I read the prologue to This Child Will Be Great, the powerful memoir of Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, Africa’s first elected female president.

In this episode, I break down two landmark Supreme Court decisions: Mapp v. Ohio (1961), which expanded Fourth Amendment protections against unlawful searches, and Miranda v. Arizona (1966), which established the rights police must read during an arrest. This quick dive explains why these cases matter and how they continue to shape American criminal justice system today.

In this episode, I take you inside my visit to the Comedy Zone in Greensboro, where I watched the legendary Michael Blackson light up the stage. From his wild energy to the crowd’s reactions, I bring you along for the jokes, the vibe, and the full experience. Tune in for my recording from the show.

I decided to share this as an episode because it was a moving oration delivered by Rev. Ben Yeaney during our church Pastor Appreciation Day program in October. Enjoy!

Two months ago, on Good Friday, I was asked by my church “The Welcome Missionary Baptist Church” to reflect on the first two words of the Seven Words, which were spoken by Jesus Christ during his crucifixion on the Cross of Calvary.

I had a brief conversation with Daniela Bushiri on Memorial Day. Born in Congo, raised in South Africa, Daniela is a third-year PHD student at Columbia University in New York City; she studies Chemical Engineering.

I discussed a book recommendation that I recently wrote as a medium article. The book traces Liberia’s history, particularly US-Liberia relations from the 1820’s to 2015, outlining the role the US military played in the founding of Liberia and safeguarding the nation during the era of European colonization.

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