Editorials

HOUSTON DEFENDER — Black voters have long been a reliable base for the Democratic Party, but political strategists and voters indicate that years of inconsistent engagement and unfulfilled expectations have created a trust gap. Black […]

GARY CRUSADER — Congresswoman Joyce Beatty, a Democrat from Ohio and former chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, has taken legal action against attempts to alter the Kennedy Center’s governance and purpose. She sued after […]

  by ReShonda Tate | Houston Chronicle Black mothers have long carried the weight of a unique and complicated history when it comes to parenting. For generations, the traditional “tough love” approach—marked by strict discipline […]

by Kevin Harris Donald Trump’s promise to send American adults a $5,000 “Trump Dividend” if Republicans retain control of Congress deserves more than ridicule from Democrats. There are plenty of reasons to question the proposal. […]

by Dr. Barbara Reynolds In  1963, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.—the prophetic preacher – warned that unless humans are guided by God’s spirit, his newfound scientific power will be transformed into a devastating Frankenstein that […]

By: Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper, Chairman of the Board of Directors, NNPA | As we move toward the critical November 3rd General Election, it seems like a good […]

By George Caldwell | Miami Magazine For Florida homeowners frustrated by rising housing costs, Amendment 3 offers a simple and politically powerful promise: Pay less in property taxes. But the proposal Florida voters will consider […]

by Dr. Julianne Malveaux Dolly Parton left us rhinestones, laughter, business savvy—and one heck of a labor anthem. Her 1980 hit “9 to 5” was catchy enough for the dance floor and pointed enough for […]

An arbitrator’s order to rehire the Washington Post’s last full-time Black woman opinion writer is a victory for everyone fighting for diversity in newsrooms. By Errin Haines, Phil Lewis.  Being a Black journalist means being […]

by ReShonda Tate Let me start by saying I am by no means a Martha’s Vineyard expert. I’ve only been coming to the Vineyard for seven years, which probably makes me a newcomer to the […]