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A Black Man’s Take on the Word, “N*GGER”

The social and political football known as the “N” word is like uranium in that by not having a stable and consistent definition or social regard, its instability gives endless social and political power to those who can direct its energy towards their cause. I seek to put an end to this by wrangling in the … [Read more…]

There’s No Smash and Grab “Crime Wave.”

The media are in an uproar about the crime wave that isn’t. Over the last few months, news report after news report relentlessly tells America that robberies are increasing, indicating a “new wave of crime.” There isn’t a new crime wave, rather the actual “wave” is in societal concern and media reporting these wrongdoings. These … [Read more…]