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An Open Letter to Assata Shakur: What I Wish I Could Have Said

October 4, 2025

Say Something Real By Michelle Bryant Dear Assata, Now that you have passed, there are so many things I wish I could have said to you, words left unspoken, thoughts left unsaid. Your death marks the end of a life that was as fiercely contested as it was deeply inspiring. You were more than a […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Assata Shakur, Michelle Bryant, Say Something Real

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Show Them: The High-Stakes Standoff Over America’s Budget

September 27, 2025

Say Something Real By Michelle Bryant When it comes to the latest budget battle between Democrats and Republicans, the old adage rings true: “I can show you better than I can tell you.” The current standoff is more than just a war of words—it’s a vivid display of political priorities, power struggles, and the lives […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Michelle Bryant, National Government Budget, Say Something Real

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Strange and Familiar Fruit: Remembering, Resisting, and Refusing to Forget

September 20, 2025

Say Something Real By Michelle Bryant There are songs that haunt the American soul, but none more so than “Strange Fruit.” First made famous by Billie Holiday in 1939, its mournful melody and searing lyrics hold a mirror to the ugliest chapters of our nation’s past. Lynching. Recently, I heard a pastor say, “You can’t […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Lynching, Michelle Bryant, Say Something Real, Strange Fruit, Trey Reed

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9/11: Twenty-Four Years Later

September 13, 2025

Say Something Real The Evolving Threat to American Security By Michelle Bryant In marking the 24th anniversary of the September 11th (9/11) attacks, Americans once again gathered to remember the lives lost and heroism displayed in the face of unprecedented tragedy. However, this year’s remembrance comes with a growing sense of unease. Grounded in facts […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Michelle Bryant, Say Something Real, September 11

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A Dose of History

September 6, 2025

Say Something Real Florida Surgeon General Needs A History Lesson By Michelle Bryant I knew it was coming. The negative rhetoric surrounding vaccines has been building. Rolling across state legislatures, health agencies, and the U.S. Health and Human Services department, like a black cloud intended to obscure all daylight, the antivaxxers are gaining ground. Their […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Joseph Ladapo, Michelle Bryant, Onesimus, Say Something Real

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The Costly Illusion of Quick Fixes

August 30, 2025

Say Something Real By Michelle Bryant When the Trump administration dispatched the National Guard into American cities under the banner of “fighting crime,” the move was hailed by some as a strong, decisive response to surging violence. The image of uniformed troops patrolling city streets may have reassured certain segments of the public, but history—and […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Michelle Bryant, Militarization of Local Policing, National Guard, Say Something Real

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Race and Class: No Breaks, No Vacations

August 16, 2025

Say Something Real By Michelle Bryant For nearly 20 years, I’ve made an annual summer trek to Martha’s Vineyard. Missing two years for work on political campaigns, it was great to return this year. I am often teased about the perceived “snooty” or bourgeois nature of vacationing on this island, located in Massachusetts, roughly 7 […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Classism, Michelle Bryant, Racism, Say Something Real

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New School Year Means Shared Responsibility

August 9, 2025

Say Something Real The Critical Role of a Child’s Caregiver in their Success By Michelle Bryant Students across the state are stepping into a new school year, filled with hope and potential. However, for many families, the return to classrooms is a mixed bag. As caregivers, we want our children to succeed academically. We provide […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Michelle Bryant, Parents Role in Education, Say Something Real

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The Real Cost of Cutting HUD’s Budget and Limiting Section 8 Vouchers

August 2, 2025

Say Something Real By Michelle Bryant As the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) advances proposals to slash the agency’s budget, the future of America’s most vulnerable communities hangs in the balance. Central to this proposal is the introduction of time limits on Section 8 housing vouchers—a lifeline for millions who struggle to keep […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Housing Affordability, Michelle Bryant, Say Something Real, Section 8 Housing Assistance, US Department of Housing and Urban Development

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Sex, Scandal, and the Politics of Obsession

July 26, 2025

Say Something Real The Case of Epstein, Trump, and American Double Standards By Michelle Bryant Sexual scandals have long been a part of American politics, shaping public perception and influencing the fate of powerful figures. In recent years, the juncture of sex, power, and politics has reached new heights, as exemplified by the ongoing public […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Donald Trump, Double Standards, Jeffrey Epstein, Michelle Bryant, Say Something Real

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