When the Elites Sell You Your Own Tap Water

Remember when water used to just… fall from the sky? Cute, right? These days, the world’s most basic necessity is being gift-wrapped and sold back to us, sometimes literally in plastic bottles, other times as futures contracts on Wall Street. Because nothing screams “refreshing” like knowing your next sip has been monetized six ways before it touches your lips. The right to water, or the right to profit? Back in 2010, the United Nations bravely declared water a human right. Inspirational, really. Too bad the fine print didn’t include “unless a hedge fund gets there first”. Since then, private investors…

Lifting Haiti: A Caribbean Call to Action

“The sea separates us, but the spirit unites us.” – Caribbean Proverb Imagine the strength of the Caribbean if every island nation looked beyond its borders—not just as neighbors, but as kin. Haiti, the world’s first black republic and a beacon of freedom, has borne the weight of centuries of injustice. Yet, its people remain resolute, creative, and culturally rich beyond measure. What if we, especially within the Caribbean, came together not in pity—but in purpose—to lift our Haitian brothers and sisters? This isn’t just an emotional plea. It’s a strategic, moral, and cultural awakening. The Caribbean cannot rise fully…

Trump Segregation, Seriously

Seriously, segregation, Trump? That’s a serious one. Why would you make it acceptable for there to be segregation anywhere? But that’s exactly what Donald Trump has done. In a public memo, Donald Trump made it legal for U.S. government contractors to have segregated facilities. He repealed an order by President Lyndon B. Johnson from 1965, which essentially stated that the U.S. government would not do business with segregated organizations. From 1965—why? Why would you do that? It’s obvious: there’s a company Donald wants the U.S. to do business with that is segregated. It’s that simple.

Revisiting Sacred Imagery: Russia’s Revelation of Dark-Skinned Biblical Icons Challenges Historical Narratives

In a striking departure from centuries of traditional religious iconography, Russia has unveiled a collection of ancient icons that depict biblical figures with dark skin, prompting a global conversation about the intersection of faith, art, and history. These revelations, some dating back to the 14th century, not only challenge the pervasive portrayal of figures like Jesus Christ as fair-skinned but also beckon a reexamination of the diverse tapestry that constitutes our past. As these once-hidden treasures emerge from the vaults of history, they invite us to question the origins of our most enduring images and the stories they tell us about who we are.