Black Live Matter

Crispus Attucks has inspired generations. — Crispus Attucks is a name synonymous with the American revolution. He is largely considered the first black man to be killed in the fight against the British. Research shows that Attucks could have been multiracial, his courage earning him a place in history. Later his name would become a symbol…

Passive racism is every bit as evil as overt and deliberate oppression — I skimmed over an article this morning that contained language about how “a healed black person works hard and doesn’t blame white people for his problems.” Let me make it clear: those are not MY words. I didn’t click on the article because I didn’t want to inadvertently send that…

I first learned of soprano, Elizabeth Taylor Greenfield, from a dear mentor of mine who emphatically shared with me one day that “every Black singer — American or otherwise — stands on the shoulders of Elizabeth Taylor Greenfield.” It was a head turning statement that rang in my ears, as…

One of my dear African American chroniclers and author is John Hope Franklin.

Black Lives Matter Movement The Black Lives Matter Movement (BLM) is a global human rights movement that began in 2013 in response to the death of Trayvon Martin, an unarmed African American teen who was shot and killed by a neighborhood watch volunteer. The movement focuses on systemic racism, police…

They shot him 11 times in the back as he fled on his stumps — Misogyny Central has published some pretty ridiculous articles since its inception. You know, like the woman who had sex with her pit bull, or the real life (mis)adventures of Congressperson Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Georgia)? You just can’t make this stuff up. How could a squad of trained, heavily armed (shotgun…

This letter was initially sent to AFT leaders. Why? Why did this happen? Why did police continue to beat Tyre Nichols as he complied with their instructions? Why didn’t they stop? Why did yet another Black family needlessly lose a loved one with the world watching in horror? Those are…

The Brooklyn Nets suspended Kyrie Irving for five games. After he already apologized and donated 500,000 dollars. It seems to be not enogugh for the organization, and the Jewish community. In order for Irving to return to the team he has to follow thses steps. Step 1 Kyrie is ordered to apologize…

“There’s gon’ be some stuff you gon’ see That’s gon’ make it hard to smile in the future But through whatever you see Through all the rain and the pain You gotta keep your sense of humor You gotta be able to smile through all this bull$h!$+ Remember that! Mmm, yeah, keep ya head up! Yeah” —…