Protecting Democracy and Advancing Black Empowerment The 2024 Election This upcoming election could reshape America in ways that will impact generations. The survival of democracy and civil rights is at stake. Trump, MAGA, and the GOP are pushing Project 2025, a plan that would drastically alter our nation. Their track record shows a clear anti-Black […]
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Much Confusion Exist Concerning Our Government As this election approaches, we must understand how our Constitutional Republic operates and avoid falling prey to disinformation or unrealistic expectations about elected officials. Although the President plays a significant role, the President does not personally create laws or control the government alone. Below is an overview of how
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My husband purchased this book nearly two years ago, and it lingered untouched on our bookshelf for quite some time. When I first attempted to delve into its pages, I was perplexed and somewhat disheartened by its initial focus on the Third Reich of Germany and the resistance against saluting the Fuhrer. The unfamiliarity with
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Even in the tumultuous landscape of American politics, the resurgence of another Trump administration raises profound questions about the state of our nation. Despite his involvement in an insurrection, facing a staggering 91 charges, and a litany of other controversies, why is Trump allowed to run and why does he reportedly lead in certain national
Voters Must Stop This Movement Have you ever heard of Project 2025? I would guess most people reading this have not heard of it. So, what is Project 2025? Why are people talking about this potential phenomenon that purportedly threatens the Republic? Project 2025 is something you need to be aware of, and I will
How To Stop White Police Officers From Shooting Innocent Unarmed Blacks Introduction In John 9:4 of the Message Bible, Jesus said “we need to be energetically at work for the One who sent [us] here, working while the sun shines. When night falls, the workday is over.” This Scripture expresses the urgency of our work on
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When They See Us is a new Netflix docuseries directed by African American producer/director Ava DuVernay. The four episodes chronicle the horrific false imprisonment of five African American and Latino boys, ranging in ages 14-16. It is based on a true story that happened in New York City in 1989 when a black man brutally
We Need Criminal Justice Revolution If you don’t know already, the criminal justice system needs massive reform desperately. Former President Obama knew reform was needed as evidenced by his unprecedented visit to a federal prison. He was the first sitting president to visit a federal prison. Just One Example As a criminal defense attorney, I have witnessed
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Eva DuVernay’s docuseries When They See Us takes us inside the story of four innocent black teenagers who were convicted and imprisoned for a crime they never committed. It’s a complex and painful look at police corruption and systemic racism in the criminal justice system. However, as gut-wrenching as she portrays the problem, she doesn’t
