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How Private Prisons Profit From Pain!!!

Title: The Business of Incarceration: How Private Prisons Profit from Pain In America, the criminal justice system has become more than just a means of enforcing the law — for some, it’s a billion-dollar business. At the center of this profit-making machine is the private prison industry, where corporations make money by locking people up.Continue reading “How Private Prisons Profit From Pain!!!”

What are our (US) Priorities

Billions for Prisons, Cuts for the People: What Are Our Priorities? While American schools beg for updated books, functioning air conditioners, and safe buildings, the federal government is writing half-billion-dollar checks to build new prisons. Quietly, and with little public discussion, the Bureau of Prisons is spending over $1.5 billion on new federal prison projectsContinue reading “What are our (US) Priorities”

A closer look at The Big Beautiful Bill: Who Wins

The Big Beautiful Bill: What’s Really in It for the People? The newly passed “Big Beautiful Bill” has been hailed by some as a monumental achievement. But as the dust settles, everyday Americans are beginning to ask—who really benefits from this massive legislation, and who stands to lose? Let’s break down the reality behind theContinue reading “A closer look at The Big Beautiful Bill: Who Wins”

The Republican Tax Code: Who Really Benefits!

Who Really Benefited from the Republican Tax Code Overhaul? When Republicans passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) in 2017, they promised to simplify the system, boost economic growth, and put more money in the pockets of everyday Americans. But who actually gained the most? Here’s how different groups were impacted: 🔹 Middle-Class Families:Continue reading “The Republican Tax Code: Who Really Benefits!”

Legalizing Human Suffering

The Slave Act of 1705: Legalizing Human Suffering In 1705, Virginia passed a law that would help shape the cruel system of slavery in America. Known as the Slave Act of 1705, this legislation made it clear: Black people were to be treated as property, not people. This was one of the earliest examples ofContinue reading “Legalizing Human Suffering”

It’s Time?

Title: It’s Time to Stop Being Taken for Granted Our platform’s last two posts focused on gas stations, convenience stores, and beauty supply shops—businesses that make millions of dollars operating in Black communities. The issue isn’t their presence. These businesses are needed. The problem is that many of their owners (not all, but most) treatContinue reading “It’s Time?”

Disrespect behind the Counter:

The Disrespect Behind the Counter: Beauty Supply Stores and Black Women Black women are the backbone of the beauty supply industry. From hair products to wigs, from skincare to accessories—Black women are the number one consumers, spending six to nine times more on hair care than other ethnicities, averaging $465–$503 per year, with many spendingContinue reading “Disrespect behind the Counter:”

The Missing Piece: Black Ownership In Everyday Business…..

The Missing Piece: Black Ownership in Everyday Business Drive through any predominantly Black neighborhood in America, and you’ll pass a dozen gas stations and convenience stores. These businesses operate in our communities, profit from our communities, but far too often, they are not owned by anyone from our communities. In fact, there are reportedly fewerContinue reading “The Missing Piece: Black Ownership In Everyday Business…..”

The Million-Dollar Silence:

The Million-Dollar Silence: How Businesses in Black Communities Take Without Giving Back Let’s be honest. Too many businesses operating in Black and Brown communities make millions of dollars each year, yet give absolutely nothing back to the neighborhoods that keep them thriving. These communities, many of which are impoverished and struggling, are filled with hardworkingContinue reading “The Million-Dollar Silence:”

Troubling Times: Teen Violence in America!!

Troubling Times: Teen Violence in America Teen violence is on the rise across America, and as a resident of Georgia—specifically the Atlanta metro area—I am deeply concerned, as others should be. Almost daily, there are reports of shootings throughout the metro region. In just the past week, there were multiple shootings involving teens, including childrenContinue reading “Troubling Times: Teen Violence in America!!”