Education is Elevation

What began as a moment of pride—chaperoning My Daughter’s Texas history field trip—quickly turned unsettling and anti-black. Texas history isn’t just about cowboys, the Alamo, and football—though those get plenty of fanfare. The often-missing narratives about Black Texans, Indigenous peoples, and the very real colonial violence behind the state’s foundation is intentional.

The curriculum presented to fourth graders is sanitized and incomplete. Native Americans are painted as a vanished people, their presence relegated to the past. White people are presented as the transcendental civilizing saviors of the past, present and future. There is zero acknowledgement, recognition, or understanding of black presence in Texas history and the whole damn Texas social studies field trip.

Texas history in K-12 settings often omits Black presence and contributions, failing to teach students about foundational roles in Texas’ development—including the explicit legalization of slavery and the anti-Black policies enshrined in early Texas law.

The Erasure of Black Texans

Enslaved Africans were brought to Texas by Anglo-American settlers, and the defense of slavery was a primary cause of the Texas Revolution. After independence, the Texas Republic legally enshrined slavery and severely restricted the rights of Black people, both enslaved and free.

Anglo enslavers and settlers, led by Stephen F. Austin, arrived in Mexican Texas with enslaved people to establish cotton plantations. After 1821, the new Mexican government passed laws to restrict and gradually abolish slavery.

These shady Settlers used legal loopholes, such as “indentured servitude” contracts for life, to circumvent these bans.

Remember The Alamo? They taught us almost everybody died there wasn’t many survivors. They don’t teach us about Joe Travis, the enslaved person owned by William Travis, The commander of the Texan forces at the Battle of the Alamo.

Photo Credit: https://blackpast.org/african-american-history/travis-joe-1815/

Joe was with Travis at the Battle of the Alamo in 1836. According to his later account, he was sleeping in the same room when the alarm was given. He took up a gun, followed Travis to the wall, and fired on the attacking Mexican forces. He saw Travis killed, then retreated and continued to fire from a building before surrendering.

As much as The Alamo is taught about in school and the amount of time we told to “Remember The Alamo” why aren’t we taught about Joe Travis? Should Black students not see reflections of themselves in the lesson plan?

Joe was one of the very few survivors of the Alamo. He was questioned by General Santa Anna and, because he spoke Spanish, provided an early account of the battle that became foundational to the historical record. Despite being treated as a "war hero" briefly, he was not granted freedom. He was returned to the Travis estate and put back into slavery. He later escaped. Joe was a historical Badass buried in the archive because his perseverance and survival does not fit the white supremacist logic of Texas Settler Colonialism.

Texas Education is Wack

The way history is taught not only shapes cultural understanding but also influences how young learners see themselves and their place in history. I genuinely hate how sanitized narratives can rob all students—whatever their background—of dignity and truth. My Black kids, nieces, nephews and little cousin’s have to be educated in this anti-black curriculum. Personal experiences matter, but rigorous archival research is essential. By digging deeper, during this elementary school field trip.. I found untold stories of Black resistance, the realities of settler colonialism, and even links between anti-slavery stances in Mexico and the migration patterns of those escaping bondage in Texas.

I have a whole degree in African and African American Studies which I learned none of this Black Texas History. I made all A’s that year in 7th grade Texas History, but learned not drop of Black Texas History.

This why I started that petition to Demand Inclusive Black History Education Nationwide. Texas education left a void where my history should have been. I learned the simplified, single-story of Black people—a narrative of oppression that peaked in February and ignored our profound contributions, joy, and intellect. This omission didn’t just leave me uninformed; it left me disconnected from a vital part of my own identity.

The Legal Erasure: Texas Republic’s 1836 Constitution

The position of Black people was not just a social reality but was explicitly codified into law by the Republic of Texas. The 1836 Constitution established a rigid racial hierarchy.

Summary of Key Provisions Affecting Black People:

* Protection of Slavery: Slavery was explicitly legalized. Congress was forbidden from emancipating enslaved people or interfering with the slave trade.

* Ban on Emancipation: Enslavers were prohibited from freeing the people they enslaved without the consent of Congress.

* Ban on Free Black Residents: No free person of African descent was permitted to reside permanently in the Republic without the consent of Congress. This law effectively threatened banishment upon the entire free Black population.

* Restricted Citizenship: Citizenship and the right to vote were explicitly reserved for “free white persons”.

Black Resistance

You’ll hear about the legal banishment of free Black people, the creative ways enslaved people resisted, and how Mexico’s anti-slavery stance made it a destination for Black folks seeking freedom south of the border. These histories matter and deserve space in our classrooms and collective memory.

The myth of post-colonial “innocence” and how foundational acts of settler colonialism and anti-Blackness are sanitized in public school narratives. Conversations around figures like Stephen F. Austin highlight the need to challenge romanticized versions and confront the realities of human trafficking and racial violence.

The myth-making ain’t accidental. Let’s the draw parallels between Texas’ “Lost Cause” narratives and those across the South, where the Confederacy is framed as a noble struggle for states’ rights rather than a fight to preserve slavery. This rewriting of history is protected fiercely by political leaders—reminded by recent battles over Confederate monuments and curriculum laws.

When Black labor is central to cultural phenomena (football, music, oil), Black suffering and labor are left out of political history. The episode emphasizes “research over me search”—digging deeper, asking critical questions, and refusing to accept sanitized versions of the past.

Why does all this matter? Because the sanitized, one-sided Texas history keeps repeating itself—in policy, in culture, in how communities see themselves. Knowing the truth isn’t “woke,” it’s essential for healing, empowerment, and actual progress.

Cited Sources:

* https://www.thealamo.org/remember/battle-and-revolution/joes-account

* https://www.thestoryoftexas.com/discover/campfire-stories/african-americans

* https://www.aaihs.org/runaway-slaves-to-mexico-and-the-road-to-the-civil-war/

* https://tarlton.law.utexas.edu/constitutions/republic-texas-1836/general-provisions

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Both of these groups told us the same lie.

They said they were protecting the children. They said they were standing against predators. They said the danger was the “gay agenda,” the queers, the outsiders—the people they already hated.

And yet, somehow, when the predators show up looking familiar, powerful, straight, and protected, the outrage disappears.

That’s not irony. That’s the system working exactly as designed.

Because while they were screaming about imaginary threats, they were actively shielding real ones.

I keep hearing people say, “I don’t get what they’re saying about Robert. I’m still going to step in the name of love.”The same way folks now say, “Why don’t y’all just get over the files? Everybody was freaky back then.”

That’s not confusion. That’s heteronormative hypocrisy.

It’s the kind of hypocrisy that says abuse only matters when it disrupts power—but becomes “context” when it protects it.

Let’s be honest: they are perfectly comfortable with children being preyed on, as long as the predator fits their idea of normal. Straight. Male. Respected. Connected. As long as the harm happens quietly and preserves the hierarchy.

And if we’re really being real, this is how a lot of false solidarity is built between these two communities. Not on shared values—but on shared silence. On an unspoken agreement that women, children, and queer people are acceptable collateral damage if it means maintaining access to power.

How do you build “unity” by sacrificing the most vulnerable?

We’ve seen this before.

We watched it happen with R. Kelly. His victims were called fast. They were accused of lying, chasing money, being failed by their parents. Now we’re watching the exact same script play out again—just with different names and much stronger protection.

What Megyn Kelly and others are doing for Epstein is not new. It’s the same defense strategy: minimize, distract, muddy the water, and move the goalposts until accountability disappears.

And then comes the most disturbing question of all:

“Are we talking about 15-year-olds or 5-year-olds?”

The moment you start asking that, you’ve already told on yourself.

Nothing says pedophile apologist louder than trying to draw moral distinctions between abused children. Harm does not become acceptable because a victim was closer to adulthood. Abuse does not become negotiable because it’s inconvenient to confront.

When you start delineating like that, what you’re really saying is: some children matter less.

And now I’m hearing this twisted logic float around: because some people who look like him get away with it, equality must mean he should get away with it too.

No.

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Equality is not shared immunity from consequences.

Lock both of their asses up.

One was connected to more powerful people. One wasn’t. That’s the only difference. Both created victims. Both exploited children. Both are demons to me.

If your morality collapses the moment accountability threatens someone you identify with, then you were never protecting children in the first place.

You were protecting power.

And as always, the kids are the ones who pay for it.

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If you think politics is strictly business, Texas State Representative Jolanda Jones is here to break that mold. She’s candid, real, and brings the legend energy. Jolanda shares what it meant to come out as a lesbian at 50, the challenges tropes of growing up in the Bible Belt, and how she learned to embrace her true self after years of societal expectations.

On today’s episode of “Research Over Mesearch”, I sat down with Texas State Representative Jolanda Jones, a trailblazing Black woman, lawyer, and politician who shared her powerful journey. We talked about breaking stereotypes, surviving adversity, and the importance of living authentically while navigating family, faith, and politics. Jolanda’s story is a reminder that courage, community, and education can open doors and challenge the status quo. If you want real talk about identity, resilience, and social justice, this is one conversation you don’t want to miss.

Key Takeaways:

* Authenticity is Liberating:

Jolanda Jones emphasizes that living authentically, despite societal pressures and negative stereotypes, allowed her to embrace her power and connect with her community. Coming out dismantled fears and opened doors to real conversations.

* Community and Respect Matter:

Respect for one’s roots and the importance of community are central. Both speakers advocate for honoring those who paved the way — from family elders to historical activists — and call for respect in language, culture, and interactions.

* Resilience and Courage in Leadership:

Navigating judgment, overcoming adversity (including personal safety and family dynamics), and standing firm in your identity are core facets of true leadership.

Yolanda Jones showed that social justice is built on both advocacy and self-respect.

If you lead, represent, or serve — at any level — this episode is a must-listen. The message: Be courageous, pursue knowledge, and never underestimate the impact of being unapologetically yourself.

🔗 Listen to “Research Over Mesearch” for more authentic conversations that elevate leadership, equity, and personal growth.

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On this episode of Research Over Mesearch, I took a hard look at how the narrative around the January 6th Capitol attack is being rewritten and whitewashed by political powers. I challenged my listeners to reconsider where accountability truly lies in our democracy. I dove deep into the contradictions—the shifting conservative tone on policing, the selective moral outrage, and the persistent myth of white victimhood. I expose how those events are being sanitized and, crucially, who benefits from this revisionist history.

The insurrection is examined not as an aberration, but as a prime example of selective outrage and white victimhood. White rioters are recast as misunderstood patriots, while Black protesters are routinely met with militarized police for much less. When white Americans riot, the system bends over backward to individualize their motives, offer forgiveness, and even grant celebrity status post-arrest. When people of color protest, their motives are collectivized, criminalized, and escalate to justification for violent backlash.

But I didn’t stop my analysis at the border. I expanded the conversation globally, breaking down the latest developments in Venezuela and uncovering centuries-old patterns of American imperialism in Latin America. From our foreign policy roots in the Monroe Doctrine to current-day interventions, I connected how the cycles of power, privilege, and global manipulation continue to shape headlines and lived realities from Washington, D.C., to South America.

Key Takeaways:

* Accountability in Democracy:Challenging the tendency to blame voters for election outcomes, emphasizing that politicians—and their campaign machinery—carry the true responsibility in a democracy. Public servants are supposed to serve the people, not the other way around.

* Selective Outrage & Contradiction:The retelling of January 6th highlights how political narratives can shift blame—from framing police as aggressors to casting rioters as victims. This exposes deep contradictions in how authority and privilege are discussed (especially across racial lines).

* American Imperialism’s Global Impact:The episode traces U.S. intervention from the Monroe Doctrine to today’s maneuvers in Venezuela, emphasizing that “liberation” often masks underlying motives of power, profit, and white entitlement. Our actions abroad have real consequences, shaping global perceptions and ethical precedents.

With my own personal reflections and incisive historical context, I called out the “selective outrage” that undergirds so much of our political rhetoric. This episode was my effort to cut through the noise, to put research—and real talk—over surface-level hot takes. Buckle up. I made sure this session was as thought-provoking as it was educational.

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You can love black culture and still hate black people. That’s obviously illustrated anytime you start thinking about the music execs, the owners of the streaming companies and these culture vultures. We always talk about not knowing the flavor of the Kool Aid and being all up in it, but we never talk about, you don’t need to know the flavor of the Kool Aid to commodify it.

What if I told you today the most important skill in rap ain’t the cadence, ain’t your lyrics, ain’t even the beat. It’s. It’s about who owns the receipt, who is able to publish the music and own the masters. A lot of times we see the person that put they blood, sweat and tears and pain and suffering onto the track. They ain’t even the main beneficiary of the track.

On the latest “Research Over Mesearch,” I explore the extraction economy in hip hop, revealing how black creativity drives a multibillion-dollar global industry while the real ownership and profits often wind up in non-black hands. DJ Vlad even addresses being labeled a “culture vulture” and what that means in this system.

3 Key Takeaways:

* Ownership vs. Creation: The most important “skill” in hip hop today isn’t cadence or lyricism—it’s who controls the masters and distribution. Black artists all too often pour their heart and soul into their art, but rarely reap the full rewards.

* Commodification & Extraction: Black cultural innovation is frequently identified, stripped, and packaged for mainstream consumption—while the originators are left out of the profit equation. This isn’t just appropriation; it’s corporate colonialism.

* Impact on Community & Narrative: The platforms and execs profiting from hip hop often incentivize the portrayal of black trauma and struggle, while controlling which stories get heard. The result? Black people become “the cost” while the world loves black culture but fails to champion black people.

If you’re invested in diversity, equity, and authentic representation, these are questions all industries must reckon with. Are you truly supporting the culture, or just capitalizing on its creativity?

Culture Vultures or Systemic Gatekeepers?

The term “culture vulture” is often thrown at industry giants—names like Steve Rifkin, Lyor Cohen, and yes, DJ Vlad himself. As DJ Vlad notes, if he’s called a culture vulture alongside pioneers who discovered Wu Tang Clan and Mobb Deep, he must be “in good company.” Lets reframes the issue: the problem isn’t individual white people in hip hop, but a system that rewards gatekeeping and profits those who control infrastructure, publishing, and distribution.

Changing this narrative requires asking hard questions about who benefits, who gatekeeps, and how we can build up rather than break down. True fans of hip hop culture must also become critics of the systems that own it, pushing for equity, recognition, and real empowerment for the communities that gave hip hop to the world.

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Happy New Year (almost)! I’m back with a brand new episode of Research Over Mesearch, and trust me—you don’t want to miss this one. This week, I’m diving deep into the messy narratives swirling around “Somali-Minnesota fraud,” the complexities of American outrage, and even getting into what’s really going down with that “Iran declares war” headline. The streets have been talking, and I’m here to separate the facts from the dog whistles.

Here’s What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

* How Scandal Is Racialized:I break down how media and political systems use isolated instances—like the Somali daycare fraud story—to criminalize entire communities, while similar or bigger scandals in white communities don’t get the same heat.

* The Double Standard in Outrage:Ever notice how the government’s “moral outrage” about fraud is pretty selective? I unpack what happens when billions go missing at the Pentagon or the Trump Empire, compared to a few million in Minneapolis.

* Colonialism = Organized Scam:I give you a crash course in how global imperialism operates like a nation-state-level scam—exploitative narratives, historical context, and who actually profits.

* Immigration, Identity & Hyphen-Americans:Why do Black, Brown, and immigrant folks always have to answer for “their whole community,” but white folks get treated like individuals? I explain how this collective blame game works—and who really benefits.

* Manufacturing Consent & Hegemony:What does it mean when headlines tell you immigrants are stealing your cookie (while corporations have the whole tray)? I dig into “manufacturing consent,” American hegemony, and why it’s always wise to ask who’s writing the narrative.

Fun Fact From the EpisodeDid you know Elon Musk—an immigrant himself—has racked up over $38 billion in U.S. government contracts, subsidies, and loans? That’s way more than the combined wealth of all Somali Americans, but nobody’s calling him a “scammer.” Perspective, right?

I deliver the history, context, and language to help you navigate the headlines like a pro. Whether it’s breaking down the latest fraud drama or exposing the myths behind “wars” and interventions, you’ll finish this episode with a toolkit to decode political BS in all its forms.

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Let’s get there.

Do you want more prosecutions? Good. So do we.

When you hear certain politicians complain about “stupid Senate rules,” don’t get distracted by the phrasing. Listen to the fear underneath it. What they’re really worried about isn’t procedure—it’s power. They’re worried about what happens when people stop being passive. They’re worried about what happens when resistance becomes organized, funded, strategic, and unapologetic.

They’re worried about 2026. They’re worried about senators up for re-election. They’re worried about all 435 House seats being back on the table. They’re worried because they know a political reckoning doesn’t just show up at the ballot box—it shows up everywhere else first.

And let’s be honest about the environment we’re operating in.

Most of us are drowning in doom-and-gloom, hyper-capitalist fast news. The kind that’s designed to exhaust you. The kind that keeps you scrolling but never acting. The kind that convinces you everything is hopeless, irreversible, and already decided.

That’s not accidental. Exhausted people don’t organize. Overstimulated people don’t build movements. Burned-out people don’t resist.

So sometimes the most radical thing you can do is slow down.

Because drastic times call for drastic measures. And defeating fascism doesn’t happen accidentally—it requires defined resistance. Strategy. Intention. Follow-through.

And before anyone says “that’s unrealistic,” let’s talk about what’s already happened.

We’ve seen victories. Real ones. From boycotts of corporations like Target, Disney, and Home Depot, we’ve proven something important: collective action works. Money talks. Coordinated pressure matters. When people move together, systems respond.

That power didn’t come from waiting for permission. It didn’t come from politicians suddenly growing spines. It came from people deciding they weren’t powerless.

Now let’s be clear: this does not start and end with the ballot.

But voting still matters. In 2026, a lot of us are going to have to show up and vote—and when we do, we have to stand on it. Not just cast the vote and go home. Not just celebrate the moment and disengage.

Because if they try to rig it—if they try to suppress it, erase it, or steal it—we cannot respond with silence or civility theater. We have to be willing to flip tables. Metaphorically, structurally, collectively.

History doesn’t change because people were polite. It changes because people were persistent.

Here’s the part I want people to really hear. Nobody can do everything. But everybody can do something.

Maybe your role is protesting.Maybe it’s organizing behind the scenes.Maybe it’s creating content that informs and mobilizes.Maybe it’s running for office.Maybe it’s funding movements so the people doing the work can keep going.

Resistance doesn’t look the same for everyone—and it doesn’t have to. What matters is participation. Commitment. Refusing to opt out because you think your contribution is “too small.”

It isn’t.

Education is an elevation. Awareness changes posture. Knowledge changes confidence. And confidence changes outcomes.

So if you’ve been tired, overwhelmed, or numb—I get it. That’s by design. But this is your reminder that you still have agency. You still have leverage. You still have a role.

It’s time to lock in.

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I live in Texas, and I watch our communities struggle in real time. Our power grids fail. Our schools are underfunded. Our cities can’t guarantee clean water or basic sanitation. And yet, somehow, there’s always money available when it comes to international interests. That contradiction isn’t accidental—it’s political. Budgets don’t lie. They expose exactly who matters and who doesn’t.

I need to be clear about something: this isn’t theory for me, and it’s not detached analysis. This is about how power actually moves—and who it moves for.

When I hear elected officials like Ted Cruz openly say that defending the interests of Israel is a top priority of their work in Congress, I don’t hear “strong leadership.” I hear a warning bell. Because representation is supposed to flow from the people who elected you—not from lobbyists with blank checks and foreign policy wish lists.

For me, all of this connects. Foreign allegiance, misused tax dollars, and curriculum erasure aren’t separate problems—they’re symptoms of the same system. A system that tells Texans to tighten their belts while asking them to stay silent. I refuse that silence.

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Three Things Every Texan Needs to Sit With Right Now

I want to lay out three takeaways that I believe every Texas professional—and every engaged citizen—should be paying attention to. These aren’t abstract talking points. They directly affect how we’re represented, how our money is spent, and what our children are taught.

1. Elected officials and foreign allegiance

One of the most uncomfortable realities I keep pointing to is how some of our elected officials openly frame their priorities. When U.S. Senators like Ted Cruz publicly declare that defending the interests of Israel is among their top responsibilities in Congress, it raises serious questions for me about representation and accountability.

I’m not talking about casual support or diplomacy—I’m talking about a stated hierarchy of concern. When millions of dollars in lobbyist funding are involved, Texans have to ask: Who is really being represented? And whose needs get pushed to the side when foreign policy becomes more urgent than local survival?

2. Texas tax dollars and misplaced priorities

I also can’t ignore where our money is going. Texas has enormous unmet needs—education, infrastructure, public health, disaster preparedness. We’ve all lived through grid failures, water crises, and cities struggling to maintain basic sanitation.

Yet, time and time again, billions of dollars are redirected toward international causes while essential services here at home remain underfunded. As someone rooted in Texas, I find it deeply troubling that reliable energy, safe schools, and functioning cities are treated like optional expenses instead of non-negotiables.

Budgets are moral documents. They tell us exactly what leadership values—and who they’re willing to leave behind.

3. Education and curriculum shifts

Finally, there’s what we’re teaching our children. Texas students are increasingly being asked to learn about international conflicts, including Palestine, even as critical parts of local and state history are quietly removed from the curriculum.

I’m not opposed to global awareness. But I am concerned when students know more about far-away conflicts than about the histories, struggles, and movements that shaped the very communities they live in. What we choose to teach reflects our leadership’s priorities—and what they choose to erase says just as much.

Why this matters

None of these issues exist in isolation. They intersect in real ways that shape everyday life for Texans—how safe our neighborhoods are, how educated our kids become, and whether our voices actually matter in the halls of power.

If you care about where public funds go, who elected officials are truly accountable to, and what values are being passed down to the next generation, then this conversation isn’t optional. It’s necessary.

And it’s worth listening closely—before these decisions become even harder to undo.

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