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.
I suspect the recent Atlanta Dream contests with the Indiana Fever attracted robust viewership. Angel Reese made rebounding history. Yes, kudos to Caitlin Clark for attracting audiences to the sport. But it's time for the Reese critics to recognize that the Beltline Barbie also brings eyeballs.
June 21, 2026 at 11:53 AM
I suspect the recent Atlanta Dream contests with the Indiana Fever attracted robust viewership. Angel Reese made rebounding history. Yes, kudos to Caitlin Clark for attracting audiences to the sport. But it's time for the Reese critics to recognize that the Beltline Barbie also brings eyeballs.
We've seen Trump depict himself as Superman, a king, the Pope, and Jesus Christ. I will be very concerned for Pope Leo if the White House narcissist ever depicts himself as King Henry II of England. Remember what happened to history's Thomas Becket.
April 16, 2026 at 12:59 AM
We've seen Trump depict himself as Superman, a king, the Pope, and Jesus Christ. I will be very concerned for Pope Leo if the White House narcissist ever depicts himself as King Henry II of England. Remember what happened to history's Thomas Becket.
Athletes on the move. One of the stars responsible for the current renaissance in women's professional sports, Angel Reese, will join the WNBA's Atlanta Dream. Can't wait to see what chemistry the Bayou Barbie will cook on the court! Will "Peachtree Barbie" work as a new nickname?
April 9, 2026 at 11:49 AM
Athletes on the move. One of the stars responsible for the current renaissance in women's professional sports, Angel Reese, will join the WNBA's Atlanta Dream. Can't wait to see what chemistry the Bayou Barbie will cook on the court! Will "Peachtree Barbie" work as a new nickname?
Day 343 of the Iran War. Pete Hegseth informs House Speaker Jeffries and Senate Majority Leader Elizabeth Warren that the Iran War will be concluded within the next two weeks.
March 31, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Day 343 of the Iran War. Pete Hegseth informs House Speaker Jeffries and Senate Majority Leader Elizabeth Warren that the Iran War will be concluded within the next two weeks.
An enthusiastic salute to Notre Dame women's basketball, their coach, and their indefatigable apex predator (Hannah Hidalgo) on their Sweet 16 win in the NCAA Finals. Regardless of what happens when they meet UConn, Hidalgo has proven she's a legendary talent.
March 28, 2026 at 1:40 PM
An enthusiastic salute to Notre Dame women's basketball, their coach, and their indefatigable apex predator (Hannah Hidalgo) on their Sweet 16 win in the NCAA Finals. Regardless of what happens when they meet UConn, Hidalgo has proven she's a legendary talent.
Kudos to Project REAP’s 3P Initiative. I’m pleased to learn that REAP’s new initiative for retired & active professional athletes has attracted its first WNBA applicant. This becomes even more important as the league's professionals now have added incentive to explore wealth management options.
March 25, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Kudos to Project REAP’s 3P Initiative. I’m pleased to learn that REAP’s new initiative for retired & active professional athletes has attracted its first WNBA applicant. This becomes even more important as the league's professionals now have added incentive to explore wealth management options.
Barack Obama has commented--with characteristic dignity--on Trump's racist ape video. This post that a friend shared with me punctuates this moment in our political culture.
February 16, 2026 at 9:46 PM
Barack Obama has commented--with characteristic dignity--on Trump's racist ape video. This post that a friend shared with me punctuates this moment in our political culture.
Trump's Minnesota Invasion. Imagine the poet Maya Angelou commenting on JD Vance commenting in 2016 on Trump's manifold fascist comments ten years ago: "When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time."
January 26, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Trump's Minnesota Invasion. Imagine the poet Maya Angelou commenting on JD Vance commenting in 2016 on Trump's manifold fascist comments ten years ago: "When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time."
Trump's big hope for his Jedi mind tricks of geopolitical distractions of Greenland and Venezuela: They will compel us to ignore his night terrors of the Epstein Files. They will not. And my apologies to Star War fans for besmirching the Jedi by association with the White House Jabba the Hutt.
January 22, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Trump's big hope for his Jedi mind tricks of geopolitical distractions of Greenland and Venezuela: They will compel us to ignore his night terrors of the Epstein Files. They will not. And my apologies to Star War fans for besmirching the Jedi by association with the White House Jabba the Hutt.
The following is an important public inquiry for Rep. Nancy Mace:
January 18, 2026 at 2:40 PM
The following is an important public inquiry for Rep. Nancy Mace:
If Kristi Noem bragged about shooting her puppy, why should we be surprised when her "brash" leadership results in ICE shooting an unarmed woman in the face? Dehumanizing the public is the Pavlovian reaction of the MAGA horde.
January 9, 2026 at 1:51 PM
If Kristi Noem bragged about shooting her puppy, why should we be surprised when her "brash" leadership results in ICE shooting an unarmed woman in the face? Dehumanizing the public is the Pavlovian reaction of the MAGA horde.
Black Americans should move beyond perspectives filtered through the lens of good and evil. In 2025, they were admittedly surrounded by much evil and much less good. But in 2026, they will be better served by looking through the lens of power and weakness. The resolution: Focus on the former.
December 28, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Black Americans should move beyond perspectives filtered through the lens of good and evil. In 2025, they were admittedly surrounded by much evil and much less good. But in 2026, they will be better served by looking through the lens of power and weakness. The resolution: Focus on the former.
In 2026, MAGA will fret that a resurrected discussion of The 1619 Project will dim the glory of their sanitized celebration of the USA's 250th anniversary. Never has one man been more eager to see a defiant scholar (Nikole Hannah-Jones) spoil a propagandized birthday party.
December 24, 2025 at 12:17 PM
In 2026, MAGA will fret that a resurrected discussion of The 1619 Project will dim the glory of their sanitized celebration of the USA's 250th anniversary. Never has one man been more eager to see a defiant scholar (Nikole Hannah-Jones) spoil a propagandized birthday party.
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