Author: DAMON K JONES

When Ryan Coogler’s Sinners hit theaters, it didn’t just land—it detonated. What some expected to be another genre experiment turned into a cinematic phenomenon. Starring Michael B. Jordan in dual roles as morally complex twin brothers, the film offered a gripping spiritual thriller draped in Southern Gothic aesthetics and underlined by themes of judgment, legacy, and internal war. But the brilliance of Sinners didn’t stop at box office numbers or critical acclaim—it exposed something deeper. It laid bare just how far behind Marvel’s long-delayed Blade reboot really is. More than five years after announcing Mahershala Ali as the new Blade, Marvel has yet to deliver on…

On a recent segment of CNN’s NewsNight, political commentator Shermichael Singleton did something rare in mainstream media: he spoke plainly and unapologetically about facts the Democratic establishment would rather you ignore. At the center of the debate was Abrao Garcia, a man with alleged ties to the transnational gang MS-13, whose deportation under Donald Trump has become a flashpoint for liberal outrage. Singleton reminded the panel that a judge ruled in 2019 that Garcia had credible gang affiliations — based on evidence from a Prince George’s County gang unit — and yet Democrats are fighting tooth and nail to bring him…

Title: Black Marriage: The Forgotten Key to Economic Power In the ongoing national discourse on closing the racial wealth gap, we hear endless chatter about reparations, diversity initiatives, and government programs. Yet somehow, one of the most basic building blocks of economic success—marriage—has been conveniently left out of the conversation. This omission is not accidental. It reflects a broader trend of political rhetoric that favors symbolism over substance and grievance over responsibility. Let us consider the facts. According to 2023 U.S. Census and American Community Survey data compiled by BlackDemographics.com and Wirepoints.org, Black married-couple families had a median household income of $94,493.…

When President Trump announced sweeping tariffs on foreign goods in early April 2025, markets didn’t flinch—they panicked. The S&P 500 plummeted over 15% in just two trading sessions, sending shockwaves through Wall Street and raising fears of a repeat of 2018’s trade war instability. But in a twist emblematic of today’s volatile economy, the market didn’t collapse—it rebounded. And fast. Within days of the announcement, a White House pivot paused the tariffs for most countries except China. The damage was partially contained, and by the end of April, the S&P 500 began one of its longest winning streaks in decades.…

Mount Vernon, NY – Judge Peter Davis today announced his candidacy for Mount Vernon City Court Judge in the Ninth Judicial District, bringing more than 30 years of legal experience and a deep commitment to justice, equity, and public service to the race. Judge Davis was first appointed as an Associate Judge of the Mount Vernon City Court in 2022, where he presided over a wide-ranging docket that included criminal and civil cases, small claims, landlord-tenant matters, city code violations, traffic infractions, and parking tickets. Following the retirement of Judge Lyndon Williams in January 2025, Judge Davis was elevated to a…

May is Mental Health Awareness Month—a time when we’re urged to talk openly about emotional well-being. But in Black America, talk isn’t enough. Too many of our people are suffering in silence. For us, mental health isn’t just an individual concern—it’s a collective crisis. It’s a generational wound wrapped in silence, misdiagnosis, cultural stigma, and systemic neglect. That’s why we say: Black Minds Must Matter—because they haven’t mattered enough for far too long. Let’s start with the numbers. Black children are disproportionately exposed to trauma before they even reach adolescence. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Black…

Tony Holden, a Tennessee-based American defense contractor, is finally back on U.S. soil after spending 902 days in a Kuwaiti prison on what supporters describe as baseless and politically entangled drug charges. His release on April 30, 2025, is being hailed as a major victory for diplomacy, persistence, and advocacy. Holden had been working at Camp Arifjan, a major U.S. military base in Kuwait, under contract with a U.S. defense firm when he was arrested in November 2022. According to his family, Holden was violently detained, coerced into signing a confession in Arabic—a language he does not speak—and charged with…

The United States and Ukraine have officially signed a landmark economic agreement granting U.S. access to Ukraine’s critical mineral resources in exchange for continued American investment and strategic backing. Framed by the Trump administration as a move toward peace and reconstruction, the deal comes after the U.S. has poured over $175 billion in taxpayer money into Ukraine since the war with Russia began in 2022. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the agreement, calling it a “historic economic partnership,” and a clear message to Russia that the U.S. stands behind a “free, sovereign, and prosperous Ukraine.” At the center of the deal is…

Donald Trump’s first 100 days back in office didn’t bring disaster or deliverance for Black America — they brought clarity. The federal government has made its position known: it’s stepping back. That’s not a betrayal. That’s a release. This administration is governing by executive order — 142 signed in just over three months. But instead of building national systems of support, Trump is returning power to the states. That shift comes with consequences. If Black communities are not engaged in local elections, school boards, budget hearings, and state legislatures, we will not be ignored — we will be irrelevant. The…

In a society governed by laws, justice is supposed to rely on facts, evidence, and due process, not emotions, assumptions, or internet outrage. Yet, the response to the Carmelo Anthony case article demonstrates how quickly many are willing to discard these principles, especially when the accused is a young Black male. No one says that Karmelo Anthony is innocent or shouldn’t be charged. Like anyone else, we say he deserves due process, free from bias, assumptions, and public emotion. Yes, we know he admitted involvement. That’s not in question. But what does matter—and remains unknown—is the full context surrounding that admission. Headlines or personal…