(Akiit.com) Nationwide — Beyoncé Knowles-Carter is making a significant impact by shining a spotlight on Black cowboys and equestrian culture, not just through her music but also through her philanthropic efforts. Her foundation, BeyGOOD, has taken a deep interest in supporting the rich, yet often overlooked, history of Black cowboys, cowgirls, farmers, ...
(Akiit.com) At a time when it’s hard to imagine how things in America can get worse, it seems President Joe Biden is on a crusade to drive our nation into the abyss. We learned Thursday Women’s National Basketball Association player Brittney Griner was released from a Russian prison after being ...
(Akiit.com) I was born under a lucky star! I had a wonderful opportunity to attend the 2022 FIFA World Cup hosted by Qatar as part of an official United States delegation. The FIFA World Cup is the Ursa Major of international athletic extravaganzas worthy of the cinematic genius of Cecile ...
(Akiit.com) Brett Favre is a monster, perhaps history’s greatest. You know how I know that? He’s had his picture taken with Donald Trump. Seriously. Can you believe it? Worse than that, he’s golfed with him too. He’s also friends with Mississippi’s former Governor Phil Bryant, who not only also likes ...
(Akiit.com) “Almost everybody wants to be a hero. … Do the thing so improbable, so mind-blowing, that you’ll never be forgotten.” – From Hero in the Zone: Dwight Clark During my 10th-grade year, 1974-75, Dwight Clark was one of the most noticeable 12th graders to walk the halls of Garinger ...
(Akiit.com) Genuine leaders never have to draw attention to how good their quality of leadership is. Likewise terrible leaders almost always have crutches they lean on to hoist themselves upon to look like they’re leading. This weekend was a case study in both. After ending the somewhat mystical trip *President ...
(Akiit.com) Just over 100 years ago, the Greenwood District – a 40-square-block area of Tulsa, Oklahoma – was the thriving epitome of American economic and entrepreneurial activity, leveraging the success of Oklahoma’s oil boom. What made the Greenwood District different is that it was home to Black-owned restaurants, hotels, insurance ...
(Akiit.com) It is usually Republicans who blast the media for what they consider biased or unfair coverage of their policies, but increasingly we are hearing Democrats engaging in the same behavior, apparently frustrated their agenda is not being embraced by some of their fellow Democrats and the public. Last week, ...
(Akiit.com) “More than half the players in the NFL are Black, and most coaches have played the game at some level. That would seem to be the perfect recipe for Black coaches to find success. But most NFL owners have been white men, and they have seldom been willing to ...
(Akiit.com) “Everyone cheats” is a hell of a lesson for the nation’s kids. When it comes to professional sports it might be true. When everyone is at the top of their game, and there are millions of dollars on the line, everyone will look for an advantage. Some people will ...
(Akiit.com) Here we go again with police officers, Deputy Sheriff, US Marshalls, Troopers, Constables that fall in the category of Law Enforcement Officers who are task with the duties of enforcing local, state and federal laws of the country and with the discretion of using the spirit or letter of ...
(Akiit.com) As this is my last column of 2021, I thought it would be worthwhile to review some of the most important observations I made over the course of an awful year. I hope you agree, and wish you — and our country — a happier New Year. JAN. 5: ...