Wendy Williams, a prominent television personality, has recently voiced strong objections to her ongoing guardianship, asserting that she is being held “hostage” and refuting claims of cognitive impairment. This situation has sparked significant public discourse, drawing parallels to other high-profile conservatorship cases and raising questions about the ethics and legality of such arrangements. Background Wendy Williams rose to fame as […]
Wendy Williams Guardianship
The 2025 Los Angeles Wildfires: Unprecedented Destruction and Lessons for the Future
In early January 2025, Los Angeles and its surrounding regions faced a series of catastrophic wildfires that have had profound impacts on the environment, economy, and public health. These fires, primarily the Palisades and Eaton Fires, have been exacerbated by severe drought conditions, low humidity, and intense Santa Ana winds, creating a perfect storm for rapid fire spread and destruction. […]
Capital One Accused of Misleading Consumers on High-Interest Savings Accounts: A Case Analysis
In early 2025, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), a prominent U.S. financial watchdog, filed a lawsuit against Capital One Financial Corporation, alleging that the banking giant engaged in deceptive practices regarding its high-interest savings account offerings. The lawsuit accuses Capital One of misleading consumers and causing over $2 billion in lost interest payments. This case not only underscores regulatory […]
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Why Trump Won: MAGA, Project 2025, and the Transformation of America
Why Trump Won: MAGA, Project 2025, and the Transformation of America By Renaldo McKenzie, The Neoliberal Journals Recently, on The Neoliberal Round Podcast, I explored the driving factors behind Donald Trump’s electoral success and the implications of Project 2025. In this episode, we unpacked the complex intersections of race, demographics, and political strategy that shaped America’s recent elections and are […]
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Panel Discussion on “The Impact of US Elections on African Americans”
Department of Africology and African American Studies Panel Discussion on “The Impact of US Elections on African Americans” Moderator: Rev. Renaldo McKenzie, PhD Student, Author of Neoliberalism. Chairman: Dr. Ama Mazama Date: 11.05.2024 Format and Flow Opening Remarks: What has been the impact of US Elections on African Americans? The question is important and suggest a problem that […]
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Reflections in Africology: Critiquing Balakrishnan’s Afrocentrism and Afrocentricity
Recently, there was a discussion in one of the classes at Temple University in the Africology and African American Studies Department, about who is “Afrocentric” or not….
NABJ Announces Panel for Conversation With Vice President Kamala Harris in Philadelphia
As a proud member of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), I’m excited to announce that I will be attending and participating in a pivotal conversation with Vice President Kamala Harris, set to take place on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at WHYY Studios in Downtown Philadelphia. This event, hosted by NABJ, will bring together Black journalists, students, and media […]
Key Takeaways from the Kamala Harris vs. Donald Trump ABC Presidential Debate
The highly anticipated presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump was, by any measure, a dramatic success. The ABC-hosted event showcased not only the stark political and ideological differences between the two candidates but also their contrasting debate strategies. This face-off, which focused on crucial issues like criminal justice, immigration, and the nature of political […]
A Mother’s Desperate Plea: The Georgia High School Shooting and Systemic Failures
In the wake of the devastating Georgia High School shooting, the nation is left reeling from the tragedy that claimed the lives of four individuals. The suspect, a 14-year-old boy, now faces murder charges. However, what makes this heartbreaking event even more disturbing is the apparent forewarning—a desperate call from the boy’s mother to the school counselor, raising an “extreme […]