KAMAU

Somewhere in the heavens, I imagine you—playing pickleball with the ancestors, wearing blue jeans and those signature stylish glasses. Kamau Nazaret- Friend, Father, Pickleball Ambassador Where are you, brother? And when will I see you again? You—who always seemed to arrive as if on a casual coffee break, just when we needed a fourth, a […]

Progressives are losing the ideological war with the MAGA Right. It’s time to start fighting to win it.

Many of us wake up every day with the same blunt, burning question: how can any reasonable, freedom-loving person support what Trump and his MAGA movement are doing to this country? The policies are cruel, the rhetoric is dishonest, and the aims are openly authoritarian. At times it feels less like political disagreement and more […]

it’s Racism–Stupid

Kamala Harris concedes the election for president. Kamala didn’t lose race for President because of the economy, failures of campaign or party. Americans must decide if they believe in democracy and are willing to fight for it beginning at home. It is 6:13 a.m. on Saturday, November 9, four days after Kamala Harris’ stunning defeat […]

Trump Shooting a Tragedy but not a Kumbaya Moment for Democrats

Democrats must define democracy in economic terms that appeal to middle and working class Last Saturday, a 20-year-old, registered Republican grazed the right ear of Donald Trump when he fired multiple rounds from an AR-style rifle. The shooting caused a minor injury to the ex-president, but at least one fatality. The shooter was killed on […]

Biden Blew Last Night’s Debate. What Democrats’ Next Move Should Be?

The president performed as badly as you’re going to see in modern times, but the Democrats still can win by replacing Biden with the ideal of the presidency as a symbol for Democracy June 28, 2024 The President performed poorly in the June 27, Presidential Debate in Atlanta, Ga at the CNN Studios. Valeria Ferraro […]

Tribute to Councilman John Sweet

For those of you who may have missed my poetic tribute to my mentor, the late Councilman John Sweet at his memorial service. Find my live performance, here. John Sweet Like Sugar My name is John SWEET, like sugar Not like an Embassy Not like music movements In the same key of life Sweet sugar […]

Time’s up Alisha–The Chickens Have Come Home to Roost!

Democratic Candidate Alisha Thomas Searcy for Superintendent of Education is a Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing. The Queen of privatization of public education does not deserve the Democratic vote In the African American community, we have a saying: “Every brother ain’t a brother.” So, it is also true that every Democrat is not a Democrat. I […]

Does Stacey Abrams Really Have a Problem with Black Voters?

(PARTICULARLY MEN) The Atlanta Journal Constitution (AJC) is at it again raising questions about Stacey Abrams’ support among Black voters, particularly Black men. In the same article, the AJC presents Gov. Kemp as a candidate enjoying a heathy share of the Black vote at about 10 percent. Remember this is the same newspaper that had […]

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The Worst Moment for Blacks in Oscar History

(L) Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith, Chris Rock Just as my family and I were about to turn off the 94th Academy Awards ceremony televised live on ABC, something happened that should lead to the permanent cancellation of all future shows. Will Smith walked up on stage during the live show and slapped the taste […]