"TOO MANY GUNS"

Why are there so many guns in our communities?These guns are in the hands of our youth & young adults.The killing of babies,teenagers & adults is a everyday occurrence,why?"Too Many Guns".We hear that a child or innocent victim has been shot or killed we pray for the victim and families.Still the killing continues.Now prayer is powerful and if we have that much faith,then lets pray for the courage to "Demand" that guns are stopped from being flooded into our communities."Enough Is Enough of this passive response every time there;s another victim of gun violence in our communities.Guns is killing more people in our communities than drugs.#OurChildrensLivesMatter,the masses of these communities at large must "Demand" greater effort from the Governor,Mayor & Law Enforcement. to reduce the amount of guns being flooded into our communities.We can't afford to allow ourselves to accept the daily killings as normal, hell no.This epidemic has gone on far too long.It will continue,unless we the people who live in these communities.Where our children attend school,play in our neighborhood parks,walk to the store."Demand" and say "Enough Is Enough".Too much focus on the President,he's not killing our children.Our children are killing each other,due the abundance and the availability of guns.We must act now,so keep praying.I hope you pray to get involved,cause your child is not exempt from dying.Due to "Too Many Guns" in your community
No Violence-Know Peace!

"A NEW WHITE HOUSE ADMINISTRATION ,NOW WHAT"?

President Obama has left the building,America is greatly divided.The new President promising equality for all US citizens.Most of us don't believe him and why should we. We've just witnessed 8yrs of the greatest Presidency America has ever seen.As a believer in good & evil,the war between the two will always be.So where do we go from here,do we cry & whine or do we make some serious changes in how we live and think.First of all what did Black Folks do to capitalize on a Black man being in the "White House" for 8yrs?The hard truth is not much.If some Black Folk believe he didn't do enough for them.When the reality is they didn't do enough for themselves while he was in office.Now what are you going to do,now that he's gone.Will you be courageous and proactive instead of reactive.Will "Unity" become a priority?For if it does our common welfare will come first.Can actions which produce "Economic Empowerment" be done without compromise.President Obama in his farewell speech stated about the power of "Citizen",were you listening? I was listening and I heard him and it's crystal clear to me what he meant.Time to use the power of the "Citizen",cause if we do major change will  happen for Black folk across America.President Obama also stated he wasn't sure he could pull it off when elected the 44th President of the US,he stepped office in saying "Yes We Can".He exited saying Yes We Did" and as a "Citizen" "Yes We Will".I'm ready are you?

"A FAREWELL LETTER TO MY PRESIDENT"

Dear President Barack H. Obama,
Let me start off with saying thank you.In 2008 you stepped into the biggest house in the nation,taking on a "Depression" disguised as a "Recession.This mess was created and left behind by the former White House administration.I remember you stating it would take at least 8yrs before America would start to see relief.That told me you were going to be a two term President of the United States.Even though there were those stating you would only be a one term President. I remember how emotional I was as you were sworn in as President of the United States.Proud of a Black man who was not only the first Black President, who also was going to be residing at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.The house that was built by slaves was now being lived in by the descendants of slaves.I watched as you and the First Lady led by example of how to be great Black parents to your daughters.I was inspired by your integrity & tenacity as a man,who faced un-measurable racist attacks. In-spite of odds & obstacles you led our country with dignity & valor.Not allowing racist distractions and character assassinations from some so called black scholars who claimed they loved you , to stand in your way. You took down the worlds most wanted terrorist and many more.You help the auto industry get back on it's feet.Made health care affordable for all Americans.Signed E/O for Black Excellence In Education.Initiated the My Brother's Keeper Initiative for Black male youth & young adults.Brought soldiers home from a war they shouldn't have been fighting.Mr. President I know running this nation was no easy task,especially when you had some in Government who opposed everything that was good for America,just because of the color of your skin.I admire the way you never allowed yourself to display "Angry Black Man". Instead you kept your composure and never blinked.As a Black man and single father of a 10yr old little girl,I learned a lot from you.How to be proactive and not reactive. Mr. President you will be be dearly missed,I'm proud to have witnessed history made by you.One of the greatest leaders of America the world has ever seen.You gave a message to our Black youth & young adults,that there are no excuses.That if you do the work you can make it all the way to the "White House".Put pride back in a lot of Black families across the nation.Mr. President on your last day in office,I will probably be emotional again,I will miss you.So again I say thank you and farewell.

With Respect & Admiration
Tony V. Nix

"REIGN OF THE REDNECKS,I DON'T THINK SO"!

"REIGN OF THE REDNECKS,I DON'T THINK SO"!
For 8yrs racist in America chanted we want our country back,now that there's a new President elect about to take office.Racist believe they will have their wish,really?Racist have you forgotten that your European ancestors invaded this land you call yours. Obviously you have.This country was built on the backs of slaves,by their labor,blood,sweat & tears.How dare you claim a country that never was yours,nor built by you.Your savage,satanic mindset gives you this false sense of entitlement because of your colorless skin.You have used God's word by perverting it for your own gain.Now you believe you are the  ones who will "Reign in America" because of the 2016 Presidential results. You've already started your cowardly attacks on people who you believe are beneath you.Yes I said "Cowardly",cause some of you are still hiding under sheets.America isn't going to allow you to invoke fear in them.Yes the election exposed how divided America is,who do you think benefited more from this.Rest assure not you Racist cowards,you been exposed.We know who a lot of your are now.You let your hateful mindset consume you so that you let us see who you really are.The President elect counted on your hateful minds for him to win the election,actually he used you for a agenda that doesn't even include most of you.Your going to be used as a distraction,meanwhile gaining nothing to improve your own well being. Your going to be eaten like certain breeds of animals who eat their own.We the people of all cultures & religions will not be bullied nor terrorized by you.We will stand up for what is right,yes didn't you see this coming.Blacks sure as hell aren't afraid of you,"Unity" is spreading like a wild fire.You want a race war that's not going to happen,we can defeat you by using your own hate against you.So Celebrate for the moment,cause it's not going  to last very long.Even "Hitler's Reign" eventually fell,your " Racist Reign "will be short lived.Because the citizens of America will not allow you to intimidate nor surrender their freedoms as a people.How dare you believe a Racist America is Great America,only a insane fool would believe such nonsense.Allowing you to turn this Great country into what you believe is right because of your colorless skin.Is the Greatest lie you have chosen to believe.Now Mr. & Mrs. Reckneck prepare to reap what you've sown......No Violence-Know Peace!

"WHY I VOTE IN-SPITE OF MYSELF"

As Black man I must vote in-spite of my view of the candidates for President of the U.S..I vote in honor of those who stood their ground against racism & oppression.Black men & women committed for the right to vote.Many jailed,beaten even some killed,still in-spite of the odds they faced.Nothing was going to stop their determination for the right to vote.I watched as a youngster back the 60's as Black folk held the line and refused to be turned around.Facing America's most brutal racist oppressors.Black leadership was strong then,courageous & committed,Black folk had "Enough" of being denied the same rights of White folks,especially in southern states.My eyes widen by the viciousness displayed by bigoted,hate filled racist.What I witnessed will forever be etched in my mind,the victory and the blood that was shed to achieve it.Yes today I vote out of respect to the Black men & women who if not for their diligence,I would not be able to vote today.To me voting is about honor & Black pride,leading by example for my children &grandchildren.Yes the candidates all promise better times for Black folks once elected.Which is only said to gain Black votes.I'm not naive about elections,I know that it takes Black folks with mindsets like those of the 60's to bring about real change for Blacks in America.Still though in-spite myself,I will vote.Not voting to me,is like having blood on my hands,the blood of those who made it possible for me to vote.I vote today so that I will know their efforts were not in vain....No Violence-Know Peace!

"SOLD OUT/GENTRIFICATION IN EFFECT"

In the five boros of NYC gentrification is in full effect,due to the selling out by city,state,local elected officials & community boards .Back room deals made with developers and the invasion of  White people & East Indians.Meanwhile Blacks are left out of the loop and being lied to by local elected officials.Blacks are being railroaded out their own communities.Due to greed and plans that don't include them. All Black communities are a thing of the past in the 5 boros of NYC.This was well planned years ago by those who will look their constituents in the face and say they didn't know.The only interest these elected officials have is their own.The worst part of is that most of the elected officials are Black. Perpetrators of misrepresentation for the constituents they're suppose to represent,"Sellouts".Merchants doing business in Black communities and not hiring any Blacks,instead hiring their own kind. Buildings being built for the new occupants of the once Black communities.Banks loaning money to the new people meanwhile denying Blacks any loans.Allowing Bloomberg a third term doomed  NYC's Black communities.Blacks who have spoke out about the selling out of their communities have been bullied at community board meetings.By the elected officials who's salaries they pay and helped get in office by votes.Has anyone noticed the amount of storage warehouses that have popped up in Black communities,these are for the Blacks who can no longer afford to live in their own community.Parts of city housing being sold to "Developers" to rid Black folks out of apartments.Crooked political machines in the 5 boros have let greed put Blacks in survival mode.These same elected officials will turn on each other in heartbeat,especially if he or she does not go along to get along.Some of them it's way past time to be out of office,most of them have been winning elections by default.Their tactics to keep opponents off the ballot has been taking them to court to prevent or get them kicked off the ballot.When and how will their be change of this practice of staying in office by using the system to stop the young and new folk who want to bring change to Black communities and represent the constituents the way they should be.You beat a machine with a better machine and it's coming 2021.The sellouts will be getting the hell out.No more of leading the elderly to vote blindly to keep your do nothing asses in office,so enjoy your terms.Cause your time is running out.Blacks have the right to fairness in the 5 boros of NYC......No Violence-Know Peace!

"FLOAT LIKE A BUTTERFLY STING LIKE A BEE"/"RUMBLE YOUNG MAN RUMBLE"!

I remember as a youngster seeing "Cassius Clay" fight for the first time in my room,on a black & white 19inch TV. Instantly I became a fan of the "Greatest",C.Clay had bravado & character as he reigned in the boxing ring as the Heavy Weight Champion.He would predict the round his opponents would fall,Archie Moore in round 4.And most times the fight would end just as he predicted. His  hands & feet where quick and so was his mouth.His opponents tried to shut his mouth in the ring and failed,outside the ring Racism couldn't silence him either As far as I was concerned he was invincible in & out of the ring.Black folk in America had a new hero in a time in America where  racial turmoil was in effect.Dr.King was gathering the masses,Malcolm X was too.Blacks in America were rising up against racism.Cassius Clay became "Muhammad Ali and became a Muslim.Not only was Ali a champion in the ring,he became a champion of civil rights & social justice.He became a role model for Black men in America.Ali never compromised his beliefs nor his principals.As much as America loved him,there was a part of America that hated him.Racism would go after him using his opponents in the ring,fighters like Floyd Patterson & Ernie Terrell who refused to address the champ by his new name.They were punished by Ali in the ring for their disrespect.Meanwhile the champ's mouth still roared outside the ring.He stood with with Black leadership and marched for Civil Rights.He stood with Malcolm X at a time when America had Malcolm X in their cross hairs.The Vietnam war was raging at this time.Black men were being drafted with the quickness,some returning home missing limbs and strung out on drugs. Vietnam was a ugly war.Influential Blacks & Black leadership were speaking out against the war.America decided to draft the champ,Ali refused to  answer the draft.America's justice system convicted Ali of draft evasion,stripping him of his Heavy Weight title.Black folk were so united that Ali became the "Peoples Champ".It didn't matter who held the title in ring.The People's Champ over shadowed them.During the era of Ali,Black folks had a "Unity" that couldn't be broken.America had murdered MLK & Malcolm X was assassinated.Still Black folk stood up for themselves addressed each other by Brother or Sister.There was pride & respect for each other.In 1971 America's justice system overturned Ali's conviction for Draft evasion.Ali hadn't been in the ring for 3yrs. Black folks were anxious to see the "People's Champ" become the "Heavy Weight Champion" once again.He did regain the title after several fights.Black folks hero was back,still at the same time Black Unity started to deteriorate,drugs & 60s riots had ravaged Black communities.The pride & respect was not as strong as it was.The progress that was made by way of strong black leadership,commitment & sacrifice by the people.All of a sudden was not being nurtured,instead complacency was setting in.Today in America that complacency has comeback to haunt Black folk in America.Though in my view God has blessed Black folk with another "People's Champ",his name is Barack H. Obama.He's the President of the US,with the courage of MLK,the tenacity of Malcolm X & the "Championship spirit of Muhammad Ali". During his Presidency President B.Obama has "Floated Like A Butterfly & Stung Like Bee".His message to Black men has been "Rumble Young Man Rumble"..........No Violence-Know Peace!