About 90 percent of our lives are controlled by local, state or federal politicians. The following governmental departments make rules and regulations we follow every day: 1. Agriculture. 2. …

The onset of a new year always sparks reflection and a renewed dedication to progression and growth. It serves as a reminder of the great distances covered, and the journey still ahead. The …

“The only way to get this number down significantly would be to make more significant changes to, you know, what policing means in this country.” -- Justin Nix, criminal justice professor, …

I heard Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., speak for the first time when he gave the Founders’ Day address in Spelman College’s Sisters Chapel during my senior year of college. His subject that day was …

This January 15, our nation will observe the only national holiday designated as a day of service. The Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday was first observed in 1986. However, it took another 17 …

Bishop Barber champions plight of the disabled at a Dec. 29th Greenville press conference GREENVILLE, N.C. - It was the day after Christmas - Tuesday, Dec. 26th - and all Bishop William Barber was …

When working people stand together, raise their voice and show their power, they win. That’s the lesson of 2023, a year in which workers boldly asserted their rights and refused to accept less …

Having the confidence we need as Black women to get out there every day is not easy. Doors are opening, I’m happy about that, but once we get in that door, it’s still not easy. Any little edge I …

For 12 years during months of October, Black Women for Positive Change has sponsored annual days, weeks and months of Non-Violence, Families, Voters Rights and Opportunities. It is our belief that …

“Why does it matter if the Voting Rights Act is enforceable by private plaintiffs? If the panel’s conclusion is upheld by the Supreme Court, then Section 2 effectively becomes a light switch. A …

You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against any of your people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the LORD. — Lev. 19:18. As evangelical Christians in America, …

This month’s election results should be a wakeup call to any politician who had been unsure of Americans’ desire for robust climate action and support for a green economy. In states and counties …

Many are rejoicing that Republicans finally got around to electing a speaker, thus breaking the logjam that began when Trump acolyte Matt Goetz (R-FL) introduced legislation to eliminate Kevin …

“Diversity is being invited to the party; inclusion is being asked to dance.” – Verna Myers, Vice President of Inclusion Strategy at Netflix In the unfolding aftermath of …

When discussing the ongoing climate crisis, I often hear the proverbial phrase, “We are all in this together.” However, the data on air pollution in conjunction with public health risks suggests …

This is a cautionary tale. Most folks know how Adolph Hitler’s career as an autocratic dictator ended, but many do not know how it began. It is important to know about the rise of Hitler and …

“Extraordinarily proud of Laphonza Butler - a stalwart for women, workers, the disadvantaged, and those in search of a better life. She understands the contours of power and knows that when shared, …

During the week of the Annual Congressional Black Caucus, NPA was meeting and included many of the same people. The annual meeting of the National Policy Alliance (NPA) held its meeting, too. One of …

Last week, when the Republican-led General Assembly finally, after an almost three-month delay, ratified a new $30 billion state budget, it was clear that this was yet another step towards draining …

So many things of interest happened this past week that it’s hard to know where to begin. We’ve had the Hunter Biden case of lying on a gun application and not a word from the gun owners who …

A job for all. Everyone ready and able to work will get a job – a good job that pays enough to bring a family above the poverty line –guaranteed by the federal government. At a time when our …

As we endure one mass shooting crisis to the next, it illustrates the nation’s void in leadership. We look to our elected officials to fulfill their oaths of office to protect the public because a …

While listening to National Public Radio the other day, I was stunned to hear a former State Department official say that the United States is spending more than $2 billion a month on the war in …

The 2024 presidential race is taking shape. It looks like a choice between the sensible, the mad and the missing. Joe Biden seems intent on running on his record, a sensible route for the incumbent. …

We need to watch our language. The debacle at the Montgomery Pier, where enslaved people were once offloaded and sold, is described as a “brawl.” The dictionary says a “brawl” is a …