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Barber Shop Political Rubbish is satirical commentary on social happening. Graham Platner democratic candidate for the senate in Maine. The Democratic Party not wanting to win the midterm election. President Trump not able to return home on the refitted Air Force One for security concerns. What ? It's time to use your famous phrase Mr Trump . Let'em have it ....Your Fired !!!

Graham Platner the Democratic Senate Nominee in Maine is hanging by a thread. Following a five year rape allegation from a woman he dated. They had an on and off relationship, she said he entered her home drunk... Looking for a late-night booty-call.. but raped her. These allegations surfaced less than a week before the deadline for Platner to withdraw from the race in Maine. What's wrong with thi...

Barbershop conversation about African-Americans returning to Africa, the birth place of mankind. Pan Africanism being alive in the United States. Phillis Wheatley put on trial for the crime of being brilliant. Ghana and Liberia has always been a place of return for African-Americans. Phillis Wheatley was the first African-American and the second woman in America to publish a book of poetry. The mo...

Chicago Mayoral Candidates running in 2027: Susana Mendoza,Illinois Conptroller/Mike Quigley, Congressman/Matt Brewer, Lawyer/Liam Stanton, Bussiness Owner/ Joe Holberg, CEO/Maria Pappas Cook County Treasurer said she's thinking about running and Willie Wilson our perennial candidate. Then there's George Cardenas, Cook County Board of Review. Mayor Brandon Johnson fired Garien Gatewood, the city's...

The Federal report shows that states where Marijuana is legal have generated over 15-billion in tax revenue from legal weed sales since 2021. Creating 1000's of new jobs and small business opportunities. The positive financial impact is undeniable.

A celebration of Juneteenth and President Obama's Presidential Center on the South Side of Chicago. The first Juneteenth celebration happened in Galveston, Texas in 1866. Today it's celebrated annually on June 19th throughout the United States of America. The Obama Presidential Center is a new space of possibilities.

Wishing Mr Dozzy Trump "Happy Birthday. " Trump was a millionaire at 10 years old, from working with his father on weekends. Before becoming president he hungout with Rappers , Actors and Fighters. In the 1990's he dated a biracial model . Happy UFC Birthday Party in Washington D C .

Condolences to Peabo Bryson's family. Woke, Journalist Scott Pelley was fired by CBS for speaking the truth. California voters are looking to elect another actor as Mayor of Los Angeles. Experience means nothing. Former Vice President Pence said Trump's Intel chief needs to be experienced.

The holiday weekend proved to be violent once again with 57 teenagers and adults arrested. Thirteen people ages ranging from 14 to 28 received felony charges possessing a weapon. Former Chicago Police First Deputy Supt. said Police are under a microscope and are apprehensive about taking action. "No-One- wants to be that next VIRAL VIDEO on Tik-Tok."

CHA Operating Chair Matthew Brewer is embrolled in a power struggle with Mayor Brandon Johnson. Brewer says he's considering entering the Chicago Mayoral race. Black Politicians and Black money brokers are not on the same page in America. Mayoral Candidates in Chicago can begin circulating nominating petitions in late July.

Walgreens today is not the store I remember. As of August 28, 2025 it's owned by Sycamore Partners an equity firm. They acquired the company for over 10-billion and took it private. The CEO Wentworth stated they plan to restructure by splitting the assets into multiple standalone companies. So where do they start ? On the South and Westside of Chicago.

The 1965 Voting Rights Act roll back. This ruling just removed the legal tool that let any citizen challenge a discriminatory map.

Underground World news update. The First Lady wanting ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel. King Charles meeting with President Trump. The Obama library opening.

President Trump was rushed off stage after shots fired at White House Correspondents Dinner.

A Homegoing service for the Rev Jesse L Jackson at Rainbow PUSH March 7th.

In 1966 Dr King appointed Rev Jackson to serve as the first Director of Operation Breadbasket in Chicago...which transitioned into Rainbow - PUSH. The Earth Theater performed its production of Treasure Island at the PUSH-Expo held at Chicago's International Amphitheater. Performing to a record 30,000 Chicago Public School pupils.

Dr Carter G Woodson founded Negro History Week in 1926.Black History Month was officially acknowledged in 1976 by the US government. Google removed default listening for Black History Month and other cultural observations from its calendar in mid-2024.

American labor unions began in the late 1700's . Fundamental reshaping worker rights for wages, safety and conditions. Despite labor unions historical exclusion of women, minorities and modern challenges American Union grew. Most SAG-AFTRA members earn modest incomes.

American political party mascot symbols, the Elephant and Donkey. The association of the Democratic Party with the Donkey symbol dates back to 1828. The Republicans adopted the elephant as their symbol in 1874. Both symbols were popularized by cartoonist Thomas Nast , America's first great political cartoonist.

Trump's White House rewriting January Six History and blames the D C Police Department for the deadly attack on the Capital. The Administration rolled out a new website with a full blown recast of the historical record of January Six casting the rioters as"Peaceful Protesters.

A recap of the President Trump's press briefing on raiding Venezuela and capturing Maduro. Trump said the U. S. will run Venezuela until they learn to manage the country. Happy New Year Venezuela!

A recap of stories and events. Chicago over all was a much safer place-than it has been in past years. The University of Chicago Crime Lab found violent crime was down not just in Chicago but in many big cities. Mayor Brandon Johnson says critical investments are beginning to payoff.

President Trump doubled down on criticism of Rob, calling him " deranged and bad for America. What's going on with Trump's Chief of Staff, Susie Wiles interviews with Vanity Fair? Sally Struthers spoke fondly of MeatHead as a brilliant co-star who taught her valuable lessons about acting. Penny Marshall of Laverne and Shirley was Rob's first wife.

Sweet Home Chicago! Chicago's underground pedway is a vast underground network of tunnels and bridges, spanning over forty blocks. Allowing people to walk underground for miles. " A city below the city" In Washington D C quitting is all the rage. Margret Greene and other lawmakers are opting to retire early, amid death threats, gridlock and other reasons. The Epstein File Transparency Act was sign...

Google 's New Android update allows employers to archive SMS and RCS messages on work managed company devices. 1st Marine Aircraft Wing announced Major General Marcus Annibale relieved African-American Lt Col C. James of duties as Commanding officer of Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 36 at Camp Foster, Okinawa. The dissonance in President Trump's campaign against drug trafficking.