Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “On The Record”
From Tennessee whiskey to Caribbean runways, Black excellence once thrived before history scrubbed it clean. The stories of master distiller Nearest Green and Black-owned airlines reveal a pattern of systemic erasure—and a rising movement to restore credit, capital, and cultural truth across generations.
President Trump’s September 25 memorandum “Countering Domestic Terrorism and Organized Political Violence” cloaks itself in security but risks weaponizing fear. Its vague definitions and sweeping powers threaten nonprofits, dissenters, and democracy itself. InnerKwest examines the psychology, history, and political ramifications of this Orwellian directive.
Guest Commentary for InnerKwest – Accra, Ghana Neo-Colonialism in Africa: The Modern Struggle for Economic Independence The end of formal colonialism in Africa was supposed to mark the beginning of self-determination and economic independence. Yet, decades later, many African nations find themselves entangled in a complex web of financial dependency, political influence, and resource exploitation orchestrated by former colonial powers …
Ecclesiastical Oppression: Understanding Religious Control and Its Impacts Ecclesiastical oppression refers to the misuse of religious authority to dominate, control, or suppress individuals or groups within a religious system. Throughout history, various religious institutions have wielded power in ways that have led to political, social, and psychological oppression. This type of control can manifest in several ways, from restricting freedoms …
A Subtle Yet Strategic Takeover In the annals of history, coups are often associated with tanks in the streets, military takeovers, and abrupt government upheavals. However, what we are witnessing today is a far more insidious and refined version—a soft shoe coup that is unfolding in plain sight. Unlike traditional power grabs, this coup is executed through subtle legislative maneuvers, …
World War II was a period of immense suffering and devastation, leaving a lasting impact on global consciousness. Europe was deeply grateful as North American nations took a stand against extreme oppression and hatred. In the aftermath, countless individuals sought refuge in North America, fleeing the remnants of destruction in Germany and other war-torn regions. Here’s a closer look at …
Survival instincts are triggered reflex responses from most mentally healthy human-beings endowed with self esteem. Pandemic containment requires restraint and discipline to self-quarantine, thereby reducing the possibility of spreading the contagion. Many people can’t quarantine because of their occupation. Many low income jobs don’t have a capability to do tasks remotely. Fast food, hardware providers, grocery stores, and gas stations …
April 30, 2020 AM Planet Trump is in the trajectory path of a killer asteroid. At the beginning of the Trump campaign Donald didn’t believe he was going to win. With literally nothing else to do with his time, a decision was made to at least have a presidential campaign as a notation on his legacy. Many financial experts question …
April 21, 2020 AM Joe Biden has three potential vice-president picks capable of leading the country should the country require the succession of the vice-president to occupy the office of president. Also these three candidates would be a strategic partner because of their political prowess and global appeal. That’s correct, I said global appeal, which translates into foreign policy conduits. …
InnerKwest™ also considers itself a sentinel to the community at-large. For those not fully understanding the urgency of this pandemic state of emergency we are working our way through, please heed our clarion call. LIVES ARE AT STAKE, YOURS AND MINE James Frasure If you are exposed to the open public because it is considered essential that you leave home, …
