As we move into 2026, let’s be clear. This isn’t just another year; it’s an opening.

For too long, we’ve been rich in ideas but poor in execution. 2026 is our moment to move from talking to building. Our ancestors didn’t wait for permission to build pyramids. They applied their genius and grit to the task at hand and made it happen.

What are the pyramids Blackfolk need right now, and who’s ready to build them?

YouTube video

Let’s take this opportunity to break our unhealthy dependence on a system that profits from our pain. Buying Black, hiring Black, teaching our children to own, invest, and govern themselves doesn’t have to remain mere words.

And they’re watching. They don’t just need history lessons. Our children need living examples of Blackfolk building and running our own institutions. They need to know that kingdom builders aren’t myths—they’re us.

Moreover, 2026 gives us the chance to make our ancestors proud—not with words, but with work. They survived too much for us to settle for too little. What time is it? It’s Nation Time!

I'm originally from Cincinnati. I'm a husband and father to six children. I'm an associate pastor for the Shrine of Black Madonna (Houston). I am a lecturer (adjunct professor) in the University of Houston...