There are several ways that Richard Nixon left negative imprints on American life and culture. One, of course, is “Watergate,” the term that is now a reference for misdeeds in the highest office—something that President Trump is repeating and exceeding. Another is the Southern strategy, Nixon’s appeal to white voters in the South by playing … [Read more…]
The recently deceased former Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens kept offering opinions about constitutional issues throughout his many years of retirement. Notably, he changed his mind and came out strongly against the death penalty, because among other problems it is racist in its application. The United States is the last western democracy still executing … [Read more…]
The mainstream media sustains Donald Trump’s racism. Trump commits racism again, and some people are shocked that he would go this low, again. Unbelievably—except for him—the President(!) tweeted that four female Congresspersons of color should go back to the countries they came from, countries he said were the “worst, most corrupt and inept anywhere in … [Read more…]
In the past few days, young athletes have been turning the sports world upside down, doing remarkable things, all the while performing like veterans. On top of that, they tend to proceed as if it’s no big deal. First is the 15-year-old tennis prodigy, Cori “Coco” Gauff. Coco, an African American high school student, is … [Read more…]
In politics, African Americans are often asked to take the shadow for the substance. They are led to believe impressions over actions and appearance over facts. Practitioners of this art play friendly with black folks, while at the same time they push policies that are detrimental to blacks. Recent attention to @JoeBiden’s record reveals him … [Read more…]