there's a policy tied to it. And most of all: stop looking for saviors in the halls of Congress — the only salvation is in the community, in solidarity, and in holding everybody accountable.

The grassroots is where the power lives — and they fear that more than any Republican.

Eιɖεર Dરε

Friday, March 14, 2025

The Biblical Cover-Up: How Black People’s True History Was Erased and Whitewashed

Alright, let’s break this down in true fashion, straight to the point, no chaser.

1. The "Curse of Ham" Is a Scam

For centuries, white supremacists have pushed this fraudulent idea that Black people were cursed through Ham. That’s straight-up propaganda. The Bible actually says the curse was on Canaan, not Ham—meaning this whole narrative about Black folks being doomed from the jump was nothing but a psy-op to justify slavery.

2. The Bible Ain’t Pro-Slavery—That’s a Colonizer Remix

European enslavers twisted scripture to make it seem like God was co-signing slavery. But if you really look at the text, it condemns oppression and wicked enslavement. These people hijacked the Bible to justify their economic hustle—enslaving Africans.

3. Adam Was a Melanated Man

Let’s keep it a buck—Adam wasn’t out here looking like a surfer from Venice Beach. The Bible says he was formed from the soil of the earth—rich, dark, nutrient-filled soil. That means he had melanin. The whole European rebranding of biblical figures is just another case of historical theft.

4. Jesus Was a Brother

Now, let’s talk about Yahusha—real name, real history. Revelation 1:14-15 describes him with hair like wool and feet like burnished bronze. Sounds like a Black man to me! But what did Europeans do? They hit folks with that Michelangelo-painted, blue-eyed, blonde-haired imposter to keep the deception going. The real Yahusha was a brother from the East—end of story.

5. Christianity’s Roots Are in Africa, Not Europe

The first nation to officially adopt Christianity? Ethiopia. One of the first baptized believers in the New Testament? An Ethiopian eunuch. African civilizations were practicing Christianity before Rome even hopped on the bandwagon. But once the Romans got hold of it, they gentrified the faith and made it into a tool for control.

Final Word: They Hijacked Your History

The narrative about Black people being cursed, irrelevant, or secondary in the Bible was a carefully crafted lie. The truth? Black people were kings, prophets, and spiritual pioneers in biblical history. The deception wasn’t just about religion—it was about power, identity, and control. But now, we’re waking up, reclaiming our history, and setting the record straight.

That’s the real game they didn’t want you to know.

Eιɖεર Dરε

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Let’s break this down in a real, raw, and unapologetic way

Family, let’s talk real talk for a second.

Right now, we’re watching history being rewritten in real-time, and a lot of folks are in their feelings about it. See, for centuries, the dominant society has controlled the narrative—telling our story through their lens, shaping our history to fit their comfort. But here’s the problem: That era is dead. We’re in the era of standing on business.

The confusion we see from certain groups isn’t about us—it’s about them. It’s about their deep-rooted fear that the power structure they benefited from is crumbling. They’re realizing that the same economic, political, and social systems they upheld are now backfiring. The regret you hear from them? It ain’t about justice—it’s about self-preservation. They’re not sorry for what they’ve done; they’re sorry they’re feeling the consequences.

And let’s be clear—Black people aren’t angry. We’re not “aggressive.” We’re not “violent.” What we are is strategic. What we are is focused. See, they expected us to act out, to be emotional, to fall into the same traps they’ve laid for us over generations. But we’re not playing checkers—we’re playing chess. That’s why silence is one of the most powerful weapons we’ve got right now. While they panic, while they look for scapegoats, we’re moving with precision, rewriting history not with words—but with action.

They wanna mimic us, copy our culture, take from us without giving credit. But here’s the kicker: No matter how much they steal, they can’t replicate the essence of who we are. You can take the sauce, but you’ll never be the chef. And now, they’re watching in real time as Foundational Black Americans step into our own power—economically, politically, culturally—and they can’t stand it.

That’s why the gaslighting is at an all-time high. That’s why they try to flip the script, claiming we’re the problem while their own decisions are sinking their ship. But we don’t need their validation. We don’t need their sympathy. What we do need is to keep applying pressure, keep building, keep circulating our dollars, keep educating our people, and keep standing on business.

This moment is about legacy. It’s about correcting the lies. It’s about showing the world that we’ve always been the foundation—and now, we’re reclaiming everything that’s ours. So stay focused, stay strategic, and most importantly, stay on code.

Because history isn’t just being rewritten—we’re the ones writing it.

Eιɖεર Dરε

#B1 #StandOnBusiness #NewBlackHistory



Saturday, March 08, 2025

Affirmative Action: The Bait-and-Switch That Left Foundational Black Americans Behind

Affirmative action, much like DEI, was sold as a policy to uplift Black Americans, but when you dig into the numbers, white women ended up being the biggest beneficiaries. It was never truly about correcting the injustices done to Foundational Black Americans—it was a way to maintain the status quo while giving the appearance of progress.

Instead of direct economic empowerment, land, or reparations, they gave us symbolic policies that could be easily manipulated. Affirmative action didn’t guarantee Black economic power; it just gave corporations and universities a loophole to boost their diversity numbers—often by bringing in immigrants, white women, or other non-Black groups while still keeping FBAs locked out of real wealth-building opportunities.

The lesson? We can’t fall for the symbolic hustle. The real fight is for economic justice, land ownership, and direct resources for the people who actually built this country.

Eιɖεર Dરε


DEI: The Illusion of Inclusion and the Hustle Against Foundational Black Americans

The game they play with DEI is the classic bait-and-switch. They market it like it’s about leveling the playing field for Black folks, but when you check the stats, white women end up eating the biggest piece of the pie. Meanwhile, Black people—the group that actually built this country—are still getting the crumbs.

This ain't accidental. DEI is not a reparations program. It’s a corporate hustle designed to pacify the masses while reinforcing the status quo. They’ll put up a Black face on the brochure, but when the promotions, contracts, and scholarships get handed out—who’s actually benefiting? The same dominant society that’s always run the show.

And let’s be clear: when they say "diversity," they don’t mean Black first. They mean everybody except Black people, particularly FBAs who built this nation from the ground up. That’s why DEI never comes with an economic base for us. It’s all symbolic, no substance—because true equity would mean cutting a check (Reparations), and they’re never trying to do that.

So, the real conversation ain't about "inclusion"—it’s about power. And until we start framing the discussion around real economic empowerment for Foundational Black Americans, we’re just playing along with another corporate con game.

Eιɖεર Dરε



About Me

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I'm just a nobody, trying to tell everybody about Somebody who can save anybody. I give all honor to the Father for the privilege of being His instrument, through whom He lives and works for His glory alone. I served in the U.S. Navy for 21 years, retiring in September 2003. In my final three years, I was co-pastor at Greater New Refuge COGIC in Fallon, Nevada, under Pastor Gregory L. Brown. I supported my pastor and church by helping with a new sanctuary's construction and caring for all ministry needs while staying true to my mandate to preach the Word of God without compromise. In November 2002, I was licensed to preach and ordained in June 2003. While stationed in Virginia Beach, I served at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church for 17 years under Bishop-Elect W.D. Scott, Sr., and now I serve at Calvary Revival Church in Norfolk, VA, under Bishop B. Courtney McBath. I also earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Religion from Saint Leo University, deepening my foundation and commitment to this path of faith.

MY THEOLOGICAL TRAINING:

It brings to my face a unadulterated smile each and every occasion I am asked, “Elder Dre, What Theological Training do you have?”

My heart beams with joy at the opportunity to humbly give full glory to God as I reflect on on how the prophets, patriarchs and apostles of old would have respond: Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joshua, Gideon, King David, Elijah, Elisha, Jeremiah, John the Baptist, Matthew, Mark, Peter, James, John and the other disciples, not forgetting the Saviour Himself.

How would they have answered the question: “What theological training do you have?”

The words of the prophet Amos also came to mind: “Then answered Amos, and said to Amaziah, I was no prophet, neither was I a prophet’s son; but I was an herdman, and a gatherer of sycomore fruit:” Amos 7:14

I surely am not impliedly decrying theological preparation, education or training: I consider it essential, but not as much as some think. For the fact is, the Almighty raises up believers according to His own standards.

Educational qualifications, wealth, fame, talent, social standing, outward appearance etc. are useful; but they are secondary in His sight. Qualities like faith, obedience, holiness, humility, honesty, absolute loyalty to one’s spouse, the ability to raise one’s family to fear God and keep His commandments etc.; these are the things the Most High values.

“Man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.”

Only on the Day of Judgment will it be known how truly educated, weighty and effective I have been. That is why I have to smile when the question arise.

The vanity of the question is only matched by the foolishness of my answer.

As the wise man wrote: “Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher; all is vanity.” Ecclesiastes 1: 2 or as the apostle Paul commented in 2 Corinthians 11:16-30 when rattling off a long list of impressive qualifications “... I speak as a fool.”

Furthermore, we have seen with our own eyes and now testify that the Father sent his Son to be the Savior of the world. All who proclaim that Jesus is the Son of God have God living in them, and they live in God. 1 John 4:14-15 (NLT)

I am a preacher, but most of all, I proclaim that Jesus is the Savior with various applications of that truth in my everyday life. My dear friend, if you are a Christian, you are a preacher also. Whether you have been ordained or not, hired by a church or not, or ever been recognized as a preacher or not is beside the point. All who have God living in them are called to proclaim the Savior to the world. It is a Holy calling, and a demanding one. It will pull you out of your comfort zone, challenge your commitment, and help to develop you into the person God has created you to be.

John spoke as an eyewitness to Jesus' saving power. We speak as heart-witnesses; ones who have not seen Jesus with our eyes, but have experienced Him through personal transformation. I speak, and you speak, as a representative of Christ on earth. The message that we bring is simple, yet profound; that God the Father sent God the Son into the world to save those who are lost to bring them into relationship with Him. As you tell the story, and I tell the story, some will listen and receive the grace that God has sent us into the world to proclaim.

PRAYER THOUGHT: Father, what a privilege to be a spokesperson for You.

Thank you for stopping by. Stay encouraged and please do come back.