Today Facebook notified TonyBrownsJournal that its Facebook page has been selected as “one of the well-known public pages with a large following that has been verified as having an authentic identity.” Facebook, a social media giant, explains the significance of this prestigious selection and recognition that helps the public recognize the TonyBrownsJournal page as authentic…
This blog is to share my recent epiphany about the end of my Earthly life. Around 50 years of age, the Soul/Self and genie begin the long process of withdrawal from the physical body. When this process is completed, the physical body “dies.” What happens next? I believe that I know and I have put…
How is Robert Wolfe helping Rev. Wendell Anthony if he continues to hurt the little man by tearing Rev. Anthony down? I have read Wolfe’s comments on my Facebook page (May 5) and they sadden me. Wolfe accuses Anthony several times of some extremely anti-social activities. I have not spoken to either man and I…
I would be a liar if I told you that all we need to stop the endless march of racism in America is another protest civil rights movement because the lack of a transformation into an inclusive machine is at the core of racism gaps in education and economics. Like the one I experienced as…
Even as the NBA is marketed as the premier sports for Blacks, this week saw more evidence that racism is inescapable in this country. The owner of the L.A. Clippers is facing scrutiny after an audio recording surfaced where he allegedly makes a flurry of disparaging remarks about Blacks, including revered L.A. Lakers legend Magic…
There’s no doubt that America’s demographics are changing. According to a report by the Huffington Post, a new study by the Pew Research Center has showed how American perceptions of race have shifted to a more nuanced view. A majority of respondents even viewed President Obama as being “mixed-race” as opposed to being Black, changing…
Has America Had 5 Black Presidents? Barack Obama is widely lauded as the first Black President, but that doesn’t mean he may be the first president of African descent. As historian J.A. Rogers noted in his book, “America’s Five Negro Presidents”, several men who have held the top office in the land may have roots…
by Tony Brown A strong work ethic and a significant improvement in education — without some asset accumulation like homeownership — cannot close the overall well-being (three-quarters that of Whites) gap for Black Americans. For example, no matter how hard Blacks work or how well educated they become, they cannot close the inequality gap unless…
