Editorials

Women's History Month is a time to honor the contributions of women, especially Black women, who have made great strides in our nation and the world, such as Fannie Lou Hamer, Rosa Parks, Diane Nash, Dr. Patricia Bath, Dr. Gladys West, Mae Jemison, Dorothy Vaughan, Katherine Johnson, Mary Jackson, Sojourner Truth, Harriet Tubman, Callie House, and Ketanji Brown Jackson.

The Trump administration's "no quarter" policy and cuts to USAID have raised concerns about the US's leadership and direction, as it appears to be abandoning its role as a humanitarian leader and embracing a more ruthless approach to foreign policy.

Rose Meta Morgan was a successful entrepreneur who owned and operated the largest African American beauty parlor in the world by 1942, and later married boxer Joe Louis, but despite her accomplishments, she died with little notice taken.

African American workers are disproportionately affected by AI-driven job displacement, with nearly 20% of Amazon's 30,000 layoffs affecting Black workers, highlighting the need for targeted investment in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to prepare workers for the changing job market.

The western monarch butterfly population has declined by 96% in the last 25 years, and environmentalism needs to shift its focus back to protecting wild things and wild places in order to build a stronger movement.

Black women are paying close attention to this year's Oscars, as the portrayals of Black women in two leading Best Picture contenders, "One Battle After Another" and "Sinners," have sparked conversations about the cultural influence of how Black women are depicted on screen and how it shapes policy debates, funding decisions, and whose pain gets taken seriously.

Howard University's new policy banning kneeling during the national anthem has sparked outrage from students and alumni, who argue that it silences the voices of Black women and contradicts the university's legacy of protest and empowerment.

Tuskegee University has launched a new aviation program to prepare students for high-demand careers in the aviation industry, providing them with technical skills, leadership, and a legacy of excellence.

Nathan Martin became the first U.S.-born Black man to win the L.A. Marathon, in a dramatic finish that highlights the challenges Black runners face due to systemic racism.

The civil rights movement has been sustained by the tireless efforts of women like Jacqueline Jackson, who have worked behind the scenes to organize, raise funds, and provide emotional support to male leaders, while also balancing their own public and private responsibilities.