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Monday, October 7, 2024

What About Our People?

VP Harris is being criticized by AIPAC for her moderate to liberal issues and support for Israel, while Dr. E. Faye Williams calls for fair campaign contributions and a focus on the problems at home.

NCAA System Stacked Against Black Student-Athletes

Universities that rely on Black student-athletes to bring in money and prestige are shutting down DEI programs and firing Black staff, leaving Black student-athletes with few options.

Here’s Why LA’s Top Law Enforcement Official Wants To Ban the Death Penalty

District Attorney George Gascón has called on Governor Gavin Newsom to commute the death sentences of nearly 700 people on California's death row to Life Without the Possibility of Parole, citing the case of Marcellus Williams as evidence of the injustices of the death penalty.

With Helene, History Repeats Itself For The Vulnerable

Parisa Fitz-Henley reflects on the neglect of the most vulnerable people and places in the South, drawing parallels with Hurricane Katrina and the recent Hurricane Helene, and emphasizes the need for a more equitable approach to disaster response.

Harris’s Appeal To Gen-Z And Millennials Serves As A Bridge Between Generations

Vice President Kamala Harris is bridging the generational gap in the nation by inspiring undecided voters through her social media presence and her identity as a woman of color, and is planning an HBCU Homecoming Tour to reach out to Black Gen Z voters.

Tribute To Sybil Haydel Morial, New Orleans Political Matriarch And Civil Rights Icon

Sybil Haydel Morial, a trailblazer in the Civil Rights Movement and matriarch of New Orleans politics, has passed away, leaving behind a legacy of grace, kindness, dignity and strength that will live on for generations.

Hate Seems To Have Taken Over!

Donald Trump and Mike Vance's lies about the Haitian community in Springfield, Ohio and Netanyahu's speeches have caused unnecessary fear and hatred, and the only way to combat this is to vote for VP Kamala Harris in the November 5, 2024 election.

Addressing Health Disparities: The Urgent Need For Medicare Reform

By Dr. Julianne Malveaux (Trice Edney Wire) - Unequal access to high-quality health services is one of the most pervasive problems in America’s healthcare system....

Opening Doors of Opportunity Can Heal the Nation

The North American Free Trade Agreement has led to the closure of over 90,000 factories since 1997, resulting in downward economic mobility and increased social isolation, but the Biden-Harris administration's "place-based" approach to reinvigorating the US manufacturing sector is aimed at reversing these trends and creating millions of clean energy jobs.

On Being Haitian And What We Teach Ourselves

Educators and activists are advocating for a more inclusive vision for public schools, recognizing the importance of learning about each other's cultures and histories, and working to ensure that immigrants, particularly those from Haiti, are not marginalized in our society.

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