Speaking to a distinguished audience of physicists, scholars, and physics students from diverse backgrounds, the closing plenary presenter served as the electrifying charge to end the three-day conference. Richey, being just as unorthodox at the conference as he is in media, left the stage after his presentation, asked for a floor mic, and took questions from every audience member. “This proved to be one of the most pivotal, eye-opening, and engaging moments”, said one physics student. A physics professor attending the conference from North Carolina A&T University noted that Richey’s quantum phantasmagoria effect theoretical framework provides a fascinating bridge to how the human mind interacts with the quantum world. 

The conference was held at the world-renowned Knoxville Convention Center, where some of the greatest minds in academia have gathered. Richey’s speech began with a personal journey that resonated deeply with the audience. He shared his upbringing as a foster child and his involvement in gang life as a teenager. “Science was my favorite subject as a child, but it was taken from me. When I became an adult, I took it back,” Richey said. His opening allowed the audience to gain a profound understanding of the adversity he overcame. This courageous sharing served as a reminder to all attendees that every individual, regardless of their background or past challenges, holds infinite potential. He seamlessly connected his experiences to his research interests and invention.

The conference brought together a distinguished group, including esteemed physics professor, higher education leader, and past NSBP president Dr. Willie Rockward. Physics students from across America and many traveling from nations abroad filled the room with vibrant energy and a deep sense of intellectual curiosity, creating the perfect blend for an engaging and captivating experience.

Richey’s influential voice on societal issues has placed him at the forefront of thought leadership, and now at the intersection of science, society, policy, and justice, making him unique to the era.

The National Society of Black Physicists, led by incoming president and physicist Dr. Stephen Roberson, a highly respected leader in the community, provides a platform for Black physicists to unite, exchange ideas, and foster collaborations. This event marked a significant milestone in advancing diversity and connection in the physicist community.  The conference was sponsored by notable institutions and organizations, including the University of Tennessee Knoxville, Office of Naval Research Science and Technology, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, National Science Foundation, US Department of Energy, Corning, American Physical Society, Heising-Simons Foundation, Optica (formerly OSA), Team Up Together, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Morgan State University, Facility for Rare Isotope Beams, Goddard Space Flight Center, and Associated Universities Inc. Cornell University and MIT were present at the conference as well, highlighting the strength of the Black physicists’ community.

Richey is a Visiting Scholar at Clark Atlanta University, a Professor of Physics and Department Chair at Paris Graduate School, and a Professor of Business at Morris Bown College. His lectures include the University of Michigan, Reinhardt University, University of West Georgia, Mercer University, and Morehouse School of Medicine to name a few. He holds several advanced degrees, including completing doctoral studies in federal policy reform at Clark Atlanta University, a Master of Science in Neuroscience from the University of Pacific, Master of Science in Applied Physics & Quantum Mechanics from Universidad Empresarial, Doctor of Law (LLD) from Azteca University, and after attending Birmingham School of Law for 2 years, Richey transferred to Renaissance University (the university has a partnership with University of Montreal law faculty) finishing his Juris Doctor. After completing his JD, Richey accepted a position as Director of Global Legal Operations at the International Law Group of Human and Civil Rights Attorneys, P.C., also known as The Fairness Firm, with offices in the US, Canada, France, Spain, and Cape Town, South Africa. 

Currently, Richey is completing his PhD in the quantum physics research program at Paris Graduate School, where he received the Presidential Scholar Scholarship, through their Innovative Knowledge Institute. His research focus is quantum physics, biophysics, and neuro-physics. Richey’s book, ‘Ancient Egyptian Mastery of Quantum Physics, Vibratory Frequency, and Geometric Sciences: An Overview of Complex Scientific Applications in Ancient Cultures’, quickly became a best-selling physics genre book on the Amazon platform.

Article Written By: Jason Lemore

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Growing up in Alton, IL and later Saint Louis, MO, Mr. Hickman was exposed to the harsh realities of life at an early age. He witnessed firsthand the struggles that he and his community were facing, from drug overdoses to gun violence and even experiencing a heart attack himself. However, it was through these hardships that Mr. Hickman discovered his true purpose – to inspire and empower others. During a recent interview with Revolt TV, Mr. Hickman shared his journey of self-discovery, explaining how his frustrations with traditional medicine led him to seek out alternative healing remedies. His research ultimately led him to the teachings of Dr. Sebi, the catalyst for his passion for natural health and wellness.

Mr. Hickman’s interest in holistic health began with a deep interest in understanding the psychological damage experienced by people in his environment. This led him to gather knowledge from numerous leaders in the black community, such as Dr. Afrika, Elder Moreh Shaleem, Dr. Ben Clark, among others. He even stated he binge watched the things he was learning so much that he knew Dr. Sebi’s entire family name within 48 hours of him watching him. From all the practices he was learning, and resources he was getting from reaching out to so many different people, this led him to furthering his health journey.

Mr. Hickman ‘s journey to becoming a Master Herbalist and Natural Healer represents a remarkable transformation from a life of unhealthiness, gang-activity, and drug abuse to one of passion and purpose. His mission to promote natural healing and empower the Black Community to take control of their health and wellness is inspiring and truly transformative. Through his teachings, Mr. Hickman is changing the narrative on what it means to be healthy and promoting the idea that true healing involves treating not just the body, but the mind and soul as well.

The knowledge he acquired inspired him to incorporate herbs, music, and motivational speaking to give back to his community by founding the “Black Messiah Project”, where he continues to impact the young black generation positively. Now that’s how you turn your pain into success.

Written By: Christopher Smith

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Nationwide, the CDC reports clinical cases rose from 476 in 2019 to 1,471 in 2021, while screening cases tripled from 2020 to 2021.

The CDC says, “Equally concerning was a tripling in 2021 of the number of cases that were resistant to echinocandins, the antifungal medicine most recommended for treatment of C. auris infections. In general, C. auris is not a threat to healthy people.  People who are very sick, have invasive medical devices, or have long or frequent stays in healthcare facilities are at increased risk for acquiring C. auris. CDC has deemed C. auris as an urgent AR threat, because it is often resistant to multiple antifungal drugs, spreads easily in healthcare facilities, and can cause severe infections with high death rates.”

C. auris has spread in the United States since it was first reported in 2016, with a total of 3,270 clinical cases (in which infection is present) and 7,413 screening cases (in which the fungus is detected but not causing the infection). This data from the CDC was reported through December 31, 2021.

“The rapid rise and geographic spread of cases is concerning and emphasizes the need for continued surveillance, expanded lab capacity, quicker diagnostic tests, and adherence to proven infection prevention and control,” said CDC epidemiologist Dr. Meghan Lyman, lead author of the paper.

The CDC says, “C. auris case counts have increased for many reasons, including poor general infection prevention and control (IPC) practices in healthcare facilities. Case counts may also have increased because of enhanced efforts to detect cases, including increased colonization screening, a test to see if someone has the fungus somewhere on their body but does not have an infection or symptoms of infection. The timing of this increase and findings from public health investigations suggest C. auris spread may have worsened due to strain on healthcare and public health systems during the COVID-19 pandemic.”

Review more information on C. auris, the Antimicrobial Resistance Threats Report that identified C. auris as an urgent threat in the United States, or the WHO fungal priority pathogen list that identifies C. auris as a priority globally.

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A friend of mine recently shared the Clark Atlanta University YouTube link to a speech Richey gave for their “Convocation Day”, which admittedly is a foreign concept to me. Nevertheless, the email was titled, “Check out your guy, he’s now into physics”. I eagerly clicked the link, searching for the laugh my friend wanted me to experience. I assumed it was going to be a lecture of sorts but was surprised by the outdoor ambiance. It was celebrative, with a great chorus, something I never experienced in a collegiate on-campus setting. But still, I had a mission, to find Richey’s commentary (or speech), about physics. At this point in my search, I was unaware of which to expect, since my friend only shared the link and a brief blurb.

Before continuing, allow me to provide the premise for why my friend sent the message in the first place. It was not simply because I disagree with Richey on social topics, but I happen to be a physicist, my research interests include quantum mechanics, particle physics, and I dabble in acoustics. The email from my friend was sure to provide a mutual laugh at his expense, but then something unbelievable happened.

After searching through the YouTube footage, I found it, the opinionated “social scientist” is going to give everyone a lesson in physics, I sarcastically said to myself. After being introduced by the university’s president, Dr. George T. French, Jr., Richey took the stage and to my surprise, his speech was not a lecture, but rather motivational, encouraging students to be authentic, while highlighting notes about the importance of Black culture, which was appropriate given Clark Atlanta University is an HBCU (Historically Black College or University).

Another surprise, Richey flawlessly combined quantum mechanics, particle-wave duality, quantum entanglement, and the observer effect, which he properly named the “measurement effect”, into life applications, something I never considered through a scientific lens. He also provided a profound explanation about the observer effect in quantum mechanics, which in his description, a quantum particle leaves the dimension (or space) of probability (which is what we call the wave function) and collapses into a particle, a fixed position. Richey went even further and described the “wave function” as not being a wave at all, but actually more like a “cloud of possibility and potentiality”. Ironically, Richey was accurate again. Particles behave more like a cloud of potential, but for the sake of our physics equations, we continue to call it a wave function and provide illustrations that indicate a “wave” pattern, but the model is scientifically inaccurate and only meant to help a learner visualize the phenomenon better, however, Richey’s summation was scientifically correct.

Richey provided multiple physics-centric facts and ideas that connected three life principles; 1) We are all connected 2) Our thoughts interact with the quantum field (at least that’s what I got from it) and 3) when we allow others to “measure” us (in the sense of limiting and judgment), it takes us from a place of limitless potential to a place of being fixed in time. I’m not the religious type and have struggled personally to reconcile existence, but what he said made perfect sense. I keenly understand that we are made of these same subatomic particles, which means we must have the capability of experiencing the effect of this in some way, something I never personally or professionally connected.

This got me thinking, where did Richey get this insight from? After calling a few colleagues and doing some independent research, I found out something quite jaw-dropping, Richey is actually a physics professor at Paris Graduate School, and holds a Master of Science in Neuroscience from the University of Pacific, and Master of Science in Applied Physics and Quantum Mechanics from Universidad Empresarial, which a is small, but accredited university in Costa Rica that uses a partner-institution model to deliver curriculum. He wrote a master’s thesis for both programs, and at least one has been published from what I could tell. I couldn’t find information about the partner institution but have no reason to be critical of the process, it’s clear he knows physics. I also learned Richey is a Senior Research Fellow and Ph.D. student researching quantum physics at the School of Life Information Science & Engineering at Asia Pacific. Clark Atlanta University provides its physics lab for the research. I could not find any information as to Richey’s research protocol, but his LinkedIn profile underneath the university he studies at says,

“specializes in brain entrainment analysis through the application of sound frequency technology to produce neuronic hemispheric synchronization and the stimulation of dormant brain functionality leading to ‘excited’ neuron activity, which may aid in creating barriers against drug/alcohol addiction relapse and forms of dementia. Current research has shown promising signs of enhanced cognitive abilities, mental clarity, and advanced memory recall.”

Another surprise, Richey also has a book about physics and ancient cultures on the Amazon platform. Based on the reviews and the book ranking at 4.9 of 5 in the physics and science categories, it’s pretty good. I haven’t read it and cannot attest to the accuracy of the book, so I won’t mention the title here. I have ordered the book and will give my honest opinion of it in my next blog. This blog really should have been named, never judge a book by its cover.

– K. L. Bai, PhD – Researcher & Blogger

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