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The firing of Coach Brian Flores seems to have kindled a fire among the Black community. Yes, the same type of fire we’ve seen many times before. When will the lesson be learned that without unity and strategy, we will continue to be the barrel’s bottom? Why won’t Coach Flores and other African American coaches join the ranks with Coach Deion Sanders and enhance the athletic programs at our predominantly Black high schools and HBCU’s?

     The message of President Abraham Lincoln’s November 19, 1863, Gettysburg Address is still relevant in 2022. The message is to resist the evil forces which threaten America; if not, the government of the people, by the people, for the people will perish from the Earth.

     Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took a stance that even registered Democrats have been awaiting for some time now.  He stood up to former President Donald Trump last week, not mincing his words or speaking in code.  

   Republicans have the audacity to engage in pimping democracy as though it’s a prostitute. Without shame or any semblance of integrity, they lie openly before Congress as well as the American public about Biden isn’t president, stolen election, vaccines don’t work, CDC officials are profiteers,  etc.  These same lies used to lure members of their base to their websites are meant to fleece them of their money.

When leadership reflects people of color, America is in a better place for opportunity and progressive ideas for Black people. Whether you’re looking forward to them, or dreading them, the midterm elections will take place in November 2022. There will be more Blacks and people of color running for office than ever before in the history of America, and there will be more millions in circulation, than ever before.

The philanthropy and corporate leadership of Robert F. Smith is appreciated by numerous recipients and Smith should be applauded for helping make a difference and providing hope to millions of people in underserved communities. The issues of economic equity and racial justice are still critical for the future of the nation.

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     The message of President Abraham Lincoln’s November 19, 1863, Gettysburg Address is still relevant in 2022. The message is to courageously resist the evil forces which threaten America or the government of, by, and for the people will perish from the Earth.