This is what’s happening in Chicago that they don’t talk about because it doesn’t fit their narrative. In fact, Black folks are doing this in cities all over the country. We’re happy, healthy and enjoying the summer.
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Meet Master Sergeant Janina Simmons who cemented her place in military history! She made history as the first Black woman to graduate from the notoriously grueling U.S. Army Ranger School on her very first try! (2019)
she made history yet again by becoming the first female Ranger-qualified soldier to be promoted to Sergeant Major—the highest enlisted rank in the U.S. Army(2025)
After 15 years of exceptional, barrier-breaking service, Sergeant Major Simmons officially retired with full military honors on May 21, 2026, leaving behind an unmatched legacy of leadership and resilience.👏🏾
A New Black South isn’t just an idea. It’s a strategy to build Black political and economic power.
We have the numbers to shape the future and influence state and local governments. That’s why I teach Civics for the People—so we understand how the system works and how to use our numbers to our advantage.
If Black people are 14% of the U.S. population but 38% of Mississippi, we have leverage there. Louisiana is 34% Black. Those numbers matter, but only if we’re organized.
Nobody is coming to save us. We have the numbers to save ourselves and help move this nation forward. We have to be willing to build again.
I’m not interested in convincing people we deserve power. I’m interested in building enough power that our communities can determine their own future. Every other group organizes, builds critical mass, and exercises political influence. We should unapologetically do the same.
This ain’t for everybody. But it might be for you.
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