One of the first lessons I learned as a private investigator is that interviews alone don’t uncover the truth. Interviews matter, but common sense and observation matter just as much. People reveal who they are through patterns, routines, and behavior. Over time, those patterns become hard to ignore. When a person regularly interacts with anotherContinue reading “What Proximity Teaches You: An Investigators Perspective!”
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Trump’s call to Georgia Speaker David Ralston: What the newly release Recording Reveals…..
In December 2025, media outlets published a recording of a phone call from late 2020 between then-President Donald Trump and the late David Ralston, who was Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives at the time. The call gives a rare look at the pressure political leaders faced in the aftermath of the 2020 presidentialContinue reading “Trump’s call to Georgia Speaker David Ralston: What the newly release Recording Reveals…..”
The 2020 Election Investigation: What Jack Smith told Congress!!!
In recent days, former U.S. Department of Justice Special Counsel Jack Smith testified before the House Judiciary Committee regarding his team’s investigation into the 2020 presidential election and related matters involving former President Donald Trump. The testimony has renewed public debate about elections, accountability, and trust in the justice system. Jack Smith was appointed asContinue reading “The 2020 Election Investigation: What Jack Smith told Congress!!!”
A Message of Thanks and Holiday Wishes!
As the year comes to a close, I want to personally say thank you to everyone who has supported vmgreview.com. This platform would not exist without readers who took the time to read, reflect, share, and engage with the content throughout the year. vmgreview.com was created to do more than just post opinions. It wasContinue reading “A Message of Thanks and Holiday Wishes!”
The Hidden Lockout-Atlanta And Beyond………
The Hidden Lockout: Why Black Workers Are Being Left Behind In our last blog, we talked about job opportunities for Black people in Atlanta — especially with all the construction tied to the upcoming World Cup. Many believed these projects would finally open doors to good-paying jobs for our communities. Instead, what many of usContinue reading “The Hidden Lockout-Atlanta And Beyond………”
By Design: What’s Really Happening to Jobs in Black Atlanta!!
I want to share an observation about the job market in my home city of Atlanta. This is not based on statistics or reports, but on what I see every day as I move around the city. For years, people of color—especially Black folks—worked in industries like construction, hospitality, manufacturing, and caregiving. These jobs helpedContinue reading “By Design: What’s Really Happening to Jobs in Black Atlanta!!”
The Blueprint begins At Home!!!!!
For the past few weeks, we have talked about Dr. Claude Anderson’s powerful books, Black Labor, White Wealth and PowerNomics. Each time, he reminded us of the same hard truth: Black people in America have been blocked from climbing the ladder of success because the system was never designed for us to rise. But heContinue reading “The Blueprint begins At Home!!!!!”
Economic Snapshot?
Economic Comparison of Black Americans vs. Other Major Ethnic Groups 1. Median Household Income Observation: Black households earn significantly less than White and Asian households, and slightly less than Hispanic households. 2. Wealth (Net Worth) Observation: Wealth disparity is even more dramatic than income disparity. Black families have around 1/8 the wealth of White families.Continue reading “Economic Snapshot?”
AfroTech: Building Opportunity, Even When Support is Pulled Away!
AfroTech has played an important role in Black communities over the years. It started as a space where Black professionals in technology could connect, share ideas, find jobs, and see people who looked like them succeeding in industries where they were often underrepresented. For many young people, AfroTech was the first time they saw BlackContinue reading “AfroTech: Building Opportunity, Even When Support is Pulled Away!”
The Policies We’re Not Watching……..
Many people are focused on elections, party labels, and daily headlines, but too few are looking closely at how federal policies can quietly shape everyday life. Policies made in Washington do not just affect politicians or big corporations—they land directly on working families, retirees, small business owners, and young people trying to find their way.Continue reading “The Policies We’re Not Watching……..”
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