Category: Opinion

By State Representative Ron Reynolds Less than ten days into Trump’s second term, and already it feels like one of the darkest chapters in modern American history. This administration’s rapid dismantling of progress is staggering. The warning signs were there—but witnessing them in real time is a different kind of pain. The Strategy of Fear…

By Jasmyne Cannick Once upon a time a long time ago in a land not that far away, hip-hop was the voice of the streets. It was a movement, a message, and a megaphone for Black empowerment and communal struggle. Born from block parties and sound systems in the Bronx, N.Y., it was raw, unfiltered,…

By Anthony Tilghman In recent years, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives have faced growing scrutiny, with some state governments attempting to defund or dismantle these programs. Critics argue that DEI initiatives are divisive or unnecessary, while proponents see them as critical tools for achieving fairness and equity. However, regardless of political rhetoric or legislative…

By Liz Courquet-Lesaulnier It was a perfect recipe for a disaster in Los Angeles: 10 months of drought after a summer of record-setting heat. Bone-dry scrub grass and vegetation — near-unlimited wildfire fuel. Hurricane-force winds barreling down from mountains, packing gusts of up to 90 miles per hour.  But apparently Karen Bass — the first…

By Jon Passantino and Brian Stelter, CNN Pulitzer Prize winning cartoonist Ann Telnaes announced Friday she had resigned from the Washington Post after the newspaper refused to publish a satirical cartoon depicting billionaire Post owner Jeff Bezos on bended knee in front of president-elect Donald Trump Talnaes, who had been with The Post since 2008,…

By Quardricos Bernard Driskell The history of the American presidency is as much a study of contrasts as it is of similarities. Rarely do two presidents, decades apart, find themselves compared as closely as Jimmy Carter and Joe Biden. One, the son of a peanut farmer from Plains, Georgia; the other, a boy from Scranton,…

by S.E. Williams Overview: Donald Trump and his team are pushing for extremist immigration policies, including mass deportation and an end to birthright citizenship, following a terrorist attack in New Orleans. Trump has falsely claimed that the terrorist was an immigrant, despite evidence to the contrary, and insulted federal law enforcement agencies and the United…

By Dr. Daniel Goines Student interest in school is declining. According to a Gallup survey, less than six in 10 middle- and high-schoolers say they’ve learned something interesting at school in the last week. The emphasis on college preparation may be partly to blame. Two-thirds of high-schoolers say they’ve heard a lot about college, but…

By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., President and CEO, National Newspaper Publishers Association The political weaponization of the justice system has become a dangerous norm. Marilyn Mosby, former Baltimore State’s Attorney, represents a troubling example of how blurred the lines between justice and politics have become. President Biden has a moral and constitutional obligation to…

Dr. John E. Warren |  Publisher of the San Diego Voice and Viewpoint Newspaper Now that the election is over, a number of people are experiencing high levels of uncertainty. We should not think that life as we know it has ended. This is a defeatist attitude. What we should remember, especially as Black people,…

By SherRhonda Gibbs Morehouse College (The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) SherRhonda Gibbs, Morehouse College; Eric Liguori, Florida State University; Michael H. Morris, University of Notre Dame, and Susana C. Santos, Florida State University (THE CONVERSATION) It’s never easy to create a successful business, but…

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The loss of Title IV funding would drastically affect around 80 percent of the student bodies at HBCUs and would have a consequential negative impact on the future of these vital institutions of higher education. Endowments at HBCUs pale in comparison to those at the U.S.’s top ranked colleges and universities, with…

NNPA NEWSWIRE – If we have learned anything, it’s that actual change begins at the local level. We need to engage with our city councils, our school boards, our state legislatures, and our communities. These are the places where our work will make the most difference, where we can shape policies that directly impact the…

Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase For decades, most people followed a simple formula when they were ready to purchase a new vehicle. Visit a dealership in person, negotiate a price, complete the purchase and drive the car off the lot. Today, there’s a myriad of car buying options available, and whether you’re a first-time or a…

Antonio‌ ‌Ray‌ ‌Harvey‌ ‌|‌ ‌California‌ ‌Black‌ ‌Media (CBM) – Assemblymember Mike Gipson (D-Carson), a member of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) says he supports Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposal to expand the state’s Film and Television Tax Credit Program from its current $330 million annual budget allocation to $750 million. Gipson, who is chair of…

By Michael A. Grant (TriceEdneyWire.com) – The best way to overcome “The Big Lie” is with a bigger truth! For this reason, supporters of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz should set a stretch goal of securing 100,000,000 votes on November 5, 2024. This is 19,000,000 more votes than Joe Biden received in 2020. Only 66…

OP-ED: This election isn’t just another vote—it’s a chance to protect our progress and build a future of justice, opportunity, and equality. Together, we can make history. But that only happens if we use our power to vote. By State Representative Ron Reynolds Black men, our country needs us now more than ever. On November…

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Former NBA star and activist Craig Hodges is locked in a new dispute over a documentary on his life with Hollywood executives and producers. The former Chicago Bull, who helped the franchise win two of their six championships in the 1990s and was a vocal advocate for Black rights, is currently battling…

By Ethan Ashley Education has always been a contentious issue, but as we approach the 2024 elections, it’s become ground zero for broader cultural and political clashes. Book bans targeting diverse and inclusive materials are on the rise, and restrictive gag orders are silencing classroom discussions on critical topics like race, gender, and American history….

by David W. Marshall (TriceEdneyWire.com) – It is refreshing to see a leader like Vice President Kamala Harris who understands the wide generational gap we have in our nation. There will always be situations where older and younger people maintain different perspectives on life and the nation’s future based on their experiences, opinions, habits, and…

Joe W. Bowers Jr.   California Black Media  OPINION (CBM) – The tragic shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia on Sept. 4, claiming four lives, is a sobering reminder of the grave threat gun violence poses in America. Even more disturbing is how some lawmakers have allowed mass murderers easy access to high-powered firearms,…

NNPA NEWSWIRE — In these formative years, your little one will learn to walk, learn how to grab and hold items, begin building their muscle strength, and more. Here are some ways to facilitate positive motor development at home: By BlackPress of America Council for Professional Recognition Before a child even steps into a classroom…