Book Review: Ida B. Wells-Barnett Still Speaks: Mob Rule In New Orleans.

Being a Native New Orleanian I admit this book was a difficult read. There is no sugar coating the hatred, violence, and terror. The sheer inhumanity is blatant to the reader. Though I remember hearing stories about a time that mob rule took over the streets of New Orleans, this book tells the stories and gives a name to victims. The horror came to life on the page. These were human beings going about their life, some were driving back into town, some headed to work, others visiting from out of town, but they were all spotted, hunted, and attacked for no other reason than they were Black.

Finding Life Amidst Death.

Yes, racism and an obsession with gun violence, amongst many other things, is built into the DNA of America. We must accept this truth or there is absolutely no way that we’ll be able to enact real change.

Children Should Attention Current Events.

This is where you teach the difference between entertainment and opinion sources, verses reputable news sources, and why this matters. You are able to impart wisdom and explain various nuances that they won’t get in a classroom.

America and Her Black Panthers: A Rebuttal.

I can swallow my pride and hope that Black service members are one day valued and appreciated for being freedom defenders just as their counterparts.

The Illusion of Choice Impact on People of Color.

Choice looks amazing when you feel like who you are is facing constriction and constraint.

Unemployment is a Harsh Catch-22.

Some Republican led states are cutting the federal unemployment supplements that are helping keep many families afloat.

Facilitate Your Child’s Academic Progress.

It will also help improve behavior at school, if necessary, in part because your child knows you are paying attention to their academic progress, etc.

Women Who Made a Difference in World History.

We may not have highlighted, but there are also a lot of women who made a difference in the world. In this column, we will highlight a few women who created a positive impact in history:

Your Mama Came Up Here? White privilege and Jail.

It was the story of Jacob Chansley.

40 Acres and a Mule?

In the past few years, there has been a great cry from the American Descendant of Slavery (ADOS) for full reparations and black economic agenda.

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