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Inside Conditions: No respect for young, Black athletes

Aubrey Bruce - January 24, 2025

HOUSTON TEXANS QUARTERBACK C.J. STROUD Black players that reflect 'urban' images will never be treated equally on and off the field Last week my house was...

The Carr Report: If you’re broke after Christmas, you’ll probably be broke after retirement

Damon Carr - January 22, 2025

A good friend recently suggested I write an article on how to get back on track financially after the holidays. I responded, “Wow! That’s...

J. Pharoah Doss: Confusing DEI with actual diversity

J. Pharoah Doss - January 21, 2025

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission was established in 1965 to eliminate job discrimination. Guaranteeing equal opportunity for historically discriminated-against groups became the nation’s top...

The Carr Report: Saving Challenge 2025

Damon Carr - January 15, 2025

In 2021, I received an inbox message from a friend. She informed me about a “Saving Challenge” she was inspired to do. In 2022,...

J. Pharoah Doss: Republicans don’t think culture is a problem all of a sudden

J. Pharoah Doss - January 14, 2025

In 2004, the NAACP invited Bill Cosby to speak on the 50th anniversary of the landmark 1954 Brown v. Board school desegregation decision. Cosby...

The Carr Report: ‘Resolve to evolve’ spiritually, physically and financially in the New Year!

Damon Carr - January 8, 2025

A new year is upon us. Practically everyone on Planet Earth will be making a New Year’s resolution. The ultimate goals we strive for...

J. Pharoah Doss: Biden’s lame duck death penalty one-upmanship

J. Pharoah Doss - January 7, 2025

Getty Images Stock Photo Lame duck: an elected official continuing to hold political office during the period between the election and the inauguration of a...

J. Pharoah Doss: The Supreme Court, gender-affirming care, and weighing the risk

J. Pharoah Doss - December 31, 2024

Anti-trans legislation adjudicates the bodily autonomy of those who do not conform to gender norms. Carolyn Kaster/AP Photo Three transgender teenagers and their families have challenged...

The Carr Report: The gift that keeps on giving

Damon Carr - December 31, 2024

The holidays are upon us. This is the season to be jolly. First comes Thanksgiving, then Christmas, and lastly the celebration of a New...

Mayor Brandon Johnson, Vic Mensa Honor Fall 2024 Metropolitan Peace Academy Graduates

Marshelle Sanders - December 29, 2024

Mayor Brandon Johnson and Vic Mensa with Metropolitan Peace Academy graduates (Photo Credit: City of Chicago). Mayor Brandon Johnson congratulated the Metropolitan Peace Academy’s Fall...