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#AllenEllisonForSenate: No, He Doesn’t Need to “Drop Out” and Support Val Demings

You might have heard by now, but Allen Ellison is running for the U.S. Senate for the state of Florida in 2022. Val Demings, currently a Rep. of Florida’s 10th congressional district, is also running. They are both running as … Continue reading

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#Conservatives: People Speaking Up Who Don’t Look Like You Don’t “Hate” America. Quit Saying It

POP QUIZ: Look at the two pictures above. Now tell me which side loves America and which side hates America. Time’s up. Let me cut right to the chase. Way too many Conservatives would say that the group on the … Continue reading

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

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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#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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#Obama: Here Is Why You Really Hate Him

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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#DearWhitePeople: Thank You For “Getting It”

These days, it is absolutely necessary for people to speak up about racism. It’s probably no secret that the ones who do it the most are people of color. Racism is uncomfortable. This is no revelation. Talking about it, experiencing … Continue reading

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#Racism: Why Being Quiet Is Far More Dangerous

  It is a little after 1 a.m. CST, and I feel compelled to write this, even if not one person reads it. It is something that needs to be said and if it has been, bears repeating. Racism is … Continue reading

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#SendHerBack: A 21-Year Veteran’s Open Letter To Those Who Want Brown People “Sent Back”

Dear Conservatives, I am a recently retired 21-year Army veteran. I am also a black man. “GO BACK TO AFRICA!” is not a new thing. People have been saying this for years. When “nigger” stopped bothering us or got so played out … Continue reading

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#NotMyAriel: Here Is Why This Further Demonstrates “White Privilege”

Actress Halle Bailey (NOT “Berry”) will be playing Ariel in Disney’s live action The Little Mermaid. As you have likely heard by now, or can see from the pic, Bailey is black. For those of you familiar with The Little Mermaid, that CARTOON … Continue reading

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