Monday 11.04.2019

When Rappers Aren’t Heroes, Part III – The Marc Rob

Allegiance should be made to people, not dollars. The ties that bond cannot be based on dead presidents and bottom lines. To have power and influence is no longer impressive. Do the right thing for your people and be the example of how to change the world. Making money does not make you special, but building a reputation on transparency, fortitude and receptiveness is what’s needed, now more than ever.

Ghislaine Maxwell Was A Guest At Jeff Bezos’s Secret ‘Campfire’ Retreats

Ghislaine Maxwell’s whereabouts may be unknown right now, but the British socialite who allegedly pimped underage girls for sex offender Jeffrey Epstein showed up in 2018 at Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ secret “Campfire” retreat as his guest.

Charles Barkley Defends Lebron James: America Doesn’t Get to Tell Lebron What He Should Be Passionate About

Charles Barkley staunchly defended NBA hall of famer, LeBron James, after he condemned Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey for posting a pro-Hong Kong tweet that created an international incident.

Black Guest Who Says He Was Asked To Leave Portland Hotel Sues DoubleTree And Hilton For Discrimination

An African-American guest who was ousted from a DoubleTree hotel in Portland, Oregon for “loitering” has sued the Hilton Hotel for $10 million in damages and for racial discrimination against him.

Universal Basic Income Comes To California With $500 Monthly Upgrade

In the last several years, there has been a real concerted effort to bring Universal Basic Income (UBI) to the forefront and Stockton, CA has taken the plunge. This is a city with a 14 percent African American population, where 125 people were selected to receive a $500 monthly allowance for 18 months. Could this be the true path to economic parity, or will this type of monthly cash aid program enable bad behavior?