ARE WE “UNITED” OR “UNTIED”?
If you reside in these “UNITED” States of America, you may constantly find yourself in the conundrum of picking a side. Whether it’s the …
Op Ed
Will Comey’s Russia Testimony Lead To Trump’s Impeachment?
For anyone who’s been following the investigation into the Trump Administration’s alleged collusion with Russia’s interference in the 2016 presidential election, you know there’s …
The Gods must be Crazy!!! (or maybe it’s just White people)
Lately, not one day passes where I don’t say to myself “What the fuck is going on?” It is a valid question. It seems …
No News May Be Good News!
They all have the exact same format, same set, same actors; I mean anchors (I mean actors). Most newscasts have the same blueprint; 2two …
IS HISTORY REPEATING ITSELF?
The old saying “those who do not learn history are doomed to repeat it” has helped many people avoid making the same mistakes by providing …
The Trump Doctrine (or Storms Will Come, This We Know For Sure)
So, here we are, eleven days after the inauguration of Donald Trump into the office of President of the United States. It was all good …
Are You An Emotional Nimrod?
I’m often amazed at the responses I get when I tell people that they don’t have to worry. That sentiment is typically met with …
The Debate is Over
You also get what are lovingly referred to as trolls. Folks who exist just to upset the apple cart. They post about delicious pigs …
The Rebirth of the Jive Turkey
Every urban city and black community has at least one. You know him, the juke and jive Pastor shouting verses from the good book …
You Can’t Unfriend Ignorance
Technological evolution does not equate to moral evolution. We’ve somehow convinced ourselves that because governments use missiles instead of muskets to fight wars and …
NEVER FORGET
This election season is finally coming to a close and we must never forget what we’ve been subjected to. The first thought that probably …
What to Expect from President Trump
He’ll Be Childish Remember when you were ten and you called other kids names based on how they looked? That was sucky, right? But …
Dance like Everyone is Watching
Rainy Sunday in New York and Carry on Wayward Son is smudging out the politics of the day. I’m not on message 24/7. I …
The Responsibility Of The Educated Negro a.k.a How “Woke” Are You?
As I sat one day wallowing in my self declared intellgencia, it slowly occurred to me that the only way one can truly be …
STOP KILLING BLACK MEN
The silence accompanied by the murder of black men at the hands of the police is as common as the noise heard against the …
What’s Un-American About Colin Kaepernick Not Standing During The Anthem?
Recently I had this clip from The View pop up in my Facebook timeline discussing opinions on the decision Colin Kaepernick, quarterback for the …
HUMAN RIGHTS
We hear the words “Human Rights” thrown around very strategically and deliberately. It’s a term that immediately resonates with the psyche once it is …
How To Solve Racism In Ten “Simple” Steps
I was recently asked in the wake of all that has happened regarding the deaths of 7 American citizens over the past week as …
So What’s The Solution? You Are!
“It’s hip hop’s fault.” “The cops are just doing their jobs.” “He had a gun. “What else is new?” “Protest for what?” “We need …
We Didn’t Start The Fire?
The globe is even more on FIRE and we’re only six months into 2016! This year is shaping up to be a pivotal turning …