In the USA today there is a miasma that has affected the entire culture of the country. I am not talking about COVID 19. Look around you at the people of the two major groupings in the US, white and black. Do you notice how there seems to be a similarity in how they dress, act and in some cases look? I know. I know. There are distinct differences, hair, etc. Yet, if one went … [Read more...] about The crime of sameness
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Persevere
The last few months have been a very difficult time for so many of us. I repeat here this “Request for Transfer” by an unknown author that has gotten me through some dark times when I’ve wanted to give up. I wanted to share it to help keep spurring us forward today. “Request for Transfer” To: Commander-in-Chief From: Battlefield Soldier Subject: Request for … [Read more...] about Persevere
Presidential candidates must earn our vote
Presidential candidates have traditionally taken the Black vote for granted. True, urban communities have overwhelmingly voted for the candidates who best understand our lived experience. But party leadership has increasingly been losing touch with our reality. Democratic leaders need to hear from us that yes, many of us support a progressive platform that calls for quality … [Read more...] about Presidential candidates must earn our vote
Image is everything
You have heard the saying, “Image is everything.” In the USA this is especially true if you are African American. I have stated before that past negative stereotypes placed on African Americans have become their reality 2020. The nappy headed pickaninny image from Jim Crow has become the model for the African American male. The lustful, low moral, street walker has become the … [Read more...] about Image is everything
Who are the guns for?
African Americans have been pushed and beaten to the brink of mental collapse in the USA. It’s only natural that African Americans seek some form of protection to ensure their safety in an unsafe environment. Since the George Floyd killing African Americans seem to have found a safety measure. Many African Americans have turned to the Caucasian’s old weapon of choice, the gun. … [Read more...] about Who are the guns for?
The potential eviction crisis could create a debt time bomb
By Khalil Shahyd We are now just over three weeks away from the expiration of the federal eviction ban passed by the Congress under the CARES Act in March. If Congress doesn’t urgently act to extend the moratorium, U.S. households that are most vulnerable to the health and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic face the increasing threat of evictions at the worst possible … [Read more...] about The potential eviction crisis could create a debt time bomb
The “R-word”—Reparations
I think I heard the word “reparations” for the first time while I was a college student at Northwestern University (NU) in Evanston, Illinois. However, it was not in the classrooms of that admittedly proud, prestigious (and pricey) institution. It was through the Black Student Union on campus, officially known as “For Members Only” (FMO), which operated that student political … [Read more...] about The “R-word”—Reparations
Breaking myths about black fatherhood this Father’s Day
The inaccurate perception that African American families are devastated by absent fathers that need to return to their responsibilities informs policy and law formulation in a variety of harmful ways. By Saeed Richardson On Jan. 15, 2018, Community Renewal Society’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Faith in Action Assembly featured an Illinois gubernatorial candidate … [Read more...] about Breaking myths about black fatherhood this Father’s Day
A congratulatory message to the Wisconsin graduating class of 2020
Dear Graduates, I want to take this moment to congratulate all of the Graduates of the Class of 2020. What you have accomplished during this unprecedented time in our nation’s history is nothing short of miraculous. Each one of you have already exhibited ‘a lot’ of what it will take to be successful as you navigate through life. You have exhibited calmness in a time of … [Read more...] about A congratulatory message to the Wisconsin graduating class of 2020
One suggestion to stop the killing
Another day in the USA, another act of murder. As usual the murder led to marches and protests about the treatment of African American males in the USA. The latest murder to lead to these type of events is the George Floyd killing by a police officer. The USA has been in turmoil for the past few weeks since the tragedy. More legislation, settlements, or ministers on TV are not … [Read more...] about One suggestion to stop the killing