Before the RNC or DNC, the Black Farmer\’s were in Washington, DC to support Eddie and Dorthy Wise v. The United States of America. On the path to restoring America\’s greatness, have you ever noticed that General Motors is always the platform for the presidential pitch to the people to restore the economy? Cars are …
The Black Farmer Needs Land, Before America Can Be Grand Read More »
A plant requires sunlight and water to survive. Moreover, if a farmer lacks the necessary water, equipment, and resources their crops will grow scarce. Ultimately, they end up out of the farming business. Out of business, or nearly on the verge, is where many Black farmers find themselves. It\’s very rare that conversations on our …
No Loans, Land & Restricted Resources, the Survival of the Black Farmer Read More »
It was a rather sunny start on Thursday morning in the nation\’s capitol, however once the noon hour approached it felt like the universe had shift and the clouds would surface only to follow the news Prince Rogers Nelson has passed away. In that very moment the world felt bamboozled since the radical man had …
Let the church say, \”Amen\”. Have you been to church lately? Perhaps or maybe not. Many people are caught in the crossfire and torn between the role of the church as it pertains to Justice and the State. The old age law, separation among church and state, does that still exist? If so, why are politicians …
Caught In the Crossfire: Justice, Church & The State Read More »
A sense of accomplishment fell over the land as we inaugurated the first Black president of the United States of America. Legions of spectators took over the Washington Mall to witness this most historic event. The realization of Dr. King\’s dream was taking place right before the American viewing audience. Grown men wept, children smiled …
Louisiana State Penitentiary is called Angola, named after its previous institution which was a slave plantation. The Angola 3 consisted of former Black Panther Party members Robert King, Herman Wallace and Albert Woodfox. These three men were prison inmates that were accused of killing a correctional officer in 1972 in which they were sentenced to …
Honoring Black History: The Last Released of the Angola 3 Read More »
One of the great benefits of living in the District of Columbia is that you never have to do the same leisure activity twice. From time to time I\’m inspired to visit the museums, and that particular Spring day I brought along my niece who was nine at the time. We visited the Holocaust Museum …
It\’s Black History Month: Do Blacks Really Want 40 Acres and A Mule? Read More »
Who to vote for in the 2016 Presidential election seems to be the million dollar question these days. Hopefully, the people will show up at the polls as they did to receive their lottery tickets in hopes to be the next millionaire. Have you ever stopped to wonder why the Black vote is so important? Perhaps …
During the Civil War era there were brave African Americans that chose to fight in the Civil War. They were called the Buffalo Soldiers. Over two hundred thousand serviceman fought in that war. In 1866, six all African American army units were formed to serve in the war. The troops were led by white in …
The style of teaching has most definitely changed since the 60\’s. Teachers were more concerned with creating core lesson plans for the week, and less interaction with their pupils. Most students were just trying to beat the odds and graduate to go off to college or join the service to provide better living conditions for …
