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Issue: 1039

May 1, 2025

Cover Story

Chaos, Confusion and Delusion – 100 Days of Lies and Insanity

By Dr. Julianne Malveaux, PhD Editorial Board

Too many, including elected legislators, are operating out of fear, too intimidated to say that the emperor is wearing no clothes.

Are you better off than you were three months ago, when the current President was sworn into office on January 20? That’s the question President Ronald…

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Sharp n’ Blunt

Oh My God, a Black Pope? The World Would Lose Its Preconceived Mind!

By Desi Cortez Columnist

Their predictable reaction would be a mix of horror, confusion, and rage, all wrapped up in a shiny, “we need to protect tradition” package. Translation, save White dominance.

After Pope Francis’ death, debates begin over his successor. And yes, oh my God, a Black Pope? This world would lose its little small, simple, preconceived…

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Guest Commentary

Interracial Adoption

By Dr. Elwood Watson, PhD Guest Commentator

Former President Barack Obama is a prime example of a person who has moved in both worlds. He was raised by his White grandparents, married a Black woman, and developed friendships with people across racial lines.

What do Sandra Bullock, Madonna, Tom Cruise, Jane Fonda, Stephen Spielberg, Michelle Pfeiffer, Angelina Jolie, and some other celebrities have in common? If you are one…

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