The Midway Wrap Up!

We closing out May on a sour note.

We're halfway into the year. As we close out the month of may I just want to remind you that we're still in a global pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has cost over 115,000 people their lives. We have over 3 million confirmed cases in the United States. By far the highest amount of cases are reported in the United States.

The unemployment rate in the United States is 14.7%. There is over 45 million Americans that are furlough or unemployed through no fault of their own.

We have unrest in the United States due to the death of unarmed people of color. The recent death of George Floyd has sparked nationwide unrest. In most communities, mayors are calling the governors to deploy the national guard to calm tensions. The hypocrisy is so there.

Just a mere four weeks ago, we had those REOPEN AMERICA protests where armed white protesters yelled and spit in the faces of cops. But when BLACK LIVES MATTER protests against police brutality and systematic racism in American government, white people hijack it for their own malicious intentions.

What the fuck does "Medicare For All" has to do with systematic racism?

What does looting from a GameStop has to do with police brutality?

What does graffiti has to do with do with the plight of Black America?

Donald J. Trump is seeking reelection. Joe Biden is clinching the Democratic nomination.

Both of these men have slipped into the cesspool with rhetoric. Trump had said, "When the looting starts, the shooting starts." He called protesters, THUGS and was hoping that the U.S. Secret Service released the dogs on protesters near the White House.

Biden went to The Breakfast Club a week ago and said to Charlemagne Tha God and said that Black's who don't support his presidential campaign, "You ain't Black." Biden apologized and vowed to do better when it comes to dealing with wordplay. The Trump campaign spent a week trying to agitate the junk food media into covering the comments.

Biden has also dealt with a woman called Tara Reade. The allegations of Tara Reade have fell through yet the Republicans and disgruntled Bernie Sanders supporters continue to push this crap.

Trump has labeled Antifa a terrorist group. Antifa hasn't plotted bombings of synagogues, mosque and historically Black churches. Antifa hasn't planned an armed revolution against white people.

White instigators are ruining the protests for George Floyd.

The Proud Boys (along with the Boogaloo Boys), The Base, 3 Percenters, QAnon are white nationalists. Trump never declared them a terrorist group.

White people are still calling the law on innocent Black people.

We're now calling them Karens and Kevins.

Blogger is going to change soon. They're going to use a new interface where it's supposed to be easier for those on mobile. We'll see how it goes. I tried it and I don't like it.

But that's my opinion.

We are going into the three months of uncertainty. The Supreme Court will rule on some major decisions that will impact the country. Trump and Biden will eventually start live campaigning.

Biden will pick his running mate and it will be either praised or scrutinized.

The Democrats are considering a virtual convention.

The Republicans still want a live convention in Charlotte.

There were wildfires in Australia that destroyed millions of animals. Some of those animals are endangered and vulnerable to diseases.

Far-right ops are trying to cause chaos going into the summer.

We lost Kobe Bryant, Little Richard, Jerry Stiller, Pop Smoke, Betty Davis, Kirk Douglas, Kenny Rogers, Earl Graves, Sr. and Fred Willard. They left an impact on your life through entertainment, activism and history.

We are expected to see more major celebrities pass away this year.

I don't mourn the loss of life anymore. I just say that they'll be missed.

That includes other entertainers, politicians, athletes and people in the news. Some we've covered and some weren't. I will be honest with you with the coronavirus cases and gun violence on the rise, I couldn't get many of the names mentioned.

I've been lazy these last few weeks. I am uncertain about my work status right now. The Ohio governor Mike DeWine hasn't opened up specific business yet due to the possibility of spreading COVID-19. I work at business that has more than 100 people and can have thousands of people entering and exiting the facility.

Like many on furlough and unemployment, there's times where you fear that you may fall through on paying rent, health insurance, hospital bills and feeding your family.

With Trump continuing to be divisive, there's no chance we're ever going to be "stronger together."

I will continue to fulfill my promise to keep you informed about the latest issues in politics, culture and our community.