Empire, Stability, and the Smokescreen of Morality
Let us be honest—brutally honest, the way history demands and empire resents. What is unfolding in Venezuela, and across the wider Caribbean basin, has little to do with democracy, human…
“Faith Keeps Me Going”: A Conversation with Actress Abria Jackson By Rev. Renaldo C. McKenzie
Some interviews feel like catching up with an old friend. That’s how my conversation with Philadelphia-born actress Abria Jackson unfolded—funny, heartfelt, and grounded in faith. Abria has been making waves:…
Counting Eggs Before They’re Laid: Questioning Poverty Statistics in an Election Cycle
Dear Editor, Prime Minister Andrew Holness recently announced that Jamaica’s poverty rate has been cut in half, now reportedly standing at 8.2%. While this headline grabs attention, it warrants deeper…
“Due Process and the Golden Rule: A Nation’s Moral Test”
Imagine you are far from home—traveling, studying, working, or perhaps just lost in unfamiliar lands—and your rights are suddenly questioned. Would you not demand justice? Would you not expect due…
Hollow Justice in Holy Week: A Prophetic Reflection on Power and Hypocrisy in a Globalized World
1/Holy Week Reflection:Isn’t it ironic, duplicitous and Pharisaical that our President Mr. Donald Trump expects compliance with executive orders… yet POTUS struggles to comply with court rulings and our Constitution?…
Is the American Dream Under Siege? Federal Millionaires, DEI Cuts, and the Politics of Race
The Editor, Sir/Madam; Elon Musk finds it noteworthy that nearly 160,000 federal civil service workers are now millionaires. This is reported by Amuse. Shouldn’t we be celebrating that under President…
Captain America: Brave New World – A Review by Renaldo McKenzie
Last night, I watched Captain America: Brave New World, and I have mixed feelings about it. As a superhero action movie, I would rate it a 5/10—it leaned far more…
Is World War 3 on The Horizon?
In this episode of The Neoliberal Round, we dive into one of the most alarming and critical global issues unfolding right now: the escalating conflict in the Middle East, which…
NABJ Announces Panel for Conversation With Vice President Kamala Harris in Philadelphia
As a proud member of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), I’m excited to announce that I will be attending and participating in a pivotal conversation with Vice President…
A Mother’s Warning: The Tragic Events at a Georgia High School
In a heartbreaking turn of events, a 14-year-old boy has been charged with murder following a tragic shooting at his Georgia high school, leaving four people dead and the community…