Deconstructing a National Myth — Lately it seems that this country is in a very dangerous state of pernicious and destructive hostility, with excessive gun violence, a nationwide housing crisis, attacks on women’s rights, voting rights, immigrant’s rights, and LGBTQIA+ rights, in addition to other human, civil, and constitutional rights violations. There have been intense…

Trying to make sense of it all — Philando Castile Had a license to carry a firearm Had firearm safely put away in his glove compartment Police officer stopped him for a broken taillight, and Philando informed the officer that he had the firearm When the officer told him not to pull it out, he & his girlfriend…

How children are being exploited in America’s fear-mongering agenda — Much of America still seems to be in denial of this country’s dark past because they cannot reconcile the paradoxical nature of the vile inhumanity of its barbaric actions with its ideals of freedom, equality, and justice. (L.A. Justice — When the Truth Hurts: The 1619 Project and America’s Schools). America’s Anti-Blackness War

For Black children everywhere — Some people think we’re just criminals and thugs. They hate the texture of our hair and the color of our skin. But we all know better than to believe in their lies. Because we know our worth. Always know your worth. You are all beautiful young women and handsome young…

Some people can’t handle it —

A step-by-step guide for contributing to the project — I would like to provide everyone with a step-by-step guide on how to contribute to one of the special projects by Writers and Editors of Color (WEOC) — The Case for the 1619 Project. …

White Violence Against Black Bodies: 1619–2021 — The Whip Threats of violence against African villages Black bodies sold to European “explorers” Lives and livelihood disrupted by their evil racism and greed Claims of Manifest Destiny False notions of white superiority Human trafficking along the Middle Passage The Triangular Trade becoming a Black hole of death Slave ships sailing along…

By love I mean reads, claps and comments please — Before I ask anyone to read, clap, and comment on any of my work, I feel obligated to explain why I’m making such a request. Of course it’s because I would like the reads, claps, and comments, but it’s really because I’m exhausted. My new job is keeping me extremely…

Some people are just salty. Let it go and move on. — In usual fashion, whenever a big contest of significant monetary prizes is involed, the haters come out of the woodwork as soon as the winners are announced. The recent Medium Writers Challenge is no exception. I have been reading the comments on social media and many people are simply salty. …