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🍎Repost: The Days of Hoover, Here Again?

*Synopsis: J. Edgar Hoover was FBI director for 48 years. He exercised power over Washington elites, Hollywood actors, and everyday people as America’s top cop. Much of this power was gained through unconstitutional searches and secret files. Currently, there are allegations that the Department of Justice (DOJ) has engaged in collusion with Big Tech socialContinue reading “🍎Repost: The Days of Hoover, Here Again? “

January 2025 Edition

Culture, History, & News New Year’s Food Traditions The holiday season brings cultural food traditions to our celebration table. As a native of the Deep South, our culture promotes certain dishes to welcome in the new year. New Year’s Day dinner often includes collard greens (for money), black-eye peas (for luck), and cornbread (for gold).Continue reading “January 2025 Edition”

December 2024 Edition

Culture, History, & News A Royal Decree Over two thousand years ago, Jesus the Christ, was born in Bethlehem. The prophets long foretold of this coming messiah who would be a divine light unto the world. He would reign as King of the Jews. The confession of faith and belief in Christ as messiah isContinue reading “December 2024 Edition”

November 2024 Edition

Culture & News When the Moors Ruled in Europe The Moors invaded Spain in 711 C.E. and established a powerful religious empire in the Al Andalus region, which includes the cities of Granada, Corboda, and Toledo. Their rule lasted for over 500 years. The documentary: When the Moors Ruled in Europe (2005), provides historical analysis ofContinue reading “November 2024 Edition”

🍎Repost: A Nation in Apostasy?

*Synopsis: The United States has been in an acute socio-political upheaval. There is racial unrest, protest movements, and domestic terrorism. Some people claim that elements in these events are not entirely organic in nature. Others have made allegations that paid protesters and agent provocateurs are at work in the protest demonstrations. A retired Army SpecialContinue reading “🍎Repost: A Nation in Apostasy?”

October 2024 Edition

Culture & News Geopolitics The recent G-7 summit (June 2021) held in Cornwall, United Kingdom was composed of leaders from the U.S., Canada, U.K., France, Japan, Italy, and Germany. The guests invited to attend were: The European Union (EU), South Korea, India, Australia, and South Africa. Russia and China are both excluded from the G-7Continue reading “October 2024 Edition”

🍎Repost: Special Edition: A Trick, No Treat

*Synopsis: The pre-Christian ancient world had both monotheistic and polytheistic religions. As the early Christian faith traveled from ancient Jerusalem to nearby lands in East Africa, the Mediterranean, and Western Asia (the Middle East), more people began to adopt the faith. Many divorced their indigenous spiritual beliefs. The practice of the Christian faith does notContinue reading “🍎Repost: Special Edition: A Trick, No Treat”

September 2024 Edition

Culture & News What is Race? There are those who believe that race is a social construct. And while this belief may be based in truth, the complexity of race is much deeper. It has several components: social, political, historical, cultural, and involves economics. In other words, a “social” construct that has real life consequencesContinue reading “September 2024 Edition”

🍎Special Edition: The Days of Hoover, Here Again?

August 2024 Edition

Culture & News Power of the Whistleblower Anita Moncrief is a former employee of the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN). This non-profit was founded in 1970 with a mission to assist the poor and marginalized communities of color. Ms. Moncrief describes herself as idealistic and eager to join ACORN. Later, she wouldContinue reading “August 2024 Edition”