Category : News Talk

- 5 days ago

Dave Winfield: A Milestone Moment in Baseball's Black History

Outfielder Dave Winfield was an extraordinary talent in the realm of professional baseball. Towering, swift, and remarkably strong, he excelled in football and basketball during his early athletic years. Few could predict his eventual pivot to baseba...

- 5 days ago

Malcolm X’s Rise Began at Home: The Untold Influence of His Mother

Malcolm X, celebrated by actor and activist Ossie Davis as Harlem’s “brightest hope,” would have marked his 100th birthday on May 19. This significant anniversary was commemorated across various locations, including Harlem, Detroit’s Charles Wright M...

- 5 days ago

The Ugly Truth Behind the GOP’s ‘Beautiful’ Health Bill

When House Republicans endorsed President Donald Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” in the early hours of Thursday, it signified a troubling turn for Black communities, particularly Black women. The bill proposes a staggering $700 billion cut to Medicaid,...

- 6 days ago

Black America Can’t Look Away: Trump’s Rule by Fear Persists

Recently, I navigated through Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport—an all-too-familiar space for me over my 30 years of travel. This occasion, however, was disconcerting. The TSA line resembled chaos, with frustrated travelers and overwhelmed agents...

- 6 days ago

Policing in Schools: Who Really Benefits and Who Pays the Price?

In the spring of 2020, a devastating video of George Floyd's death at the hands of a Minneapolis officer ignited historic protests. Millions rallied for police defunding, advocating for community-focused support and genuine recognition of Black live...