Fat Joe, Hip-Hop Doesn’t Make You Black—and It Doesn’t Give You a Pass on the N-Word
I would like to start off with a point that ought not to be contentious: Fat Joe is part of hip-hop. He actually comes...
John Stewart’s Green Lantern Black History Is Pissing Some White People Off
Episode 3 of HBO's Lanterns has sparked discussion, and from some of the online responses it seems that John Stewart's Green Lantern isn't only dealing with...
Master P’s Comments Raise a Larger Question About Historical Memory, Black Wealth and Institutional Power
https://youtu.be/jP8qs7KQO-I
Earlier this week, Master P sparked a bit of controversy when quotes surfaced of him saying that he hoped Black people would stop talking...
The Unintended Consequences: NABJ Went After Stephen A. Smith — Now ESPN Has a New White Face
Intentions are not consequences. You can think you're doing the right thing. You can win praise from those who agree with your action. And...
Who Is Policing Black Journalism? The Stephen A. Smith Controversy Exposes a Bigger Problem
The controversy involving Stephen A. Smith and the National Association of Black Journalists should prompt Black journalists to engage in a broader conversation that...
Why Socialism and Communism Can’t Build Black Generational Wealth
For over a century, Black Americans have debated how to close the racial wealth gap. One answer keeps resurfacing on the political left: collectivize...
The Jack and Jill National Convention Through a Grandfather’s Eyes
This week, thousands of Black families from across the nation are gathering in Baltimore for the 47th National Convention of Jack and Jill of...
The Real Sellout Was Never Kaepernick
Jay-Z stood on a Yankee Stadium stage this month and took a shot at Colin Kaepernick, rapping that the former quarterback "took a check"...
From “Keep the Faith, Baby” to the Coalition: What Harlem Lost
There is a boulevard in Harlem named for a man who once told the House of Representatives he would rather be censured than silent....
Black America’s Fears Have Become Bigger Than Our Ancestors’ Dream
Every generation inherits more than its history—it inherits a responsibility. For Black Americans, that responsibility is to honor the dreams our ancestors left us....
BLACK AMERICA: If You Hate Trump, Why Celebrate BET?
For years, we have watched friendships dissolve, careers collapse, and businesses face boycotts simply because individuals supported Donald Trump or dared to vote Republican....
The Dangers of New York Democratic Policies: The Attack on the Conventional Family
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One of the most important questions in public policy is not whether a proposal sounds compassionate, inclusive, or progressive. The more important question is...
We Must Stop Letting Politicians Rewrite Black History
Recently, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez made a statement claiming that Black Americans “created democracy” in America. The comment immediately gained attention because it reflects something deeper...
The Group That Labeled Louis Farrakhan a Racist Now Faces Indictment Over Klan-Linked Payments
There is an old rule in politics and public life: never confuse moral posturing with moral authority. For decades, the Southern Poverty Law Center has been...
Earth Month Is Not a Moment, It Is a Movement
April is recognized as Earth Month, but for the Environmental Leaders of Color (ELOC), this is not about recognition. It is about responsibility.
Because environmental...
Was Nick Cannon Wrong About the Democratic Party and the KKK?
When Nick Cannon said the Democratic Party founded the Ku Klux Klan, the reaction was predictable. Outrage. Fact-checks. Dismissal. But the real issue isn’t emotion—it’s accuracy.
So let’s...
New York Is Pricing Out the Black Middle Class — And Black Leadership Won’t Say It
New York is pricing out the Black middle class — and Black leadership won’t say it, despite the clear impact on social justice and economic equity.
Intentions...
Big Tech on Trial: What the Meta and Google Lawsuits Reveal — And Why Black America Should Pay Attention
There is a growing belief that the lawsuits against Big Tech represent accountability. That, finally, companies like Meta Platforms and Google are being forced to answer for the...
Westchester Youth Take Civic Action in Albany, Advocate for Change on Illegal Smoke Shops
Albany, NY — February 14, 2026 — A group of young leaders from Westchester County is proving that civic engagement has no age limit.
Youth...
Black Power Is Not a Feeling: What Amos Wilson Got Right—and Today’s Black Politics Still Misses
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Black History Month often celebrates faces, moments, and symbolic firsts. However, it rarely examines why outcomes remain unchanged despite decades of representation. Dr. Amos Wilson did not confuse symbolism with...
