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 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 […]

Hollow Justice in Holy Week A Prophetic Reflection on Power and Hypocrisy in a Globalized World

Holy Week Reflection by Rev. Renaldo Mckenzie 1/ Isn’t it ironic, duplicitous and Pharisaical that our President Mr. Donald Trump expects compliance with executive orders… yet POTUS struggles to comply with court rulings & our Constitution? 2/ We can arrange prisoner swaps like Kseniya Karelina from Russia… But we can’t bring back Kilmar Abrego Garcia from El Salvador? 3/ Trump is […]

Crime or Crisis? The Attack on Gov. Shapiro and What It Really Means on The Neoliberal Round

🎙️ Podcast Episode Script for The Neoliberal Round Episode Title: Crime or Crisis? The Attack on Gov. Shapiro and What It Really MeansHost: Renaldo McKenzieEpisode Length: ~10 – 11 minutes 🎧 INTRO “You’re listening to The Neoliberal Round. I’m your host, Renaldo McKenzie, and today I want to share a quick but important thought about the recent attack on Pennsylvania […]

News: The Philadelphia Inquirer Is Laying Off Their Minority Staff

News: The Philadelphia Inquirer is restructuring its news agency and laying off hundreds of their reporters and journalists. Guess what? Most of them happen to be hispanic or African Americans. If we’re trying to be efficient and less wasteful, why does that mean jettisoning certain Americans? The (NABJ) National Association of Black Journalists will discuss this on Wednesday April 2 […]

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 […]

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 […]