Nephew of Martin Luther King Jr, he serves as Senior Fellow at King Center. Growing up in one of the most socially & politically active families has given him a unique perspective on current events.
OPINION
— Martin Luther King Jr.’s non-violent protest philosophy is vital for ethical activism. Unlike modern movements like Black Lives Matter or the Israel-Palestine protests, King emphasised strategic planning, non-violence, and voluntary conversion.
OPINION
— Israel’s recent bombing of Iran’s embassy in Syria marks a major shift from its usual policy of targeting only military sites. This provocative act by Netanyahu, amid domestic issues, seems a ploy to retain power and avoid prosecution, posing a significant risk for Joe Biden and the United States.
OPINION
— In Enid, Oklahoma, the recall of a city council member with white nationalist ties illustrates the positive impact of overcoming white anxiety, showing the potential for unity and progress when such fears are absent.
Civil Rights Movement
— Sixty years ago, Martin Luther King Jr. and Nelson Mandela fought for Democracy and against segregation. Today, the fight is not just about electing officials but ensuring a judiciary that upholds equality and liberty for all.
OPINION
— The rise of fake news and the absence of the Fairness Doctrine in modern broadcasting have resulted in a lack of accountability, threatening the accuracy of the information available to the public.
OPINION
— A majority of U.S. states, all controlled by Republicans, allow carrying guns without permits or registration, leading to a surge in gun violence. The increase in gun violence is linked to Republican politicians and Supreme Court Justices appointed by them.
OPINION
— Despite progress, the news media in America still has a long way to go in terms of true racial bias progress. Black voices are often ignored or drowned out by mainstream outlets, and real representation is yet to be achieved.
OPINION
— By 2024, Joe Biden’s age will be a potential hindrance to his presidential ambitions. If he runs, he will have to make a difficult sacrifice for the benefit of his country.
OPINION
— For democracy to survive in the 21st century in the United States, Americans need news media to tell them what is right and what is wrong, not news media taking the easy, profitable click-bate road of sensational headlines.
OPINION
— The vote results of the last mid-term elections have had political pundits, politicians, and the news media speculating that it’s the end of Donald Trump’s political dominance.
OPINION
— A rare occurrence in American jurisprudence took place last month that reflects both the hope and doom of small democratic law in America.
OPINION
— If Donald Trump is elected President in 2024, none of the world’s democracies will be safe or protected from China’s or Russia’s forced attempts to convert democracies to autocracies.
OPINION
— Right around this time next year, from June 2023 thru July 2023, the greatest, most successful, and freest exercise of self-government, American democracy, will constitutionally end.
OPINION
— The Juneteenth Holiday makes white nationalists and Republicans who make attempts to delete history, members of the walking-dead club.
OPINION
— Currently, there are 567,000 fewer educators in public schools in America than there were before the pandemic.
OPINION
— Without Coretta Scott King there would be no revolutionary Martin Luther King Jr.
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