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Shade Burgs

Shade Burgs, a Black Iowan, is a multifaceted individual who has left a mark in various domains. A decorated combat veteran of Desert Storm, he exemplifies bravery and resilience. As an artist, Shade’s captivating creations offer glimpses into the human experience, while his entrepreneurial spirit as a business owner showcases his commitment to excellence. Living at the intersection of artistry, military service, and entrepreneurship, Shade’s story is one of determination, creativity, and success.

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Shade's Latest Articles

The Importance of James Baldwin

By Shade Burgs

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News Brief

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March 5, 2026

One does not read Baldwin to escape, but to be awakened — just what 16-year-old Shade Burgs would discover.

All politicians are hypocrites, but if we we’re handing out trophies . . .

By Shade Burgs

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Opinion

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February 12, 2026

OPINION: Living with political hypocrisy is a part of the game, but is still the worst thing ever, says writer Shade Burgs.

We gotta talk about ‘white-on-white crime’

By Shade Burgs

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Opinion

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December 12, 2025

Opinion: Statistics show that "white on white crime" is and always has been equally on par with other races, so why don’t we ever hear about it?

Breaking down big words and overcoming ‘baby talk version of political discourse’

By Shade Burgs

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Opinion

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November 4, 2025

Dumbing down the language is having a deleterious effect on society, says columnist Shade Burgs.

The politics of white fear

By Shade Burgs

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News Brief

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September 22, 2025

Opinion: Shade Burgs explores the "grand spectacle of freedom, democracy" and white identity politics in his latest piece.

This is absolutely, positively not about Langston Hughes

By Shade Burgs

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Opinion

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August 5, 2025

Who knew that words could both pirouette gracefully and land with the impact of a nuclear weapon without having to be dressed in the cumbersome attire of academia?