Choices and Other Information.

We all have choices. In this world today, we see massive changes. In the past five years alone, we witness a bigot as President, Native Americans defending their lands in North Dakota, black people fighting police brutality, and other human beings doing constructive things. Either we stand with the status quo or we fight for real. I choose the latter. That is why we will always advocate for solutions. One solution is to encourage life. Solutions will not be some immediate fix. It will take time and sacrifice. During the Civil Rights Movements, tons of people sacrificed their jobs and time to defend civil and voting rights. Abolitionists, over 150 years in America, rescued innocent people from bondage for years. As for voting, the recent 2018 midterm elections document how voting does matter. By November of 2018, the House changed from a Republican majority to a Democratic majority with a large turnout of American citizens (with a record amount of women and other human beings in Congress). Voting also deals with judges who can stop gerrymandering or advance civil rights. The usage of social media is important, but it isn't a panacea to solve our problems completely. We need institutions, strategies, the support of the people, and grassroots organizing. Without the people, nothing gets done.

Also, some folks have to stop poor scapegoating. The poor are some of the most vulnerable people in the world. They don't need disrespect or shaming. They deserve respect, dignity, and opportunities. That is why a real revolution requires policies that combat poverty. It is fine to have a business or various enterprises. Yet, if you have no support for workers' rights, a social safety net, or investments in eradicating poverty, then you are not a revolutionary. Also, we should support those who do right by us as a community. For example, if a business owner or an activist is helping our community, then they deserve our support. We respect those who respect us.

Additionally, young people and adults should have total access to STEM fields and work with technology. Technology is part of our past, present, and future. The more people work with technology in the right way, the better our society is. We need both the embrace of technological development and intellectual development too. It is so important for anyone to embrace empathy. The reason is that an individual can be the smartest person in the world, but if that person lacks the empathy to care for fellow human beings, then that person is just plain wrong in his or her actions. Naivete is rejected by me because we don't have justice yet. We have a very long to go. Cultivation of music and culture is vital as we are not automatons. We are human beings and expressing our creative energy is part of our human nature. So, I don't stop because I can't stop. After all of these years, my core convictions are still the same.

Yesterday was the Birthday of one of the greatest actors of our generation. Her name is Sister CCH Pounder and she is 66 years old. She was born in Georgetown, British Guiana. She has worked in many famous films and shows like Robocop 3, Avatar, All that Jazz, The Practice, Living Single, X-Files, and other shows plus movies. In 1997, CCH Pounder was winner of the prestigious Caribbean American Heritage Award for Excellence in the Arts presented by leading Caribbean American advocacy organization Institute of Caribbean Studies based in Washington D.C. She promotes HIV/AIDS awareness. She was in the cartoon show Justice League Unlimited as Amanda Waller. She was in NCIS: New Orleans. Hard work is part of her life. I wish Sister Carol Christine Hilaria Pounder more Blessings.


On this time of the year, we celebrate the life of a rabbi, a prophet, and a man who changed history forever. He was born in the time of the Roman Empire which was dominating and oppressing his people. His family took a census and he taught his followers at a young age. He healed people, he inspired his apostles to spread the gospel, and he angered the religious establishment before his death. The New Testament, Josephus, Tacticus, the Talmud, Mara bar Serapion, and other sources document his existence. Jesus Christ gave out inspirational words in the world. He said that the Kingdom of God is within you. He said that my Kingdom is not of this world and he saved the life of a woman who was about to be stoned. He explained the truth that morality without compassion is cruelty and he wanted people to focus on doing the right thing while not being superficially arrogant about it. He also condemned materialism as he condemned the money changers in the Temple and he rejected egoism. With his death and resurrection, lives have been changed forever. Less than 500 years after his birth, the Roman Empire in the area of Western Europe would be gone forever, but the teachings of Jesus Christ still remain after over 2,000 years after his birth. During these days, we still believe in defending the poor and the oppressed. We still desire equality and justice. We still are focused on the prize. I always keep my faith powerful and intact.

By Timothy