The rj197638x's Podcast

Naomi Osaka: How the Black Athlete is Scrutinized

I discuss how Naomi Osaka is taking a break from competing in tournaments to deal with her mental health issues, and how the Black athlete is consistently scrutinized by the White media.

Today is the 100 Year Commemoration of the Greenwood Massacre

On this day 100 years ago, the worst domestic terrorist attack in U.S. history occurred in the Greenwood District of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Over 300 people were murdered, 800+ were injured, 10,000 were left homeless, millions of dollars in property was destroyed, and billions of dollars were lost in the destruction of Black businesses. The Tulsa Massacre is one of many examples of why reparations should be paid to Black people.

What Happened to the Elders in the Black Community?

What happened to the elders in the Black community that gave advice and warned the younger generations against making terrible mistakes in life.

Integration Was a Failed Experiment

Dr. King and many others in the Civil Rights Movement meant well but they missed the mark with social integrating us in White society.

The NBA Needs to do a Better Job of Protecting It's Players

On Wednesday, a fan in Philadelphia threw popcorn on Russell Westbrook as he was leaving through the tunnel. The same day in New York, Trae Young was spit on by a Knicks fan, and Ja Morant's father was verbally assaulted by 3 Utah Jazz fans in Salt Lake City. These fans have been banned indefinitely from attending home games of these teams. However, the NBA needs to do a better job of protecting their players.

Kamala Harris and Joe Biden Play the Black Community

Kamala Harris and Joe Biden are reluctant to meet with Black intellectuals but will meet with rappers like Lil Baby. This administration continues to play the Black community.

George Floyd's Death: One Year Later Has Anything Changed

A year ago today, George Floyd was executed in Minneapolis by White supremacist Derek Chauvin. This race soldier kneeled on George Floyd's neck for 8 minutes and 46 seconds. Today, Joe Biden met with the family of George Floyd. While that was an noble act, has anything changed in the year since Mr. Floyd's death?

Keith Appling's Arrest is Disheartening

Former Pershing High School (Detroit) and Michigan State star point guard Keith Appling was arrested today in connection with a deadly shooting in Detroit this past weekend. Appling's arrest is yet another sad tale of how far too many of our young men with promising futures refuse to leave the street life alone.

Kwame Brown Ends His 20-year Silence, Goes Back At His Critics

Ex-NBA player Kwame Brown ends his 20-year silence and goes back at his critics. Now, his detractors want to play victims.

RIP to Comic Legend Paul Mooney

Legendary comedian Paul Mooney made his transition this morning. He was 79 years old.