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Why Black Folks Don't Vote? Population Transfer and Political Suppression: The Impact of Gentrification on Black Communities That Causes Lower Voter Turnout by Black Americans by Design
The debate around Black citizens' role in Donald Trump's elections reveals how some Black Liberal Media voices blame Black voters while neglecting the complicity of historically aligned non-Black voter blocs. This deflection fosters disenfranchisement and trauma among Black citizens, who see voting as futile in seeking justice and reparations. Since the late 1960s, demographic changes driven by non-citizen populations have altered Black neighborhoods, leading to gentrificatio

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
Jul 288 min read
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Stand Up & Fight Back: The Urgent Lesson From Jada McPhersons' Brutal Assault By Non-Blacks in Queens N.Y.
Recent reports highlight ongoing racial tensions and systemic discrimination, exemplified by incidents involving Jada McPherson, a Black woman who faced racial hostility in her neighborhood, and Black workers in California warehouses who experienced discrimination from Latino colleagues. These cases illustrate the persistent challenges that Black individuals face in both public and workplace environments due to racial animus.

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
Jul 155 min read
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Ras Baraka: A Visionary Leader for New Jersey's Future
Ras Baraka emerges as a key figure in the fight for progressive change, driven by a profound understanding of the systemic racism that has long afflicted New Jersey. His advocacy for reparations underscores a commitment to addressing historical injustices against Black communities, aiming to create a fairer future for all residents. Baraka's leadership is marked by a dedication to uplifting women and children and promoting social and economic justice, fostering family-friendl

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
Jun 56 min read
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The Legacy of Greenwood: How Racism Dismantled Black Wall Street and Continues to Impede African American Progress
In the early 20th century, Tulsa's Greenwood district, known as Black Wall Street, stood as a symbol of African American economic empowermen

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
Mar 134 min read
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Injustice in New Jersey: Placing Homeless Black Kids in Adult Prisons.
In the state of New Jersey, youth as young as 14 years old can be tried, sentenced, and incarcerated in the adult prison system. Those aged

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
Aug 19, 20247 min read
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Reparations and Resource Allocation: Balancing Priorities in Contemporary Society
what are your views on including other people of color from different countries in potential reparations for American chattel slavery?

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
Jun 7, 20247 min read
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Book Review by Umar Muhajjir: "Savage Inequalities" by Jonathan Kozol regarding Public School Education of Minority Children in America
Kozol saw firsthand how the mistreatment & underfunding of urban public schools could cause irreparable harm to Black children.

Umar Muhajjir
Apr 22, 20245 min read
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