There are three kinds of lies, as the old saying goes: lies, damned lies, and statistics. But it takes a particular brand of scoundrel—the kind who wears a suit of grievance and a hat of hollow pride—to take a perfectly good percentage and stretch it until it snaps the neck of the truth.
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Category Archives: Black Americans
The Impact of Hate Speech on Community
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When hateful rhetoric spreads, whether online or offline, its damage extends far beyond the direct victims. We find that hate speech fundamentally threatens the bedrock of society—community cohesion. It actively works to fracture social relationships, erode shared democratic values, and deepen existing societal divisions, making it one of the most common ways of spreading divisive rhetoric on a global scale. This is why international bodies, including the United Nations and UNESCO, view the fight against hate speech as critical to advancing peace, human rights, and sustainable development. Continue reading
Slavery Sparked America’s First Opioid Wave.
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Before the headlines about OxyContin, before the fentanyl crisis took over the streets, and way before the Sackler family became a household name, America was already battling a massive opioid beast. We think of the opioid epidemic as a modern tragedy, but the blueprint was written over 150 years ago, right in the smoke and blood of the Civil War.
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Exploring Genetic Links
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Genetic research often reveals uncomfortable truths for those clinging to ideologies of separation, and nowhere is this more evident than in the legacy of Henrietta Lacks. Her cells, known as HeLa, were harvested from a Black woman in 1951 and became the first immortal human cell line, fundamentally changing the landscape of modern medicine. This biological immortality mocks the very concept of racial hierarchy, as these cells became the universal standard for human cellular biology, irrespective of race.
Life Deletes Erro
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Good evening. Tonight, we turn our attention to a complex and evolving story involving one of the most prominent figures in technology, Elon Musk, and the platform he now helms, X, formerly known as Twitter. We’ll explore the documented connections between his personal statements, his background, and the concerning rise of white nationalist content and misinformation on the platform. Continue reading
Meski Afro-Latin Fusion Oasis
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Meski: Draymond Green’s Afro-Latin Fusion Oasis Ignites San Francisco’s Lower Nob Hill
San Francisco, CA – The city’s culinary landscape just got a vibrant jolt. The grand opening of Meski was in March 2025. More than just a dining destination, Meski is a powerful statement, an urban investment spearheaded by NBA star Draymond Green, designed to ignite cultural revitalization and foster community in the heart of San Francisco.
NBA-Draymond Green’s Impact on Urban America.
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Look, when you talk about Draymond Green, you already know the fire he brings on the court—the heart, the hustle, the boom. But peep this: the man ain’t just dropping round balls at SF Chase Center. He’s dropping serious duckets and love back into Urban America.
Trumps MagaBoo’s
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There ain’t nothing wrong with being a black Trump supporter. But when you play the dozens on your own people for the enjoyment of White Nationalists, it’s a Damn Shame.
Belva Davis, Winner of 8 Journalist Emmy Awards
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Belva Davis (October 13, 1932 – September 24, 2025)
Ever heard of Belva Davis? She wasn’t just any reporter. She was the first Black woman on TV news out West, a total trailblazer! Imagine the doors she had to kick down. But one of her biggest gigs? Covering the explosive Huey Newton trials. This wasn’t just a legal case; it was a snapshot of a nation boiling over with racial tension, a pressure cooker about to burst. Belva Davis didn’t just report on it; she navigated it, a Black woman in a white-dominated media landscape, during a time of intense racial strife. Continue reading
