Thanks to all who came out last night to the Lucile Bluford Library for my book signing in Kansas City (yes, I was competing with Empire!). In the house was KC-National Black United Front, MO CURE, Cenral High School alum, One Struggle-KC, St. Paul Presbyterian Church, MADP-KC, Valerie and Darryl Burton (MO Exoneree). We sold the highest number of books at a single event here in my hometown. We are family. #UnitedWeFight.
It’s the only way to develop more effective strategies for resistance. Throughout history, the military has been used against its citizens who were fighting for change.
The announcement of record retail stores closing during the COVID pandemic is probably a distant memory, except for those whose favorite restaurant shuttered. The trend never really stopped and over 6,000 businesses are expected to close this year. High inflation rates and flat wages are behind the disturbing trend that neither presidential candidate offered a realistic solution to voters during their campaigns. We must make this an issue after the inauguration
After the disgusting and terrifying election of trump, former Missouri Senator Claire McCaskill conceded by saying that Trump “knows America better than we do.” This is the same candidate for U.S. Senate who also didn’t “know” Missouri in 2018 when the experienced politician lost to kid wanna-be trump Josh Hawley. The Democratic leadership has been stuck on stupid for several election cycles and our fragile democracy is already paying a hefty price.
