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Sunday, December 22, 2024

A Better Discussion Guide: Finding Common Ground Around The Holiday Dinner Table

Ben Jealous, Executive Director of the Sierra Club, emphasizes the importance of common goals such as reducing energy costs, improving air and water quality, and enhancing access to natural spaces to foster unity and strengthen societal bonds.

Brilliant Black Women

Despite encountering systemic barriers and biases, Black women persist in achieving leadership roles, yet frequently face resistance from individuals who envy their accomplishments.

Tennessee State’s Historic Foray Into Ice Hockey Could Break Barriers for Black Youth In...

Tennessee State University will make history in the 2025-2026 season by establishing the first NCAA Division I ice hockey team at a historically Black college or university, supported by the NHL's initiatives to diversify the sport.

There is No Moral Case for Fossil Fuels. The Bible Even Tells Us the...

Ben Jealous asserts that the transition to clean energy is essential, as fossil fuel combustion results in fatalities and devastation, whereas clean energy alleviates poverty and generates well-paying, safer employment opportunities.

Working To Close The Vaccine Gap Is A Collective Effort

It is no secret how devastating the COVID-19 pandemic has been for marginalized communities in this country. The National Urban League quantified this impact in the 2020 edition of our annual capstone report, the State of Black America. 

The Death Penalty Is A Racial Justice Issue

President Biden faces calls to commute federal death row sentences before his term ends, highlighting the death penalty's racist history and the disproportionate execution of Black individuals.

The Great White Hope

The re-election of Donald Trump as U.S. President underscores the electorate's decision, highlighting the moral contradictions among white evangelical voters who prioritize cultural and racial supremacy over their religious principles.

No Kings Act

Dr. E. Faye Williams, President of The Dick Gregory Society, asserts that the Supreme Court must remain impartial and that the selection of Justices should avoid political influence, as it presently does not.

Among the Powerful Voices We Lost In 2024, Louis Gossett, Jr.’s Echoes Loudly

Louis Gossett, Jr., a renowned actor and activist, passed away in 2023, leaving behind a legacy of advocating for racial justice and environmental protection, inspiring generations to prioritize social equity and sustainability.

I Was Two Days Too Young To Vote In 2024

Zayin Taylor, a young American, emphasizes the significance of civic engagement and the influence of Kamala Harris's presidential campaign on marginalized communities, urging youth to remain informed and active within their communities.

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$300 Million Plan to Turn Portland Expo Center into Regional Sports...

Metro Council is poised to make a landmark decision in January regarding a comprehensive $300 million proposal to transform the 53-acre Portland Expo Center into a modern sports and cultural complex.