In light of recent events, the United States is in what many may call a societal calamity. Americans and those abroad are questioning the integrity of its justice system. Internally, the USA fights amongst each other for human rights in this country. The United Nations is reported to be concerned about the "institutionalized discrimination a…
Politics and Business
Turn on the television. I challenge you to flip through a channel and not find a clip of the president, a congressman, or your mayor. The words that crowd the air from their carefully crafted speeches bury themselves in our subconscious, finding their way in our opinions come voting season. Our impassioned ideals are a…
As I write this, I’m at a loss for words. I need to write about it, but what does one say? I will never understand what this is like, because I do have white privilege. I will never understand the magnitude of it, I will never be able to truly empathize. But hopefully, the fact that I…
Ebola’s arrival has understandably put Americans in a state of fear. Paranoia has become the more acceptable and precautionary strategy to handle our inner psyche, emotions, and behavior, and it seems to be spreading quicker than the actual virus. During any time of crisis, we shine our spotlight and shift attention to our nation’s leaders,…
We somehow didn't learn our lesson from Prohibition.
The Prohibition era is embedded in the minds of Americans as one of our biggest blunders. How could we possibly think outlawing alcohol would be a good idea?! Let’s be realistic here people are always going to drink, whether the law says they can or not. And if…
A few days after the Edward Snowden files were released, I got a call from my friend who works with the military. He told me, “As much as I love you and my family, if I were him, I'd do it too. I’d have to do it, for the good of this country, our people, and our…
There’s no secret that investing in a startup or giving a “no namer” a lead role in a feature film is a RISK. But why not take more? Why not encourage more millennials and young people to potentially “crash and burn?” So many young entrepreneurs are creating companies and harnessing multimillion dollar ideas but are…
NEW YORK, NY – October 7, 2014
Project Bright For Senegal, an initiative of the Mouvement PAS Foundation, has launched solar powered learning centers (SLPC) for primary school students in regions of Senegal that have been affected by floods and subsequent financial instability.
The SLPC’s are equipped with laptops and Internet access and geared towards learners up…
Alaskan Reporter Charlo Greene quits on air after revealing her involvement with legalizing marijuana. But never mind the pot, let’s look at the way in which this was done. Firstly, as a fellow TV Host I find the use of inappropriate language to do only one thing here. And that’s make Charlo look like she is dramatic and…
PHILADELPHIA, PA –
In an effort to decriminalize marijuana in Philadelphia, Mayor Michael Nutter confirmed Monday, September 8, that he would sign a bill into law called the Philadelphia Marijuana Decriminalization Bill.
The bill states, “Non-violent drug and alcohol abuse is proven to cause long-term health risks and should be dealt with as a public health issue,…


