American country musician Kris Kristofferson was a military veteran and anti-war activist. He continued his advocacy against the Gulf Wars and benefit concerts for Palestinian children despite the negative impacts that both had on his career. Kristofferson died on September 28 at his home in Hawaii, aged 88.
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China’s economy has probably peaked in size and performance. The era of investment and credit expansion seems to be over. As Bloomberg recently reported, factory output has slowed, unemployment has risen, and the stock market has reeled.
As we approach this critical election season, a remarkable story unfolds across America. Young Black women are not just registering to vote at unprecedented rates – they’re poised to make their voices heard at the ballot box like never before. With a staggering 175% increase in voter registration according to recent data from TargetSmart, this surge is not just a statistic; it’s a powerful statement about the future of our democracy and a continuation of Black women’s longstanding commitment to civic engagement.
The Book of Esther tells a divine story of how Queen Esther, the beautiful wife of King Ahasuerus of Persia, and her cousin Mordecai saved the Jewish people. King Ahasuerus’ Chief Minister, Haman, plotted and schemed to convince the King to murder Jews throughout the empire. However, will former First Lady Melania’s destiny with Democracy involve saving Democracy?
From the GOP convention theme song, “It’s a Man’s World,” to Hulk Hogan’s ridiculous tribute to old school manhood, the Trump campaign gambled that their brand of “tough” masculinity would be a winning strategy against President Biden’s perceived “weak” portrayal of manhood. But Trump was caught up short when—just three days after his convention ended—he was facing a woman.
With only four weeks left before voters head to the polls, the public at-large and Black voters in particular are targeted with an unprecedented volume of lies and disinformation. Since Black voters must receive accurate knowledge and information to safeguard our rights, our communities must be equipped with truth and facts.
These words of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, from his book The Phenomenon of Man, may well be worth meditating on every day. The forces of . . . love? That is to say, the forces of connection, the need to be part of an evolving whole.
WHAT DO THEY HAVE TO LOSE? A HELL OF A LOT
A close friend from Ohio, Brian has always been a picture of health, maintaining a slim physique well into his late 40s and early 50s. However, a gradual weight gain went unnoticed until he participated in the Black Men’s Wellness Day and 5K Race in Atlanta.
There are a lot of MAGA members at the taco stand and the Cuban coffee shop. Cisco might be MAGA, Pancho might be MAGA, Desi might be MAGA and Lucy Ricardo might be MAGA. We don’t know.