OP-ED

Amidst national commemorations of the United States' 250th anniversary, a commentary proposes honoring Crispus Attucks, the formerly enslaved sailor who became the first casualty of the American Revolution during the Boston Massacre, as a symbol of the nation's ongoing pursuit of freedom and justice.

Black Americans are questioning whether the nation's 250th anniversary celebration fully recognizes their history and lived experience, as mental health advocates note the lasting emotional scars of slavery, segregation, discrimination, and continuing inequities.

Rep. Jasmine Crockett, a civil rights lawyer and member of the U.S. Congress, is an example of the type of fighter needed to fight for the rights of Black Americans, as demonstrated by her opposition to Rep. Byron Donalds' D.C. Crimes Act of 2025.

Paul Revere's engraving of the Boston Massacre hid the contributions of African Americans, Native Americans, women, and poor white men, and this Fourth of July, we should remember to redraw the picture and put them back in the center.

Democratic socialist candidates have been successful in recent primaries, challenging the Democratic Party establishment and prompting questions about the future of the party and the role of the African American electorate.

The Supreme Court's decision to allow the Trump administration to terminate Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians has put over 350,000 Haitians at risk of deportation to a country in crisis, ignoring the humanitarian emergency and the contributions of Haitian migrants to the US.

The Supreme Court's decision to end Temporary Protective Status for Haitians was influenced by racial bias, as evidenced by the President's own statements and the Court's refusal to acknowledge the racism in the decision.

The Knicks' NBA Finals win reminded New Yorkers of the unifying power of sports and the collective experience of rooting for an underdog, providing a much-needed distraction from the turmoil of the past few months.

On Juneteenth, a large gathering of Black and White people celebrated Black music at the Hermitage, President Andrew Jackson's plantation, and called each other cousin to recognize the interconnectedness of all people.

Former President Barack Obama's legacy continues to cast a long shadow over President Donald Trump, as Trump struggles to defend his Iran agreement and is reminded of the admiration, popularity, and historic stature Obama achieved during his presidency.