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Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Young Black Folks Must Be Made Aware Of The ‘Racial Aspect Of Things’

We Black folks have not done our jobs of teaching young Black people the historic truths they need to know.

Black Americans And The Worldwide Principles Of Democracy

Anti-democratic authoritarianism is on the rise–both around the world and here at home.

Herstory Once Again

By now, everyone understands that the month of March has been designated as Women’s History Month.

Race, Democracy, And Ukraine

Just when you say it can’t get any worse, it gets worse.

From Selma To The Supreme Court, We Are Still Making History

Voting rights activists were back in Selma this month to commemorate history—and to make it.

Where Is Black Human Interest?

Black people who live in Ukraine have been mostly ignored when these human interest stories are broadcast.

State Of The Union: Democracy Needs Defenders

President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address reminded Americans that democracy needs defenders—here at home as well as in Ukraine.

Invisible

Worse than the movies and isolation is a renewal of the full-scale, attempted imposition of invisibility upon the African American community.

Ketanji Brown Jackson Is The Supreme Court Justice We Need Now

In the coming weeks we will all get the opportunity to learn more about Judge Jackson’s story and her record.

African Americans And The Fed: From Andrew Brimmer To Lisa Cook

Whether we are studying the workplace and many Black economists identify as labor economists or agriculture, the inequities that permeate our nation are in our faces.

Must Read

Kushner, Jeffries Discuss Ways White House And Democrats Can Collaborate

A recently reported private Jared Kushner and Hakeem Jeffries meeting has sparked incredulity among Democrats and political critics alike. As the November midterm elections loom and control of the House is at stake, this surprising discussion over potential collaboration highlights the shifting dynamics and bipartisan tensions in Washington.