Editorials

Last week, the NAACP issued a formal travel advisory for Florida in response to DeSantis' aggressive attempts to erase Black history and restrict Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs in Florida schools.

Other than the historically myopic Florida governor, Tim Scott has scant competition to date, and from my vantage point he has about as much chance becoming President as I do.  So while is he really in this race?

Implicit racial bias. Reckless and distorted political rhetoric about violent crime. Jordan Neely didn’t fall through the cracks- the world where he existed is nothing but cracks.

The IRS is exploring a direct e-file system for tax returns. However, some believe the system would bring undue harm to historically marginalized communities- including Black and low-income taxpayers.

For much of Black America, having adequate cash to cover monthly bills or small business overhead has historically been an ongoing challenge.

Back in 2015, I remember telling myself and others the damage of a Trump presidency would last longer than a four-year term.  I knew then I would be right, but, at the time, could not imagine just how right I would be.

Athletes such as football legend Jim Brown reached the professional ranks by overcoming tremendous odds with determination, perseverance, and commitment.

By their nature, democracies are governments which are supposed to function in accordance with and express the will of the (majority of the) people. For that very reason, democracies are antithetical to those who value power over all else. 

Today, with inequality reaching new heights, America’s small-d democratic distribution of lands and property is under pressure.

I was at the White House Thursday marking a major step that the Biden administration took to protect the Earth. The interesting part was it wasn’t related to the major news that day.