Culture & Community
Connecticut Honors Graduate Sues School District, Claiming She Can’t Read or Write
Aleysha Ortiz, a 19-year-old who graduated with honors from Hartford Public High School in 2024, has filed a lawsuit against the Hartford Board of...
How Policing Has Failed Robert Peel’s Principles in the Black Community: A Critical Analysis
If you visit many national policing websites, you will frequently find Robert Peel cited as the father of modern policing. His nine principles, established...
Why Cardinal Robert Sarah Could Be the First Black Pope
Europeans have held the papacy for centuries, reflecting the historical and cultural dominance of the Church’s power centers in Rome and beyond. However, as...
MSNBC Cancels Joy Reid’s 7 p.m. Show Amid Major Programming Shakeup
MSNBC is revamping its lineup in a bold move that has canceled longtime host Joy Reid’s 7 p.m. program, The Reid Out. The network’s...
Carter G. Woodson’s Warning and the Urgency for Black Educational Independence
In 1933, Carter G. Woodson published The Mis-Education of the Negro, a powerful critique of an education system that conditioned Black people to serve others...
Commissioner Norwood E. Jackson: A Trailblazer Who Gave Black Officers Hope and a Model for Leadership
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As we celebrate Black History Month, we must recognize the pioneers who have left an indelible mark on our communities. Among them is Commissioner...
President Trump’s Tax Cuts: What Do They Mean for Black America?
Former President Donald Trump has unveiled a new tax proposal aimed at benefiting middle-class Americans by eliminating taxes on tips, overtime pay, and Social...
Mount Vernon’s Opportunity: Transforming Our Schools into Engines of Growth and Opportunity Instead of Continued Chaos
The Case for Consolidation and Vocational Education
Mount Vernon’s public school system is facing a critical juncture. With the steady expansion of charter and private...
The Failure of DEI: It Did Not Equate to Black Progress, So Why Keep Fighting for It?
For decades, Black leaders have championed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) as a means to correct systemic inequalities. Yet, after more than 50 years,...
Policing Has Failed the Black Community: A Call for a Public Safety Mindset Change in 2025
For decades, the relationship between the Black community and law enforcement has been fraught with tension, mistrust, and systemic inequities. Despite numerous reform efforts,...
Martin Luther King Jr.’s Dream Was Reparations—It’s Time to Make It a Reality
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy is often celebrated with the inspiring words of his "I Have a Dream" speech, where he envisioned a...
The Time is Now: Black Fatherhood’s Critical Mission in 2025
The recent election has illuminated the persistent challenges Black men and fathers face in securing fair access to jobs and justice. Yet, amid these...
Justice, Perception, and the Law in the Case of Daniel Penny and Jordan Neely
The trial of Daniel Penny has reignited fierce debates on the intersections of law, race, and accountability. Penny, a white former Marine, placed Jordan...
Hochul’s Migrant Response Faces Potential Clash with Trump’s Deportation Plans as Trump’s Border Tsar Threatens Funding Cuts
New York Governor Kathy Hochul's $2.4 billion humanitarian response to the migrant crisis could face a direct challenge from the incoming Trump administration, as...
The Hidden Cost of War: Black Lives on the Front Lines
When Americans cheer for war from the safety of their living rooms, they rarely see the faces of those who will actually do the...
If Trump Can Be President With Felonies, Why Can’t Everyone Have a Fair Shot
Donald Trump’s recent election to the presidency despite facing 35 felony charges has left many outraged, confused, and frustrated. But instead of directing our...
MSNBC Under Corporate Restructuring Amid Declining Ratings, Political Backlash, and Rise of Streaming Rivals
In a bold move reflecting the seismic shifts in the media industry, Comcast has announced plans to spin off MSNBC and several other cable...
The True Meaning of Woke: A Lifeline for Black Survival, Not a Liberal Buzzword
For over three decades, I have fought for freedom, justice, and equality for Black people. This struggle has been deeply personal, grounded in the...
Joshua’s Courage, Abraham’s Protection, Solomon’s Wisdom: Reclaiming Black Male Purpose in 2025
Many focus on Project 2025 and what it will do to us. We must remember that the scriptures have already given us a divine...
From Feminism to Family Values: How White Women Left Black Women Behind
The feminist movement in the United States has always been a complex tapestry woven with competing priorities, intersecting identities, and shifting allegiances. White women,...
