From The Publisher's Desk
What’s Going On With Dr. Umar?
For over a decade, Dr. Umar Johnson has been one of the most polarizing figures in Black America. Known as the self-proclaimed “Prince of...
Gloucester Township Got It Right: Hold Parents Accountable for Their Child Actions
Gloucester Township, New Jersey, has taken a bold step that too many communities avoid for fear of backlash. In the wake of a chaotic...
The Crime We Ignore: How Failed Leadership Leaves Black Communities Unsafe
One of the most persistent myths in American political discourse is that Black Americans broadly support defunding the police. That may play well online...
D.C. Takeover Rekindles January 6 Truth Battle: Former Capitol Police Chief Says Pelosi’s Narrative Doesn’t Match the Facts
Pelosi vs. Sund: The January 6 National Guard Dispute Is About Facts, Not Feelings
Steven A. Sund is a 30-year law enforcement veteran who served...
When We Don’t Police Ourselves, the Government Will Do It for Us
Former Westchester County DA and Fox News host Jeanine Pirro, now U.S. Attorney for D.C., stood before posters of young victims of gun violence,...
Trump’s D.C. Police Takeover: Authority in the Capital Is Not the Same as in the States
Much of the outrage over President Donald Trump’s decision to take control of Washington, D.C.’s police force ignores a basic fact of law: the...
NO PARDON FROM TRUMP FOR DIDDY
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ hopes for a lifeline from former President Donald Trump appear to be dead on arrival. Despite weeks of speculation about whether...
When Compassion Collides with the Rule of Law: The Port Chester Firefighter Case
The detention of 43-year-old volunteer firefighter Milton Geovanny Guamarrigra-Loja in Port Chester has stirred outrage and sympathy. He has spent years serving his community,...
The Law Is the Law: Why States Should Not Use Federal Programs to Push Immigration Agendas
For nearly three decades, federal law has made it clear: undocumented immigrants are not eligible for SNAP benefits. This provision was not passed in some...
When Violence Ends the Game: Lessons from the White Plains Shooting
Three people were shot Thursday night in White Plains after the semifinal game of the annual Ferris World Ball basketball tournament at Gardella Park....
The Democrats Aren’t Ready for a Vance-Rubio Ticket—And Here’s Why
When people warn that the Democratic Party isn’t prepared for 2028, it’s usually dismissed as premature or alarmist. But in politics—as in economics—outcomes matter...
From Sugar to Strength: How SNAP Soda Bans Can Improve Black Health Outcomes
As of January 2026, several states will begin banning the purchase of soda, candy, and other junk foods with SNAP benefits. While the move...
Governor Hochul, You Forgot: Democrats Rigged District 16 Against a Black Congressman First
Governor Kathy Hochul stood at a podium this week denouncing Texas Republicans for redistricting tactics she called “undemocratic,” “un-American,” and a “legal insurrection.” Yet...
Kamala Harris Sitting Out Leaves a Dangerous Void in Democratic National Leadership
Kamala Harris’ decision not to run for governor of California in 2026 may seem like a personal choice—but it exposes a deeper crisis in...
Black Health at a Crossroads: Cancer and the Call for a Holistic Future
While the political class debates budgets and slogans, a silent crisis is claiming Black lives—one cell mutation at a time.
The American Cancer Society’s latest...
HBCUs Must Return to Their Original Mission—Or Black America’s Future Will Collapse
At a time when Black students are graduating in record numbers but owning less than ever, we must confront a hard truth: our educational...
Tariffs Are Not the Problem — Misunderstanding Trade-Offs Is
Tariffs have long been a four-letter word in elite economic circles. We’re told they are outdated, counterproductive, and inherently harmful to the consumer. But...
6 Powerful Lessons for Black Professional Men from the Shannon Sharpe Incident
The recent fallout surrounding Shannon Sharpe is not just a celebrity scandal—it’s a textbook case in how success, perception, and accountability collide, especially when...
How Black Podcasters Hijacked ‘Black Fatigue’ to Perform for White Comfort
There’s a growing trend in digital media that deserves honest scrutiny—not outrage, but clarity. A number of prominent Black podcasters and YouTubers have built...
NYT-Bipartisan Survey Confirms: Democrats at Historic Low—And It’s No Mystery Why
A recent bipartisan poll conducted by The Wall Street Journal—highlighted in The New York Times—confirms what anyone paying attention could already see: the Democratic Party has...
