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!

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May 11, 2026 3 mins
​ @stephenasmithspeaks  actually believes he is doing something exceptional as a Black man spewing republican talking points. Like others of the past, he will be tossed aside when he is no longer useful. His comments with #camnewton about #blackpeople voting #republican is the latest example of his arrogance AND ignorance. What do you think? #stephenasmith #votingrights #votingrightsact #stephenasmithshow #upstander #shorts #youtu...
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The paperback edition is out today! I find the book to be even more relevant today than when it was released in 2023. Get your copy wherever you get your books! “Lies About Black People: how to combat racist stereotypes and why it matters (foreword by @michaelericdyson is available everywhere! Let’s GO! #shortsfeed #shortsviral #shortsvideo #short #shorts #youtubeshorts #youtubeshort #youtubeshortsvideo #liesaboutblackpeople #diver...
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It’s weird seeing Black men get singled out for things that everyone else does. I have no problem with focusing attention on challenges to our community that are mainly on Black men to handle, particularly related to violence in our communities, but I’m increasingly seeing us get singled out for things that people from every group do, including Black women. What’s up with that? #megantheestallion #megan #klaythompson #isaachayesII...
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It was great to sit with Representative Ro Khanna about the #epsteinfiles on the #jubilee show #surrounded. I think that members of Congress are wrong to not use their protected status to read names of accusers from the well of the House, among some other issues I raised. #epstein #jeffreyepstein #congo #upstander #rokhanna #representativerokhanna #california #trump #donaldtrump #trumpnews STAY CONNECTED: Instagram | http://www....
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It has been so annoying to hear all these liberal networks and podcasters give air to Tucker Carlson, Alex Jones, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Megyn Kelly and others. They do not deserve to be welcomed into the tent of those fighting for real peace and justice. Depending on who we're talking about, these guys are grifters, racists, homophones, antisemites, Islamophobes, and more. It should take real work and real accountability for peop...
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actions is quite despicable. Kanye's #antisemitism is real and problematic. As I've said multiple times, he became anti-Black before he became antisemitic and it's wrong to just blame everything on mental health. That is disrespectful to those who deal with real issues as part of the mental health community. What do you think? #kanye #kanye #ye #upstander #hiphop #laurynhill #ceelo #ceelogreen #travisscott Learn more about your a...
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On Capital Review with Mark Hall, I discussed the war in Iran and why the United States actually got involved. #iran #iranwar #trump #trumpnews #Israel #marcorubio #lebanon #hezbollah #upstander #donaldtrump #jdvance #hormuz #straitofhormuz 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 mo...
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The non-apology apology to #dawnstaley was just what many of us expected in this moment we are in. Just like with the 300,000+ Black women fired, just like the Black woman in the military that Trump didn't want to be seen standing next to, Geno felt very comfortable dismissing Dawn Staley after he completely disrespected her in that moment. Who will stand up for Black people in this moment besides us? I'm not holding my breath base...
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The short answer is no. Chili needs to be up front about her connection to MAGA and Nick Cannon needs to read a book. Even a Wikipedia page would educate him and Amber Rose on American history. We have to call out ignorance wherever we find it. There are many Black educated republicans who know the real history of America who do not support Trump's policies and know more about Lincoln beyond his freeing of some enslave Africans. ...
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Jay-Z dropped a lot of gems in his GQ interview. I raised my eyebrow when he talked about how he felt the battle with Drake and Jay-Z went too far because they brought kids into it and stuff, given the things he said about Nas' fiancee and daughter. I share my thoughts on this. What do you think? Watch the interview here: https://youtu.be/Uu_MVMOdbvY?si=0me6u7w4ofXig0as  @jayzslifeandtimes   @GQVideos  #fraziertharpe #gq #gqmagaz...
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I have a lot of respect for  @zendaya . She is clearly someone who understands the racial politics of being in Hollywood. Because of her politics, I found myself asking why she primarily does movies that have White males as the love interest. The one movie I can recall with a Black love interest was an abusive toxic relationship. What do you think about this given the points I make here? #tomholland #zendaya #upstander #robertpatt...
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Senator Tommy Tuberville's recent comments targeting Mamdani along with Rep. Randy Fine's comments preferring dogs to Muslims are just the latest examples of the Islamophobic sentiment that is rampant in the United States. No republicans are condemning the anti-muslim statements coming from politicians and others. We have to look at what's happening in Iran as well as in the United States from this lens and fight this together. Thi...
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Is the Iran war justified? I debate conservative news commentator and republican strategist Colin Reed on this topic on DC News Now, hosted by Mark Hall. #iran #tehran #israel #trump #trumpnews #upstander #colinreed #markhall #petehegseth #iranwar 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 Le...
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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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