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“My Country Tis of Thee”
During a recent town hall meeting in an Atlanta suburb, United States Senator Raphael Warnock quipped, “These have been the longest 100 days of my life.” His comments, which referenced the fast pace at which the Trump administration has dismantled nearly 250 years of democratic rule in America, drew laughter from the audience.
Watchman, What Do You See?
Throughout history, writers have played a crucial role in shaping societies, challenging injustices, and preserving truth. I’ve been writing most of my life, since at least the second grade, when my teacher prompted me to write a poem about love. Somehow, my eight-year-old brain managed to tap into the spirituality of life, love, and belonging. Mrs. Betty Calloway could not wait to share this little poem with my mother, a high school history teacher.
Trump’s DEI Hire
Marco Rubio holds multiple key positions, including Secretary of State, National Security Adviser, Acting Administrator for USAID, and Acting U.S. Archivist. This level of consolidation is unusual, raising questions about whether his appointments are based purely on merit or if they serve a broader political purpose.
There Must Be Some Way Out of Here
Norman Mailer, a towering figure in American literature, often explored the concept of totalitarianism as a creeping force within American governance. His perspective, particularly in works like The Presidential Papers and The Armies of the Night, was that totalitarianism in the United States was less about overt state control and more about cultural conformity and psychological manipulation. Mailer warned against the erosion of individuality and the rise of a homogenized society, where dissent was stifled not through brute force but through societal pressures and the dominance of mass media.
Where It Will Stop Nobody Knows
Trump’s first 100 days in his second term have sparked significant controversy and criticism, particularly in areas like immigration, civil rights, discrimination, and the economy.
Immigration: His administration intensified immigration enforcement, leading to mass deportations and family separations. Justifiably, Trump receives criticism for Policies targeting sanctuary cities and undocumented immigrants, which creates fear and instability among immigrant communities. Deportations included vulnerable individuals, such as children with severe health conditions.
Seventy-Eight Years Later Barriers Going Up Again
The Jackie Robinson Museum ©2025 Harold Michael Harvey
Sometime around age five, I fell in love with baseball. It was during the 1955 White Major League Baseball season. Admittedly, at the time, I did not know that there was a baseball league for Negroes. I still love the game today. Baseball has given me so much pleasure, whether playing baseball on the sandlots of Macon, Georgia, or chasing down fly balls in Washington Field at Tuskegee Institute. My happiest days have been playing or watching a baseball game on a diamond or in the stands.
In Review of Fantasy Five by Harold Michael Harvey
I’ve seen and heard enough during the last 10 years not to be surprised by what happened in Macon, Georgia. I didn’t expect that prejudice would still be going on and getting worse rather than continuing to improve! God help us all.
I think I’m an average American. Most of us have spent our early years just trying to establish who we are and where we belong, and then, as I did, moving into a career, hoping to continue to move upward in the bureaucracy of any organization. Had I known what I know now, I would have become much more conscious of the political environment here in America. From what I’ve seen, Black Americans have not had that luxury of just being. Perhaps it was because I lived in the north and had known Black neighbors for most of that time–but I don’t even know that for sure… What I do know is that the President’s DEI activities… are…just…wrong!
The February 28, 2025, economic boycott, also known as the “Economic Blackout,” is a significant event to address corporate greed, rising prices, and the rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Organized by The People’s Union USA, this nationwide boycott calls for Americans to refrain from making any purchases for 24 hours, targeting major corporations such as Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy. The boycott’s importance and potential impact on American and international economies are profound.
A Crime Thriller’s Treat
Paper Puzzle by Harold Michael Harvey is a gripping crime thriller that masterfully intertwines mystery and social commentary. Set in Macon, Georgia, the novel follows Clay, a fresh college graduate who steps into the MTJ newsroom in 1974. Unbeknownst to him, he holds the key to unraveling the circumstances behind a moonshiner’s death in 1946.
Bob Kendrick Pitches Negro League Baseball by Harold Michael Harvey
Harold Michael Harvey’s “The Duke of 18th & Vine: Bob Kendrick Pitches Negro League Baseball” is a captivating and insightful exploration of the rich history and enduring legacy of Negro League Baseball. Through the lens of Bob Kendrick, the charismatic president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Harvey brings to life the stories of the players, teams, and communities that shaped this vital chapter in American sports history.