The UPstander's Podcast with Dr. Omekongo

The UPstander's Podcast with Dr. Omekongo

An UPstander is someone who sees something and takes a stand. Here we will explore issues relating to social justice. Some posts will be motivational, some educational. Some times I may drop a rhyme or poem! The goal is to share stories and opinions that help us build a human family. Share your thoughts and share with others!

Episodes

March 7, 2026 3 mins
Dr. Jason Johnson said that the real reason America attacked Iran is not about Epstein distractions but about Christian nationalist aspirations. What do you think? Dr. Johnson’s video: https://youtu.be/VLOhU7bP-KY?si=qytTe2qOLSLBvx3V Guardian article about this: Source: The Guardian https://share.google/WxrerW3NlxWIijD8e #jasonjohnson #drjasonjohnson #upstander #christian #muslim #islam #iran #iranwar #tehran #trump #petehegseth...
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The elections in Texas were free but not fair. I don't care what the margin of victory was, the shenanigans that occurred should not have been allowed but this is what republicans want. They want voter suppression and voter disenfranchisement. Texas democratic voters deserve better. This is foreshadowing for what we are going to see across the country come November and we need to be ready for it. What do you think? #jamestalarico ...
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I continue my debate with conservative commentator Jeffrey Lord on  @DCNewsNow_  with Mark Hall. #trump #stateoftheunion #sotu #sotu26 #stateoftheunion2026 #donaldtrump #election #midterms #midterms2026 #upstander #jeffreylord #dcnewsnow STAY CONNECTED: Instagram | http://www.instagram.com/omekongo Twitter | http://www.twitter.com/omekongo Facebook | http://www.facebook.com/omekongo Website | http://www.omekongo.com Learn more ...
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On DC News Now, I debated Jeffrey Lord about Trump's State of the Union address. I thought it was extremely problematic, Jeffrey thought it was just fine. What do you think? #trump #stateoftheunion #sotu #sotu26 #stateoftheunion2026 #donaldtrump #election #midterms #midterms2026 #upstander #jeffreylord #dcnewsnow  @DCNewsNow_  STAY CONNECTED: Instagram | http://www.instagram.com/omekongo Twitter | http://www.twitter.com/omekongo...
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February 27, 2026 3 mins
I don't know how else to say it. On Bill Maher's show, he said that progressives are losing because they think all White people are racist, all men are toxic, and all billionaires are evil. This is just a lie on so many levels. What or who is Van Jones trying to protect? Of course Jones' comments received great applause. There are enough real critiques of the so-called progressive movement. Jones doesn't have to lie unless he's doi...
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Donald Trump and his administration have shown themselves to be fully racist. From the ICE policies to the Obamas ape video and everything in between, for these schools to continually cave to him is to support his racism. The Washington Post article below speaks to the ways in which so many colleges & universities have given up on any efforts on inclusivity. As someone who speaks at schools regularly and teaches at one, I am seeing...
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Where's Jill Stein outside of her Twitter and Instagram accounts? Folks ask where's Obama but don't ask where she is. I fear that  @stephenasmithspeaks  is lining up to be the next Jill Stein or Ross Perot as it relates to being an election spoiler. He's not going to win, but what if winning isn't the point? I hope that the electorate is on to this scheme. Trump's strategy to win is addition by subtraction and division. Stephen A. ...
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Sharing my thoughts on what I think  @stephenasmithspeaks  would do if he was serious about running for President of the United States. What do you think? #trump #donaldtrump #stephenasmith #stephenasmithshow #upstander #midterms2026 #shorts #youtubeshorts #youtbeshort #shortsfeed #viralshorts #feedshorts #short #shorts #youtuber #midterms #midterms2026 #republican #democrat #espn  @espn   @nbaonespn ​ Learn more about your ad cho...
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In the United States, there is no real accountability for relationships with Epstein. These people in the U.S. have their money and their houses, etc. They are set for life. Former Prince Andrew getting arrested and other real investigations across Europe show what real consequences should look like. What America is doing is shameful. #epsteinfiles #theepsteinfiles #jeffrey_epstein #jeffreyepstein #princeandrew #andrewMountbattenWi...
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So many things to say about a great man. Rest in peace and power to Reverend Jesse Jackson. #ripjessejackson #jessejackson #reverendjessejackson #revjessejackson #obama #barackobama #upstander #civilrights #rolandmartinunfiltered #rainbowcoalition #rainbowpushcoalition STAY CONNECTED: Instagram | http://www.instagram.com/omekongo Twitter | http://www.twitter.com/omekongo Facebook | http://www.facebook.com/omekongo Website | htt...
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I sat down with DC News Now to discuss the Pam Bondi disgraceful hearing she had before Congress. I also share why I'm hopeful about what could happen in the days, months, and years ahead. #pambondi #pambondihearings #epstein #jeffreyepstein #epsteinfiles #theepsteinfiles #tomhoman #icedetention #dcnewsnow  @DCNewsNow_  STAY CONNECTED: Instagram | http://www.instagram.com/omekongo Twitter | http://www.twitter.com/omekongo Facebo...
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With a president who has built his entire brand on division, #badbunny provided a refreshing message of unity. It is not right to say that the show was not political. Unity IS a political message and we need more of that from our artists, actors, politicians, schools, law firms, and corporations that are running away from this message. #superbowl #halftimeshow #halftimeshow2026 #patriots #newenglandpatriots #seattleseahawks #seaha...
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Bad Bunny & Bruce Springsteen have shown that there is a clear path to be successful as an artist who speaks about social justice issues. Why are artists scared to do that today? Why are people either being silent or running towards Trump & MAGA? Bad Bunny is the number one artist in the world and is only about a decade in the game. Springsteen has been doing this for over 50 years. It doesn't matter who you are or where you're fro...
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I was honored to appear on Grammy-nominated Ron Seggi's podcast to talk about my life and my journey to becoming an UPstander. Ron has had such a legendary career in broadcasting and I appreciated his taking the time to sit with me and pull out of me some ideas on how to deal with the challenges of today using our past to fortify us. #ronseggi #congo #dibinga #motivation #inspiration #congo #kabongo #motivationalspeaker #inspirati...
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I do believe that the arrest of Don Lemon, Georgia Fort, Trahern Crews, and Jamael Lundy is an attempt to take attention away from fallout over the killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. Arresting Black people is something that many will always find a way to justify. These are the criminal actions of a criminal president. If you don't stand now, when will you stand up? #donlemon #georgiafort #nativelandpod #traherncrews #jamaellu...
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Tom Homan dehumanized Black & Brown people from the beginning. Most of us never heard of Bovino until recently. Bovino was evil and cruel but he is doing exactly what Trump and Stephen Miller and Kristi Noem wanted him to do. They ALL need to be held accountable! #alexpretti #alexprettishooting #alexprettimurder #reneenicolegood #reneegood #tomhoman #gregbovino #gestapo #gestapogreg #minneapolis #shortsfeed #feedshorts #ice #icera...
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I have noticed that some in the press and online are more forceful in their questioning and frustration after the tragic murder of #alexpretti. Since the story of Destiny Jackson's background has come out, some are acting as if she and her family deserved to have her child almost die from teargas thrown under her family's car. Some just don't care as much anymore. It's all wrong. The @nbpa issued a statement today as well. Would th...
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Respect to #tyresehaliburton and ‪@vikings‬ player Dwight McGlothern Jr for speaking up on the murder of #alexpretti. McGlothern Jr. has been speaking up on other issues as well. Angele Reese also posted that she's praying for our country. We need more from these athletes, especially the active ones. I am not expecting them to be our leaders. I am hoping they will find their conscience. #upstander #minneapolis #minnesota #target ...
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I get frustrated when I hear people say that "This is not America." This IS America and it always has been, just not for everyone at the same time. Change comes from protest. Change comes not from disbelief but from action. We have to stand strong across the country for each other. We must protest peacefully. We must boycott and boycott (support businesses that support you). We have been under siege by the government before. We onl...
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On Morning Joe, Joe Scarborough stated that Trump keeps caving to Stephen Miller & Kristi Noem. He said that Trump continues to let those two bring his numbers down. He's the PRESIDENT! Can you imagine someone saying that Obama or Biden keep caving to their Deputy Chief of Staff? From his sexism, transphobia, and misogyny to his racism, antisemitism, and Islamophobia, Trump continues to be excused for his own behavior like he's som...
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