Everyday, until I premiere my video, I will post a different pic from the video in which Im wearing a tee that bears a message..this tee reads, "If You're Melanated then Celebrate It!"
In "The Matrix" (1999) there's a scene during which the lead character Neo visits the Oracle, and in her kitchen over the door there hangs a phrase "TEMET NOSCE", a Latin aphorism which translates to "Thine own self, thou must know"...
I have found that everyday along the journey of life, new and exciting information is revealed leading me closer to a more profound, evolved understanding of myself. Some of the most mind-blowing information I've downloaded into my being in recent times comes from my study of melanin...
Ive know what melanin is for a long time, but I wasn't fully informed about its usages,purposes,properties, and significance. I simply thought it was the element within certain human beings that gives their skin hair and eyes its pigmentation..well, pigmentation is only the surface of what defines melanin..
In short, melanin contains within it the entire electromagnetic spectrum--all the colors of the rainbow---it is LIVING LIGHT. This is why melanated people must "charge up" their melanocytes (pigment-giving cells) in the sun..its empowering on so many levels..from natural ability to manufacture vitamins like Niacin and Vitamin D, to actually receiving light to transfer information..(hence the Dogon people in Africa who could see constellations thousands of miles away, and draw them without the usage of telescopes..this was possible because of transmission of the images via light received by the melanin in the skin, which produced the images in the brain.)
The benefits and purposes of melanin are not only biochemical,but spiritual as well..active pineal glands (third eye) secrete melanin.. Im sure you're familiar with the terms "dark matter", or perhaps you even saw the movie "Pitch Black", which refers to the infinite blackness that is called "outer space"..well this primordial matter is "melanin".. its also referred to as "junk DNA", (a different type of melanin than the melanocytes). It is that element scientists say is the "undefined" missing part of the universe...(missing? yeah right...)
This is not a scientific blog so I wont continue in further detail about all of the wonders that define this beautiful compound..but perhaps you will be inspired to research this on your own. Melanated people are walking around with this priceless goldmine and many do not know it, and sadly many even believe melanin is a liability. Its used to make pharmaceuticals like melatonin, seratonin, etc., and a synthetic form of it is even used to coat the base of space shuttles so they dont combust upon entering space..[hmmm..has your mind started to yet question where "they" are getting this precious melanin from that's being used in the creation of these things?] (different blog for a different time)...
Im wearing this tee shirt in the video to inspire my melanated family to do its own research..the literature and information is there as soon as you are willing to receive it..
So just like my tee shirt reads, "If You're Melanated, Celebrate It!!",after all its imperative to your self-knowing... "Temet Nosce" my friends.
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I think you're a great artist and a great person, and your message has good intentions, but some of the scientific information in this blog post is inaccurate. The biggest one is the apparent assumption that only dark-skinned people produce melanin and have melanocytes, which is not true. The only people/organisms that don't have it are albinos, since they have a genetic condition that prevents them from producing it. So even light-skinned people are "melanated," they just don't produce as much as dark-skinned people do. I'm not sure if it is your intention to target this slogan specifically towards dark-skinned people, but it is heavily implied. If the intention is to simply encourage people to be proud of whatever skin color they are, then I apologize for my misconception.
Melanin does not contain the entire electromagnetic spectrum, it only absorbs UV radiation, which is not visible light. So the story about people being able to "absorb" the light of stars and draw maps of them is not biologically possible (for humans at least) since melanin doesn't absorb visible light, and if they did it wouldn't be possible for us to "see" images through the light our skin absorbs because there is no sort of direct biochemical pathway between our melanocytes and the parts of our brain that are involved in visual perception. If there were, we would literally be able to see with our skin, and we would basically be one giant eye with 360 degree vision.
The melanin present in humans cannot, by definition, produce human vitamins, because a vitamin is any organic chemical compound that is necessary to function but cannot be synthesized by the organism and must be obtained from it's diet. So anything that we naturally produce and use to function can't be a vitamin based on that definition. Of course melanin from other organisms can be considered vitamins for humans if they produce organic compounds that we can't.
Again, I think it's an inspiring and catchy message, and the scientific inaccuracies behind it don't detract from that, but I was bored and felt like pointing them out. Also, I don't expect you or anyone to take my word for anything in this post, since I am just a random commenter and I'm admittedly not an expert on this stuff, but some of the information here contradicts what I have learned from people who are experts on this subject.
If you read my blog, I didnt say at any point that black people were the only people who produce melanin..I know that all people have certain quantities of melanin...
I know that a person can be fair-skinned and have high quantities of melanin..you assumed that I purported that only dark-skinned people have melanin and nowhere did I state that,for that would be absolutely incorrect...
In short, I am very much aware of the properties of melanin, who produces it in high quantities and who does not,as well as the different functions it has based upon the ethnicity of the individual...
Secondly, I believe your problem is your literal interpretation of the metaphysical role that melanin plays in the transmission of light via melanin.. basically, melanin is an external brain... and the telescopic vision of the Dogon people are just one minute example of this... I do it everyday..I dont have to pick up the phone to transmit or receive messages from people or hear melodies or to see an item that Ive misplaced in my mind tohelp me relocate it..and this is due to my highly active pineal gland which secretes melanin..be clear though, the metaphysical discussion is an separate one from the biological one, and I didnt even touch on it...
Again, it IS Living Light,meaning an encapsulation of all of the KNOWN and UNKNOWN light spectrum which resonates from the sun. Like I stated, it wasnt my intention to go into an in depth discussion..I wanted to encourage people to research something that their teachers, preachers,and world leaders do not teach them... that's one of the main reasons why I even do this by the way..
Hey..
My study has been focused and extensive..I didnt even skim the surface of this topic..however, I have acquired my information from very credible respected medical and spiritual professionals..
I didnt even discuss the conferences that take place every so many years about melanin and NO black people are invited...
The medical book released by the AMA (American Medical Assoc) every so often about the newest developments on melanin that is not available to the public...(except at a rediculous price)
I mean, I am convinced that the highly coveted war on/for melanin is the psychological basis of all racism, and again, i didnt touch on this either...
Further, you can read on wikipedia that melanin produces vitamin D..thats not even an obscure fact..lol
Also, I am aware of the risks of highlighting information such as this which has been deliberately kept from Black people historically,yet I feel in 2010 self-exploration and redefinition is long overdue for people of color.
Lastly, the fact that you even replied to this is amazing. How many emcees do you blog with on a regular about redefining "the melanin paradigm"?
I'm charged, let's go!!
Thank You so much for engaging in this discussion.. this is major.
Tiye :)
Ashe', Sister Tiye! This is real talk, real dialogue that is absent from most people's vocabulary and conversations. I applaud you, as EVERYTHING you stated is accurate and true. Melanin is the most amazing thing existing within in our omniverse. Tapping into it is the best thing one can do to excel the qualities of one's life and raise the positive energies of the planet. I can appreciate the attempt made by Josh, but he must do a great deal more of reading and gaining true scholarship on this. By stating that one cannot access or transfer information through melanated skin, unfortunately reveals his gross lack of knowledge regarding melanin. Please research the Dogon people of Mali, Josh. Nothing is impossible because impossible is NOTHING.
Melanin is quite a magical substance, hence the all out assault waged against melanated people, worldwide. Pay attention and realize that we are no longer living within paradigms which support separatism, drama, suffering, and ignorance. We are in the 5th Dimension now, so all that old, tired stuff doesn't work anymore. My apologies to whomever wishes to stay stuck within these antiquated paradigms. It will not bode well for you to maintain such ideals.
My Beautiful Caramel-Colored Grandmama always used to say " A hard head leads to a soft behind!", thus a closed mind leads to a hard-assed reality.
This is an amazing time to be in a physical existence, and if you're melanin-Dominant (Most people on the planet) it's time to "Power Up".
Three other simple ways to "activate" your wonder-twin powers (LOL) are to:
1- Get your daily dosage of Sunshine. Melanin gets activated from the Sun, so stop hiding under tress with other people who cannot take the Sun, thinking you can't take it either. Stop it! You are a mini Universe, and need the Sun! Get in it! Charge your batteries!
2- Drink lots of pure water! Evolv water is the best on the market, as it is high in alkaline (which we need), and it aides in digestion, mental focus, and it's anti-inflammatory. Our bodies are made up of over 75% water (like the Earth). No more sodas, kool-aid drinks and garbage. Get right with your "Self". We're not supposed to die at 70! Prolong your life by drinking life- Water - 1 Gallon a day~!!! Trust!
3) Get good sleep! 8 hours is not enough! Try 11! This will mean less B.S. TV before sleep, and not eating within 4 hours of retiring to bed. "Power-Up" while you sleep. Melanin is secreted and activated while we sleep. Sleep deprivation leads to insanity, and the powers that be (so they wish to believe) are fully aware. Why else would they have you be working an 8-12 hour day to survive while others become wealthy and hardly never have to work hard? Get Knowledge*
Yes, learn thy Self.
I Self Lord And Master* Get there*
One*
I LOVE IT!!! I'm going to research melanin because of this post. And am thinking about saving money to get the AMA book. I am an eternal knowledge seeker. While money may have it's limits, knowledge does not and I want that book. Conferences on melanin and black people aren't invited? What kind of mess. I will get my research on (as if I haven't already). Thanks again for the wealth of knowledge. Peace! Sidenote: Where can I find that shirt? LOL It's a must have.
Hi KLS!!! The study of Melanology is fascinating...sometimes, Im just in awe at all of the information about melanin. After all, everyone is melanated-everyone. As Dr. Pookrum says,"Some are melanin dominant, some are melanin recessive, but everyone is melanin dependent." You must listen to www.blogtalkradio/thejewelnetwork where Dr. Jewel Pookrum and her team hold regularly scheduled radio shows on melanology. There are archives of the shows on the page as well.
As far as the tee shirt, please email me at firebirdrizing@gmail.com and Imwill gladly inform you on how you can get one!!! :)
Stay in the light sis!! (After all, thats all melanin is--- LIGHT!!!)
I will definitely email you. That shirt is a must have. Next question (just thought of this), if possible, could you tell me what the name of the book the American Medical Association releases? Is it a journal? Any point in the right direction will help. Thanks, goddess. Peace.
I know I am a year late but that reply to Josh was on point; I hung onto every word like good book(nonfiction of course). At any rate, if Josh were to read this I'd encourage him to research Eumelanin (type 6) vs pheomelanin. I don't say this in a way to divide us further (dark vs light skinned) but eumelanin is the TRUTH!!!! That's scientific, NOT my opinion. Thank you for being you. Thank you for activating your pineal gland AND your melanin.
Ok soo I'm like 2yrs late but still right on time for this post...Tiye you are right right on point and I swear I love how you were able to reply back to someone who understandably did not have as much information on the subject as you do. I'm just learning about this but I know our Creator has lead me here to this post at this time. Just today I'm reading the newspaper and they are Finally admitting to the "dark matter" being important but of coarse not saying how...I've been meditating and trying to become one with our Creator and creation and I have noticed many many differences in my life...this post is great and it is clearly obvious your 3rd eye is wide open...stay blessed!!
Oops. typos. What I meant to write was "The use of Black and White in print media (for e.g. photos, film) for melanated people instead of the use of color is a common, aggressive tactic used by Whites in the system of Racism White Supremacy."
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