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Thursday, November 20, 2025

Officer Critical After Crash During JD Vance Motorcade Escort; Community Steps Up as Questions Swirl Around Silence From Washington

 Officer Critical After Crash During JD Vance Motorcade Escort; Community Steps Up as Questions Swirl Around Silence From Washington


Maryville, Tenn. [IFS] — A Maryville police officer remained in critical condition this weekend after a violent collision involving Vice President JD Vance’s motorcade—an incident that has sparked both deep community concern and pointed questions about leadership, accountability, and compassion in the political spotlight.

Officer Justin Brown, a respected member of the Maryville Police Department’s traffic division, was severely injured Friday evening while escorting the vice president’s official motorcade through Blount County. According to authorities, Brown’s police motorcycle collided with a Tennessee Highway Patrol SUV unit on East Lamar Alexander Parkway at Merrit Road at approximately 6:11 p.m. on Nov. 14.

Police officials say Brown was performing standard “dignitary protection detail escort” duties for Vice President Vance when the crash occurred—a high-precision, high-risk job that requires intense focus and split-second judgment from officers who often serve as the invisible scaffolding upholding federal security operations.

In a statement late Friday, the Maryville Police Department confirmed Brown was transported to the University of Tennessee Medical Center, where he underwent emergency surgery the following day, Nov. 15. His condition remained critical as of press time.

Maryville Police Chief Tony Crisp said a “group of citizens” rushed to render first aid in the moments after the impact—a gesture that has drawn praise across the region. “These folks didn’t hesitate,” Crisp said. “They stepped forward, they helped stabilize him, and they showed what this community is made of.”

Witnesses described a chaotic scene: flashing emergency lights, a sudden halt in the motorcade, and officers carving out a safe perimeter while paramedics worked swiftly. One passerby said the moment “felt unreal,” with the hum of motorcade engines giving way to the hollow quiet of an emergency unfolding.

While local leaders and community members have spoken openly and emotionally about Officer Brown, the reaction from Washington has been noticeably muted. As of Sunday, there had been no public statement from Vice President Vance or members of the Republican caucus regarding Brown’s condition or the accident.

That silence has stirred criticism among some political observers and everyday citizens alike, especially given Vice President Vance’s close ties to faith-based political branding and his frequent emphasis on Christian values. Some questioned how a public servant critically injured while directly protecting a national leader could go unacknowledged by the administration he served.

Commentators also noted that the absence of words rang especially loud in light of public reminders from Christian advocates—including conservative podcaster Erika Kirk, whose message of compassion and moral responsibility has been widely cited—that leadership exists not merely in policy but in empathy.

“Moments like this test the character of those in power,” one local resident said. “You want to see a simple gesture—a statement, a prayer, something that shows they recognize the sacrifice made for them.”

For Maryville, however, the focus remains squarely on Officer Brown and his family. Churches across Blount County held prayer circles over the weekend; neighbors dropped off meals; his colleagues kept quiet vigil in hospital waiting rooms. Community generosity has poured in, echoing the first responders and bystanders who jumped into action minutes after the crash.

Motorcade escorts for high-ranking federal officials will likely resume once the investigation concludes, though questions about safety protocols, internal coordination, and how local agencies are supported in these high-risk operations are already circulating.

For now, Maryville waits. The nation watches. And a wounded officer—one who set out Friday to do nothing more admirable than protect another human being—fights through the aftermath with a community firmly at his side.

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Inside the MAGA Meltdown — How a Congresswoman, Her Boyfriend, and a Firebrand Influencer Sparked the Movement's Most Public Civil War Yet

 SUNDAY FEATURE: Inside the MAGA Meltdown — How a Congresswoman, Her Boyfriend, and a Firebrand Influencer Sparked the Movement's Most Public Civil War Yet

By SDCNewsOne
Special Sunday Long Read




APACHE JUNCTION AZ [IFS] -- On a cold November morning in Washington, long before the cable news producers had their first coffee, a political rupture was already brewing quietly online. It began not with a policy announcement or a floor speech—but with a feud, a breakup of sorts, inside the heart of the MAGA universe. The names were familiar: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. Former President Donald Trump. Brian Glenn, her longtime partner and White House correspondent. And Laura Loomer, the online agitator who has carved out a lane of influence through theatrics, confrontation, and unshakeable loyalty to Trump.

The conflicts between these four figures didn’t emerge suddenly. They were the result of years of tension—fractures in ideology, clashes of ambition, and a media ecosystem where visibility is currency, and maintaining Trump’s favor is a full-time job. But in mid-November 2025, the simmering tensions boiled over, producing the most public intra-MAGA fight since the movement first went national.

This is the story of how the MAGA coalition began feuding with itself—how loyalty became a weapon, how personal relationships turned into political liabilities, and how a seemingly trivial question about a wartime leader’s wardrobe exposed the transformation of a movement built on outrage, performance, and perpetual conflict.


PART I — When Greene Broke Ranks

For years, Marjorie Taylor Greene stood as one of Donald Trump’s most explosive and unwavering allies in Congress. She delivered the rhetoric his base craved, challenged Republican leadership from the right, and served as a loyal proxy on the frontlines of culture-war battles.

But something shifted over the past year.

Her break from Trump wasn’t singular—it was cumulative, built on a string of disagreements and a desire for independence not often tolerated in Trump-aligned spaces. The loudest point of contention came over the Epstein files. Greene pushed for the full release, publicly and forcefully. Trump, at first, resisted, only changing his position after political pressure mounted.

Behind closed doors, aides say Trump felt betrayed; Greene felt dismissed.

The fracture became personal fast.

Trump rescinded his endorsement, a rare and stinging rebuke. MAGA influencers began circling. And Greene, once a star in Trump’s orbit, suddenly found herself on the outside looking in.


PART II — Brian Glenn, Unwilling Political Pawn

While Greene charted her new course, Brian Glenn—her boyfriend and a correspondent for Real America’s Voice—watched the ground shift beneath him.

Glenn was not a power broker. He was not a political strategist. In many ways, he wasn’t even a traditional journalist. His White House questions were famously soft, his on-air style warm toward MAGA audiences, and his persona more akin to a friendly TV host than an adversarial reporter.

But in the MAGA ecosystem, proximity equals suspicion.

The moment Trump turned on Greene, Glenn found himself cast as a potential liability. When he publicly defended Greene from online attacks, he unintentionally stepped into the line of fire—and into Laura Loomer’s crosshairs.


PART III — Laura Loomer Smells Blood

Loomer has built a career on being loud, relentless, and unfiltered. Her brand is confrontation. Her currency is outrage. And she has one iron rule: defend Trump at all costs.

When Greene fell out of Trump’s favor, Loomer saw an opportunity—not merely to attack Greene, but to elevate herself.

On November 15, she unleashed a barrage of attacks on Glenn, calling him “talentless,” a “simp,” and a “liability” to Trump. She claimed his presence at the White House damaged the movement, that he received his credentials only because of his connection to Greene, and that the administration should revoke his press pass immediately.

It was a political hit job disguised as media commentary.

Sources within conservative circles say Loomer’s pressure campaigns have succeeded before—she has used her online following to influence personnel decisions inside Trump’s political orbit. Now she was using the same playbook on Glenn, hoping that attacking Greene’s partner would accelerate Greene’s exile.

The personal nature of her insults hinted at something deeper: Loomer wasn’t just enforcing loyalty. She was staking her claim as a gatekeeping force within the movement.

And Glenn—soft-spoken, conflict-averse, and with no appetite for political warfare—was unprepared for the ferocity.


PART IV — The Zelensky Question and the Line That Shouldn’t Have Been Crossed

As the feud played out online, another moment drew scrutiny from outside the MAGA bubble.

It came when Trump, Sen. J.D. Vance, and Brian Glenn criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for not wearing formal attire during a visit. Zelensky, leading a country resisting a full-scale invasion, is rarely out of his military-style clothing—a symbol of leadership not in comfort, but in crisis.

Mocking his appearance struck many as a moral low point.

This wasn’t a partisan clash. It wasn’t a policy disagreement. It was an attack on a wartime leader whose country has been under missile fire for nearly three years. And in making it, the critics revealed more about themselves than they did about Zelensky.

The backlash was immediate and broad—from political independents, moderates, and even some conservatives who felt the criticism was indecent.

In that moment, Glenn found himself in a paradox: defending Greene, navigating Loomer’s hostility, and participating in an episode that tarnished his image among those outside MAGA media circles.

The question wasn’t just whether Glenn would follow Greene away from Trump. It was whether he had already crossed that line without knowing it.


PART V — What This Feud Really Means

The Greene–Glenn–Loomer triangle is not a one-off skirmish. It signals a deeper truth about the state of the MAGA movement in 2025:

There is no longer a unified center of power.

What was once a tight-knit political machine is now a collection of competing personalities:

  • those loyal to Trump above all

  • those trying to build independence

  • those auditioning loudly for relevance

  • those caught in the crossfire

Internal fights aren’t new. But rarely have they been so public, so personal, or so vicious.

Greene becomes a cautionary tale.
Glenn becomes collateral damage.
Loomer becomes a reminder that power in MAGA world comes not through elections, but through visibility.
And Trump remains the sun: unpredictable, unavoidable, and scorching to anyone who drifts too close.


PART VI — Where It Goes From Here

Today, Brian Glenn’s press pass remains active.
The White House has offered no indication that Loomer’s demands are being entertained.
Greene continues carving a more independent persona.
Loomer continues attacking anyone she views as disloyal.
And Trump continues shifting the definition of loyalty with each new grievance.

But the broader question lingers:
Is the MAGA movement entering an era where internal destruction becomes a defining feature rather than an occasional flare-up?

If this week’s saga offers any clue, the answer is yes.

Not because the movement’s enemies forced division.
Not because Democrats applied pressure.
But because its own factions have started policing each other with more intensity than they police their political opposition.

This is no longer a coalition.
It is a competition.
And like all competitions, there will be winners—and casualties.

The remarkable part is that it’s happening in plain sight, with the major players livestreaming their grievances, sniping on social media, and treating the future of the movement as if it were a season of political reality TV.

The only certainty going forward?

This isn’t the end of the story.
It’s the beginning of a much larger unraveling.

Tuesday, November 11, 2025

SDCNews One - CHRISTIAN MUSIC RADIO: THE NEW SOUND OF FAITH FINDS ITS VOICE ONLINE

 

CHRISTIAN MUSIC RADIO: THE NEW SOUND OF FAITH FINDS ITS VOICE ONLINE


By SDCNews One Staff News Writers


APACHE JUNCTION AZ [IFS] -- “The closer I get to God,” says one listener, “the more unattractive mainstream music is.”

For decades, Christian radio has been the quiet heartbeat of America’s faith community — a steady hum of hymns, sermons, and Sunday morning inspiration. But today, a new kind of revival is stirring, not in pews or pulpits, but across playlists, podcasts, and streaming channels. Christian music is breaking free from the traditional airwaves and finding new homes in indie and social media radio networks, reshaping the way believers — and even skeptics — tune in to messages of hope.

A New Pulpit in the Digital Age

Believers once expected to hear worship songs only on Sunday mornings. Now, social media has become the new pulpit. Platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram host a growing wave of contemporary Christian artists who reach millions directly from their bedrooms, studios, and cars. Small stations like SDC RadioWorks, part of a worldwide collective of over 4,500 indie radio outlets, have become crucial bridges between the faithful and these emerging voices.

It’s not just a niche trend. Artists like Forrest Frank and Brandon Lake are reshaping how Christian music sounds — and where it’s played. Their recent placements on the Billboard Hot 100 prove that the genre is no longer confined to religious markets. Meanwhile, established names such as Lauren Daigle continue to blur the boundaries between sacred and mainstream, with Daigle’s performance at this year’s Super Bowl standing as a landmark moment for the faith-based music movement.

The Long Road to Airplay

Christian music wasn’t always welcomed on the airwaves. In the early days of American radio, programming faith-based rock was almost unthinkable. One of the first groups to challenge that divide was Stryper, a Southern California band that stormed into the mid-1980s with bright yellow-and-black spandex, guitar riffs, and unapologetic lyrics about salvation. Distributed by Kenneth Howard Smith through D-Town Records, their tracks found their way onto Los Angeles rock stations — a radical breakthrough in a market dominated by metal and pop.

That moment cracked open a door that would eventually let hundreds of artists walk through. From Amy Grant’s crossover success in the 1980s to the praise-pop explosion of the 2000s, Christian music carved out a distinct place in American culture. But as corporate radio consolidated and stations switched formats in the 2010s, many smaller Christian broadcasters struggled to survive.

The Decline of Traditional Radio — and the Rise of the Stream

The numbers tell a sobering story: the number of traditional Christian radio stations in the U.S. has slowly declined over the past decade. Yet the spirit of the format hasn’t faded — it’s simply migrated. Where FM frequencies once carried the gospel message, streaming apps, podcast platforms, and social radio channels now carry it farther and faster.

Independent Christian programmers like SDC RadioWorks are part of a digital movement that’s redefining what “radio” even means. Their networks blend talk, testimony, and tunes, giving indie Christian artists a global platform without needing a major label or corporate station.

Faith in a Changing Soundscape

For many believers, this shift feels both liberating and intimate. Social media allows artists to testify through their feeds, collaborate across continents, and invite followers into their creative process. It’s ministry through music — broadcast in real time.

“The gospel message hasn’t changed,” says one indie programmer, “but the microphone sure has.”

As Christian music grows louder in the digital world, it’s no longer waiting for permission from the old gatekeepers. The faithful — artists and audiences alike — have found their frequency. And from the look of it, the new sound of worship is just getting started.

Thursday, November 6, 2025

SDCNews One - “Thanksgiving Turkey Sales Cool as SNAP Cuts Bite into Holiday Tables”

 SDC Digital News | National Economy Report

“Thanksgiving Turkey Sales Cool as SNAP Cuts Bite into Holiday Tables”

By SDCNews One Staff Writers for SDC Financial Times Reporter and TRDR Radio

APACHE JUNCTION AZ [IFS] -- Across the United States, grocery store freezers that once emptied quickly in November are now filling up with unsold turkeys. Retailers say the slowdown in Thanksgiving bird sales is sharper this year than anyone expected—a reflection of both shrinking household budgets and growing consumer protests against major grocery chains.

For decades, turkey has been the centerpiece of the American Thanksgiving table. Outside of the holidays, sales hold steady as families use turkey for sandwiches, soups, and everyday meals. But this year, retailers are watching a disturbing trend: the traditional holiday surge just isn’t happening.

Industry analysts and store managers point to a major factor—federal SNAP benefit cuts. Many low-income families who relied on government assistance to stock up for holiday feasts are now finding it difficult to afford the basics, let alone a 12-pound turkey that can run anywhere from $25 to $45.

“People are coming in, looking, and walking away,” said one grocery manager in St. Louis. “They’re grabbing smaller chickens, canned goods, or skipping the big meal altogether.”

At the same time, a wave of consumer boycotts targeting national and local chains has further thinned out foot traffic. Whether in protest of price hikes, corporate practices, or political ties, aisles that once buzzed with shoppers now stand unusually quiet. The silence, some store owners say, feels heavier than the weight of the turkeys piling up in their coolers.

Economists warn that this combination—reduced government aid and consumer discontent—could spell trouble for holiday retail overall. Meat producers, transporters, and farmers who count on Thanksgiving sales are also beginning to feel the chill.

Meanwhile, community food pantries and local charities are reporting record demand. Donations can’t keep pace. “It’s not that Americans stopped caring about tradition,” said a volunteer in Chicago. “It’s that a lot of them just can’t afford to keep it going.”

As the holidays approach, the golden bird that once symbolized plenty is becoming a mirror of America’s growing divide—between those who can still celebrate in abundance and those watching from the sidelines, trying to make do with less.

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Monday, October 20, 2025

Spotify Shuts Down SDC News One’s ‘Citizen Journalists Radio’; Backlash Follows From Streets to the White House

Spotify Shuts Down SDC News One’s ‘Citizen Journalists Radio’; Backlash Follows From Streets to the White House


By IFS NewsWriters, Staff Reporters
October 20, 2025

NEW YORK — In a move that has sent shockwaves through independent media circles, Spotify has officially canceled SDC News One’s Citizen Journalists Radio, a grassroots radio show built entirely on street commentary and social media-sourced audio from platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram. 

The cancellation, confirmed late Sunday night, has ignited a firestorm of responses—from praise by media critics to outrage from listeners, citizen contributors, and even political figures.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7nr5lBsJm9EwRqwINDJba6?si=b5QXVCfLRDez_5vOH2frmg




Citizen Journalists Radio - Backlash Follows From Streets

Among the most vocal for citizen journalists radio is Professor Ben Medias, co-founder of the Medias Touch Network, who called for regular citizens journalists to use their video, voices and microphone. The cancellation "an attack on the evolving voice of the people" and vowed to continue the mission of citizen-powered media through new channels.

“Citizen Journalists Radio wasn’t just a show—it was a megaphone for everyday Americans,” said Kenneth Howard Smith, founder of The SDC Institute in a fiery statement on Monday. 

“This was a platform where barbershops, corner stores, protest lines, bedrooms, vehicles, living rooms and kitchen tales became newsrooms. Spotify might have silenced the stream, but they won’t silence the streets. We're already building the next phase—real citizens, real news, and no corporate gatekeepers."

From Sidewalk to Soundwaves

Launched in 2024 by Smith on his SDC TalkRadio platform, with outside distribution by SDC Digital, Citizen Journalists Radio gained rapid popularity for its unfiltered audio clips, often sourced directly from trending TikToks or real-time YouTube livestreams. It gave voice to those often excluded from polished newsrooms: working-class voices, youth perspectives, and on-the-ground reactions to national events.

Segments ranged from spontaneous interviews with striking workers to raw, often emotional reactions from disaster zones, protest sites, and community gatherings. Edited together into a tight, rhythmic radio format, the show created a mosaic of modern America—vulnerable, chaotic, but undeniably authentic.

Spotify, which had licensed the program as part of its push into alternative news content, did not provide a detailed explanation for the sudden removal. A brief press release cited “editorial concerns and platform standards,” sparking speculation that mounting political pressure or corporate risk aversion played a role.

White House Reaction: “Dangerously Undisciplined”

Perhaps most unexpectedly, the cancellation even drew attention from the President of the United States, who commented on the matter during a press briefing on Monday morning that was "off record". When asked about the show’s removal, the President responded with unusually harsh language:

“This so-called ‘citizen journalism’ is dangerously undisciplined. We need facts, not feelings. We’re not going to let viral videos masquerade as verified reporting.”

The President’s remarks behind the doors were immediately criticized by media watchdogs and civil liberties groups, who interpreted them as an attack on free expression and participatory journalism.

Ben Medias responded directly on social media, calling the President’s words “tone-deaf and authoritarian.”

“Calling the people’s voice ‘dangerously undisciplined’ says more about the establishment than it does about the people. Maybe if they listened to the streets, we wouldn’t be in this mess.”

What Really Happened Behind the Scenes?

Insiders suggest growing internal tension at Spotify may have played a role. Several episodes of Citizen Journalists Radio had drawn scrutiny for airing unverified claims and politically charged street clips without context. Critics argued that the show blurred the line between journalism and viral spectacle, while supporters saw it as a necessary disruption to sanitized corporate media.

“Spotify took a risk by giving this show a platform,” said one former Spotify content strategist who spoke under condition of anonymity. “But once it started trending in uncomfortable political territory—and the White House started paying attention—they pulled the plug.”

What’s Next for Citizen Media?

Despite the cancellation, the show's producers have signaled plans to relaunch independently. With support from grassroots networks and influencers, a decentralized version of the show is rumored to be in development, potentially using blockchain-based audio platforms or Patreon-backed podcasting networks.

Smith relaunched a new program under the banner of Citizen confirmed Monday that his team is already in talks to host a new version of the program under the Medias Touch Network banner, emphasizing "no filters, no fear, and no corporate leash."

“The people are the press now,” Medias said. “And we’re just getting started.”

A Tipping Point for Journalism?

The fallout over Citizen Journalists Radio has reignited a national debate: Who gets to define journalism in 2025? As traditional institutions struggle with public trust, the cancellation of a people-powered show—however imperfect—has exposed deep tensions between institutional control and democratic expression.

“Citizen Journalists RadioVoices is messy, but so is democracy,” said media analyst Kendra Doss. “What we’re witnessing is a power struggle over narrative—and Spotify just showed which side it’s on.”

Follow sdcog.net for continuing coverage of newspapers from around the world, on digital media, censorship, and the rise of citizen-powered journalism.
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Thursday, October 16, 2025

Kama Linden -

 Kama Linden  -



Basic Band Info
Kama Linden
Cold Nights
2013
Pop Upbeat
Prince, Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift
Doecii
ASCAP (USA)
Unsigned
Geographic
BRONX
United States
Yes
 

ABOUT KAMA LINDEN

Kama Linden is a fireball of energy, passion, and versatility. This gutsy lyricist draws you in with her edgy lyrics and voice , lulls you in with SMOOTH vocals, and has you grooving with sultry sounds that are undeniably her own. Live on stage, she has gathered many a crowd at various festivals and other venues large and small.

She spent three years touring the USA (and Amsterdam in 2007) in support of her first release, UNINHIBITED 2006 (a mix of POP/Rock and some urban/dance mixes which keeps the listener both interested and entertained), and has been touring the USA and abroad in support of her second album release, BETTER LATE THAN NEVER (which has a balance of fully produced songs, as well as simpler, more acoustic takes).

 SOUTHERN COMFORT (2013), along with her children's song single: IT TAKES ALL KINDS(2013), were recorded in NASHVILLE with all live studio musicians. And now, the long-awaited new studio album, EVERYTHING IN GOOD TIME, which is both a dedication to her Nana, Mom, and love for the Jersey Shore, but the self-reflective, mostly biographical, adult contemporary album you have all been waiting for. 

Once again, this was recorded in Nashville, under the direction of Master Engineer Rodney Ingle, at Misstyx Studios, thanks to Darla Perlozi. The stellar musicianship of Darla (drums), Timmy Patterson (bass), Tony Toliver (piano) and James Mitchell (guitar) brought Kama's songs to a level never before heard on her past albums, as well as capturing her voice the way it should be recorded.

2025 has been quite busy. Not only has she been performing at wineries and breweries all summer and fall in NJ, PA and MD, but she has been releasing and will continue to release self-produced singles: “You Can't AI Me Away” (March 2025), “Ride” (April 2025), “Cold Nights” (September 2025), and “I Hate Pumpkin Spice” (October 2025). Learning to record, edit, and master in Garage Band, and then Logic 11.2 has taken her music and computer tech skills to a whole new level.

Although her albums are fully orchestrated, she usually tours as an acoustic soloist or plays with a partner or acoustic trio. Although she most often plays on Eastern Seaboard lately, as well as four concert tours in California, she also has performed abroad in London/Southeast/Devon, Wales, Amsterdam, AUSTRALIA and Prague. 

She has performed in many a festival such as SUNBURY RIVER FESTIVAL for four consecutive years, Nashville Songwriter's Festival, Art by the Ferry, Halstead Market Days, FIGMENT, Jersey Shore Festival for three years, Porch Stomp, and the Birdman Festival (UK). 

Even as a solo act, she’s sure to knock 'em dead for she holds nothing back. She also performs many pop/rock and country covers. Her songs have been licensed to small films; "Another Me" was used for a Blue Cross Radio Spot in California. "Bitter Lemon" was featured on a Radio Show in Nashville called "Sauced" in July 2008: WLAC 1510 AM.

Her song "Crossed Over" from UNINHIBITED 2006 is being featured in a Book that was released as a 9/11 remembrance by ArtForHealingNYC.Org. She also plays at many benefits and Charity Events.

Her songs are dominating, sexy, and will make you think and feel about the human experience. And now, with "EVERYTHING IN GOOD TIME", the music was worth the wait.

Kama Linden, Singer-songwriter-guitarist and now MUSIC PRODUCER has release not one, but THREE self-produced pop/upbeat/somewhat rap singles this year:

March 17th "You Can't AI Me Away" in response to AI taking over people's jobs and livelyhoods, as well as being used to replace SAG AFTRA performers such as herself, both in the Film/TV industry and now in music. Anyone can use an AI to write a song now, and even pretend to be an artist. But will the listeners buy in?

https://open.spotify.com/album/7JMtKoBsOfLyUi5HTn7UJf?si=TZoetOu_TGu1lCN5KKhKow

RIDE! Is a fun song to ruise around the hood in, or drive to the beach, with your top down and some good friends. https://open.spotify.com/album/52fcRAUo5dwX6WwUac1qCg?si=-6eCuu3CThGmBedMWsBIKQ

Cold Nights, which just posted to Spotify today (Sept 28th), is a "Teddy Swims" styled song to tell that special someone that you want them to snuggle up with you and keep you warm.

https://ope.spotify.com/album/43tDQTW7UkOdO0Zg1RYfwh

"You're On Video" is actually from my "Everything In Good Time" album, as "I Hate Pumpkin Spice" is still in the works, but it also fits the genre better so that Radio can streamline my sound.

https://open.spotify.com/track/4VyPvJez1NT4VZvgdG8UXR?si=412b83d25e8441d9

For my other works, Pop, Country, Adult Contemporary, visit www.kamalinden.com

 

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Delta State University - Mississippi Hanging Again & Again & Again

Demartravion “Trey” Reed - Delta State University Student’s Death Amid Rising Racial Tensions

 Delta State University Mourns Student’s Death Amid Rising Racial Tensions


https://open.spotify.com/episode/0V9PlqfowsMIcHxUJwKGIn?si=biSrGk3QSR2WjNDnSuTLmQ


APACHE JUNCTION AZ [IFS] -- As political and cultural fights fracture even within MAGA circles, violence has spilled over into Black communities, fueling fear that history is repeating itself.

On Monday, September 15, 2025, the body of 21-year-old freshman Demartravion “Trey” Reed was found hanging from a tree near the pickleball courts at Delta State University in Cleveland, Mississippi. University staff made the discovery shortly after 7:00 a.m., prompting the cancellation of classes and centennial celebrations that had been planned for the day.

Investigation and Initial Findings

Delta State University Police are leading the investigation with support from Cleveland Police, the Bolivar County Sheriff’s Department, and the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation.

At a press conference, officials emphasized that “no evidence of foul play” had been found so far. The Bolivar County coroner confirmed a preliminary review revealed no broken bones, lacerations, or injuries consistent with an assault, though the official cause of death will depend on the full autopsy now underway at the Mississippi State Crime Lab.

Contradicting Claims from Family and Social Media

Despite the official line, Reed’s death has quickly become a lightning rod online. A TikTok user identifying as his cousin alleged that Reed had been beaten and had multiple broken bones, claims flatly denied by the coroner’s office. The cousin also accused the university of covering up a racist attack, citing a history of harassment against Reed—including being nearly falsely accused of a hate crime during his earlier time on campus.

Graphic videos purporting to show the scene have circulated widely. Reed’s mother pleaded with the public not to share them, saying the family is already in anguish.

Community Response

University President Dr. Daniel Ennis expressed condolences to the family and made counseling services available to students and staff. He stressed that the campus was not on lockdown and that officials did not believe there was an ongoing threat to the community. Security has nevertheless been heightened in response to fears among students and faculty.

Broader Concerns

Reed’s death sits against Mississippi’s long shadow of racial violence, where lynchings were once routine and investigations often left unanswered questions. Many on social media argue that authorities are too quick to label such cases suicides, pointing to a string of similar incidents reported across the South in recent years.

Local voices echo that worry. Residents of Greenville and other Delta towns say they have witnessed decades of Black men’s deaths being brushed aside, even as families insist racism played a role.

Unanswered Questions

As of now, the only official record is a preliminary coroner’s statement ruling out external injuries. The full autopsy will be crucial in determining whether Trey Reed’s death was, as authorities suggest, a suicide—or whether the family’s suspicions of racial violence will gain weight.

For many in Cleveland, the uncertainty is already too much. To them, the image of a young Black man hanging from a tree in Mississippi is a wound that never healed, reopened once again.