Whatever Happened To 9 To 5?
Julianne Malveaux revisits Dolly Parton's "9 to 5" to examine how workplace exploitation has evolved, from sexist bosses like Franklin Hart to today's gig economy and algorithmic bosses. She highlights Black women's historical exclusion from feminist narratives, the erosion of predictable schedules, and argues workers must again fight for fair pay, dignity, and boundaries between work and life.
African-American Studies Is The Foundation Of Democratic Movements And A Guide To Resistance
Marc Morial warns that African-American studies programs face elimination amid federal budget cuts and anti-diversity executive orders, with universities like Texas, Iowa, and Kansas reducing offerings. He argues this field, exemplified by Du Bois's scholarship, teaches vital lessons about democracy, resistance, and history essential to preventing America from repeating past injustices and systemic inequities.
The Path Toward Liberty Is Being Lit And Led By Black Women
Amid federal DEI rollbacks that fueled 251,000 Black women's job losses since January 2025, Black women are fighting back through politics and entrepreneurship. From Keisha Lance Bottoms and Juliana Stratton's campaigns to over 2 million Black-owned businesses employing 647,000 people, this piece explores how Black women continue leading America's path toward liberty and opportunity.
Keep The USS Doris Miller
David W. Marshall examines eroding presidential and military traditions under Trump, from skipping inauguration protocols to the USS Abraham Lincoln's grueling 250-plus day deployment amid reported crew crises.
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.
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