As a Black man working every day to build a New Black South, I understand why the people of Memphis felt slighted by recent comments from athletes.
What we’re seeing in Memphis isn’t unique. It’s the same reality in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Atlanta, Jackson, Houston—and places folks don’t always name like Montgomery, St. Louis, Shreveport, and many more.
Too often, majority-Black cities in the South are being undermined by Republican leadership at the state level. That’s not opinion—that’s pattern.
And if you’re not willing to invest in the Deep South, it doesn’t help to discourage others from investing in our communities either. That needs to be said plainly.
Entertainers and athletes have the power to shift conversations in ways local leaders often can’t. With that comes responsibility.
My hope is that moments like this don’t divide us—but bring us to more tables, with more clarity, to fight for the progress our people deserve. Accountability is not an attack.
If you’re from the south and you agree, comment your city.
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I’m calling it, @JDVance is a demon. He goes to Myanmar, and there’s a massive earthquake. Next, he visits the Pope, and he dies almost immediately. Today, he goes to India, and nearly 30 people die in terrorist attack. Question is, can we get him to visit the Kremlin?
@PriyamvadaGopal Talk about shooting themselves in the foot. America doesn't understand. It isn't just the tariffs and their results. It is that they are making America a toxic pit that no one will want to visit, will trust as a business partner or an ally.
America first is America alone.
“Dictator from Day One”
You aren’t even following your own hand-picked, corrupt Supreme Court.
No one should listing to what you say anymore. You are a lawless criminal.