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By Rich Blake on March 14, 2020

What’s driving the criminalization of black girls in America

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Who was Gerald Ford’s Vice President?

Who was Gerald Ford’s Vice President?

By Rich Blake on March 10, 2020

The vice presidency doesn't matter until it matters, right?

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Ramona Hood, Congrats & Thanks for Inspiring Seconds, Thirds & Additional First

Ramona Hood, Congrats & Thanks for Inspiring Seconds, Thirds & Additional First

By Rich Blake on March 1, 2020

So, first really means not there can be a second and a third or inspiration for the next first.

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Cotton Comes to Harlem

Cotton Comes to Harlem

By Rich Blake on February 23, 2020

Did you know that Ossie Davis made his directorial debut with the movie “Cotton Comes to Harlem

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Do Your Research, Review the Ballot, Then Vote

Do Your Research, Review the Ballot, Then Vote

By Rich Blake on February 22, 2020

Ever gone into the voting booth and looked at the ballot and had an 'oh shit' moment cause you didn't recognize half the folks running and you had never heard of the issues they were asking you to vote on?

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The Don and the Central Park Ice Skating Rink

The Don and the Central Park Ice Skating Rink

By Rich Blake on February 17, 2020

Another Trump Fraud

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“I’m Sorry, But…..” My Thoughts on Bloomberg

“I’m Sorry, But…..” My Thoughts on Bloomberg

By Rich Blake on February 17, 2020

The question is do you exchange a real billionaire racist for a millionaire racist? Bloomberg's racism isn't subtle, it just doesn’t come with the same 'flare' as Trump's. Does it make it less offensive?

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A Trillion Dollar Deficit! What Does That Even Mean, Seriously? Part I

A Trillion Dollar Deficit! What Does That Even Mean, Seriously? Part I

By Rich Blake on February 8, 2020

A trillion dollars is incomprehensible. It might as well be the same as a gazillion. It’s almost meaningless unless you’re talking about our deficit

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Economic Policy

Economic Policy

By Rich Blake on February 8, 2020

In my opinion, the Feds lowering or raising of their rate to banks is more symbolic than the impact it has on the economy. I'm not saying this activity doesn't have an impact, financially, I'm saying it also has a psychological impact as well, that extends beyond the banking system.

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Ad: Top R&B Groups of the 70’s & 80’s

Ad: Top R&B Groups of the 70’s & 80’s

By Ad on February 6, 2020

Checkout ranking of the top R&B Groups of the 70's & 80;s

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The Red Lights Are Flashing

The Red Lights Are Flashing

By Rich Blake on February 6, 2020

We are way past a constitutional crisis. I didn’t expect Trump to be removed from office but the impeachment trial, if you want to call it that, put the country at DEFCON 1, as a democracy. DEFCON stands for Defense (DEF) readiness Condition (CON). DEFCON 5 is the normal peacetime condition and DEFCON 1 is when we are on the brink of war, like nuclear war.

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Democratic Candidates for Senate, Texas

Democratic Candidates for Senate, Texas

By Rich Blake on January 24, 2020

TEXANS, are you prepared to vote in 2020? The Texas primary is March 3, 2020. Early Voting begins, February 18, 2020.

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10 Questions for 2020

10 Questions for 2020

By Rich Blake on January 8, 2020

Are you ready for the upcoming election season? Here are 10 important questions for you:

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Will A Decent Democratic Candidate Please Stand Up?

Will A Decent Democratic Candidate Please Stand Up?

By Rich Blake on January 5, 2020

Irrespective of the qualities of any of these Democratic candidates, have they done anything or said anything more disqualifying than Trump has done in life or as a candidate or as president?

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Athletes Who Write Books

Athletes Who Write Books

By Rich Blake on December 31, 2019

Professional athletes often have talents beyond the sports they participate in. Many have authored books. Some, multiple books. Check out these athletes and the books they have written. You might be surprised.

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