The Quiet Disappearance of Our Freedoms In recent years, there has been a troubling shift in our nation — one that doesn’t always make loud headlines but has a lasting effect on all of us. It’s the slow erosion of civil liberties, the very freedoms that form the foundation of our democracy. Civil liberties areContinue reading “Disappearance of Our Freedoms?”
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Enough is Enough !!!!!!
Enough Is Enough: Atlanta Must Wake Up to Stop the Violence Every day in our city, Atlanta, there’s another headline—another shooting, another homicide, another life gone too soon. Lately, it feels like this has become our new normal. But let me be clear: this is not normal, and we cannot accept it as such. AccordingContinue reading “Enough is Enough !!!!!!”
America At A Crossroads !!
America at a Crossroads: What the Public Should Know About the Economy and Federal Government Most people are busy working, raising families, and trying to survive day to day. But while we’re focused on the daily grind, major changes are happening in our economy and government that could affect all of us for years toContinue reading “America At A Crossroads !!”
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 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!!”
Time for a Reset !!
The Criminal Justice System: Time for a Reset When we talk about criminal justice in America, we’re talking about more than courtrooms and prison cells — we’re talking about people, families, communities, and futures. At its best, the justice system should protect the innocent, rehabilitate those who stray, and create a safer society for everyone.Continue reading “Time for a Reset !!”
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