Why You Shouldn’t Look Away From the George Floyd Trial
I get it. Watching George Floyd’s trial feels like walking across hot coals. Especially after watching that video in slo-mo. Hearing a grown man beg for his life as medical examiners explain his condition is no cakewalk. Black people have had it up to here with state-sanctioned violence. Yet, hiding our heads in the sand won’t stop the storm.
Read full storyWhoopi Goldberg Called ‘Frog’s Legs’ on Meghan McCain’s Misinformation
Photo Credit | Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock via Closer Weekly. While it wasn’t Meghan McCain’s first time making waves, this incident took the cake. In some ways, The View has become a microcosm for American society. Here we have a conservative white woman and a liberal Black woman with different values. They have to work together, have constructive conversations, and maintain a professional atmosphere. And while these women worked together for years, no one can say it’s been easy. Our nation faces the same problem. We have irreconcilable differences, but separation would be too costly. So, here we are, trying to get along. And the both-sides mantra won’t help.
Read full storyWhy Revolutionary Martin Luther King Jr. Never Believed in Capitalism
Countering the revisionist history and reclaiming his legacy. The colored American lives on a lonely island of poverty in the midst of a vast ocean of material prosperity(King, 1963).
Read full storyWhy Freedom of Speech is Not As Free As You Think
When a business offers your favorite product for free, you might want to read the tagline. Notice seasoned advertisers make sure the word “free” looks large and in charge. Once the excitement fades, we can see that freedom comes with a catch. Some of these products are “free with the purchase of a large soda” or “free for loyal customers.” Believe it or not, freedom of speech is no different. While Americans think they can say whatever they want, freedom of speech is not as free as you may think.Instead of focusing on the fancy flashing “free” sign, we should assess the limits.
Read full storyRemember, America’s on Trial — Not George Floyd
Remember, America’s on Trial — Not George Floyd. Last year, George Floyd’s death sparked a new wave of advocacy. Athletes continued to kneel on one knee, companies made diversity pledges, and everyday Americans protested. They made signs, printed shirts, and posted blacked-out squares on social media. Yet it all comes down to this moment, which arguably could last a few weeks — if not months.
Read full storyAmericans Can’t Cancel Racism Without Embracing Cancel Culture
America is a long-running reality show. We’ve been watching for a while now. As the audience, we’ve learned about the characters, their ambitions, triumphs, and missteps. It’s been a wild ride. Yet, after 243 yearsof monopolizing the airwaves, it’s past time to evaluate our social contract.But that’s where things get complicated. The American people are both co-stars and critics in this series. Within the show, groups have different races and social statuses. Yet, they do not have equal power or opportunities. To manifest the dream of a multiracial democracy, we need to cancel racism.But, how can we cancel racism in America given disdain for cancel culture?
Read full storyGeorgia’s Election Bill Limits Access to the Ballot Box
Off-season voter suppression tactics highlight racist attempts to silence Black voters. Georgia Republicans have been salty ever since Trump and two Republican senators lost during the last election cycle. Georgia voters flipped the senate. Black people know that whenever white people feel played, the backlash is right around the corner. So, it didn’t come as a surprise that Georgia’s Republican-leaning state legislature would try to diminish access to the ballot box. The real question is what Georgians and Americans will do about this latest voter suppression tactic.
Read full storyIt Started With ‘China Virus’ and Now We’re Here
Photo Credit | Steven Senne/AP via Washington Post. News of an attack in Atlanta on Tuesday overcast the nation. The slaying of eight people, including six Asian women highlighted the growing threat of homegrown, white domestic terrorism. While anti-Asian racism and xenophobia have always been part of American culture, we’ve seen an uptick in hate crimes against Asian Americans.
Read full story