Music is inherently subjective. Not only do opinions vary across genres, but they also vary across generations. I'm taking an opinionated stance here, but to my…

For nearly two thousand years, the Bible has served as one of the world's most influential religious texts. It has inspired extraordinary acts of compassion, charity…

Genesis's Land of Confusion is such a different song than any other song in their catalog. It has a dance beat, industrial feel, and even leaning toward metal with a new wave rhythm. Phil Collins is one of the greatest…

Few bands have had as much influence on modern rock music as Pink Floyd. Known for groundbreaking albums such as The Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, Animals, and The Wall, Pink Floyd…

The transition from the 1970s to the 1980s marked one of the most dramatic cultural shifts in American entertainment history. Television, movies, music, fashion, and advertising all changed in response to economic conditions, political attitudes, technological advances, and changing consumer…

There was a time in American history when racial oppression wore white hoods, burned crosses, and relied on open terror to enforce power. The Ku Klux Klan did not hide its intentions. It used violence, intimidation, lynchings, and fear to…

From Packed Dance Floors to Polished Nightlife: What Happened to Phoenix’s Club Scene?

If you spent nights out in Phoenix, Tempe, or Scottsdale between the 1990s and around 2010, you probably remember something that feels almost extinct today: true nightclubs…

The Industry I Knew Is Gone

I’m 56 years old, and I’ve been writing software long enough to remember when discipline mattered more than hype. Back then, we argued about architecture, not optics. We wrote documentation because someone else actually…

The Reagan Era and the Glorification of Wealth

During the 1980s, a cultural shift occurred in the United States that reshaped how Americans viewed money, success, and social status. Under the presidency of Ronald Reagan, economic policy emphasized deregulation, tax…

How the Trump Era Fueled a Politicized Version of Christianity on the American Right

The Trump administration marked a turning point in the long-running relationship between conservative politics and American Christianity. While religion has played a prominent role in U.S…

Ronald Reagan, Reaganomics, and the Cultural Transformation of the 1980s

My brother Kelvin grew up in the 80's.  Not only that, during the week, he lived and played football for a wealthy school 20 miles where my family lived in…

The False Gospel of Christian Nationalism

Christian Nationalism is not faith — it’s a political power grab wrapped in a Bible cover. It distorts the teachings of Jesus into a tool for domination, exclusion, and violence. At its core, this…

On October 18, 2025, the “No Kings” movement swept across the nation with more than 2,600 demonstrations. Millions joined to oppose what they viewed as a creeping authoritarian trend under Donald…

Fascist Gestapo Coming to Memphis

Memphis is my home town.  The reality of Memphis, a hardline Jim Crow afflicted city, still has a black part of town, mostly the city, and white part which literally surrounds the city, in the…

Juneteenth: The Holiday MAGA Hopes You Ignore

June 19th, known as Juneteenth, is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. But in today's sharply divided political climate, this celebration of Black liberation and…

The Collapse of Capitalist Ideals in Post-COVID America: Corporate Dysfunction in the Trump Era and Beyond

In the United States, the traditional promises of capitalism—competition, innovation, customer service, and economic opportunity—have eroded dramatically in the wake of the Trump years…

I've spent many years learning SEO techniques, studying Googles algorithms, and learning how to play nicely within Google's quality-driven search friendly criteria.  I was around when search came onto the scene fresh out of the 90's and its approach to…

Exploring the Glorification of Columbus Day and Overlooked Historical Truths

1. Introduction

Throughout many societies, mythical cultural narratives maintain moral orders of human existence. Generally, these morals attempt to define human action based on where the collective culture places itself…

Guess what, older voters that grew up in the Jim Crow South, a little more than 50 years ago, cannot produce birth certificates.  By design by the GOP?

The Impact of Voter ID Laws on Older Black Voters in the…

Relevance of Harriet Tubman's Efforts in Today's Modern World

Harriet Tubman is a historical figure who did heroic work: she freed many women and men from slavery. Because of the work done by Tubman, people can see what…

Three Republican groups have filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging Senator Kamala Harris's eligibility to run for vice president on the Democratic ticket. This essay situates this challenge within a historical context of racist efforts to exclude…