This past Monday the nation commemorated the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. who was a civil rights activist that was assassinated April 4, 1968 at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, TN. Since his death, there have been songs written in his honor, a holiday in his name, and countless books, speeches, and contentContinue reading “The Legacy of MLK and the Social Determinants of Health”
Author Archives: Cynthia McDonald
ARC Beyond Belief: Economic Justice from a Non Believer’s Perspective
I gave this speech in September 2021 for the Women of Color Beyond Belief hosted by the Black Non-Believers and was interviewed on Freethought Matters shortly after. I am including the interview, speech and the text of the speech. James Baldwin (author, poet, activist and sharp critic of the church) once said I love AmericaContinue reading “ARC Beyond Belief: Economic Justice from a Non Believer’s Perspective”
Black Folks White Religion
I originally gave this speech June 25, 2022 at the “Better” Conference hosted by The Atheist Network Group (TANG). Below is the text version and the video is available on my channel Freedmen Freethinkers. It should seem that Negroes, of all Americans, would be found in the Free-thought fold, since they have suffered more thanContinue reading “Black Folks White Religion”
Freedmen Freethinkers
Embracing Freedmen as a political status makes me explore my fellow Freemen who were also agnostics, atheists, secular humanists and freethinkers. I like to think myself as one of them. To learn more about each Freedmen Freethinker I highlighted, click the photo with their quote to learn a little more about them. My hope isContinue reading “Freedmen Freethinkers”
Frederick Douglass: Father of the Freedmen
Frederick Douglass was one of history’s great abolitionists and Freedmen. He was born into slavery in Maryland – the exact date isn’t known. After successfully escaping on his third try, Douglass rose to prominence and influence as an eloquent author, intellectual and human rights leader. He was the first African-American to hold high U.S. governmentContinue reading “Frederick Douglass: Father of the Freedmen”
Mental Health and the Black American Community
October 10th is marked as World Mental Health Day. According to the World Health Organization or the WHO, the overall objective of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health. The Day provides an opportunity for all stakeholders workingContinue reading “Mental Health and the Black American Community”
Would Reparations Fare Better With An International Movement?
Recently, there was a conference held on race and reparations at the United Nations. It was painfully obvious to observe the nations that were NOT present. The United Kingdom, Canada, United States and several other European countries did not attend out of protest. According to Linda Thomas-Greenfield, US ambassador to the UN, said it (TheContinue reading “Would Reparations Fare Better With An International Movement?”
De-platforming Disinformation
I was recently invited with the intelligent and beautiful Jena Miyu on her show International Free Thinkers – We are Sober (IFWAS) to rebut the recent testimony to Dr. Christina Parks. Dr. Parks has a PHD in cellular and molecular biology. She testified recently for the Michigan State Congress against vaccine mandates. I watched herContinue reading “De-platforming Disinformation”
Covid was Here
Most of my posts are normally researched with source material because I want to make sure the points that I make are backed by empirical data. This post, however, is more personal. It is because COVID was in my home and struck someone that I love dearly, my mom. August 14, 2021 was a veryContinue reading “Covid was Here”
Juneteenth: The Charge of the American Descendants of Freedmen
I recently attended a Reparations Rally in Atlanta, GA hosted by the United Sons and Daughters of Freedmen https://www.usadof.org/ President and host of the Be the Power podcast Nyhiem Way El. The President (Marlon Watson) and Vice President (Arthur Ward) http://www.freedmenabsolute.com of our political advocacy group Freedmen Descendants of Chicago, representatives of other Freedmen politicalContinue reading “Juneteenth: The Charge of the American Descendants of Freedmen”
Freedmen Health and Wellness 