Me Against Iniquity: Understanding the Complexities of Global White Supremacy (Racism) Through The Eyes of an Unapologetically BLACK Intellectual

"Racial understanding, racial sympathy, is the key to permanent WORLD PEACE." – J.A. Rogers, Sex & Race Vol. 1 (1952)

[A.] SDNY Complaint
[B.] P. Kevin Castel/2nd. Cir.’s Order Compelling Arbitration
[C.] American Arbitration Association Orders
[D.] Motions & Orders of P. Kevin Castel
[E.] 2nd Cir. Motions & Orders
[F.] Motions to the Supreme Court
[G.] Complaints to DDC, Attorney General, etc.
[H.] The Black Man’s Ancient Ruins From Around the World
[I.] Museums From Around the World Proving Original Man Was Blackmailed
[J.] Partial Reading List
[K.] Contact

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August 29, 2014

my ancestors are always watching over me.

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