“In every era, the survival of a people has hinged not on the brilliance of its individuals but on the strength of its institutions. Just as the Navy teaches that the safety of the ship must come before the safety of the sailor, African America must come to understand that without the bank, the school, the cooperative, the media outlet—the very vessels of our power—we drift helplessly in hostile waters. We have celebrated the sailor for too long while letting the ship sink. Now is the time to fund it, crew it, and protect it like our survival depends on it—because it does.” Continue reading
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No Consequences, No Conscience: Why Charlie Kirk’s Dangerous Rhetoric Demands Religious and Civic Accountability
Charlie Kirk’s June 22nd tweet, cloaked in nationalism and evangelical language, was not a warning—it was a provocation. His calls to “stay armed” and “pray” under the guise of patriotism dangerously border on stochastic terrorism, inciting fear and potentially violence without accountability. In a nation still reeling from January 6th and numerous hate-driven attacks, religious leaders cannot afford to remain silent. This is not theological speech—it is the political weaponization of faith. And if social media companies continue to platform voices like his unchecked, they become complicit in undermining the very democracy their platforms claim to protect. Continue reading
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