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If the Caribbean is an Invention of the 20th Century, what will it be reinvented into and who will lead it in the 21st? The lecture presentation by Renaldo McKenzie, Adjunct Professor at Jamaica Theological Seminary, focused on various aspects of Caribbean thought and history. McKenzie transitioned from the concept of heritage and its connection to the Caribbean, emphasizing that there is somethin...

This upcoming book in the Neoliberalism series written by  Renaldo McKenzie , delves into the concept of wealth and its distribution, challenging the notion that hard work and savings lead to prosperity. Renaldo argues in Neoliberal Globalization Reconsidered, Neo-Capitalism and the Death of Nations that certain groups and regions, particularly Black and Brown people in the Global South and Global...

If we are to believe that all individuals are created equal and that civil rights and freedoms are now extended to all, it begs the question: why is Affirmative Action still necessary to ensure inclusion and equity in institutions and American society? This prompts us to reflect on whether we have truly progressed and achieved genuine equality and inclusion. While Affirmative Action was never inte...

This was a powerful Lecture session. Caribbean Thought Lecture 7: Independence and Democracy in The Caribbean: Haiti, A Case Study Institution: Jamaica Theological Seminary Professor: Renaldo McKenzie, Adjunct Lecturer Seminary Guest Presenter: Brian Concannon, Human Rights Attorney and Executive Director of the Institute for Justice and Democracy in Haiti Date: 6.28.2023 Background on Context on...

In this episode of the series, Castro reports that Judge Aileen Cannon has dismissed the case ruling that he lacks "standing and therefore the court does not have jurisdiction." However, Castro reveals that this was one outcome that was expected as the plan was to appeal all the way to the US Supreme Court. In fact, he broke the news that he has already filed an appeal at the 11th circui...

Tonight, we bring you a special report on the Wagner Group, a private military company that has been making headlines for its footprints and influence around the world. In an astonishing turn of events, the group's leader, Yevgeny Prigozhin, declared an all-out war on the Russian state, throwing Vladimir Putin's government and Ukraine war effort into crisis mode. But the Wagner Group's...

Introduction: The concept of cultural identity and global citizenship raises important questions about individual and collective perceptions. Renaldo Mckenzie explores the challenges faced by minority elites in post-colonial nations in defending their local cultures while seeking justice through multicultural citizenship. Key Terms: Cultural Identity: Refers to the sense of belonging and identific...

This dialogue among scholars at Jamaica Theological Seminary in Caribbean Theology included, Rev. Renaldo McKenzie, Lecturer, Chantelle Burton, and students. The conversation spans multiple topics on Caribbean issues, ranging from historical events to sociopolitical issues requiring theological considerations that is Caribbean and from a subaltern view. The discussions marked the opening conversat...

I am excited about this teaching experience on Caribbean Theology from a postcolonial view. We continue to contextualize and conceptualize Theology from a critical and subaltern perspective when we met for the Caribbean Theology session summer semester with a group of students doing independent studies. We highlighted the challenge of history and thought where Kant had asserted that history is a r...

On this Juneteenth, we reflect on and commemorate the Emancipation Proclamation in the United States. Reverend Renaldo McKenzie opened the lecture by acknowledging the significance of this day and shared a post emphasizing the importance of reflecting on the emancipation of slavery, which led to universal suffrage and human rights in the US, on this Juneteenth. He also drew attention to the ongoin...

Introduction: In a thought-provoking lecture at Jamaica Theological Seminary in Caribbean Thought, the exploration of Caribbean history from a subaltern perspective took center stage. The aim was to trace and revisit the currents and works that have shaped the Caribbean region since the seminal publication of "Arawaks to Africans" by Robert Green and S. Hamber in 1979. This lecture not o...

Introduction : In a thought-provoking lecture at Jamaica Theological Seminary in Caribbean Thought, the exploration of Caribbean history from a subaltern perspective took center stage. The aim was to trace and revisit the currents and works that have shaped the Caribbean region since the seminal publication of "Arawaks to Africans" by Robert Green and S. Hamber in 1979. This lecture not...

Turning Points for Children's Community Umbrella Agency (CUA) CYS program is being terminated due to mounting legal and insurance challenges, as revealed by David Fair, Deputy Chief at the organization. In a recent interview with Renaldo McKenzie of The NeoLiberal Round Podcast, David Fair, Deputy Chief at Turning Points for Children, announced the termination of its Community Umbrella Agency...

Coming up Later on The Podcast: Breaking News: Social service organizations that operate the Community Umbrella Agencies (CUAs) are at an impasse with the Department of Human Services (DHS) in Philadelphia; the government's super agency that oversees and fund the CYS programs.   In fact, some social service organizations are abandoning their CUA programs over an insurance requirement which the...

Deconstructing History and Philosophy: Exploring Caribbean Thought In this lecture, the speaker embarks on a journey of critical thinking and analysis, aiming to deconstruct history and philosophy within the context of the subaltern. The focus of the lecture is the course on Caribbean Thought, which involves delving into various concepts, questions, and issues related to the Caribbean region. The...

On June 7th, 2023, at Jamaica Theological Seminary : Critical thinking in Caribbean Thought: What Is the Caribbean and What is the socio-economic context? the Caribbean is an invention of the 20th century. Where is the Caribbean and are the Caribbean people Americans? What is Critical Thinking and how is it important to the study of Caribbean Thought? Do we have any Urban Indian Heritages in the C...

The Neoliberal Corporation May 23 - Title: Unlocking Divine Intervention: Unveiling the Secrets: Summary: In this episode of The Neoliberal Round with Renaldo McKenzie, we explore the concept of divine intervention and its practical applications in our lives. Renaldo shares personal stories and insights that shed light on the ways in which prayer and faith can unlock God's intervention. Drawin...

In a groundbreaking development, former President Donald Trump has been indicted on several federal charges related to his handling of classified documents . Assigned to oversee the initial stages of the case is U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, a judge appointed by Trump himself. This news has sparked intense interest and raised concerns about potential biases and delays in the legal process. Th...

The Urban Indian Heritage Society is shaking up the understanding of American families' heritage with groundbreaking research. In their upcoming presentation at The Jamaica Theological Seminary's Caribbean Thought class, the UIHS will challenge conventional beliefs about Jamaica's identity and heritage, particularly concerning the Taino people, who were the island's original inhabi...

Dear Editor, I am writing to explore the topic of Jamaica's identity and heritage, specifically in relation to the Taino people who were the original inhabitants of our land. While acknowledging the presence of East Indians and Chinese who arrived during the era of indentured labor after the abolition of slavery in 1865, the majority of the population, comprising individuals with black or brow...

#breakingnews: The misclassification of #urbanindians is said to be the biggest conspiracy and might be a most pivotal RICO (Racketeering) case in #americanhistory. That's according to Dr. Nolan Fontaine, one of the founding members of The Indian Urban Heritage Society. He joins us on this powerful episode with Author, Activist and President of The Society, Phoenix Moon to discuss this quintes...

#BreakingNews : ➤ John Anthony Castro is suing #donaldtrump over his role in the #january6insurrection . #StewartRhodes has been convicted of #seditiousconspiracy and sentenced to 18 years in prison by a Federal Judge #amitmehta for his role in the #January6insurrection or attack against the capital. While he didn't participate directly in the violence, he played a pivotal role in sparking it...

Questions: 1. Is Social Media Causing Mental Health Issues in Children and Adolescents? 2. Can DeSantis Win if he is seen as Anti-diversity and Anti-black? Is AI the end of Schools? Today, Donte, Co-host and Producer and I discuss these topics as they are hot button issues in America today. Firstly , on social media: There is data circulating about the dangers of social media as it increases MH in...

What is hard money lending? Raymond Dingle Jr. explains on the Podcast and details the support that his Lending business offers to small businesses. As a Lending Insider, Former Bank Executive, Broker and Financial Analyst, he explains the importance of investing in assets, and not relying on 401-k and credit as credit is thin air. He explains that Money was backed by gold, but after the 1970'...