By TQ BONNER The Netflix movie Rebel Ridge is absolutely garbage. There’s this unspoken rule in Hollywood: you can’t show Black people delivering real justice, especially not against white people. Throughout the entire movie, the so-called “hero” never once gets to deliver the kind of justice you’d expect. He couldn’t even kill a corrupt cop, …
Lost to gun violence By TQ BONNER Portsmouth, Virginia, so many young Souls Lost to gun violence. The pain of loss, especially when a parent outlives their child, defies the natural order of life, leaving an indelible mark on the soul. It is a burden no parent should ever bear, a wound that time alone cannot …
I see it differently now By TQ BONNER As a lover of World War II history and cinema, I’ve always viewed American soldiers as brave heroes. But with a greater understanding of racial oppression in America, my perspective has shifted. Now, when I watch these films, I can’t help but see the hypocrisy of white …
Is Google the Puppet Master behind the scenes of so many Murders in Washington DC By TQ BONNER Anthony Quintano from Mount Laurel, United States, CC BY 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0, via Wikimedia Commons The bloody gang war between the 37th Street and Simple City neighborhoods in Washington D.C. has claimed dozens of young lives over the …
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George DeGroat, Portsmouth’s Unsung HeroTrying To Save A City By TQ Bonner Photo By Edward Brown Foundation George DeGroat’s journey from the tough streets of Portsmouth to becoming the city’s unsung hero is nothing short of extraordinary. Raised in the challenging environment of London Oaks, where gun violence and drug-related issues were commonplace, He faced the …
Industry Ghost Drummer By TQ BONNER Mr. Pretty is a drumming virtuoso and an unsung hero of rhythm. Renowned for his groundbreaking session work with icons like Steely Dan, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Roy Ayers, Gil Scott-Heron, and Aretha Franklin, Pretty’s drumming prowess echoes through the ages, with his innovative styles still shamelessly pilfered …
The Panera lemonade By TQ BONNER The fast-casual chain Panera Bread is facing multiple lawsuits related to its line of Charged Lemonade drinks. The most recent case alleges that a 46-year-old man named Dennis Brown died in October while walking home from a Panera Bread in Florida after he consumed three Charged Lemonades, ABC News …
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By TQ BONNER Photo by Josh Olalde on Unsplash For many, resolutions are crafted with a determination that this time will be different, especially when pursuing fitness and health. One common goal is to join a gym, but the statistics reveal a harsh reality — 30–45 percent of new gym members cancel their memberships within six months. So, …
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By TQ BONNER Photo by Tech Daily on Unsplash Get Rich Quick or Steady Returns? The Stock Market was Never Designed to Make Poor People Rich. If you are a retail investor and only have a few thousand dollars to invest in the market, you should look at the stock market as a better rate …
Our Nation Has a Blind Spot By TQ BONNER Terrorist Columbine shooters Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold were hardly the bullied outcasts bent on revenge that they were made out to be; they were just terrorists. Terrorist Over the past century, the United States has grappled with a disturbing surge in domestic terrorism, a significant …