(Akiit.com) In a perfect world, for a State of the Union address (SOTU), we likely would’ve heard a president who actually made sense and who likely would’ve been truthful even if we disagreed with the content of what he said. We’ve learned to set a low bar for #45; he goes ...
(Akiit.com) Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, New York Democrat, has released her Green New Deal plan to the nation — and to great applause from the Democratic Party. This multitrillion-dollar manifesto isn’t just about saving the planet from climate change — though that is the centerpiece. It also includes a whole social justice ...
(Akiit.com) It should come as no surprise to anyone that Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., would announce her 2020 run for the presidency despite being mired in scandal. Last week it was reported that in 1986 Warren identified herself as a Native American on her registration card for the Texas State Bar. ...
(Akiit.com) President Trump gave his State of the Union Address last Tuesday night. To sum it up in one word: Amazing! It reminded me of the good old days, growing up in Alabama, when men led the way in the homes and in their communities. The Great White Hope, as I ...
(Akiit.com) Governor Cuomo blamed President Trump and the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act for a decrease of $2.3 billion in New York State tax revenues in December and January. He indicated that the revenue reduction was the result of the new federal tax law. He believes an unprecedented number of New ...
(Akiit.com) Every year the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) choses a theme for Black History Month. This year they have chosen, Black Migrations emphasizing “the movement of people of African descent to new destinations and subsequently to new social realities.” Their theme is important, especially ...
(Akiit.com) Getting active and supporting your local community is good for you, good for the people and good for the local economy too. But most people aren’t even sure where to start. Then when you being to look into it, you might find that all of the options become overwhelming. But ...
(Akiit.com) If the pollsters at CNN and CBS are correct, Donald Trump may have found the formula for winning a second term in 2020. His State of the Union address, say the two networks, met with the approval of 76 percent of all viewers – 97 percent of Republicans, 82 percent ...
(Akiit.com) Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) is running for president of the United States. Harris, a black American who is the daughter of an Indian mother and Jamaican father, was born and raised in Oakland, CA and then Toronto, announced her intentions on MLK Day. Many celebrated the announcement. Harris would be ...
(Akiit.com) President Trump apparently has decided that intervention in Venezuela’s agonies can help repair animage scarred by the government shutdown debacle.In recent days, he recognized an obscure, right-wing opposition leader when he declared himself acting president. Trump has blustered that “I am not going torule out a military option.” Mike Pompeo, ...
(Akiit.com) As far as I’m concerned, neither of the teams on the field won the Super Bowl. Something wonderful happened along the way, and we had a consciousness raising event. So many who could’ve been performers for the half time show said “NO” to invitations to be there. Others made it ...
(Akiit.com) It’s about time Taraji P. Henson, after a string of B-movies (Proud Mary, Acrimony), rocked a bonafide comedy. On talk shows her innate sense of humor is evident. On the big screen (Hidden Figures, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button) and small one (Empire) she’s built a solid, award-winning rep ...