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Who Is Rugrat?

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00:25:25

A Sad Day In America

Who Is Rugrat? ·

2023/05/08

Another day, another mass shooting. We need common sense gun safety laws to prevent tragedies like what happened in Allen, TX on Saturday.

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00:26:59

Are Black People Cursed?

Who Is Rugrat? ·

2023/05/04

The world looks at Black people in America and the world as a ratchet, savage, cursed people. I beg to differ.

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00:22:22

A Memory....or a Legacy?

Who Is Rugrat? ·

2023/04/28

Our lives can have purpose and impact...But it begins with the decisions we make today.

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00:24:08

The Art of Karma

Who Is Rugrat? ·

2023/04/10

The arraignment of former President Donald Trump is perfectly fitting...considering his conduct against the Central Park Five thirty four years ago.

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00:24:24

Do We Need The Green Book Again?

Who Is Rugrat? ·

2023/03/28

The Florida NAACP is considering a travel ban for the state of Florida due to the governor's racist, homophobic policies. What does a travel ban mean for the Black owned businesses in Florida and elsewhere, and will it benefit us?

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00:26:46

What We Must Do(Part 2)

Who Is Rugrat? ·

2023/03/14

We can rebuild the Black community within a single generation. But it begins with us.

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00:26:31

What We Must Do(Part 1)

Who Is Rugrat? ·

2023/03/10

We have the greatest opportunity to rebuild our communities. But it begins with us.

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00:25:06

Goddammit Mississippi!

Who Is Rugrat? ·

2023/02/28

A botched police raid in Rankin County, Mississippi ended in the near death of a Black man. The reason behind the raid is highly suspicious.

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00:24:31

Why We Must Tell Our Story

Who Is Rugrat? ·

2023/02/17

What happened in Buffalo last year is a stark reminder of the importance of Black History in America's educational curriculum. But it begins with us.

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00:24:45

The 'Thin Blue Line' Does NOT Cover You!

Who Is Rugrat? ·

2023/02/06

The murder of Tyre Nichols shows the distinction between how White police and Black police are dealt with in incidents between the police and the citizens.

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00:26:17

My Thoughts On Reparations

Who Is Rugrat? ·

2023/01/23

I believe that reparations are needed to heal the rift between America and its citizens of color. But I believe that much more is needed.

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00:25:49

When Hypocrisy Knocks At Your Door

Who Is Rugrat? ·

2023/01/19

Joe Biden's drug policies are proof that we, as Black voters, must do our due diligence on any candidate that desires our vote.

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00:26:06

What Dr. Martin Luther King Would Say To Black...

Who Is Rugrat? ·

2023/01/16

As we celebrate Martin Luther King's birthday, let's discover how we can truly honor his legacy.

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00:24:19

An Unknown Heaven or a Familiar Hell

Who Is Rugrat? ·

2023/01/11

The Houston Texans organization is a perfect example of a toxic environment. We can learn how to identify toxic enviroments- and the people in them- and eliminate them from our lives.

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00:29:00

A Message To The Street Cat

Who Is Rugrat? ·

2022/12/30

As a former ex-convict, I owe it to myself to warn others about glorifying the street life.

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00:24:27

The Power Is Within You

Who Is Rugrat? ·

2022/12/28

Racism, colorism and white supremacy are not problems unique to America. Unity is the only solution.

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00:30:00

Are Black 'Christians' Afraid Of Reality?

Who Is Rugrat? ·

2022/12/17

Corey Holcomb claims that Black people serve God out of the fear of hell. Today, I argue against his heresy.

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00:21:36

The College You Choose Matters

Who Is Rugrat? ·

2022/12/14

Racism still exists on our college campuses. A recent incident at the University of Missouri proves that it still exists.

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00:24:16

A Rugrat Reflection: Life As A Married Man(100th...

Who Is Rugrat? ·

2022/12/06

Your boy, Rugrat, married the most beautiful girl last year. Here's my reflection on this glorious moment......

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00:23:54

'I Was There.....'

Who Is Rugrat? ·

2022/11/30

My thoughts on a viral photograph of Cowboys owner Jerry Jones that happened in 1957.

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