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Hollywood’s ‘White Saviors’ Still Try To Shape Black Experience in America

Special Contributor - October 17, 2024

Despite the efforts of pioneering directors and screenwriters like Spike Lee, John Singleton, Steve McQueen, and Jordan Peele, Hollywood has a long and torrid...

Tim Walz Has Always Been An Ally Of Black America

Atlanta Daily World - October 8, 2024

By Michael A. Grant (TriceEdneyWire.com) - Since being named as Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris’ running mate in early August, there have been persistent questions...

COLUMN: Remembering 1968 & Why It Matters in 2024

Special Contributor - July 14, 2024

Remembering 1968 and Why It Matters For Biden Vs. Trump in 2024 There are similarities—and of course, many differences—from the election year of 1968 and...

Georgia Teachers to Carry Guns in Schools: What Could Go Wrong?

Roz Edward - October 26, 2023

Lt. Governor Burt Jones is encouraging teachers to bring guns to school. On Wednesday, Oct. 25 Jones unveiled a plan to provide a $10,000...

Why Mass Incarceration Still Has Mass Appeal

Word In Black - October 20, 2023

There’s plenty of profit to be made by exploiting Black people in America’s system of punitive laws, privatization, and systemic racism. by Hiram Jackson America’s love...

Where Does Your Right to Bear Arms End and Mine Begin?

Hiram Jackson - May 25, 2023

Despite over 280 mass shootings in just the first 150 days of 2023, the urgent call to action in the face of this escalating...

Op-Ed: ‘Punch 9 for Harold Washington’ – But Only If You’re Not Serious About Black Political Progress (watch)

A. Toussaint Werner, Contributing Writer - November 2, 2022

I took my family to see "Punch 9 for Harold Washington," an epic story of American politics, race, and triumph against all odds....

Elon Musk’s Twitter Buy Puts Free Speech on Sale

Site Editor - April 29, 2022

by Hiram E. Jackson The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing’s recent suit against Tesla for retaliating against thousands of Black workers who charged...

Equality or Equity: Which Is Better?

Site Editor - February 17, 2022

Equality or Equity: Which Is Better? The concepts aren’t the same and don’t bring Black people the same result. by Hiram Jackson Black people, as well...

The Chains of Racialized Voter Suppression Remain

Roz Edward - March 25, 2021

The chains of racialized voter suppression remain unbroken in America “land of the free.” The supposed shining light of freedom for all the world...