The Return (MIA)
We are back after a very brief hiatus and better than ever. Enjoy!
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Cashing Out: The Cost of a Foolish Bet
There is a point in every bad investment where you must acknowledge the truth. The moment you realize the promises were hollow, the returns will never come, and every contribution you made was taken for granted. For Black America, that investment has been a 150-year-long project of trying to perfect
Jim Jones vs. Reality: Why His Nas Comparison Proves Ego Is the Worst Drug
Jim Jones wants you to believe he’s outshined Nas. He even dragged Fivio Foreign into the conversation to back him up. But the receipts tell a different story. Billboard, RIAA, and the culture itself have already delivered the verdict: Jimmy’s ego is writing checks his catalog can’t cash.
Every Accusation Is a Confession
Think back to the presidency of Barack Obama. And let's be clear: one can have legitimate disagreements with his policies. I certainly took issue with his administration's use of drone strikes and other decisions on the international stage.
The Cookout Conundrum: Why Black Forgiveness Is a Failing Strategy
The central thesis is this: The perception of Black America as endlessly forgiving and inviting is a complex survival strategy born from centuries of placating a hostile majority, but it's also a major character flaw.