So yeah, that’s me. The black guy. Up there in the top left. Next to me is Jocabed Marquez, below me, … More
Tag: Racism
Lamar’s Lament: “saving” the Republic from Republicans
The justification the Republicans led by the last term Patriarch Lamar Alexander is that they are, effectively, saving the rest … More
Black Panther and the Motherless Child
I need to say a few things about the movie, Black Panther. I honor the imagery and the cultural aspect … More
The True Parameters of “Racial Understanding” in these United States of America
For the entire history of these United States, black folks have had to understand whites. Blacks have had to have … More
A Road Story
Driving south on Hwy 55, headed back to Texas from Indiana, I had made it to southern Missouri when I … More
Black Gen-X: First generation to be truly “free”, decimated by America
MLK died almost 50 years ago. I’ll be 50 this year. I grew up in the 70s and the 80s. … More
MSM Illusions, Lost Innocence and Where in the Hell is that Shining City on the Hill?
Those who are comfortable with racism and white supremacy have hated the Mainstream Media (MSM) ever since the 1960s. When … More
Texas Tales: Family, culture and the multigenerational struggle for equity
I was born in West Texas. Paducah, Texas, to be specific. Big sky, red dirt country and so stark and … More
The Age of Fortress America
Welcome, to the Age of Fortress America. The question should be asked, at this point: what, pray tell, is the … More
Alternative Facts, White Supremacy and Bubbles of Reality
Alternative facts. This particular bubble of reality has been building for a long time. Maybe it began with the coming … More