The March on Washington Isn’t About the Past; It’s About Our Future
Marc H. Morial explains why the legacy of the March on Washington isn't just about reflecting on history. It is a vital, ongoing call to action to protect voting rights, demand civil rights legislation, and shape the future of our country.
When A Black Child Dies Without Answers, Grief Has Nowhere To Go
Nolan Wells’ death has left his family grieving in uncertainty—and awakened a deeper, historically rooted fear among Black parents who know that unanswered loss rarely feels like an isolated tragedy.
Stephen A. Smith’s Problem Isn’t His Opinions. It’s Accountability
Stephen A. Smith’s problem isn’t his opinions, it’s his ability to take accountability for his actions. NABJ called him out over Black women. His response suggests Smith can dish it out but can’t take it.
Trump Is Taking The “Head Start” Out Of Head Start
When Head Start was launched in 1965 as part of Lyndon Johnson’s War on Poverty. Yet the Trump administration is preparing to take a wrecking ball to the federal standards protecting Head Start children, dressing up the demolition in the bloodless language of efficiency, flexibility, and local control.
What Two Fathers Talk About At Lunch
The slander against Black fathers is as old as the country. The men who owned us knew better. So does modern social science.
Politicians Are Hiding Their True Medical Conditions
Drawing parallels between Michael Jordan's retirement and Senator Mitt Romney's decision to step down, the article argues that aging leaders must prioritize the needs of a new generation over their own egos and physical limitations.
Democrats Need To Talk More About The Economic Crisis Facing Black Men And Boys
Democratic strategist Kevin Harris argues that the Democratic Party must address the specific economic disparities facing Black men and boys to maintain its coalition and ensure electoral success.
Stay In The Game Until It’s Over
In an op-ed regarding the recent Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate in Michigan, Dr. E. Faye Williams praises candidates Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens for their respectful conduct and urges voters to remain engaged in the democratic process.
Count Them. Then Hire Them.
Ben Jealous argues that current economic data obscures the reality of joblessness, drawing parallels to Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1968 warning that official unemployment figures often exclude those who have lost hope and stopped searching for work.
The Fight For Quality Of Lifee
Tennessee State Representative Justin Jones warned the Democratic Party against abandoning the Deep South as candidates like Justin Pearson face challenges in newly gerrymandered Republican-leaning districts amid rising agricultural and food security crises.
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Black Americans Have Doubts About the U.S. Food System, New Word...
A new Word In Black survey reveals Black Americans deeply value healthy eating but face steep barriers: six in 10 distrust food safety, rising prices force trade-downs to cheaper options, and most want lower costs, more neighborhood grocery stores, and nutrition education to bridge the gap between knowledge and access.
