When Black Communities Lose Their Vote, Schools Pay The Price
The recent Supreme Court decision to gut a key provision of the Voting Rights Act threatens educational equity by reducing Black political representation and limiting Black communities' ability to shape the education of their children.
Faith Requires Work To Succeed
Donald Trump is accused of prioritizing his own interests, family, and friends over the American people, while spending tax dollars on lavish projects and pardoning criminals, and is urged to be held accountable through voting.
The Cuba I Cannot Unsee
Despite facing shortages, uncertainty, and hardship, the Cuban people continue to offer hospitality and kindness to those around them.
When Politics Intersects With Professional Sports
Sports have the unique ability to unite people of various backgrounds, providing an emotional and mental break from the chaos of the political climate, but Colin Kaepernick and Jaxson Dart have both faced backlash for using their platforms to address political issues.
On Juneteenth, I’ll Celebrate Black Music At Andrew Jackson’s Plantation
On Juneteenth, Ben Jealous will stand at the Hermitage, Andrew Jackson's plantation, to celebrate Black music and remember the enslaved people who were buried there, while also acknowledging the duality of the nation's history.
Trump Administration’s Pretense Of Piety Collides With Pope Leo’s Sincere Call For Justice
Pope Leo XIV apologized for the Vatican's role in legitimizing slavery, while the Trump administration refused to acknowledge the harm done and rejected a UN resolution designating the transatlantic slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity.
Black Athletes Should Pass On The South — And The S.E.C.
Black activists, journalists, and celebrities are urging Black athletes to boycott schools in states where Black voting strength is being diluted, in order to show their political and economic power.
Eroding Public Trust: Corruption Normalized in America
The presidency has become a monetization platform, with political power and private wealth becoming increasingly difficult to separate, leading to a dangerous erosion of public trust and ethical expectations.
The “Out of Bounds” Boycott
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's recent commencement address at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point was a validation of the Confederate belief in racial superiority and a call to reverse diversity, equity and inclusion programs, which has sparked a moral pushback from the NAACP and other organizations.
Mississippi Made a Commitment to Its Kids. It’s Time We All Do the Same.
Mississippi's Literacy-Based Promotion Act has improved reading and math scores, making it a model for other states to follow in order to ensure that all students are equipped with the necessary skills to succeed in life and the future economy.
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Breaking Down 36 Disastrous Hours For American Soccer As World Cup...
FIFA's decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's one-game red card ban caused a global outcry, and the US was humiliated in their 4-1 loss to Belgium, with President Trump having called FIFA boss Gianni Infantino to review the suspension.
