The Royster Chronicle

If you told me that people who look like me opened doors for those who didn’t, and then those same dissimilar-looking people stuck a figurative knife in your back, I’d say you deserved it.   Well, this is what appears to have happened. Many immigrants have found their way to the United States in search of a better life. The opportunities are endless, and I am all for it, regardless of their country of origin. However, just as poor Americans vote against their best interests, this anomaly appears to have affected the newly arrived as well. The one common thread that fuels this incoherence is the disrespect for “Foundational Black Americans,” aka the descendants of enslaved African Americans.  For a while, I paid little attention to this situation because I was used to it coming from people who looked like those who historically colonized and enslaved others, but the faces have changed. The faces of those doing the bidding of the masses vary, and so do the languages they sp...

“Those who argue that progress takes time might likely support the institution of slavery.” Dr. BLR   The NFL recently held its 2026 draft, and thousands of people were glued to their televisions, computers, cellphones, or tablets, waiting to see who their team would draft. I’m not going to lie; I anxiously watched to see who the Pittsburgh Steelers would select as well. I was happy with their selections, but then again, I had reservations about the entire selection process.  Prior to the draft, each player must undergo extensive physical and medical evaluations to ensure they are prepared to showcase their athletic prowess before a group of coaches and scouts. While this is part of the process, you must ask who set it up and why. According to the 2026 NFL demographic breakdown, “Blacks account for approximately 53.5%–54.2% of players, while White players constitute about 25–27%, and 9–9.4% identify as multiracial.”   More than likely, under America’s one-drop rule, multi...

  “Fascination with the intoxication of power might indicate a mental crisis.” Dr. BLR   One of the wonderful things about life is the freedom to do what you want, regardless of the consequences. Having free will allows people to take chances, venture onto uncharted paths, and, literally, not give a damn. Oh, my younger days were filled with delusions until reality set in, and the fear of paying for my transgressions looked me in the eye. I couldn’t fathom life away from my family or being sent to a facility where my freedoms would be stripped. Looking back, life was a bit simpler than what is being foisted on this new generation. No social media, no internet, no cell phones, no computers, and definitely no access to hundreds of cable channels. The good old days are nostalgic for some and forgotten by others. I’ve often wondered how I would’ve fared in these trying times. I’m so glad I didn’t have to experience them when I was younger. Now, what are we doing? There is no doubt...