Author of bestselling book "Lies About Black People." DEI expert. Professor @americanu. Politics & Culture contributor to @siriusxm @blkstarnetwork & @kbla1580https://bsky.app/profile/omekongo.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/omekongo.bsky.social/post/3mthkujxgms2rI asked the NABJ President about Stephen A. Smith and the Thumbs down Award @rolandsmartin.bsky.social @errinhaines.bsky.social @blacknandv.bsky.social #nabj #stephenasmith https://youtu.be/yvS7HzjWz5k?is=8Jg7d7nf5WUAC1qn19 Aug 2026 20:25 +0000at://did:plc:2wbecipayawqgn7vcodwnflb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mthkujxgms2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/omekongo.bsky.social/post/3mtcrfxuxys2oAnd we’re live! #rolandmartinunfiltered with @rolandsmartin.bsky.social on the Blackstar Network. Tune in! https://www.youtube.com/live/CXlTblnCdxQ?is=8GZMx_wpmY92Y_7017 Aug 2026 22:39 +0000at://did:plc:2wbecipayawqgn7vcodwnflb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtcrfxuxys2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/omekongo.bsky.social/post/3mszxuberyk2w@kendilanian-nbc.bsky.social just listened to you on #morningjoe. Why can’t you all discuss the work by mayors like Brandon Scott in Baltimore and their crime disruption programs? It’s not just about more policing or aging populations. https://www.npr.org/2025/08/19/nx-s1-5503390/baltimore-mayor-brandon-scott-low-crime-rates?renderPlatform=nprone_ios&unified=true @morningjoe-msnow.bsky.social14 Aug 2026 10:40 +0000at://did:plc:2wbecipayawqgn7vcodwnflb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mszxuberyk2whttps://bsky.app/profile/omekongo.bsky.social/post/3msy2ssy7g22xRep. AOC should be mindful of her language if she wants Black voters. Using terms like "Woke 1" are viewed as disrespectful for many of us in Black spaces. Can’t please everyone, but you don't want to alienate Black voters by using terms we value but you can’t define. https://youtu.be/K8NXYj2DoTo?is=odFN53IpUp8TV7BA13 Aug 2026 16:28 +0000at://did:plc:2wbecipayawqgn7vcodwnflb/app.bsky.feed.post/3msy2ssy7g22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/omekongo.bsky.social/post/3msvkd4fyi22xWe’re live! #claycane show with @claycane.bsky.social on @urbanviewradio.bsky.social Tune in #claynation fam!12 Aug 2026 16:28 +0000at://did:plc:2wbecipayawqgn7vcodwnflb/app.bsky.feed.post/3msvkd4fyi22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/omekongo.bsky.social/post/3mso3n752ac2iPlease don’t forget Congo and understand that YOU are more connected to it than any other conflict in the world. This is the latest song I wrote from my rap avatar O.D. Thee MC. It’s available wherever you get music. Let's speak on the #congo Don’t let the world forget! #gaza #sudan #diamonds #gold09 Aug 2026 17:16 +0000at://did:plc:2wbecipayawqgn7vcodwnflb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mso3n752ac2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/omekongo.bsky.social/post/3msntjvuqok2iOn Capitol Review on ​⁠Capitol Review, I discussed Trump and the Iran war, Jeannine Pirro's decision to cover her own behind, and the hypocrisy of the Anthony Fauci hearings. #capitolreview #dcnewsnow #upstander #markhall #iran #jeaninepirro #anthonyfauci #fauci #iranwar https://youtu.be/jA6gu6-Luvs?is=8-zIJ7orJYF7t-0G09 Aug 2026 14:51 +0000at://did:plc:2wbecipayawqgn7vcodwnflb/app.bsky.feed.post/3msntjvuqok2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/omekongo.bsky.social/post/3msii2w2hoc2yMorning Joe gave Thom Tillis and Rand Paul exactly what they wanted https://youtu.be/jVoMQou0Nxg?is=t6yuWWowFHcmX3hl #morningjoe @msnowreports.bsky.social #thomtillis #randpaul07 Aug 2026 11:43 +0000at://did:plc:2wbecipayawqgn7vcodwnflb/app.bsky.feed.post/3msii2w2hoc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/omekongo.bsky.social/post/3mse772xfcs2qIt's racist to call Abul El-Sayed the "Mamdani of Michigan” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZXqyceE7sk #michigan @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social @abdulelsayed.bsky.social #abdulelsayed #haleystevens #zohranmamdani05 Aug 2026 18:53 +0000at://did:plc:2wbecipayawqgn7vcodwnflb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mse772xfcs2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/omekongo.bsky.social/post/3msdsmshwhk2iTune in fam! #claynation @urbanviewradio.bsky.social @claycane.bsky.social05 Aug 2026 15:08 +0000at://did:plc:2wbecipayawqgn7vcodwnflb/app.bsky.feed.post/3msdsmshwhk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/omekongo.bsky.social/post/3msburat64s26Trans athletes, and Caitlin Clark vs. Sophie Cunningham. #caitlinclark #sophiecunningham #wnba #trans #transathletes #upstander https://youtu.be/x3YtKIawqwc?is=nvnMQjfXfNN-CRY504 Aug 2026 20:41 +0000at://did:plc:2wbecipayawqgn7vcodwnflb/app.bsky.feed.post/3msburat64s26https://bsky.app/profile/omekongo.bsky.social/post/3ms7mkcjrk22nSpeaking on #rolandmartinunfiltered about the ending of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians. In Trump’s eyes, all Black people are Haitians. @rolandsmartin.bsky.social #haiti #haitians #tps #temporaryprotectedstatus03 Aug 2026 23:09 +0000at://did:plc:2wbecipayawqgn7vcodwnflb/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms7mkcjrk22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/omekongo.bsky.social/post/3ms4shmvbfs25Clay & Reecie tried to give Jasmine Crockett her flowers but this happened instead... @claycane.bsky.social @reeciecolbert.bsky.social @urbanviewradio.bsky.social02 Aug 2026 20:17 +0000at://did:plc:2wbecipayawqgn7vcodwnflb/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms4shmvbfs25https://bsky.app/profile/omekongo.bsky.social/post/3mrxreedims2pThe DSA can't call itself progressive if it doesn't directly address Black issues. Sharing my thoughts after looking through their website for answers. #dsa #upstander #racism #antiblackness #socialism #democraticsocialism https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myAUdxD7xR0&t=1s31 Jul 2026 20:14 +0000at://did:plc:2wbecipayawqgn7vcodwnflb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrxreedims2phttps://bsky.app/profile/omekongo.bsky.social/post/3mrwvovtkb22bI’m cited in this @washtimes.bsky.social article on the attacks from the Department of Education targeting medical schools for any admissions criteia that considers race. We must figth the administrations efforts to fight inclusvity on ALL fronts! https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/jul/30/education-department-probes-race-conscious-admissions-policies-five/ #dei #deib31 Jul 2026 11:58 +0000at://did:plc:2wbecipayawqgn7vcodwnflb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrwvovtkb22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/omekongo.bsky.social/post/3mrwrq3b2uc2w#bekind #kindness #motivation #inspiration #feelgoodfriday31 Jul 2026 10:48 +0000at://did:plc:2wbecipayawqgn7vcodwnflb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrwrq3b2uc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/omekongo.bsky.social/post/3mruzzyx3is2rRest in peace & power to Coach Youman Wilder. First heard his story on @deadlinewh.bsky.social w/ @nicollewallace.bsky.social. More should know his story. Major League Baseball should be ashamed for not embracing him but we’ll hold him up. Please give to his gofundme. https://youtube.com/shorts/f2Dyg3DW5pQ?is=Ve5VxlPV1lZHKcgD30 Jul 2026 18:11 +0000at://did:plc:2wbecipayawqgn7vcodwnflb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mruzzyx3is2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/omekongo.bsky.social/post/3mrunohahcs2mhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/honoring-youman-wilders-legacy Rest in prace & power Coach Wilder, a true #upstander. Please support his family’s fundraiser for his funeral services.30 Jul 2026 14:30 +0000at://did:plc:2wbecipayawqgn7vcodwnflb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrunohahcs2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/omekongo.bsky.social/post/3mrulyhzobk2rGreetings! I have launched a dedicated page for my upcoming book “Trigger Words: how political language has made America less inclusive (and how to bring us back together”)” it drops on 11-17. Confirmed venues include Harvard. If you’re interested in a book talk, let me know www.triggerwordsbook.com https://www.triggerwordsbook.com30 Jul 2026 13:59 +0000at://did:plc:2wbecipayawqgn7vcodwnflb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrulyhzobk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/omekongo.bsky.social/post/3mruepac7xs2i#upstander #motivation #inspiration #thursdaythoughts30 Jul 2026 11:49 +0000at://did:plc:2wbecipayawqgn7vcodwnflb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mruepac7xs2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/omekongo.bsky.social/post/3mrt4aqrhik27You can dress UP for the club & concert but not dress NORMAL for class? https://youtube.com/shorts/udOBo7mu1FY?is=9iDG0kxM6h-_CUhJ #alabama #dresscodes #dresscode #morehouse #dresstoimpress #tuskegee29 Jul 2026 23:45 +0000at://did:plc:2wbecipayawqgn7vcodwnflb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrt4aqrhik27https://bsky.app/profile/omekongo.bsky.social/post/3mrs76cgqkc2fTune in! #claynation @urbanviewradio.bsky.social @claycane.bsky.social29 Jul 2026 15:05 +0000at://did:plc:2wbecipayawqgn7vcodwnflb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrs76cgqkc2f