Dear White People…Get Your Cousins
Day 15: How Do We Continue Resisting?
One day it will be written in history books that as white supremacy attempted to take its final stand, the people rose up, joined together and fought back. They looked evil in the face and said, “We will not become…
MLK’s Quotes, My Philosophy
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was undoubtedly one of the greatest thought leaders and philosophers this world will ever see. The ideals and concepts that King developed, composed and orated remain relevant and are the foundation of the studies of many modern-day…
Something to Die For
“We must rapidly begin the shift from a “thing-oriented” society to a “person-oriented” society. When machines and computers, profit motives and property rights are considered more important than people, the giant triplets of racism, materialism, and militarism are incapable of…
About the Confederate Flag Though…
Anyone who is personally acquainted with me knows of my inability to hold my tongue. It is both a gift and a curse. My dad always says, “If you decide to go into politics, they will either love you for…
Taxes and Jesus: About Rendering Unto Ceasar…
From everyone to whom much has been given, much will be required; and from the one to whom much has been entrusted, even more will be demanded. (Luke 12:48) Since college, Luke 12:48 has been one of the founding principles…
OBAMA’S ON FIRE!!!! (Yes, I’m Yelling…)
Update [12:33pm]: Man, bump references to Beyonce ripping out her earpiece like a thug. I just found out she was lip syncing. It’s irrelevant now. *pouts* Yesterday, the nation watched as President Barack Obama was inaugurated to his second term…
Praying for Obama
Through this campaign, I’ve been occasionally sending up prayers for President Obama and this nation. But over the next 24 hours of so, I’m committing to public praying for the President and our nation, and it is my hope that…
Angela Davis Meets Storify
I love social media. Everyday a new site with a new superpower emerges and I become intrigued all over again. My newest baby is Storify. It allows you to capture posts from Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Flickr and Google Images…
Romney: 47 Percent of America SUCKS!!!
I’m sure you heard about Romney basically saying that 47% of the country SUCKS! Here is the complete video footage of his comments.
Bedside Baptist: Andy Stanley’s Separation of Church and Hate
This week’s Bedside Baptist message is “The Separation of Church and Hate” brought to you by Andy Stanley of North Point Ministries. Here are some quotables I was able to pull from the message. Neither Jesus nor Paul positioned themselves…
Democratic Party Platform: Pro-Gay Marriage, Immigration Reform, Shots At Romney, Squishy On Guns
Update: Here is Cory Booker introducing the platform. You can read the text here. Update: Here is a Democratic National Convention video of stories from their platform. Dem Platform
RNC 2012: Road to Jeb Bush 2016
It’s an undeniable fact that Jon Stewart is my favorite political commentator. His commentary is honest, funny and usually a form of what I’m thinking. I hope you enjoy his coverage of last week’s RNC. Todd Akin’s Media Problem…
Happy Labor Day! Melissa Harris-Perry Snaps & Free Obama Stickers!
Happy Labor Day! This post is dedicated to all the individuals who work hard and take risk all year long, but don’t have the safety net and start up capital to begin the small businesses that will “get them off…
Kia’s Political Philosophy: Divisive Language is Stupid
I hate the divisive nature of politics. Our rhetoric has far surpassed emotionalism. It’s become dangerous and misleading. Instead of looking at all individuals as human beings and treating all America citizens as people deserving of the “American dream,” we…