Editorial
You’ve had a few weeks to digest the evisceration of the Voting Rights Act by the not-so-Supreme Court. You’ve struggled with finding the appropriate...
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You’ve had a few weeks to digest the evisceration of the Voting Rights Act by the not-so-Supreme Court. You’ve struggled with finding the appropriate...
There are moments in history when a people must decide whether they will merely survive the storm or stand in the storm with courage,...
I miss Dean Martin. Yes that boozy baritone from 60’s and 70’s Rat Pack fame.
What started out with loud voices has morphed into quite whispers. Crowds chanting it’s a new day are now almost silent. Bluster has now...
By Vincent L. Hall The online magazine “Stereogum” posted a June 2019 article about one of my favorite musicians. Reading it led to me...
By Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Jr. Think the cost of food is high? Just wait. Last week, Kroger announced plans to acquire Albertsons in...
By Marian Wright Edelman Earlier this year, members of the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) Freedom Schools team and other colleagues had opportunity to attend...
By Cheryl Smith Harlem What happens to a dream deferred?Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun?Or fester like a sore—And then...
By Rodney A. Brooks I never had a conversation about money with my parents. Never. Even when I applied to colleges I don’t remember...
By Dr. Julianne Malveaux In Los Angeles, City Council President Nury Martinez resigned both her Council Presidency and later her seat after someone leaked...
VOTE LIKE OBAMA IS ON THE BALLOT!
By Dr. E. Faye Williams In this campaign season, I am reminded of the fable of the scorpion and the frog. For those unfamiliar,...
By Dr. Froswa’ Booker-Drew The problem is getting worse and debating over guns hasn’t made a difference. 21-year-old Asia Womack was murdered by a...
By Dr. John E. Warren This week we have new numbers suggesting that the homeless population is growing in spite of efforts to make...