Black Sabbath & T-Pain Join MLK’s March on Militarism
Heavy metal pioneers and popular rapper team up with the “Drum Major for Justice” against the power-hungry Evil Triplets. Continue reading Black Sabbath & T-Pain Join MLK’s March on Militarism
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It’s Clear to me that Systemic Racism is embedded in American Institutions: Do you see it at play?
Fannie Lou Hamer stated, “I am sick and tired of being sick and tired.” I am tired of the truth being distorted, I am sick of people believing that there is equality in America, and I am tired of being … Continue reading It’s Clear to me that Systemic Racism is embedded in American Institutions: Do you see it at play?
Stand Your Ground: Speaking Truth to Power
In 2005, the state of Florida became the first of 24 states in the union to enact a Stand Your Ground law, allowing individuals who feel threatened by an aggressor to defend themselves, inclusive of using a firearm with deadly … Continue reading Stand Your Ground: Speaking Truth to Power
“In Clear Voice – the Enduring Resonance of Our Superpower”
In a clear voice, I affirm and confirm that Blackness is beautiful. Blackness is bold. Blackness is brilliant. I say that loudly and proudly to you, even as I say that to myself. As a proud African American in general … Continue reading “In Clear Voice – the Enduring Resonance of Our Superpower”
Truth Telling
James Baldwin recognized in “Take Me to the Water” that Children attempting to get an education, in a country in which education is a synonym for indoctrination if you are white and subjugation if you’re black [1] that we should … Continue reading Truth Telling
Chabelaj: my favorite Black artist.
In 1619, the White Lion landed in Virginia, bringing what is believed to be the first group of Africans to the American continent. Over the next 189 years, the transatlantic slave trade continued to bring kidnapped Africans to the USA. … Continue reading Chabelaj: my favorite Black artist.
Anthology in Black: Exploring the Impact of African-American Artistic Icons and Their Enduring Influence on Culture and Justice
Throughout history, African-American artistic icons have emerged as influential figures who have left an indelible mark on culture and justice. Their enduring influence has shaped the narratives of their time and continues to resonate with contemporary society. This anthology delves … Continue reading Anthology in Black: Exploring the Impact of African-American Artistic Icons and Their Enduring Influence on Culture and Justice
Inspired by James Baldwin, Here are Twelve Steps for White America In A Nutshell
“The only thing white people have that black people need, or should want, is power – and no one holds power forever. White people cannot, in the generality, be taken as models of how to live. Rather, the white man … Continue reading Inspired by James Baldwin, Here are Twelve Steps for White America In A Nutshell
Black in Anthropology
There is a famous quote that comes to mind when we speak of Anthropology in Black. “One must speak for one’s self if they wish to be heard.” I had the opportunity to review an article by Lynn Bolles, a … Continue reading Black in Anthropology
Three-Fifths 