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.
Here’s How We Fix ICE
Democrats have proposed a set of commonsense reforms to ICE and CBP to protect people's constitutional rights, improve public safety, and ensure law enforcement acts responsibly, but President Trump and Republicans have refused to agree to these changes.
American Racism: From The School House To The White House
Jefferson McClellan, a 13-year-old middle school student from Prince William County, Virginia, is an American hero who used his personal experience of racism to teach a valuable lesson to his community and to advocate for change.
Rev. Jackson Lifted All of Us Higher
Rev. Jesse Jackson has been a leader in the fight for civil rights, inspiring and mentoring young people, and pushing for voting rights, immigrant rights, and working people's rights.
From Reconstruction To The SAVE Act: The Politics Of Paperwork
Frederick Douglass claimed his identity in a system that denied him documentation, and today's debate over the SAVE Act asks whether we will let the state decide who counts in a democracy.
Ice Has Run Rogue. These Governors And Mayors Are The Last Line Of Defense...
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has taken a stand against ICE's illegal activities in the city, creating an executive order to hold rogue federal agents accountable and strengthen sanctuary protections.
Can Young Black Americans Trust Their White Friends to Show Up?
Three young Black Americans share their experiences of maintaining friendships across racial lines, what allyship means to them, and what care they still want to receive from their non-Black peers, emphasizing that true interracial friendships require more than social media posts or attending protests.
Is the Tide Turning in Texas?
Taylor Rehmet, a union leader and military veteran, won the special election for Texas Senate District 9, defeating Republican Leigh Wambsganss and representing a 31-point swing in voter sentiment, suggesting a potential shift in the political landscape of Texas.
February Is About Loving, Too
The story of Loving v. Virginia is a testament to the power of love to overcome adversity, and should be celebrated in Black History Month as a reminder of the courage it took to fight for the right to love.
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Health Officials Confirm Measles Case Linked To Gresham Grocery Store Exposure
Public health officials in Multnomah County have confirmed a case of measles linked to a March 7 exposure at a Gresham grocery store, though the risk to the general public remains low and most Oregonians are vaccinated against measles.
