The aversion to being in agreement or in concert or culturally similar to ‘white folk’ and mainstream American culture causes a conflict within us that disables any and all opportunities to identify and fix internal problems.
“I Don’t Want To Sound Like White People, But . . .” Read More »
There was once love here. The energy of a new romance, the excitement of possibilities, the deep and thought out promises made to one another, signatures on a document that certified their love and commitment to each other, along with vows.
The Parents are Fighting . . . How Did We Get Here? Read More »
I come from a period of style that was manly, masculine, leader driven. A GQ model was akin to James Bond. Men’s style was a gentle trend that did not swing radically but took careful steps forward, looking dapper but not gaudy, bold but not ostentatious. Socially, my peers always wanted to be clean cut
The Coming Death of Men’s Fashion Read More »
There are MANY social media personalities espousing the idea that Trump voters are “regretting their vote.” NOT ME. And not any other ‘Trump Voter’ I converse with. The voices with megaphones insist that somehow Trump voters were ‘fooled’ or ‘erroneous’ about what policy would result from this Presidency. They were not; I was not.
Let Me Show You Manipulation Read More »
Love – affection based on admiration, benevolence, or common interests; warm attachment, enthusiasm, or devotion Hatred – extreme dislike or disgust Wading into what is happening before yours and my eyes is at the same time an exploration of our minds; what we witness, how we process what we witness, how we act on it.
When They Love You, You Can Do No Wrong, When They Hate You, You Can Do No Right Read More »
While I was a company First Sergeant in the Army, there was an acronym that became popular with my superiors: BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front). This was often used in non-official emails by the battalion commander or the Sergeant Major, and meant whatever guidance or communication being received was going to get right to the
Fake Love – You Complain Not Out of Love For Us, But Hatred of ‘Him’ Read More »
The Cycle Renews…again Only a few topics infuriate me to the extent I lose religion, raise my voice or curse. One of these triggering topics is the discussion of housing projects. A product of the Butler-Webster houses in Bronx, New York, I witnessed, and more importantly experienced, the result of well-intentioned but misguided social policy.
I’m finally getting to something I alluded to maybe four years ago, in my essay about Black Republicans, of whom I am one. In that essay, in speaking of John James, West Point graduate, combat veteran, and Senatorial candidate, I was lamenting the sometimes-lukewarm treatment of Black Republicans by their declared party who pay a
“In Yo’ Face!” – Even if I Hurt My Own Read More »
