The USA has been on lockdown for the past few months. The country has been in the grip of the COVID 19 pandemic. Businesses have been required to close along with schools and public parks. Social distancing has become the norm in the USA. Many states are planning on opening up in May or June. This means people will be able to get out of the house for more than grocery shopping … [Read more...] about The mask’s role after COVID 19
Being Frank
COVID-19 and family time
The COVID-19 pandemic has shut down the entire world. For example, there are no sports being played in the USA. Yet, there are several things from this pandemic that people can be thankful for. One is the quality time parents are being able to spend with their children. With schools being closed during this time parents are enjoying the company of their children. Many of these … [Read more...] about COVID-19 and family time
Asian people: Welcome to the party
It has been said that times of tragedy bring out the best and worst in people. I say that what trying times bring out is what is truly inside of people. Many races of color come to the USA and adopt the White American Dream. These races are usually treated good and before long these races adopt the USA mindset and begin to think they have similar status to white people. Usually … [Read more...] about Asian people: Welcome to the party
What happened to The Negro Revolution?
You are probably coronavirused out by now. Trump has issued a state of emergency so if you don’t have the virus then you have heard every take possible regarding COVID 19. Instead let’s take a look and see what happened as a result of all the revolution talk of the 1960’s and early 70’s. Many people think the Negro Revolution never started but it did. The weapon was not guns, … [Read more...] about What happened to The Negro Revolution?
Why I write
“Man, who are you writing these articles for? People are happy and African Americans don’t want to hear what you are talking about.” This question and statement has been put to me several times over the past decades or so in some form or fashion. This usually happens after someone has read an article or when I did the television show Being Frank with Frank after watching the … [Read more...] about Why I write
Are there any Black people left?
It is Black History Month in the USA. This is the month the Caucasians allow African Americans to openly celebrate their history. During this month you will hear about the people Caucasian society has accepted and allow African Americans to celebrate. Martin Luther King Jr., Harriet Tubman, etc., will be dusted off and paraded around this month. There will even be Black History … [Read more...] about Are there any Black people left?
Where do we go?
The year 2020 marks the beginning of a new decade. African Americans are still in the crosshairs on all levels of existence. The lack of quality leadership has literally created a lost tribe of people. The US government has its own issues and doesn’t have the time for African American problems. This lost tribe of people now has to attempt to do something for themselves without … [Read more...] about Where do we go?
2020 power resolutions
The year 2020 is upon us. 2019 has exited stage left, or will soon be. Of course many people will be taking up resolutions that they want to enact in the New Year. 2020 also marks the start of a new decade. With this in mind resolutions should be a bit more intense or serious. What should a modern day US citizen's resolution possibly be? What is something a US citizen's would … [Read more...] about 2020 power resolutions
The magical season
It is the time of year where everyone seems to be upbeat. Yes, wonderful people, it is Christmas time. The month of December seems to bring out a positive vibe in everyone in the USA. The Secret Santa gifts or simply looking at decorated trees seems to bring out a sense of humanity in the US population. I say enjoy these 31 days with gusto. I know there are factions that say … [Read more...] about The magical season
Thanks and more thanks
It is November, which means that Turkey Day is upon us. Thanksgiving is here in the USA. The celebration of the Pilgrims surviving and thriving in America is one of the USA’s most celebrated holidays. Families will get together and embrace each other while adding a few thousand calories to their waistlines. It is time for everyone to be thankful and here are a few things people … [Read more...] about Thanks and more thanks