Presidents’ Day: Evolution and Contemporary Significance

Presidents’ Day, observed on the third Monday of February, has undergone significant transformations since its inception. Originally established to honor George Washington’s birthday, the holiday has evolved to recognize the contributions of multiple U.S. presidents. This article explores the historical development of Presidents’ Day, its legislative modifications, its current cultural and commercial significance, and provides an overview of the current […]

Neoliberalism, Globalization, Income Inequality, Poverty and Resistance

Neoliberalism, Globalization, Income Inequality, Poverty and Resistance (Neoliberalism) is now available at The Neoliberal Store. Neoliberalism Book One by Renaldo McKenzie is an erudite analysis of Jamaica’s economic history and a fresh perspective on Garveyism. Get your copy today. Neoliberalism Globalization Income Inequality Poverty and Resistance (Hardcover) Email us at: [email protected] or [email protected] Call us at 1-445-260-9198   THE NEOLIBERAL […]

Reforming Birthright Citizenship: Protecting Against Misuse Without Misreading History

Immigration reform continues to be a polarizing issue, and the debate surrounding birthright citizenship is no exception. There are individuals who exploit the 14th Amendment, coming to the United States with the sole intention of giving birth so their children can claim U.S. citizenship. While this practice is not a conspiracy, it is a documented reality that has far-reaching implications, […]

Coming up next: China, Trump and Jamaica…

Remember how Ukraine allowed Nato and US to come into Russia’s eastern turf… causing a war. Now Jamaica has allowed China another superpower into USA”s western turf. This poses a problem for PM Andrew Holness and Jamaica. I talk about it next on my podcast. Coming up Next on The Neoliberal Round Podcast: “China, Trump and Jamaica.” Is a debacle […]

Remembering Mom Part 1:

Remembering Bernella McKenzie Between 1996 and 2004, I would sit by my mom’s side Bernella Mckenzie in the attic where she sows at times and we would have long philosophical conversations, discussions and debate about life, history and society while I was Jamaica Theological Seminary. Between 2000 and 2003, and 2004, We spent years helping with the Church in Morant […]

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 […]

Street Vibes Pulse of the Street: Season 2: Part 3: Who Are You Voting For, Harris V Trump?

On the US Presidential Elections 2024: “From one “Black Man” to another “Black man”: who are you voting for Harris V Trump?” Renaldo McKenzie, Creator and Host took to the streets to interview over 100 black men in Center City Philadelphia asking: Who are you supporting for President and Why, and what is the mood like in your family, neighborhood […]