John Anthony Castro Files Motion to Strike: It Was Rigged from the Start

  Introduction In the age of algorithms and autocrats, John Anthony Castro was a digital David, slinging lawsuits at political Goliaths with the audacity of a revolutionary and the credentials of a statesman. Born to Mexican-American military parents, he carried not only the pride of his lineage but the burden of a system he believed was breaking. A tax attorney […]

The First Homily of Pope Leo XIV: A Pilgrim’s Benediction

Ah, what a wondrous tapestry of tongue and time Rev. Renaldo C McKenzie has woven—Pope Leo XIV, a man of many lands and languages, stepping to the altar not just as pontiff, but as pilgrim. The First Homily of Pope Leo XIV: A Pilgrim’s Benediction In the beginning, he spoke in English—clear, measured, familiar. Then, like a river bending toward […]

The Penn Relays Begin at Penn: A Tradition Rooted in Speed, Culture, and Diaspora Pride

The Penn Relays have officially begun at the University of Pennsylvania—my alma mater—and once again, the historic Franklin Field is alive with the spirit of one of the oldest and most prestigious track and field events in the Americas. Hosted annually by Penn Athletics, the Relays are more than just a sporting event—they are a cultural moment, especially for the […]

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 […]

Elon Musk and DOGE’s “Competence and Care” Exposed as Incompetence and Recklessness

Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have touted their restructuring efforts as rooted in “competence and care.” Yet, their recent handling of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) layoffs reveals a stark contradiction—one of incompetence and recklessness. According to reports from the Los Angeles Times and MSN, the Trump administration, under DOGE’s guidance, mistakenly fired a large […]

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 […]

Let us Pray

Let us Pray… Prayer changes things. Men ought always to pray and never faint 🙏. For we pray to the ultimate who is greater than that which we can ever thought of or imagine…. on #theneoliberalround podcast and YouTube Channel by Rev. Renaldo C. Mckenzie

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 […]

The Erosion of Childhood: Social Media, Substance Use, and the Crisis in Psycho-Social Development

In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, the traditional framework for children’s psycho-social development is being eroded. The slow, deliberate exposure to stimuli that once characterized childhood has been replaced by a world where social media reigns supreme, parental guidance is often lacking, and tolerance for potentially harmful behaviors such as marijuana use is on the rise. Gone are the days […]