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Reporters should have dumped on Donald Trump this week over his pathetic PR ploy in a garbage truck.
The embarrassing episode exemplifies Trump’s declining physical health, in addition to his phony portrayal as someone who gives a damn about working class Americans.
Unfortunately, the news coverage stunk to the point of being garbage itself because the stories failed to emphasize Trump’s physical limitations and questionable cognitive acuity.
Donald Trump has made no secret about his disdain for a free and independent press, as guaranteed by the First Amendment to the Constitution.
During his 2016 presidential campaign and subsequent time in the White House, Trump castigated the mainstream media as the “enemy of the people” regarding any coverage he deemed critical of his own political viewpoints — or which he simply did not like for whatever reason.
Trump’s animosity toward journalists is well documented. He’s been raging against the news media unabated for the past decade.
Continue reading Can Freedom of the Press Survive Another Trump Presidency? – by David Grinberg
An email I received from a fellow named “Pedro” led to this co-authored piece, an exchange between Elwood Watson, PhD and yours truly.
“Pedro” wrote: “I read, reread – and will read again – your piece, “ Bad boys. Bad boys. Whatcha gonna do when they (Project 2025) come for you?,” the context of which if Trump returns to office. Hard as I tried, I just couldn’t shake the thought of the project’s plan to cut Social Security benefits given that my retired parents depend on their Social Security checks as their sole source of income. My hope is that you’ll consider publishing something on what actions folks can take if their preferred candidate loses the election.”
Continue reading What to do if your candidate wins or loses – by Terry Howard, Elwood Watson
In PART 1, “Near Medgar’s Desk – Mound Bayou,” we chronicled the little- known history of Mound Bayou, Mississippi, the first all-Black town in America founded by ex-slaves. The person who arranged to get us there was Bernard Strong who was born and raised in Mound Bayou. In PART 2, Mr. Strong shares more about our recent trip along with his innermost thoughts about growing up in Mound Bayou.
As a native of Mound Bayou, what were a few thoughts that ran through your mind as we approached, spent time in and left Mound Bayou?
Continue reading Notes from a Native Son – Mound Bayou (Part 2) – by Terry Howard
Red lights are flashing brightly in Washington, DC.
They are the latest warning signs about former president Donald Trump’s declining mental acuity, as evidenced by his repeated outrageous threats and outlandish claims.
In unfairness to them both, while Hermon Johnson, Jr. Museum director, and Darryl Johnson, Sr. CEO, Mound Bayou Movement, provided a captivating history of Mound Bayou, Mississippi, I couldn’t shake an image nearby. I mean, never in my life could I imagine sitting less than ten feet from the wooden desk and tattered leather chair where once sat the late civil rights activist Medgar Evers cranking out letters on a black typewriter. I walked over to the desk, inhaled, and fought back a desire to touch either it or the chair.
So, what brought me to this indelible moment in my life, one that evoked such an incompatible mix of emotions, among them shock, anger, pride and above all…. inspiration?
Continue reading Near Medgar Evers’ Chair: Mound Bayou (Part 1) – by Terry Howard
Is Donald Trump…okay? It’s a question voters need to ask themselves before Election Day.
Trump’s political behavior has always been unconventional, to put it mildly. However, his recent words and actions appear to be indicative of declining mental acuity. This has especially been on display since Vice President Harris became the Democratic nominee in August.
It’s obvious that Trump has been deeply rattled and unsettled on the campaign trail since President Biden dropped out of the race. This has been evident by the language Trump has used in his speeches and other public remarks.
Continue reading Trump’s Mental Acuity Makes Him Unfit for the Presidency – by David Grinberg
National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) occurs every October and is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP).
This monthly observance dates to 1945. The goal is to shine a spotlight on — and raise awareness about — disability issues in the workplace, including accessibility, hiring, training, advancement and retention.
Continue reading Recognizing National Disability Employment Awareness Month – by David Grinberg
In today’s global market, businesses that fail to invest in bilingualism are leaving money on the table. Language gaps cost opportunities—and profits. A study by the An American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) revealed that nine out of 10 U.S. employers rely on employees with language skills beyond English. Yet, many face a critical gap between the skills they need and what their employees can offer.
Continue reading The Profit Potential of Bilingualism – by Andres Moreno
This column is about Jamaica, a nation slightly smaller than the state of Connecticut. And at a contextual level, it’s about the prominent role native or U.S. born Jamaicans have played in history past and present.
Now to bring it into today’s news cycles, it’s about the powerful roles being played by Vice President Kamala Harris and Tanya Chutkan, the presiding judge over the criminal trial of former U.S. president Trump over his alleged attempts to overturn the result of the 2020 presidential election, including the events leading up to the attack on the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021.
