Empowering Black America through Holistic Engagement
 
Category: <span>Editorial Commentary</span>

Unpacking Dark Matter: Childhood Sexual Abuse in the Black Community (Part 2)

Unpacking Dark Matter: Childhood Sexual Abuse in the Black Community ~ Confronting the 10-Ton Elephant in the Room! In this second installment of Unpacking Dark Matter: Childhood Sexual Abuse, we delve deeper into the force and destruction levied against sexual abuse victims and the Black collective, as a whole, when …

The Assault of Black Masculinity and It’s Impact of Black Boys

The Assault of Black Masculinity and It’s Impact of Black Boys The Assault of Black Masculinity and It’s Impact of Black Boys ~ It is no secret that I take issue with the nefarious machinations that are in play and aimed at African American males. I have expressed my concerns in …

Jemel Roberson, a Black Security Guard Lauded as Hero Shot Dead by Cops

Jemel Roberson, a Black Security Guard Lauded as Hero Shot Dead by Cops An officer fired at the security guard, who was later identified as 26-year-old Jemel Roberson. Nov. 12, 2018 / 1:06 PM CST / Updated 4:48 AM CST | Courtesy of NBC News By Jared Grossman Black Security Guard Lauded as …

O.J. Simpson’s Hypothetical Confession Resurfaces!

After Watching the ‘Hypothetical’ O.J. Simpson Confession, I Realize White People Were Right All Along Michael Harriot Yesterday 1:17pm | Courtesy of The Root Filed to: O.J. SIMPSON O.J. Simpson n Clark County District Court on May 15, 2013, in Las VegasPhoto: Jeff Scheid (Getty Images)O.J. Simpson’s Hypothetical Confession Resurfaces! They say the …

Lavar Ball vs Donald Trump ~ Escaping the Eurocentric Idea!

Support the Black Men Lead rite of passage program for young Black males! Lavar Ball vs Donald Trump ~ Escaping the Eurocentric Idea! Everyone seems to be talking about the CNN interview that Lavar Ball did where he downplayed the importance of the role that Donald Trump played in getting …

Serena Williams Wedding and The Absence of Her Father ~ What’s Really Going On!

Serena Williams Wedding and The Absence of Her Father ~ What’s Really Going On! (Update) Serena Williams Wedding and The Absence of Her Father It seems that Twitter and Social media, in general, has erupted behind the news of Serena’s lavish wedding to her husband, who happens to be non-black. …

Rape Culture, Silent Condonation, and the Suffocation of Black Progress!

Rape Culture, Silent Condonation, and the Suffocation of Black Progress! I am no stranger to the fight to bring awareness of the presence of an unchecked rape culture that is wreaking havoc on the healing process of the Black collective. I have written volumes on the topic of Childhood Sexual …

Black Father Kills Son Because He is Gay!

Black Father Kills Son Because He is Gay!   Black Father Kills Son Because He is Gay I have been aware of this story since it first hit the airwaves, and I must first say that it is sad and it speaks to the level of dysfunction in our community. …

Hip-Hop Reacts To Meek Mill’s 2-to-4 Year Prison Sentence ~The Game is Rigged

Hip-Hop Reacts To Meek Mill’s 2-to-4 Year Prison Sentence ~The Game is Rigged I just came across the following story published by BET, and it set off a cascade of thoughts and memories that demands that I speak and speak lucidly and boldly on this topic.   Hip-Hop Reacts To …

Devin Kelly: 26 Killed & 20 Wounded in Texas Church Shooting ~ What You Need to Know!

  Devin Kelly: 26 Killed & 20 Wounded in Texas Church Shooting   The narrative has been written and spoken many times in the recent past in this country. There is a rush to classify anyone who is not White as a terrorist when multiple people are randomly killed in …