Misty Irby

Take a look at this graphic.

It breaks down the vote in the recent Texas Senate race by racial demographics. The numbers tell a story many of us already understood without needing a chart.

For years, Black women have been speaking plainly about what we see, what we experience, and what is happening politically in this country. Every time we do, someone rushes in to label us angry, dramatic, or unserious.
But the data keeps validating what we say.

The woman in this race spoke truth to power. She talked about issues that impact everyday people across communities. Yet when it came time to vote, many still chose what they believed to be the “safe choice.”

That word, safe, does a lot of work in American politics.
Too often it means familiar. Comfortable. Non-disruptive. It rarely means the person who is actually challenging systems that are not working for many of us.

Black women are constantly asked to organize, show up, educate, and save democracy. Then when we point out the patterns, we are told we are being emotional or divisive.

No.

We are paying attention.

This graphic is not about being right. It is about being honest. If we are going to have real conversations about politics in this state, we have to be willing to look at the numbers and acknowledge what they reveal.

Time will tell how this plays out.
But please stop acting like Black women are just being “angry” when we call out what is plainly visible.

Here in Texas, Republican political candidates are proudly including "Endorsed by Trump" on their road signs and political lit. They should be aware that it also says a lot about their character or lack thereof.

This image is sad for a different reason.
Not because the house is worn down.
Not because of neglect or pride.
It is sad because it shows poor people defending a billionaire who will never defend them.
A Trump flag outside a struggling home says everything about misplaced allegiance.
It shows race being chosen over common sense.
Identity over self-interest.
Power over people.
A billionaire does not know the weight of overdue bills.
He does not feel the stress of broken systems.
Yet loyalty flows upward from those hurt the most by his policies.
That is the tragedy.
Not the house.
Not the condition.
The choice to protect wealth instead of demanding relief.
The decision to side with proximity to whiteness rather than economic reality.
That flag is not about hope.
It is about believing alignment with power matters more than shared struggle.
And that belief keeps people exactly where they are.

We cannot sweep this one under the rug. Not this time.

Trump’s vile post about Rob Reiner crossed a clear line. It was cruel, personal, and dangerous. It deserves sustained outrage, not a 24 hour news cycle and silence.

So here is the question. Is this our “Her Emails” moment?

I know there is a constant stream of bad behavior. I know he may do something even worse tomorrow. That is the trap. The volume is designed to exhaust us and reset the clock.

But accountability does not work if we chase everything. It works when we choose one clear example and refuse to let it fade.

We need to pick one stain and keep pointing to it. Say it plainly. Repeat it often. Force it into the conversation until it sticks.

This moment should not be forgotten. It should be named, documented, and blasted over and over. That is how patterns get exposed. That is how normalization stops.

I asked Amazon to compare two books.
Both are historical texts.
Both are widely cited.
Both are available for purchase on their platform.

Instead of a comparison, I got a refusal.

Amazon decided the content was too offensive to discuss.
Not too offensive to sell.
Just too offensive to analyze, contextualize, or compare.

That caught me off guard.

These books are not endorsements of slavery.
They are records of how religion was used to justify it.
They exist, so we can study harm, not repeat it.

Avoiding the conversation does not erase the history.
It only limits understanding.
It treats analysis as approval, which is intellectually lazy.

If a platform can profit from selling difficult history,
it should also allow thoughtful engagement with it.

History is uncomfortable.
That is the point.

IMO: Releasing the Epstein files won’t shock this country. It’ll just expose what we already know—the sickness runs deep. His supporters don’t care. He’s already been found guilty of r**e and adultery. If January 6th didn’t turn them, nothing will. The release of these files and proof that he’s a predator will only harden white supremacy, not weaken it.

That's it. That's all. That's the post. Good Night.

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She didn’t write it for perfection.
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Jalen Hurts and a few of his Super Bowl teammates got it right. As for the rest of the Philadelphia Eagles, they’ll have to answer to the ancestors for normalizing a racist dictator in the White House. 🏈

Going Against the Grain: My Thoughts on the Shedeur Sanders Situation

I know many won’t agree with me, but after taking the entire situation into consideration, I see Shedeur Sanders' current NFL draft narrative as more of a business decision than a racially motivated one.

This isn’t about hate, it’s not personal, it’s about evaluating the situation fully, without bias toward hype, personality, or personal feelings. When NFL teams invest millions, they are buying into the player, the leader, and the brand, not just the arm.

Let’s be honest, context matters.

Coached by Dad:
Shedeur has always been coached by his father, Deion Sanders. That kind of coaching dynamic can mean weaknesses are covered, flaws are catered to, and criticism is softened. The one time Shedeur briefly played for a coach other than his dad in high school, he was relegated to the third-string quarterback and advised to switch to wide receiver. What happened next? Deion swooped in, became the offensive coordinator, and made him the starting QB.

Level of Competition:
While he led his team to three consecutive Division II state championships in TAPPS, we have to call TAPPS what it is, a step below Texas UIL competition. TAPPS has produced good players, no question, but overall, the level of competition, depth, and week-to-week grind of UIL football is significantly higher. Context matters when projecting future success.

Sense of Entitlement:
Say what you want, but Shedeur appears entitled because he is entitled. He comes from millions, he is the son of a legendary athlete, and he has earned millions himself through NIL deals before ever taking an NFL snap. Entitlement isn’t new to football, plenty of players have benefited from privilege, but teams still assess whether a player’s mentality will help or hurt their locker room, regardless of their background.

I remember seeing video footage of the Colorado team boarding their plane for the bowl game, Shedeur, Shilo, Travis Hunter, and Deion himself riding first class, while the rest of the team sat in coach. I’m not saying a seat on a plane defines a career, but when evaluating how a player carries himself in front of peers and the public, especially before proving himself at the next level, optics matter. They always have. When Dad’s not there to shield him, how does that entitlement translate?

Deion's Preferred Team List:
Deion publicly listed NFL teams his son wouldn’t play for. Many try to compare this to Archie and Eli Manning, but let’s be real, Eli had a much stronger college resume, including a bowl win and national accolades. Archie’s situation was very specific, with a short list involving just one team. This feels different, more like demands than strategic positioning. That tone doesn’t always sit well in NFL boardrooms.

On-Field Antics:
The watch-flashing, the money gestures, whether you love it or hate it, can turn NFL teams off. The league often frowns upon young players flaunting wealth before proving longevity. It’s not about policing personality, it’s about business optics, and fair or not, those moments stick in decision-makers' minds.

Not Kaepernick:
Please stop with the Colin Kaepernick comparisons. Colin’s actions were selfless and deeply tied to social justice. Shedeur’s behavior comes across as self-centered, more focused on personal branding than collective leadership. It’s an entirely different conversation.

Poor Interview Reviews:
Multiple unnamed sources have said Shedeur had one of the worst player interviews ever at the Combine. In a professional league where maturity, leadership, and media savviness are critical, that’s a red flag. Stats get you in the door, character keeps you there.

Premature Glory:
Getting your jersey retired at Colorado after one season without a championship or major program turnaround feels less like earned legacy and more like being the coach’s kid. Again, not personal, just honest observation.

Look, Shedeur has real talent and strong college stats. No one is denying that. But NFL success is about more than numbers, it’s about leadership, adaptability, humility, and thriving when no one is clearing the path or cushioning the fall. In college, he had privilege, protection, and positioning on his side. In the NFL, he will have to earn it all without shortcuts.

One moment that stood out to me during the draft process was the call with the Cleveland Browns' coach when Shedeur was selected. The coach told him plainly, "You are going to have to come in, work hard, and earn your position." That’s not something a first-round draft pick typically hears, and it lends even more credence to my stance that there are real doubts about how smoothly he will transition to the league which is why he was taken in a later round.

I hope Shedeur adjusts well and rises to the occasion. He certainly has the tools. But only time will tell.

And for once, it’s not about race, it’s about readiness. IMO

What is it going to take to get kindness, decency and intelligence back into the office of POTUS? Or has the implementation of AI and computer rigging put this in our distant past?

Woman Faints While President Obama Gives Remarks About Healthcare Website Issues The president pauses his remarks about the affordable care act to make sure woman is ok.