It is time for African Americans to wake up and see reality as it is. February is here, which means it is once again Black History Month. This is the month where African Americans can focus on understanding history and possibly changing their present. It is time for African Americans to wake up and make some radical changes or they won’t have a future. February 2025 needs … [Read more...] about A Black History wake-up call
Being Frank
Brave or very foolish?
In 2025, after more than 150 years since being emancipated, African Americans have adopted the definition of one of two words to explain their existence and actions. The two words are 'brave' and 'foolish'. The reason African Americans are either one of the two previous words is because they are surrounded by enemies and seem not to care. Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines … [Read more...] about Brave or very foolish?
Time to see reality
It is the year 2025 - a new year with new opportunities for growth and success. Many people in the world will begin the year with fresh eyes and a new perspective. In 2025 African Americans need to adopt fresh eyes and use them to accept the truth of their existence. It is time for African Americans to see and embrace their reality; the USA does not need African Americans. … [Read more...] about Time to see reality
It is not their fault
The end of 2024 is approaching exceedingly quickly. The gift-giving and good cheer that comes to the USA during the month of December will soon evaporate. New Year resolutions will be made and broken. There is one train of thought that African Americans need to accept and take forth into 2025 and beyond. The fact that the way the teens and children are today is the fault of the … [Read more...] about It is not their fault
The wonderful selfish gift
'Tis the season again in the USA. Christmas is here. The shopping malls will stay open late as they attempt to lure people back into stores. People will flood the post office and other shipping carriers with packages to be delivered before December 25th. Many people will go out of their way to purchase items for loved ones to make them happy. There is one person everyone needs … [Read more...] about The wonderful selfish gift
Be thankful and grow
Thanksgiving season is here in the USA. Many people are making plans to visit family in other cities. Supermarkets are stocking up on turkeys and hams for consumption by hungry customers. Even if you do not celebrate Thanksgiving, use the time off work/ school to be thankful for the life you have. Many people overlook what they do have in order to complain and become angry … [Read more...] about Be thankful and grow
Are you ready for change?
Change is coming to the USA. The 2024 presidential election is over. You have a new person in the White House. Don’t forget the person in the mirror while celebrating the new person in the White House. Citizens of the USA, be sure to create a change in yourself in order to embrace the change in politics. Many citizens are celebrating the win of the candidate they voted for. … [Read more...] about Are you ready for change?
What happened?
African Americans have always had struggles in the USA. The drugs and violence in the African American community has been around for decades. There is nothing new about poverty in the inner city where African Americans reside. Yet, in 2024 African Americans have sunk to a level where many African American youth are simply happy to be alive. How did this situation come about? … [Read more...] about What happened?
What are you seeing?
In the world today everyone seems to have an opinion about everyone else. Personal space has shrunk with the advent of social media. Many regular media outlets have succumbed to sensationalism, or even yellow journalism, in order to keep pace with social media platforms. How does this information blitz benefit the average US citizen? More importantly what are they seeing when … [Read more...] about What are you seeing?
Fix what you can
The political scene in the USA is scalding hot. The country is being bombarded with last-ditch efforts from both presidential candidates to win the upcoming election. Citizens of the USA, do not fall for the diversion. There are some issues that the average citizen can fix that would make their lives much easier. Here are a few issues that a person can fix if they pay attention … [Read more...] about Fix what you can