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

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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#Racism: The “Absent Father” Excuse

I will start this with something I say very often. Americans from the Civil Rights Era are still alive today. Just last night, my mother talked to my daughter about how things were following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther … Continue reading

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#Racism: For Some White Folks, It’s On Blacks to “End” It

By now, many of us have heard some form of what we as Blacks need to do in order to not be murdered by police or how our behaviors can put an end to racism. Really? It’s on us? That’s … Continue reading

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#BlackAgenda: Here Is What You Really Mean When You Say It

We hear it all the time. You see something on television or in the news in which systemic racism or racism in general against Blacks is addressed, usually in the manner of bringing attention to it and those who participate. … Continue reading

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

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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#BlackLivesMatter: I’m Still A Bigger Threat

One of these pictures features what some would view as an insidious threat to America and all she stands for. A profound threat with the potential to absolutely cripple our democracy, destroy our economy, and instill the fear of God … Continue reading

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MY Open Letter to Black Trump Supporter Patrick D. Hampton in Response to Letter to LeBron James

Dear Mr. Hampton, This may be a complete waste of time, as you are a Donald Trump supporter, which fascinates me as you are a black man. That does not mean you are not allowed to support who you choose, … Continue reading

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#BlueLivesMatter: Here Is Why This Is Racist

On July 13, 2013, a movement by the name of Black Lives Matter was started. This was created in direct response to the treatment (meaning innocent murders) of black people, most notably Trayvon Martin to start with, which happened nearly … Continue reading

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BLOG POST: Dear Police Officers, You Don’t Need to Quit. Just Take Responsibility

All over, we’re hearing news about members of law enforcement who are deciding to quit the force. With everything taking place, some would say that they don’t blame you. As a black man who will be 41 in a couple … Continue reading

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

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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