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Black Personhood: The Writings of Hal H. Harris

Here’s how to get oriented with my writing. — Welcome to my Launch page! I’m Hal H.Harris, a small-time writer trying to make it to the medium-time (get it?) and the finalist in the Work category for the first Medium Creators Challenge. I write to explore Black personhood. How do Black people live and love in the West, a…

Black Personhood

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Black Personhood: The Writings of Hal H. Harris
Black Personhood: The Writings of Hal H. Harris
Black Personhood

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Established in 1865

·Jul 23

The Problem With “Ted Lasso’s” Akufo is Him Being the Spear of Capitalism

The show gives an example of moral capitalism — while making sure its Black character shows its dark side. — Ted Lasso’s humor and joy live in its wordplay. Toward the end of its third and final season, Lasso and AFC Richmond owner have a brief exchange. The team is gearing up for another game. Ted and Rebecca are in the coach’s room, exchanging banter. “I’ve got to see a…

Ted Lasso

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The Problem With “Ted Lasso’s” Akufo is Him Being the Spear of Capitalism
The Problem With “Ted Lasso’s” Akufo is Him Being the Spear of Capitalism
Ted Lasso

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·Updated May 30

I Had to Choose What Art Would Come First When Writing My Novel

A novel about hip-hop means the raps must come before the narrative. A view into my creative process. — Last year, I announced to Medium that I would be writing a novel. I have made approximately three pages of progress. I’m Writing a Novel, Y’all On my prolonged Medium absence.medium.com During that time, I conducted research on the setting of the novel (1990’s Vinegar Hill, Brooklyn; the Farragut Projects in particular), left my old job of three years that…

Writing

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I Had to Choose What Art Would Come First When Writing My Novel
I Had to Choose What Art Would Come First When Writing My Novel
Writing

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Momentum

·May 23

Black Personhood Declares Ja Morant to Be Our Idiot Alone

There is no mercy in interpreting Ja Morant’s repeated mistakes. That is the intention of white supremacy. — Morant’s most successful professional rival is Instagram. For the second time in his career, and for the second time in less than a year, a friend going live on the social media app recorded Morant flashing a handgun. They were cruising in a car blasting NBA Youngboy and acting like…

Sports

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Black Personhood Declares Ja Morant to Be Our Idiot Alone
Black Personhood Declares Ja Morant to Be Our Idiot Alone
Sports

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·Updated May 14

The Allen, TX Shooter Was A White Supremacist

American racecraft allows all other races, save for Black people, to audition for white supremacy. A shocking amount of them chooses an AR-15 as their tool. — On May 6th, 2023, a rifleman opened fire on a packed mall in Allen, Texas. He murdered eight people. He physically maimed seven others, and scarred countless hundreds psychologically with the echoing of his AR-15 fire, their crouching from finding cover, and their stampeding away from danger.

Mass Shootings

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The Allen, TX Shooter Was A White Supremacist
The Allen, TX Shooter Was A White Supremacist
Mass Shootings

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·May 6

On Jamie Foxx, Lance Reddick, and Black Death Due to Blood Pressure Issues

Their health issues make me feel I have a hard time limit on mine. — After my morning dump, shower, and brushing my teeth, I first consume 10 milligrams of hydrochlorothiazide with water from my dresser. When I started taking it five years ago, it made me piss like a drunk racehorse throughout the morn. …

Health

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On Jamie Foxx, Lance Reddick, and Black Death Due to Blood Pressure Issues
On Jamie Foxx, Lance Reddick, and Black Death Due to Blood Pressure Issues
Health

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·Apr 8

Lance Reddick’s Passing is the Death of Black Gravitas in Media

Reddick only chose roles where his Black character’s wisdom was backed up by power. — Lance Reddick, beloved TV and movie star, passed away alone in his apartment on March 17, 2023. He was recently promoting the most recent John Wick movie. TMZ reported he died from heart disease, a reaper that especially targets Black men. The world mourns his sudden and tragic passing. Celebrities…

Lance Reddick

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Lance Reddick’s Passing is the Death of Black Gravitas in Media
Lance Reddick’s Passing is the Death of Black Gravitas in Media
Lance Reddick

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·Updated Aug 2, 2022

I’m Writing a Novel, Y’all

On my prolonged Medium absence. — I learned in the last thirty days that Moana is one of the top ten Disney animated films. I am a Great Mouse Detective fan, but my son is not; he needs bright animation and catchy songs. He’s watched Moana a million times and I found it helpful as I…

Fiction

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I’m Writing a Novel, Y’all
I’m Writing a Novel, Y’all
Fiction

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·Updated Jul 1, 2022

In Overturning Roe v. Wade, Clarence Thomas Proves Himself Something Much Worse than a Black Conservative

The most dangerous enemy of Black personhood springs from our own people. — The only passage I remember from my forced reading of Clarence Thomas’ memoir was how he decided to quit drinking. Thomas wrote that he was in a tub nursing a hangover when he decided he did not want to feel that way again. With his body submerged in water, he…

Clarence Thomas

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Clarence Thomas Proves Himself Something Worse than a Black Conservative
Clarence Thomas Proves Himself Something Worse than a Black Conservative
Clarence Thomas

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·Updated Jun 18, 2022

White Supremacy Links the Shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde

Only a society that has given into its racial-based myths allows the conditions which facilitate mass shootings. — Marvel at how Ruth Whitfield raised her son. “Is there nothing you personally are willing to do to stop the cancer of white supremacy and the domestic terrorism it inspires? Because there is nothing, then respectfully, senators, you should yield your positions of authority and influence to others that…

Uvalde

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White Supremacy Links the Shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde
White Supremacy Links the Shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde
Uvalde

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Hal H. Harris

Hal H. Harris

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Black on Both Sides. Medium Writers Challenge Winner. The founder of Established in 1865. I Tweet @Established1865. E-mail is hal.harris@est1865.com.

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