Da Urban Conservative: Breaking the Two-Party Mold With Jontel Toland

Welcome back to Da Urban Conservative. Today, we’re diving deep into a topic that’s at the center of every conversation leading into this next election. The political landscape is shifting, but not in the way you might think. People are fed up with the labels, the parties, the promises that seem to lead us nowhere. And one group that’s finally saying ‘enough’—is Black men.
I hear the frustration every day, the exhaustion with both the Republican and Democratic parties. We’re told to choose between two options that both seem more focused on maintaining power than actually addressing the real issues. And no matter who’s in office, it feels like we’re still stuck in the same place.
But the question I want to explore today is this: What happens when Black men stop falling in line with what’s expected of them politically? What happens when we step away from the labels and start thinking for ourselves?
Let’s start with the elephant in the room—Trump vs. Biden. On one hand, you’ve got Trump, whose divisive language has caused real harm. But on the other side, you’ve got Biden and Kamala Harris, pushing us to vote out of fear. Fear of Trumpism. Fear of what he might do. But is that enough to keep us tied to a party that isn’t really giving us what we need? For too long, the Democratic Party has used fear as a tool to get our votes. But fear isn’t progress. Fear isn’t policy.
I know what you’re thinking. It’s not just about rhetoric—it’s about action. And that’s where my frustration with the establishment runs deep. Both parties are part of the same corporate machine. They trade one set of priorities for another, while the real issues—like healthcare, housing, economic inequality—get pushed to the side. Meanwhile, the military budget goes up, the wars keep raging, and the politicians stay wealthy. You see, it’s not just about who’s in office, but who they’re really working for.
And let’s talk about Kamala Harris for a minute. We were told to celebrate because she’s the first Black woman in the White House. But what does that mean when her policies don’t reflect the needs of Black men? When her record shows us she’s part of the same system of mass incarceration that’s been devastating our communities for decades? Representation doesn’t mean much when it doesn’t come with real, meaningful change.
Here’s where it gets tricky: The Democratic Party assumes that Black men will fall in line. They assume that we’ll support them just because they put a Black face on their ticket. But that’s not how this works anymore. We’re not voting based on symbolism. We’re voting on policy. We’re voting on who’s actually going to make our lives better. And when Kamala Harris or any other politician comes at us with rehearsed lines and polished speeches, we can see through that. It’s disconnected. It’s inauthentic.
Let me be clear, this isn’t about endorsing one party over the other. This is about holding both parties accountable for their failures. This is about rejecting the idea that we have to choose between two sides of the same coin. Because here’s the truth: Whether it’s immigration, healthcare, or military spending, both Republicans and Democrats are serving the same corporate interests. And that’s where we, as Black men, need to take a stand.
Let’s get real for a moment—Harris has supported fracking. Think about that. A politician who claims to care about the environment and working-class families, but backs an industry that’s destroying our land and poisoning our communities. If we’re serious about building a future where our children can breathe clean air and drink clean water, we can’t settle for half-measures. We can’t settle for politicians who talk out of both sides of their mouths.
And let’s not forget about U.S. imperialism. This government—whether it’s a Republican or Democrat in office—has been funding wars, backing oppressive regimes, and causing suffering abroad for generations. We see it in Palestine. We see it in countries all over the world where U.S. dollars are used to prop up dictators and silence movements for liberation. And let me tell you, the struggle of Palestinians for freedom is directly tied to our struggle here in America. We can’t fight for Black liberation at home and turn a blind eye to what’s happening to people of color around the world. These fights are interconnected. As Malcolm X said, ‘You can’t separate peace from freedom because no one can be at peace unless he has his freedom.’
The time has come for Black men to think independently. To vote for what’s best for our families, our communities, and our future—not based on fear, not based on party loyalty, but based on who’s actually going to deliver. I’m tired of seeing my brothers criticized for how they vote, while no one’s holding these politicians accountable for what they’ve failed to do. We deserve better than empty promises and recycled talking points.
“So, where do we go from here? We fight for radical change. We fight for a system that works for us, not against us. A system that provides healthcare, housing, and education—not just for the wealthy but for every single person in this country. We fight for a system that doesn’t send our tax dollars to fund wars overseas, but instead invests in the people right here who are struggling every day to make ends meet.
Let me close with this: We are not victims of this system—we are victors. We have the power to demand better, to build a future where liberation isn’t just a dream but a reality. The question is, are you ready to join the fight?
That’s it for today’s episode of Da Urban Conservative. Thanks for listening, and remember, we don’t have to choose between two broken systems. We can build our own future, one that works for us and our communities. Stay informed, stay engaged, and most importantly—stay free. Until next time, I’m Chaz Neal, and this is Da Urban Conservative.