Ax Ron P

Why is the Bitcoin price rising so rapidly? Who is buying it, will 2021 become a repeat of 2017, and should we invest at these price levels?

One of the most unique and powerful rights granted to first-class citizens of the United States is the 2nd Amendment, the right to bear arms. What is the history of gun control for second-class citizens (Black & Brown peoples) in the United States, to what extent does this legacy inform current polices regarding current firearm regulation, how may it inform future legislation, and how does this relate to the alarming increase of gun related homicides in Chicago, Illinois during July 2020? Can gun control alone prevent community violence? Could Black gun owners have two worse presidential candidates to pick from? Part 3 of 3.

One of the most unique and powerful rights granted to first-class citizens of the United States is the 2nd Amendment, the right to bear arms. What is the history of gun control for second-class citizens (Black & Brown peoples) in the United States, to what extent does this legacy inform current polices regarding current firearm regulation, how may it inform future legislation, and how does this relate to the alarming increase of gun related homicides in Chicago, Illinois during July 2020? Can gun control alone prevent community violence? Could Black gun owners have two worse presidential candidates to pick from? Part 2 of 3.

One of the most unique and powerful rights granted to first-class citizens of the United States is the 2nd Amendment, the right to bear arms. What is the history of gun control for second-class citizens (Black & Brown peoples) in the United States, to what extent does this legacy inform current polices regarding current firearm regulation, how may it inform future legislation, and how does this relate to the alarming increase of gun related homicides in Chicago, Illinois during July 2020? Can gun control alone prevent community violence? Could Black gun owners have two worse presidential candidates to pick from? Part 1 of 3.

Nick Cannon's relationship with ViacomCBS was mostly terminated after content from his podcast was labeled as hateful.  What does 'hate' mean to second class citizens and how might our understandings differ from how first class citizens define 'hate'?  How might these differences allow for a range of valid perspectives regarding this controversy?

Outlining the history of NASCAR, the black drivers, it's recent policies prohibiting the Treason flag from all races, as well as speculating about the organization's inspiration to show support for the Black Lives Matter movement.  Part 2 of 2.

Outlining the history of NASCAR, the black drivers, it's recent policies prohibiting the Treason flag from all races, as well as speculating about the organization's inspiration to show support for the Black Lives Matter movement.  Part 1 of 2.

On June 11th, 2020 the US stock markets dropped 6% after a substantial recovery rally from lows of the market crash in late March.  Many major media outlets have been suggesting our economy will recover in a “V-shape”, but the market events of June 11th and 12th potentially foreshadow a different story.  Why is this important, what are the implications of recent financial stimulus policies in the context of larger market trends, and what can we do to financially protect and empower ourselves in the event that the Financial Crisis of 2020 is not already over?  Part 2 of 2.

On June 11th, 2020 the US stock markets dropped 6% after a substantial recovery rally from lows of the market crash in late March.  Many major media outlets have been suggesting our economy will recover in a “V-shape”, but the market events of June 11th and 12th potentially foreshadow a different story.  Why is this important, what are the implications of recent financial stimulus policies in the context of larger market trends, and what can we do to financially protect and empower ourselves in the event that the Financial Crisis of 2020 is not already over?  Part 1 of 2.

In the wake of the gruesome execution of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on May 31st, 2020 the National Security Advisor told the American people that the police are not “systemically” racist and President Trump identified a new public enemy…Antifa.  With protests, rioting and looting spreading from city to city over the past week, I identify and explain new concerns related to our safety as a Black people and as Americans.

Not only have we been recently reminded to consider our safety while jogging through our own neighborhoods, but now the Monica and Dameon Shepard incident in early May inspires us to consider how to remain safe when a mob of vigilante terrorists is literally at the front door of our home.

In the discussions I have witnessed on social media and the news about the Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor murders, I feel not enough attention is given to the historical context and legacy of violence done to Black bodies in the United States.  Drawing parallels between these contemporary murders and the similar killings Ida Bell Well-Barnett witnessed in 1892 that sparked her to begin the Anti-lynching Movement, I explain my most prominent concerns regarding the safety of Black people today. (If you appreciate what this episode is talking about, please share these ideas with loved ones.  Knowledge is power, and we need more of both!)

Information is everything.  It informs the decisions we make and often times it serves as the lens through which we understand politics and current events.  What if the information you relied on for understanding was tainted, incomplete or both?

Shame is heavy.  And unfortunately it’s a part of the human experience.  How can we begin to make peace with the darker corners of our pasts and forgive ourselves for the mistakes that we have made?

Celebrating and memorializing an antiquated practice that I predict contemporary society has left behind, perhaps for good, because it is now considered a health risk.  Part 2 of 2.

Celebrating and memorializing an antiquated practice that I predict contemporary society has left behind, perhaps for good, because it is now considered a health risk.  Part 1 of 2.

Playas attract value, but playas also know when it's time to fall back.  Relationships, jobs, and even our self esteem are very fragile and it is critical to understand how our expectations can destroy or develop them.  

Speaking on the divine feminine and masculine energies, the importance of striving to maintain a balance between these energies, and how they relate (and do not relate) to the traditional institution of marriage.

Despite the recent spike of interest in health due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there is not enough attention given to many dietary related health conditions that have been devastating families and communities throughout the United States for decades!  Particularly African American families and communities.  Sharing my sources of inspiration to learn and be concerned about health & dieting, 7 suggestions to be considered when trying to improve one's health, my gripes with the Keto diet, and the sexual ramifications of clean eating.  This is not about getting skinny.

Talking about money, how I've witnessed others spend it throughout my life, and the importance of saving it.