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#TyreNichols Killers: Here is How They are “Taking One for the Team” of Systemic Racism

Posted on January 28, 2023 by Robert P.

By now, we have all heard of the tragic murder of Tyre Nichols in Memphis on January 10. We also know that the five officers responsible have already been fired and charged with second degree murder, aggravated assault, aggravated kidnapping, … Continue reading →

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#ShaCarriRichardson: “Lockstepping” with Blacks Is NOT the Support You Think It Is

Posted on July 7, 2021 by Robert P.

Most of us know Sha’Carri Richardson by now. She is a track and field sprinter who was trying out for the Olympic relay team, but unfortunately, following a failed drug test, she will be suspended for 30 days. Before today, … Continue reading →

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#MensHealth: How I Stopped a “Silent Killer”

Posted on June 21, 2021 by Robert P.

Some time ago, my wife started using a blood pressure machine at home. One day, I just decided to check out my own blood pressure. There was no reason I wanted to; I just did it. Later within that week, … Continue reading →

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Angry Man, Sad Man

Posted on April 20, 2021 by Robert P.

As a man, especially a Black man, society (to include the Black community) has a lot of expectations of us. Be strong. Don’t cry. Never stop barreling forward. Be the leaders (not in the superiority sense) of your households. Be … Continue reading →

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Dear Racists and White Supremacists: Stop Thanking Me For My Service

Posted on February 25, 2021 by Robert P.

It seems that many of you feel that all it takes to be an American or “patriot” is if you do certain things. Gestures, even. You said that anyone who spoke against our last president was “Un-American.” It’s okay for … Continue reading →

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Donald Trump: The End of an Error. And Why He Was Needed for America

Posted on January 20, 2021 by Robert P.

It’s like the saying goes: It doesn’t matter how you start, but how you finish. You know what else they say: It’s more about the journey than the destination. Both of those apply here. We finished with Donald Trump not … Continue reading →

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#Trump: Here Is Why You Need to Stop Questioning His Supporters

Posted on August 30, 2020 by Robert P.

Ever since Donald Trump opened his mouth about running for president, those who do not support him have questioned just about everything he has said and done. Along with that, his supporters have been questioned at just about the same … Continue reading →

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#Obama: Here Is Why You Really Hate Him

Posted on April 12, 2020 by Robert P.

In 2008, the United States saw the very first black President and family occupy the White House. Barack Obama was not elected to one, but two terms. For you history and math majors, that would mean they were there for … Continue reading →

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BLOG POST: “Both Sides” Is Nothing More Than An Excuse to Defend Trump and His Supporters. Enough

Posted on August 13, 2019 by Robert P.

You didn’t say “BOTH SIDES” when Trump physically mocked the disabled reporter. You didn’t say “BOTH SIDES” when Trump was caught bragging about “Grabbing women by the pussy” as a 59-year-old. You didn’t say “BOTH SIDES” when Trump called African … Continue reading →

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#BothSides: How People Use This To Defend Trump’s Racism In Disguise

Posted on January 23, 2019 by Robert P.

Every now and again, I have a Facebook “friend” who, after being “quiet” about politics, decides to write a post in which they adorably try so hard to appear as unbiased in speaking about it. They even do the whole “I DON’T … Continue reading →

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