My first son surprised himself… how impressed he was with his father (me), when he noticed I had a Critical Theory reading list on my bookshelf (back when I lived at the church): Horkheimer, Marcuse, Habermas. It was one of those, “Wait, my parent actually knows about something I think is important “ epiphanies. Ben was leading a Marxist […]
Fear Not 2.0 — The Stoics’ Advice
LEFT IN THE STORM: Black River Residents Say Jamaica’s Relief Response Failed Them
When a hurricane tears through a country, the wind should not be the only thing roaring. The government’s emergency response should be loud, visible, coordinated — a symphony of tents rising, medical units mobilizing, food lines forming, and rescue teams sweeping every corner where fear still sits trembling. But in Black River, St. Elizabeth, residents say the silence was louder […]
Allegations of Racial Disparities and Neglect at Riverview Medical Center
A Black patient is raising serious concerns about his recent hospitalization at Hackensack Meridian Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank, New Jersey, alleging that he experienced inadequate care, premature discharge, poor communication, and treatment that left him feeling marginalized and medically unsafe. The patient, admitted after collapsing on a tennis court, reports that in six days of hospitalization, he was […]
Fear Not 2.O — The Church When the Nation Become Idolatrous (part 2)
When someone talks about moving abroad to get away from Trump’s America, I think of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, who was studying at Union Seminary in New York City in 1930-31, and could have remained in the U.S. In fact, Union professors and other church leaders implored him to stay. But he knew he needed to return because of the gathering storm […]
Fear Not 2.0 — The Uplift of Fellow Travelers
Last Tuesday was a good day for those opposing this Administration – people who cannot stomach MAGA policies, actions and goals… neighbors who reject President Trump’s leadership team and methods. The election made something important visible: it turns out we are not alone (even though this stretch of political history often leave us feeling we are). In the face of […]
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Abria Jackson: Acting in Faith, Storytelling in Truth By Rev. Renaldo C. McKenzie
When Abria Jackson walked into a London theater this summer to see Night of Violence—the opening film of the UK’s FrightFest—she wasn’t alone. Sitting next to her was her mother, beaming with pride. “It was very emotional,” Jackson recalled. “My father passed away a couple of years ago, and he was so supportive of my dream. Knowing that my mom […]
A Great America is Destroyed from Within Not Without
Dear Mr. President, Five years ago I blogged: A Great Civilization Is Not Conquered From Without Until It Has Destroyed Itself From Within (W. Durant). This was while watching Apocalypto. If Trump the GOP, and MAGA want “America to be Great Again”, 1st stop the bleeding within… https://renaldocmckenzie.blogspot.com/2020/09/a-great-civilization-is-not-conquered.html “A great civilization is not conquered from without until it has destroyed […]
Unrelenting Texas Floods Leave Trail of Tragedy and Questions: The Deadliest Inland Rain Disaster in Nearly Half a Century
A State Underwater In early July 2025, parts of Central Texas, especially Kerr County and surrounding Hill Country communities, were ravaged by historic flooding that left entire towns submerged, families shattered, and infrastructure devastated. What began as a holiday weekend quickly turned into a full-blown catastrophe, as remnants of Tropical Storm Barry collided with a persistent low-pressure system, dumping unprecedented […]
The Escalating War: Ukraine’s Deep Strikes, Russia’s Retaliation, and the Mounting Death Toll
Ukraine’s Strategic Offensive: Operation Spider’s Web On June 1, 2025, Ukraine executed its most daring and complex military operation to date, codenamed Operation Spider’s Web. Launching 117 long-range drones from mobile platforms, Ukraine targeted five major Russian airbases, including the Engels-2 and Dyagilevo bases—sites known to house Russia’s nuclear-capable Tu-95 bombers. The drones, believed to be launched covertly from within […]
Fatal Crash in San Diego: The Devastating Impact of a Small Plane Collision in a Residential Neighborhood
On the morning of Thursday, May 22, 2025, a small private aircraft crashed into a densely populated residential neighborhood in San Diego, California. The crash resulted in the deaths of four individuals onboard and caused serious damage to nearly a dozen homes and several vehicles. This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the crash, exploring the sequence of events, emergency […]