Climate change and the Black community….. let’s discuss Due to historical issues like redlining and environmental racism, where the Black community are disproportionately affected by factories, farms, other aspects of the industrial revolution, forced to live in flood zones, the topic of climate should be discussed heavily by our community currently and in the years going forward. I know this topic can sometimes be taboo in this country. Any mention of climate change and...

I’m of the firm belief that to be considered nonviolent you have to first have the ability for violence. If there’s no threat of imminent retaliation to any threat then practicing nonviolence ultimately leads to more danger for yourself, your family, and your community. If the threat to you knows that no matter what the situation, you will not react, then you simply become a walking doormat to be taken advantage of and abused. The belief that we must be nonviolent in all resistance to...

Food deserts are plaguing the Black community nationwide. While talks of community gardens are great, they take considerable manpower and time to begin and maintain. Our solution: Work with local churches and organizations within the Black community to provide the resources for indoor gardens to the most vulnerable. The supplies to get started will cost $50-$70 and with technology we no longer need land or outdoor space. Pros: It helps those in need become self-sufficient, with less...