A Holistic Health Perspective: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Opportunity to Heal Black CommunitiesAs a health and wellness practitioner and author of numerous books on health, wellness, and mental clarity, I am acutely aware—as are others in the holistic health field—that the United States government has long played a role in the declining health of Black communities. Decades of policy failures, environmental neglect, and medical injustices have compounded into a crisis of chronic illness and stark health disparities. Today, Black Americans are disproportionately affected by conditions like asthma, heart disease, diabetes, and obesity, often exacerbated by environmental pollutants, lack of access…
Author: Damon Jones
It’s crucial for Black people to cut through the distractions and have honest, unfiltered conversations about the state of our communities. Yes, we’ve earned college degrees and placed a few Black faces in high places, but the broader reality tells a different story. My brothers and sisters, the numbers speak volumes, and they paint a sobering picture. As Black Americans, we are spending more than almost any other group, yet we own less. This isn’t by chance—it’s a wake-up call. Our financial power is undeniable, but too often, it slips through our hands and builds wealth for others. It’s time…
For decades, we have heard our local leaders, pastors, and politicians speak on the importance of the black vote. We understand that our elders fought for the right for Black people to vote. The sacrifice of our elders was not a small task to ensure that black people could exercise their constitutional rights. In the previous presidential election, during the big Super Tuesday push by black voters to vote for Joe Biden for the Democratic nominee once again, the conversation of the importance of the black vote in our national elections was brought to the forefront. Now we are approaching another presidential…
The Trump administration’s decision to lay off up to 15,000 probationary IRS employees during tax season has raised serious concerns about the agency’s ability to process tax returns efficiently, enforce tax laws, and adequately assist taxpayers. These cuts could have far-reaching consequences, including longer refund delays, increased tax fraud, and exacerbation of existing disparities in IRS audits—especially for Black taxpayers who are already disproportionately targeted by IRS enforcement actions. One of the immediate concerns is the impact on tax return processing. The IRS is responsible for handling millions of tax filings each year, and with fewer employees, processing times will likely…
While Bill Clinton and Barack Obama were in office, black Americans consistently backed Democratic presidents. Obama’s election, which broke the nation’s highest racial barrier, and Clinton’s election, referred to as “the first black president” due to their cultural resonance and perceived empathy, represent progress and equality. While these policies had noble intentions, they failed to address systemic inequities and exacerbated racial disparities.Clinton Era Policies that Deepened InequityA Crime Bill was passed in 1994Although Black leaders initially supported his 1994 Crime Bill to combat urban violence, it remains a contentious legacy.As part of the legislation, harsher punishments, such as longer prison sentences, were…
Maybe it’s time for Black people to prioritize policy over party. I know for many, this might sound radical, even wild. But for decades, we’ve aligned with the Democratic Party, and the results in our communities haven’t improved. If we’re honest, they’ve gotten worse—a point I think we can all agree on. Economic development has stalled, our schools are failing, and the family structure is crumbling.What if we revisited the concept of Black conservatism? Its history often needs to be understood. Black conservatism isn’t about unquestioning loyalty to a political party or ignoring the struggles of our community. Instead, it’s…
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