G. Lamont Blackstone (also writing as Geronimo Redstone)
@stone2030.bsky.social
Writes at the intersection of history, fantasy, politics, and philosophy. Previously led a national initiative focused on advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Quips of the Week. The journalist Alex Wagner described Pete Hegseth as a "Man Barbie." In reaction to his questionable attacks in the Caribbean, Congressman Eugene Vindman referred to him as the "Secretary of War Crimes."
December 5, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Quips of the Week. The journalist Alex Wagner described Pete Hegseth as a "Man Barbie." In reaction to his questionable attacks in the Caribbean, Congressman Eugene Vindman referred to him as the "Secretary of War Crimes."
The gathering of world leaders proceeds at the G20 summit hosted by South Africa, a milestone for a continent previously exploited by leading economic powers. The U.S. racist boycott of the event has been met with the response: "No Trump, no problem."
November 21, 2025 at 2:51 PM
The gathering of world leaders proceeds at the G20 summit hosted by South Africa, a milestone for a continent previously exploited by leading economic powers. The U.S. racist boycott of the event has been met with the response: "No Trump, no problem."
News Underreported: South Africa is hosting the 2025 G20 summit, a first for an African nation & a symbol of Africa's growing global significance. Yet Trump is boycotting the event in yet another instance of hostility & disrespect for the continent.
November 15, 2025 at 2:47 PM
News Underreported: South Africa is hosting the 2025 G20 summit, a first for an African nation & a symbol of Africa's growing global significance. Yet Trump is boycotting the event in yet another instance of hostility & disrespect for the continent.
Some vulnerable individuals have emotional support animals to comfort them during incidents of stress. Trump instead has emotional support dictators, which explains the White House visit this week from Hungarian dictator Viktor Orban.
November 8, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Some vulnerable individuals have emotional support animals to comfort them during incidents of stress. Trump instead has emotional support dictators, which explains the White House visit this week from Hungarian dictator Viktor Orban.
(Cont. from prior post.) A 5% developer's fee would grease Trump's tiny palms with $10mm. I don't know; I'm just asking.
October 27, 2025 at 12:33 AM
(Cont. from prior post.) A 5% developer's fee would grease Trump's tiny palms with $10mm. I don't know; I'm just asking.
Trump's $200mm ballroom is equal to an astronomical $2,200 per sq. ft. I know of a hotel project in NYC with construction costs of $650 psf. Is Trump including a developer's fee for himself or his company? The media should ask, and Congress should receive a detailed budget.
October 27, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Trump's $200mm ballroom is equal to an astronomical $2,200 per sq. ft. I know of a hotel project in NYC with construction costs of $650 psf. Is Trump including a developer's fee for himself or his company? The media should ask, and Congress should receive a detailed budget.
Trump and the Borg Queen of #StarTrek have something in common other than the same makeup artist and asexual reproduction. They both have proven that resistance is NOT futile. Thank you to the 7 million NO KINGS patriots! (Pop culture has its lessons.)
October 20, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Trump and the Borg Queen of #StarTrek have something in common other than the same makeup artist and asexual reproduction. They both have proven that resistance is NOT futile. Thank you to the 7 million NO KINGS patriots! (Pop culture has its lessons.)
The philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche advised aspiring great souls to “Become who you are.” Angel Reese is revising the rules of what it means to be a female athlete. Thus, her added incarnation as a runway model is very … Nietzschean. And good for the WNBA brand.
October 19, 2025 at 12:34 PM
The philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche advised aspiring great souls to “Become who you are.” Angel Reese is revising the rules of what it means to be a female athlete. Thus, her added incarnation as a runway model is very … Nietzschean. And good for the WNBA brand.
Since they are devout members of the Church of Donald Trump & Latter Day Demons, I understand why Congressional Republicans denounced today's No King events. Nonetheless, this is an unprecedented protest against monarchy. Thomas Paine, Patrick Henry and Hamilton would be proud.
October 18, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Since they are devout members of the Church of Donald Trump & Latter Day Demons, I understand why Congressional Republicans denounced today's No King events. Nonetheless, this is an unprecedented protest against monarchy. Thomas Paine, Patrick Henry and Hamilton would be proud.
Reportedly, the following is a modern African maxim: "Out of hatred for the cockroach, the ants voted for the insecticide. They all died, including the housefly that did not even vote." MAGA voters should have heard this in 2016.
October 16, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Reportedly, the following is a modern African maxim: "Out of hatred for the cockroach, the ants voted for the insecticide. They all died, including the housefly that did not even vote." MAGA voters should have heard this in 2016.
Trump thinks he's the Fantastic Four movie's Invisible Woman. With his #ColumbusDay executive order, he is making the legacy of Indigenous Peoples invisible -- again. Don't be surprised if you see him prancing in a blue catsuit on Halloween.
October 11, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Trump thinks he's the Fantastic Four movie's Invisible Woman. With his #ColumbusDay executive order, he is making the legacy of Indigenous Peoples invisible -- again. Don't be surprised if you see him prancing in a blue catsuit on Halloween.
Here's a 6th-grade history lesson for MAGA: Puerto Rico is part of the USA. That makes #BadBunny an American. Will you now be able to enjoy the Super Bowl half-time show?
"Ignorance, allied with power, is the most ferocious enemy justice can have." -- James Baldwin
"Ignorance, allied with power, is the most ferocious enemy justice can have." -- James Baldwin
October 9, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Here's a 6th-grade history lesson for MAGA: Puerto Rico is part of the USA. That makes #BadBunny an American. Will you now be able to enjoy the Super Bowl half-time show?
"Ignorance, allied with power, is the most ferocious enemy justice can have." -- James Baldwin
"Ignorance, allied with power, is the most ferocious enemy justice can have." -- James Baldwin
Project REAP's new program for professional athletes is attracting growing interest -- as evidenced by this feature in Boston's premier Black newspaper. My thanks to Taneshia for keeping my vision alive!
September 6, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Project REAP's new program for professional athletes is attracting growing interest -- as evidenced by this feature in Boston's premier Black newspaper. My thanks to Taneshia for keeping my vision alive!
(Cont. from prior post.) And Namibia's head of state is a Black woman -- his kryptonite.
September 3, 2025 at 11:36 AM
(Cont. from prior post.) And Namibia's head of state is a Black woman -- his kryptonite.
Trump wants to accelerate America’s development of nuclear energy, which is essential to supporting the proliferation of data centers. But in his signature stupidity, he has alienated the #2 and #3 producers of uranium: Canada and Namibia. So much for the U.S. AI race.
September 3, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Trump wants to accelerate America’s development of nuclear energy, which is essential to supporting the proliferation of data centers. But in his signature stupidity, he has alienated the #2 and #3 producers of uranium: Canada and Namibia. So much for the U.S. AI race.
Congrats to Project REAP’s Taneshia Nash Laird, who joined the NFL executive vice president, Troy Vincent, and his wife, Tommi, during an August 28th panel focused on Blacks in philanthropy. These challenging times require nonprofits to be creative in maintaining funding support.
August 31, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Congrats to Project REAP’s Taneshia Nash Laird, who joined the NFL executive vice president, Troy Vincent, and his wife, Tommi, during an August 28th panel focused on Blacks in philanthropy. These challenging times require nonprofits to be creative in maintaining funding support.
Project REAP, the pioneering talent development initiative serving the commercial real estate industry, is advancing its 3P training program for active & retired players in #professionalsports. Glad for the press; not happy with the article title.
August 23, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Project REAP, the pioneering talent development initiative serving the commercial real estate industry, is advancing its 3P training program for active & retired players in #professionalsports. Glad for the press; not happy with the article title.
An African nation slightly smaller than the state of Maryland is emerging as the "Singapore of Africa." #Rwanda is rising from its notorious past, and it's a testament to its policies of cultivating human capital. Shall we say, "Wakanda Forever"?
August 19, 2025 at 1:12 PM
An African nation slightly smaller than the state of Maryland is emerging as the "Singapore of Africa." #Rwanda is rising from its notorious past, and it's a testament to its policies of cultivating human capital. Shall we say, "Wakanda Forever"?
Appeasement in Alaska. Alaska's senators should consider themselves fortunate that Trump didn't surrender the state to Putin during their 8/15/25 meeting. Once again, where Putin leads, #Donnie2Dolls follows. Echoes of Neville Chamberlain!
August 16, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Appeasement in Alaska. Alaska's senators should consider themselves fortunate that Trump didn't surrender the state to Putin during their 8/15/25 meeting. Once again, where Putin leads, #Donnie2Dolls follows. Echoes of Neville Chamberlain!
(Cont. from prior post.) My profound apologies for any insult to Kermit the Frog and other authentic sock puppets.
August 14, 2025 at 12:27 PM
(Cont. from prior post.) My profound apologies for any insult to Kermit the Frog and other authentic sock puppets.
A recent election poll suggests that Republican Elise Stefanik is gaining ground on NY Governor Hochul. New Yorkers should understand that few events—other than the bubonic plague—would be more disastrous for the state than the election of that MAGA sock puppet.
August 14, 2025 at 12:18 PM
A recent election poll suggests that Republican Elise Stefanik is gaining ground on NY Governor Hochul. New Yorkers should understand that few events—other than the bubonic plague—would be more disastrous for the state than the election of that MAGA sock puppet.
#ICE is promoting agent recruitment ads for volunteers to rid the nation "of criminals and predators." The image to the right suggests that never have truer words been spoken.
August 9, 2025 at 3:45 PM
#ICE is promoting agent recruitment ads for volunteers to rid the nation "of criminals and predators." The image to the right suggests that never have truer words been spoken.
The annual celebration of America's iconic Black neighborhood is underway. Though Trump is attempting to erase Black history, he can't erase the #HarlemRenaissance. He can't erase #MalcolmX. He can't erase the Apollo or the Schomburg Center. #Harlem continues to write its indelible destiny.
August 6, 2025 at 11:12 AM
The annual celebration of America's iconic Black neighborhood is underway. Though Trump is attempting to erase Black history, he can't erase the #HarlemRenaissance. He can't erase #MalcolmX. He can't erase the Apollo or the Schomburg Center. #Harlem continues to write its indelible destiny.
As we approach America's 250th anniversary, I celebrate the scholarship of the #1619Project for illustrating the significance of stolen labor for the republic's formation. Expect the Trump Reich to go into overdrive to sanitize the nation's history. And to deflect from Epstein.
August 5, 2025 at 12:54 PM
As we approach America's 250th anniversary, I celebrate the scholarship of the #1619Project for illustrating the significance of stolen labor for the republic's formation. Expect the Trump Reich to go into overdrive to sanitize the nation's history. And to deflect from Epstein.
The media have remembered that they have forgotten the legacy of the great #VenusWilliams. Some may question why she’s still playing at her age. Well, Venus has done so much for tennis that she should be able to play as long as she has the will! www.wsj.com/sports/tenni...
At 45, Venus Williams Still Can’t Quit Tennis
The seven-time major champion returned to competition this month after a 16-month hiatus. She still has hopes of getting back to a U.S. Open.
www.wsj.com
August 2, 2025 at 2:22 PM
The media have remembered that they have forgotten the legacy of the great #VenusWilliams. Some may question why she’s still playing at her age. Well, Venus has done so much for tennis that she should be able to play as long as she has the will! www.wsj.com/sports/tenni...