Editorials

Young people of color are increasingly disinterested in politics due to the toxic and polarized climate, resulting in rising apathy and declining voter turnout. This trend poses significant risks for the nation's future.

Closing coal plants saves lives, improves air and water quality, reduces electricity bills, and generates more jobs in renewable energy. Conversely, keeping coal plants open endangers lives and prioritizes coal executives' profits over the welfare of working families.

The article emphasizes the imperative to combat fascism, sexism, and racism, urging individuals to follow Colin Kaepernick's example by kneeling or singing the Black National Anthem at events. It advocates for the celebration of heroes and sheroes and calls for the continuation of the BUYCOTT, encouraging patronage of businesses that respect human rights.

Huey P. Newton's prophetic call for revolutionary unity among marginalized groups resonates today, as the Democratic Party faces political chaos and underscores the need for solidarity across diverse communities.

Roberta Flack, whose 50-year career addressed civil rights, equal rights, poverty, and suffering, has passed away at the age of 88. She leaves behind a legacy as a pioneer in jazz, blues, soul, and pop music, and as a dedicated philanthropist and activist.

The National Urban League has initiated legal action against the Trump administration's anti-equity executive orders, asserting they infringe upon the First Amendment, Fifth Amendment, and equal protection rights, and breach the separation of powers.

President Trump has dismissed Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr., continuing his pattern of opposing diversity and inclusion initiatives and challenging the teaching of Black History in schools.

African American consumers possess approximately $1.6 trillion in purchasing power, yet frequently allocate funds to beauty, apparel, and entertainment rather than savings. Rev. Jamal Bryant advocates for a 'fast' from Target during Lent to protest the company's withdrawal from DEI initiatives.

Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime performance was a profound display of artistic excellence and cultural critique, underscoring the imperative for educational reform in academic institutions.

The legacy of Malcolm X endures as a significant symbol of resistance and revolution, with his words and ideas maintaining relevance 60 years post-assassination.