Author: DAMON K JONES

If Congress passes the FairTax Act of 2025, Black America will face a defining moment that will either spark an economic awakening or accelerate financial collapse. This bill eliminates federal income taxes, payroll taxes, and the IRS, replacing them with a 23% national sales tax on nearly every new good and service we buy. At first glance, it sounds like freedom—more take-home pay, no tax returns, no audits. But beneath the surface, this is a system designed to punish consumers and reward owners, savers, and investors. For a community conditioned into consumerism, this shift is more than policy—it’s a test…

When General Michael Langley, head of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), labels Captain Ibrahim Traoré—the leader of Burkina Faso—as a “threat to his own people,” we must pause and ask: Who truly threatens Africa’s future—its sovereign leaders or foreign generals stationed thousands of miles away? Let’s not ignore the facts: Captain Traoré has already survived multiple assassination attempts since taking power—an all-too-familiar fate for African leaders who reject Western control and fight for true independence. History tells us that when an African leader dares to stand on sovereignty, reclaim natural resources, and unite with neighboring nations against foreign influence, he becomes a target, not because he…

Since his election in 2013, Pope Francis has been one of the most transformative and, at times, controversial figures to lead the Catholic Church in modern history. As the first pope from the Americas, the first Jesuit pope, and the first non-European pontiff in over 1,200 years, Jorge Mario Bergoglio—now Pope Francis—has redefined the tone and priorities of the Vatican. A Humble Beginning Born in 1936 to Italian immigrant parents in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Pope Francis’s early life was far removed from the opulence often associated with the Vatican. His reputation for humility, simplicity, and dedication to the poor followed…

For decades, politicians have sold America a feel-good story: if we just tax the rich more, everything will get better. Schools will improve, wages will rise, poverty will shrink, and the economy will magically fix itself. But this narrative isn’t just misleading—it’s dangerous, especially for Black Americans. We’ve been told that taxing the wealthy is a path to fairness and opportunity. In reality, it’s a policy that consistently shrinks opportunity, stifles business growth, and kills the very economic mobility that Black communities desperately need to build generational wealth. The numbers tell a sobering story. According to the Federal Reserve, the median Black…

The New York Times, a major news outlet, has acknowledged that the public was “misled” about the origins of COVID-19. However, it stops short of admitting that it was “lied to.” This distinction is more than semantics—it’s a calculated shield against accountability. And it speaks volumes about the way institutional media protects itself at the expense of public trust. In its March 2025 article, “How the Covid Lab Leak Theory Went From Dismissed to Plausible,” the Times conceded that the lab-leak theory was not a baseless conspiracy, but a valid line of inquiry that was prematurely shut down. According to the article, political bias, pressure…

In today’s world, it’s not just outsiders who keep Black communities divided — it’s often people who look just like us. The division doesn’t always come in the form of racism from the outside. Sometimes, it comes through the voices of those who claim to be telling the truth “for the culture,” but in reality, they’re just playing a role that benefits them, and leaves the rest of us stuck in the same place. On one side, we have what I’ll call the Black Rednecks. They dress the part, say the “real” things, and rack up likes for dragging other…

On a somber afternoon filled with emotion, Minister Dominique Alexander of the Next Generation Action Network (NGAN) took to the podium to set the record straight on behalf of the Anthony family, whose son, Karmelo Anthony, is at the center of a high-profile and racially charged case. What should have been a solemn moment to address public concerns and clarify facts instead revealed the deep undercurrents of political opportunism, racial animus, and targeted misinformation that have engulfed this tragedy. “This is a disrespect to the dignity of this child,” Alexander opened, addressing the shocking presence of Austin Metcalf’s father at…

In Texas, 17-year-old Karmelo Anthony is facing a first-degree murder charge following a tragic altercation that resulted in the death of Austin Metcalf. His bond was set at $1 million. The consequences—regardless of guilt or innocence—are severe and potentially life-altering. But when we strip away public emotion and focus strictly on the facts and process, a familiar and troubling pattern reemerges: the inconsistent application of justice, especially when the accused is a young Black male. A Tale of Two Realities George Zimmerman, a grown man, stalked and shot 17-year-old Trayvon Martin and was acquitted. Daniel Penny, a white Marine, fatally…

In what world does a sitting Congresswoman raise $9.6 million in just three months — while her district remains one of the poorest in America? Apparently, this one. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez didn’t raise this money because of her record. She raised it because in today’s political marketplace, rhetoric is more valuable than results. Emotion has replaced evidence, and public performance is more rewarded than public service. To put her haul in perspective: AOC outraised every other Democrat in the House, including party leaders like Hakeem Jeffries and even figures with national profiles running competitive races. She brought in more than double what she…

New York Attorney General Letitia James is under federal scrutiny following a formal criminal referral issued by the U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), alleging she falsified key mortgage documents and misrepresented property information to obtain favorable loan terms. The case, detailed in a federal letter dated April 14, 2025, is supported by investigative work from forensic accountant Sam E. Antar and now sits before the U.S. Department of Justice for potential criminal prosecution. According to the FHFA’s Director William J. Pulte, James may have committed violations of multiple federal laws, including wire fraud, bank fraud, and false statements to…