By Linda Falcão, Esq. When I read about JD Vance’s cynical switch from 2020 Trump critic to 2024 Trump running mate, I thought about former President Jimmy Carter, celebrating his 100th birthday on October 1st, and how our standards have fallen since that fine man was in office. Twitter DMs reveal that Vance said in 2020 that Trump “thoroughly failed to deliver” on his economic populism, and called him “Emperor Trump.” Now JD’s his second in command, touting Trump’s alleged economic prowess and populist bona fides. Given that Trump is 78,…
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In my opinion, Donald Trump came to the debate on September 10, 2024 with his ego, his almost 80 years of presumptuous supremacy, privilege, life-long entitlements and known or unknown racism. Racism is almost incurable. It is a flawed human malady that is profitable and powerful. It takes control of a large part of American theology, sociology, politics, economics, art, literature and education. Surrounded, invested and funded with all the above. Trump did not feel the need for any serious preparation or dedication to truth. After all, he feels that…
Who me, I got class! I am that young African-Native American girl growing up in the housing projects, whose mama on a Saturday would wash the clothes and hang and iron the clothes for church on Sunday. Furthermore, my mama would softly state, “pray and keep faith in God”. “Do not act up!” “Put the money in church.” Who me, I got class! I am the little girl who would dance in the neighborhood to song artists such as, Wilson Pickett’s song “Mustang Sally,” and Aretha Franklin’s song, “Respect.” The…
By Henry Beecher Hicks III, President and CEO, National Black MBA Association “I love my Black job.” – Simone Biles, three times Olympian, most decorated gymnast in history In recent weeks, the discussion around what constitutes a “Black job” has reignited a critical conversation about race, identity and the workforce. The term has been used to describe jobs perceived as lower-paying or less desirable, typically occupied by Black workers. However, it is vital to shift this narrative and recognize the substantial contributions Black professionals make across all sectors. Let’s talk…
Image: Zeriba Media Tracy Martin was the featured guest at a fireside conversation hosted by Fathers Incorporated’s CEO, Kenneth Braswell on Friday, August 9 at Pittsburgh Yards. Treyvon Martin, who was shot and died in Florida in 2012, is the son of Mr. Tracy Martin. In his opening remarks at the event, Kenneth Braswell said, “Many of the Black men in this city are still not awake to their strength in the community. They could be out there showing their strength by voting, mentoring, coaching, or volunteering to show the…
I am not crazy! I am blessed beyond measures. I am that young African-American Child who grew up in the housing projects. And every night her mother knelt down beside her and prayed for miracles, good health, happiness and continued HOPE IN GOD! I am not crazy! I am that young woman with misconceptions believing that everyone that I met in college would have wisdom, universal academic African-American Empowerment, that would prepare “all students” for success in their lives. Only to discover that I was wrong. Based upon my personal…
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