What Free Enslaved People Of 1835 Had In Common With Black Americans Today — Long before the end of enslavement with the Emancipation Proclamation, the Civil War ended, Juneteenth, or ratification of the 13th Amendment, depending on who and where you were. There were free Black men and women in many parts of America, especially in the North, and America's capital city, Washington DC. …

He'll Probably Have To Testify — Depending on where you get your news, you may have heard next to nothing about Trump's ongoing legal battles, or you might have been greatly disappointed that the day Trump said he'd be indicted came and went without movement. Trump was referring to the case before the grand jury in…

The Man Behind The Star Spangled Banner — You know Francis Scott Key, don't you? The guy that wrote the Star Spangled Banner. But how much do you know about him? Thanks to my high school classmate, Jefferson Morley, whose book "Snow-Storm in August" features Key, I know much more than I did. …

The Fear That Black People Would Seek Retribution For Enslavement — Since before America was America, the country feared the rebellion of Black people. One initial fear was that the Black enslaved might join forces with Blac and white indentured servants as they did during Bacon's Rebellion in 1676. After those combined forces burned down Jamestown, then the capital of Virginia…

Everybody Hates Donald —

Coming Soon To A Venue Near You — Even those who've been in denial since Donald Trump snuck out of the White House in January 2021 recognize that Trump will likely be indicted in up to four locations before the Fourth of July, one as soon as next week. …

For No Particular Reason, She Was Thrown Off A Bus — Some textbooks and classroom materials follow The College Board's lead in changing their content to appease Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who's gone to war with Black History, saying it has "no educational merit." Studies Weekly offers K-6 students materials on Social Studies and Science and engages students in "Social Emotional…

Ways Things Got Better And Ways It Got Worse — On May 25, 2020, four Minneapolis police officers responded to the alleged issuance of a forged $20 bill at a Minneapolis corner store. George Floyd was identified as the suspect, and he was arrested, handcuffed, and ended up face down on the sidewalk. Despite telling officers he couldn't breathe, Officer…

Why He Doesn't Stand A Chance — Tim Scott is making all the right moves to run as a Republican for President in 2024. He wrote a book, America, a Redemption Story: Choosing Hope, Creating Unity, published last year. He's visiting the early primary states like Iowa. …