The rj197638x's Podcast

Supreme Court Ruling a Huge Blow to the NCAA

The Supreme Court ruled 9-0 against the NCAA's restrictions on education-related perks for student athletes. The ruling will allow the athletes to receive education-related benefits such as graduate school tuition, study abroad opportunities, computers, tutoring, vocational school and achievement awards for their academic progress.

Juneteenth Celebration in Oakland Turns Violent

A 22-year-old man was killed and 6 others were injured (according to reports from FOX affiliate KTVU in the San Francisco Bay Area) on Saturday afternoon at a Juneteenth celebration at Oakland's Lake Merritt.

Juneteenth is Going to become a Federal Holiday, So What

The Senate passed a bill to establish Juneteenth as a national holiday. This is a joke, and is symbolism at it's best. Let's not forget that this government refuses to pay reparations to Black people for the atrocities suffered by our ancestors during slavery.

Rash of Injuries to NBA Star Players Could've Been Prevented

The 2019-20 season ended on October 11, 2020, with the Lakers winning the title in the bubble. The 2020-21 season began on December 22. That's 72 days!!! This was not enough time for the players to rest and recuperate from the previous season. Especially considering the wear and tear NBA players put on their bodies.

Showtime's "The Kings" Documentary Brought Back Memories

Showtime's documentary "The Kings" chronicled the lives and boxing careers of Thomas "The Hitman" Hearns, Sugar Ray Leonard, Marvelous Marvin Hagler, and Roberto "Hands of Stone" Duran. The documentary brought back memories of my childhood.

It's Already a Long Hot Summer in Detroit, and Other Cities

The violence and erratic behavior in my hometown of Detroit, is disturbing and Detroit is not alone. The violence in cities such as Philadelphia, Chicago, Oakland, Atlanta, Baltimore, and many other cities is just as disturbing. What's the solution to these problems?

Anti-Asian Hate Crime Bill is Problematic for Black People

Joe Biden signed the anti-Asian hate crimes bill last month. However, the bill is a huge problem for the Black community because on many occasions it gives Asians a green light to attack Black people.

Nikole Hannah-Jones, UNC's Racism

Nikole Hannah-Jones, an investigative journalist, developer of The 1619 Project, and winner of the 2020 Pulitzer Prize for Commentary, was recently denied tenure at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

The Government's Covid Vaccine Agenda is Ruthless

From California Governor Gavin Newsom bribing people to get vaccinated to there being a vaccine "passport" or proof of vaccinations, this government's agenda regarding the COVID-19 vaccination is unprecedented and ruthless.

Joe Biden Meets With Survivors of the Tulsa Race Riots

Joe Biden met with the survivors of the Tulsa Race Riots. While this is a good gesture, reparations was never discussed neither was legislation on an anti-Black hate crimes bill. The Biden administration continues to pander to the Black community.