Oddbean

We need more of our people on a Bitcoin standard. By this, I mean saving and investing in Bitcoin, which holds its value over time compared to traditional currencies that can lose value due to inflation. When we choose Bitcoin, our time and effort are preserved in a way that protects against the constant loss of purchasing power. This gives us more control over our financial future and empowers our communities to build lasting wealth. #BBS #BlackBitcoinSociety #BitcoinForTheCulture #FinancialEmpowerment #BuildingWealth #BitcoinStandard #ProtectYourWealth #CommunityEmpowerment #GenerationalWealth #SovereignMoney https://image.nostr.build/7cef4e937b33f5430881edb01169d1f35295fe631fcdc01c45817535fd994aae.jpg

1. Welcome! (Looks like you are newish on #grownostr 2. Please allow me to ask a legit question in light of a couple of your posts thus far: A. In this post you say if you are human you need BTC note1y5ceq34gar2es6celw75k9g5nsyxech6jtcf8t6kx70amkkwxdnq72vgzs If it’s about humans needing Bitcoin, why delineate based on color of skin? (I realize in another post you also indicate your ICA is Black and Brown people but you accept all colors…) It just seems to me that the espoused beliefs might not be aligned with action? (I’m trying to process this so forgive any confusion my query has) B. Doesn’t delineating based upon color of skin fuel the root cause of disparaging one’s God given rights as a human? (Again thinking out loud here processing this…) I’ve got friends and business colleagues all across the globe and of all different shades of skin tone. One of my best friends is a Black South African, who Lord knows is way smarter than me as he speaks 9 languages, several of which are tribal with clicks and ungs (vocalizations)…he is truly an amazing human. And that’s how I view him…a human, a fellow man. (I only identify him as Black above, to correlate my point). So yea…I struggle to understand why we need to say out loud things like “support Black business” (or similar) when we could (and in my opinion should) just say “hey friend, let’s go support Ben’s business” (and who cares if Ben is darker color skin than me) I want to support Ben because he’s Ben the human…not Ben the Black human. Make sense? Can you help me understand/process this? (Hopefully my heart is coming through in this and not just my words!) Blessings!

Great questions! The Black Bitcoin Society (BBS) emerged from the idea that BIPOC individuals have often been less educated on financial literacy, including Bitcoin. This society aims to change that by educating and serving the BIPOC community, as I’ve noticed relatively few people in this space building, learning about, or holding Bitcoin within our community. Bitcoin is global, and so is the mission of BBS. The society and the information shared are available to everyone, regardless of nationality, religion, or gender. It’s similar to how companies like Strike or River operate as Bitcoin-only platforms but still provide the option to hold and save in cash if desired. Think of it like a barbershop in a Black neighborhood: they specialize in Black haircuts, but if a White individual comes in, they’ll be treated with the same care and respect, even if the haircut style varies slightly.

I also attend a local Bitcoin meetup named after the city it serves. The group provides Bitcoin education, talks, and similar resources for local residents. If someone from another city wants to join, they’re completely welcome. In a similar way, religious denominations like Baptist and Lutheran have churches tailored to their members’ faith, but if someone from a Catholic church wanted to attend, they’d be welcome too. The Black Bitcoin Society follows this inclusive approach while focusing on educating people of color about Bitcoin. In my experience, there is less financial and Bitcoin education available within the BIPOC community. This society provides a voice and platform for them to share their experiences. As they learn more about Bitcoin and improve their financial literacy, their understanding grows, revealing that Bitcoin isn’t exclusive to any one group, it’s for everyone.

Thanks for engaging my question(s) and replying. I hear what you are saying. I don’t necessarily agree with each of the correlations you made with the various service examples. For example, I don’t see (albeit perhaps they exist), businesses titled “Black Hair Cuts” or “Haircuts for BIPOCs”. With churches, I have seen a few of them identifying their target audience in the branding, for example here in Florida we are a melting pot of cultures and have seen an influx of Haitians, or Cubans, or other ethnicities due to Hurricane refugees. So I’ve seen a few “Haitian” or “Christian Indian” or “African Methodist Episcopal (AME)” churches. To your point about churches I do see those. —- I suppose what I wrestle with (not with you per se but more generally speaking) is that as a country (USA) race (skin color) is used to divide us so many times. Ironically, even though my skin color is White, I grew up as the minority in my community as I was in an area of town that was heavily populated by Hispanic people. I guess my point is I can see the prudence (pride in one’s) ethnicity but don’t see the benefit to labeling by skin color (what has been distorted into the term “race”). Like I can just imagine the uproar if I created a group called “White Bitcoin Society”… I wouldn’t because that would merely perpetuate the racial divide. WHEN the fact is humans are all one race…homosapiens. (In biology, race is used informally to divide a species into distinct groups) Sadly humans have distorted the term “race” to divide by skin color, body types, facial features, et cetera… That’s all a power and control thing which from my understanding of the Bitcoin ethos, is not authentic to the Bitcoin culture. So I guess that’s my point and what I personally would love to see… (not to over quote or placate MLK Jr. but that was the crux of his speeches, that we would be seen as human not by the color of our skin) I’d love to see Bitcoiners helping people just because we are people. No other labels. Just people helping and loving on other people…much like Jesus did and would do. —- Again thanks for engaging.

I agree, love for all. There is so much hate and divisiveness that it can be frustrating. I’m sure it’s a movie quote but I recall somewhere hearing “why can’t we just all get along”. (There are a few opinions I have on the answer to that…but I digress)