Pregnant Black Women Shouldn’t Be Scared Of Dying
Not only are Black women 3 times more likely to die during live childbirth, but Black newborn babies are 3 times more likely to die when cared for by a white doctor.
Capitalism Is Killing America
Capitalism is killing America. The overreaching sentiment of “Wall Street” and Gordon Gekko is coming to a head. Greed is no longer good — if it ever was.
Revolutions, Evolutions and Serena Williams
Venus and Serena Williams revolutionized women’s tennis. With serves that approached the speed of light, fantastic agility, exceptional athleticism, and the grace of gazelles, they changed how women played tennis.
Never Too Early
A lack of time looms large in front of us all. We are less than 100 days from midterm elections and we don’t have time to waste! We must consider the ramifications of the coming election before it’s too late.
Extremism On The Rise In Republican Party, Voters Turn Out To Preserve Abortion Rights
Red flags are flying for democracy and democratic values. We need to pay attention to the threats—and also to signs that we can work together to preserve our freedoms.
Monkeypox: We Know Better, Let’s Do Better
Monkeypox is just the disease of the hour. What is concerning is our inability as a global community to react accordingly.
Bill Russell Was A Champion And Hero
When Bill Russell passed away this weekend at the age of 88, America lost not only a champion but a hero, a star who lit the way for others to follow
Countering The De-Education Of Black Boys
I believed I was a menace to society and didn’t know if I wanted to live or die, which negatively impacted my school performance. I didn’t know it, but I was being de-educated.
Credit Where Due
There are no circumstances in which I can be identified to be aligned with politically conservative principles. I restate these facts because of the thoughts I offer today.
The Power of the Truth
The truth has power. That is why an army of politicians, lawyers, political schemers, media personalities, and admirers of former President Donald Trump have tried so hard to keep Americans from learning the truth about his effort to overturn the 2022 election.
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America’s First Elected Black Governor Tells Activists, Politicians: ‘Don’t Stop. You...
Former Virginia Gov. L. Douglas Wilder, 95, delivered a passionate keynote at the Richmond Crusade for Voters' 70th anniversary, urging activists to persist in the fight for justice. Reflecting on his historic career, from removing a racist state song to securing Virginia's MLK holiday, Wilder emphasized unity, perseverance, and the enduring importance of civic engagement and voting rights.
