PinnedMember-onlyMeghan Markle: First of Her Name, Destroyer of Monarchies, Mother, Fighter, Deliverer of Joy, The Truth BringerMeghan Markle sat for an interview with Oprah and the world saw what happens when an unstoppable force meets an immoveable object. The resulting explosion of energy rocked global television, owned the internet, trended across all social media platforms, and eviscerated the antiquated and lived-beyond its always dubious usefulness “British Monarchy” for all the world to see. Former colonies the world over celebrated Meghan Markel following in the giant footsteps of her…Meghan Markle5 min readMeghan Markle5 min read
Mar 8Member-onlyDEMOCRATS ARE WINNING AND FEELING FRUSTRATEDManagers in corporate America tell employees that “Even though we achieved our goals last month/quarter/year, we need to do better.” Sport coaches, fresh off a win, will tell their players “We can’t let up, we made some mistakes but we got the win. …Republicans7 min readRepublicans7 min read
Mar 1Member-onlyGeorgia Forewoman’s Big MouthSometimes we get in arguments over good topics that are seen from different perspectives. Often the “legal” and constitutional views conflict with the lived experiences of especially but not exclusively Black people. The jury forewoman from Georgia, Emily Kohrs, is the latest to cause friends and allies to argue from…Georgia Elections4 min readGeorgia Elections4 min read
Jan 30Member-onlySpoutible — A New Experience That Feels FamiliarI have been a Beta tester for Spoutible, the new social media site/app that goes live February 1, 2023. Christopher Bouzy’s Spoutible is the first Black-owned viable competitor to Twitter. And it can’t be missed that he is launching Spoutible on the first day of Black History Month. With 150,000+…Twitter9 min readTwitter9 min read
Jan 28Member-onlyWhat Happened Before The VideoIt is a familiar trolling question following the release of video that show police beating, yelling at, manhandling, stomping, tasering, choking and, of course, shooting Black men and women: “What happened before the video?” …Racism3 min readRacism3 min read
Jan 27Member-onlyAnger Without A HomeNote: This is a re-release of article about Breonna Taylor that I am sharing ahead of the release of the video of Tyre Nichols murder by Memphis Police. Breonna Taylor will not receive justice. Where do Black people go to express our anger? Who do we talk to? Do we…Breonna Taylor3 min readBreonna Taylor3 min read
Jan 18Member-onlyThe Emancipation of the Republican PartyThe Grand Old Party has been renewed and refreshed for the new century. No longer shackled by the weight of being called “The Party of Lincoln,” or faced with recruiting candidates with ethics, vision for improving America, or championing the rule of law or, hell, the constitution, the new GOP…Republicans6 min readRepublicans6 min read
Jan 16Member-onlyAnti-Racism Resources for White PeopleBlack and white Americans have struggled to either overcome 401 years of brutal oppression (Black folk) or struggle to ignore 401 years of brutal oppression (white folk) and as a result Americans are entwined in a never ending ugly dance of racism, police brutality, terrible healthcare, and denial by the…Racism10 min readRacism10 min read
Jan 11Member-onlyHopeful Democrats Hateful GOPThe globe was destabilized for the last few hundred years by selfish and evil men who wanted to own and control trade, resources, and people, and we see it happening again in the USA, Brazille, and Ukraine. We are seeing the same events because a few ultra-wealthy men want the…Republican Party8 min readRepublican Party8 min read
Dec 16, 2022Member-onlyMeghan Markle: First of Her Name, Destroyer of Monarchies, Mother, Fighter, Deliverer of Joy, The Truth BringerThis article was originally published following Meghan Markle’s Oprah interview. After watching the new Netflix series, Harry and Meghan, I am re-publishing it as it resonates with what we have now learned more of about their time as royals, the media and royal family attacks, and Meghan and Harry’s decision…Meghan Markle5 min readMeghan Markle5 min read