Author: DAMON K JONES
Healing is a deeply personal and often arduous journey, requiring individuals to confront and overcome past wounds, whether inflicted by relationships, family dynamics, or their actions. As I have often stated in this journey, forgiveness is a superpower. Forgiveness emerges as a potent tool that can lead to emotional liberation, personal growth, and the ability to move forward. Healing is often discussed, but its intricate process is only sometimes fully grasped. This article delves into the transformative journey of healing, focusing on the four key people we must forgive. We will explore the profound importance of forgiveness, address why forgiving…
Understanding the intricate connection between thoughts and emotions and their profound influence on overall well-being is crucial, particularly when considering the mental health of Black Americans. In health and wellness, various theories have explored emotions, with some suggesting that emotions trigger chemical responses and others proposing the reverse. Addressing the mental health needs of Black Americans requires a nuanced approach due to the impact of systemic racism, discrimination, and a broken conscious culture that has created generational trauma on their emotional well-being. To ensure their well-being, providing culturally sensitive and equitable mental health care and support and granting access to…
South Africa formally accused Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians and seeking a halt to Israeli military operations in Gaza through the United Nations’ top court. In their opening statements at the International Court of Justice, South African lawyers argued that the recent Gaza war is a continuation of decades-long Israeli oppression of Palestinians. Israel has denied these allegations and is actively engaging with the court to defend its international reputation, despite its usual stance of boycotting such international tribunals or U.N. investigations. South African lawyers argue that the latest Gaza war is part of decades of Israeli oppression of…
South African attorney Wikus Van Rensburg expressed concerns over the ongoing financial and resource support from the US to “Israel,” which effectively enabled crimes against the people of Gaza. Nearly 50 South African lawyers, led by attorney Wikus Van Rensburg, are preparing to file a lawsuit against the United States and the United Kingdom, alleging their involvement in Israeli forces’ war crimes in Palestine, as reported by Anadolu Agency. This legal action follows South Africa’s submission of a genocide case against “Israel” at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Rensburg, the driving force behind this legal effort, intends to bring…
A coup d’état, commonly known as a coup, typically involves one organization’s overt attempt to seize control from another, often to overthrow an existing leadership. In this context, we’re observing the Republican Party’s maneuver to gain influence by funding George Latimer’s campaign against the incumbent Congressman Jamaal Bowman within the Westchester County Democratic Party. If this effort succeeds, it could imply a significant shift in the balance of power within the Westchester Democratic Party, and it would be facilitated by Democratic voters in NYCD16. There are already reports from Black Westchester indicating that a member of the Young Israel Synagogue…
Ken Jenkins, Deputy County Executive of Westchester County and a member of New York’s Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC), is under pressure to resign from the commission due to a perceived conflict of interest. This demand follows the entry of Jenkins’ boss, Westchester County Executive George Latimer, into the Democratic primary race for New York’s 16th congressional district. In a letter sent on January 14th to State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, the Steering Committee of NYCD16-Indivisible argued that Jenkins’ dual roles create a significant conflict of interest. They assert that because Jenkins holds the positions of both Latimer’s second-in-command and…
According to a recent Lohud article, New York’s 16th District Congressman Jamaal Bowman was one of the original sponsors of House Resolution 414 in 2023. This resolution provides a comprehensive narrative that outlines the history of slavery in America and underscores the enduring impacts that continue to afflict Black people in the United States. House Resolution 414 calls for monetary reparations and presents additional policy proposals to address the historical injustices. These proposals include offering free college education at the nation’s 107 Historically Black Colleges and Universities, funding organizations like the National Publishers Association and the National Association of Black…
Charlamagne Tha God, the radio personality also known as Lenard McKelvey, has announced that he will not endorse Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in the 2024 election. This marks a shift from his previous support for Harris during the 2020 campaign. Charlamagne has been critical of the Biden administration, raising pointed questions and expressing disappointment with their performance. In 2020, Charlamagne endorsed Kamala Harris, stating that he was voting for her, not necessarily for Joe Biden. However, over the past three years, he has become a vocal critic of the Biden administration, even challenging Harris on his canceled Comedy Central…
In a significant legal development, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is set to hold public hearings on Thursday, January 11, and Friday, January 12, 2024, at the Peace Palace in The Hague. The hearings pertain to proceedings initiated by South Africa against Israel on December 29, 2023. The case revolves around allegations made by South Africa regarding Israel’s alleged violations of its obligations under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (commonly referred to as the “Genocide Convention”) concerning Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. This legal action by South Africa has garnered international attention…
While we were celebrating Christmas in the United States, Palestinian Christians couldn’t join in the festivities because they were grappling with the fear of extinction. The Palestinian Christian community in Gaza is deeply worried about what lies ahead for them as they confront the constant threat of extermination during the ongoing conflict with Israel, which commenced on October 7th. The Israeli military has carried out intense air strikes and ground operations, leading to a devastating death toll of nearly 19,000 Palestinians, with a significant number being children and women, over the past three months.. In an article written by Nadda…