How to Propose a Bill in Washington, DC

Ray: Here’s a clip from the classic movie, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. This 1939 film was directed by Frank Capra and launched James Sterwart to stardom. In this movie, we follow a young man (Mr. Smith) who is handpicked by a corrupt governor to represent his state in the US Senate. Mr. Smith has [...]

We Were Right, Unfortunately

Seth: We were right. Reverend Jeremiah Wright has gone and done it. He’s made a fool of himself by basking in his intelligence, proudly displaying his moral superiority, and allowing his cockiness and flamboyance to cause further harm to Senator Obama. Because of these actions, the Senator has had to completely distance himself from the [...]

How to Have Success That Wins

Ray: Who doesn’t want to be a winner? Winners get the fame, glory, money, power, and respect that comes from having the Number 1 spot. Winners get the trophies, their name etched in the history books, and opportunities to do things that only winners can do. Therefore it’s easy to understand why so many people [...]

Playing the Black Card: Using Race to Overcome Obstacles

“‘Oh my gosh is that a black card?’ I turned around and replied, ‘Why yes, but I prefer the term African American Express.” – Kanye West Ray: The social, political, economical, and moral trump card that has been frequently used by many Black people has expired. The “Black Card” has reached its credibility limit. No [...]

A Kick In the Teeth

“For whom the Lord loveth he correcteth.” Proverbs, 3. 12 Ray: Sometimes we go through experiences in life that can be as painful as getting kicked in the teeth. Although we never want to feel that kind of pain, sometimes it’s necessary in order for us to move out of a particular situation. Unfortunately, we [...]

No Justice, No Piece: Sean Bell and Black Monday

Seth: “I guess you didn’t want to wear black today.” That’s how I found out black folks were supposed to wear black today to represent solidarity in our “protest” against the injustice that is the Sean Bell verdict. I have to admit that even if I’d gotten the memo beforehand, I wouldn’t be garbed in [...]

Images From Iraq

Ray: I recently watched a documentary about life on the ground in Iraq. It highlighted young American soldiers who risk their lives every day. Many of those soldiers have lost their lives and the ones who remain are forced to continue working without emotionally dealing with the loss. Death is real and are soldiers stare [...]