#WeAreBG: Hope Surges For The Release Of WNBA Star Brittney Griner
Of all the things Brittney Griner is, and all the things she represents to her family, her teammates, her friends and her fans – athlete, advocate, philanthropist – she is, above all at this moment, an American who is wrongfully detained in Russia.
Congressman Bennie Thompson and the Legacy of ‘All Men are Created Equal’
As one of the Founding Fathers, there is an obvious question always asked about Thomas Jefferson. How can a person fight for freedom for oneself and simultaneously deny freedom for others?
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Morehouse College Might Halt Graduation ‘on The Spot’ If There Are...
Morehouse College President David A. Thomas said Thursday he would shut down commencement ceremonies “on the spot” rather than allow police to remove student protesters in zip ties during President Joe Biden’s graduation speech.
