Women: The Backbone Of The Movement
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.
The White Privilege Predicament
White advantage is a measurable concept that acknowledges the racial bias in the system, and can be a powerful tool for uniting people across racial lines to create a more equitable society.
War Again – When Will It Stop?
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and President Trump are being criticized for their handling of the war, with many Americans disapproving of the conflict and its impact on the economy and the lives of those affected.
The Democratic Mayor Who’s Getting Black Men Right
Mayor Randall Woodfin of Birmingham, Alabama is investing in programs that provide Black men with job training, mentorship, and financial support to remove concrete barriers and create opportunities, which could help Democrats regain the support of this key demographic.
America is Experiencing the Age of the Dominus: Our Moment of Truth
The United States is experiencing a crisis of language as power becomes increasingly personalized and institutions are reoriented around individuals, resulting in a shift from shared democratic authority to personal discretion.
Women’s History Month: Built On Black Women’s Backs
Black women have been instrumental in the labor, political, and social progress of the United States, yet they remain underpaid and undervalued, and Women's History Month should be used to recognize their contributions and pay them accordingly.
As We Prepare to Lay Rev. Jackson to Rest, I’m Thinking About Words That...
Rev. Jesse Jackson's legacy of uniting people across racial lines to fight for social justice is being celebrated, and his strategy of using words to build coalitions is being remembered as a way to continue his work.
Jesse Is Gone, So It’s ‘Next Man Up’
The intergenerational unity of the Black community is exemplified by the "next man up" mentality and the "passing of the baton" of leadership, as seen in the legacies of Martin Luther King Sr. and Jr., and Jesse Jackson.
He Was Somebody!
By Dr. E. Faye Williams, Esq.
(Trice Edney Wire) - As we mourn the heavenly departure of Rev. Jesse Jackson, so many of us have...
Trump Is Trying To Create A ‘Post-Constitutional America’
Donald Trump and his advisors are attempting to create a "Post-Constitutional America" by undermining the Constitution and transitioning power into the hands of an oligarchal "ruling elite", as evidenced by his Executive Orders and attempts to nationalize the election process.
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Nolan Wells’ Case Is Closed. His Family Still Demands Answers
A Mississippi grand jury declined to charge anyone in the drowning death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, despite unexplained injuries noted in autopsy reports. His family, joined by attorney Ben Crump, disputes the ruling and is demanding a federal investigation, while a rapper-led campaign now offers a $1 million reward for credible evidence in the unresolved case.
