Commentary
Black People Have Historical Reasons To Be Suspicious Of Vaccine
History has not been kind to Black people in regards to the government's treatment of us from a medical perspective. The infamous Tuskegee experiment, which began in 1932, is perhaps the most well-known of the medical atrocities by the government on Black people. Sterilization sanctioned by the state is as American as apple pie when it comes to women of color, in general, and Black women, in particular. One example is what occurred in North Carolina between 1930 to 1970, 65 percent of the 7,600- plus sterilizations that were ordered by the state, were carried out on Black women.
Non-voters: They Don't Know Who We Be
Our mailboxes, timelines, phone calls, emails, and television screens are bombarded with political ads and messages about voting. Whether you live in the suburbs or live in the hood, there is no hiding from this year's election season.
The Vote and The Mask: How to Save Ourselves
I do not want any of my dedicated readers to think I am becoming a soothsayer. Of course, I cannot foretell the future; nor, do I know of any magical means of saving our people. But, I do know politics — the spoken and inferred.
The MYTH of White Supremacy
Wow! During the first night of the 2020 Presidential Debates, President Donald Trump would not condemn white supremacists, telling the all - white male group the "Proud Boys," to "stand back and stand by," although he reluctantly retracted it, claiming "I don't know who the Proud Boys are. You'll have to give me a definition, because I really don't know who they are. I can only say they have to stand down."
The Measure of a President
As a student of philosophical principles, I am aware of the school of thought that does not believe in the existence of "NORMAL" as a universal state of being. A testament to that idea is the fact that each of us has a unique set of experiences that shape differences in our definitions of normal.
Addressing Racism at the Root
"Racism is man's gravest threat to man - the maximum of hatred for a minimum of reason."
- Abraham Joshua
COVID-19 — My Personal Battle From A Positive To A Negative Result
Jeffrey L. Boney Shares His Personal Journey of Surviving the Coronavirus and Dealing with the Emotional and Mental Anguish Required to Overcome COVID - 19
$349 Billion COVID-19 Small Business Program Short-Changes Businesses of Color
Federal lawsuits allege systemic lending biases. The University of California at Riverside recently reported that employment at Black - owned businesses was on the rise. But in the wake of federal programs to assist businesses hurt by COVID - 19, the Center for Responsible Lending now says as many as 95 percent of Black - owned businesses stood no chance of securing a program loan.
Truth Matters
Nearly everyday we hear some version of the statement that truth matters, but does it really? Day after day, we hear about the number of times Donald Trump has told yet another lie.
Jails, Prisons Struggle With Spread Of Coronavirus
As COVID-19 continues to spread globally and the U. S. has now become the first country to top 100,000 cases, prisons and jails across the country continue to house inmates and employees who have tested positive for the Coronavirus and authorities are desperately trying to abate the spread.
Can We Handle the Truth About Coronavirus?
More than half of all Black folks in this country are a vulnerable population!
Commemorating Our Past, Starts With Cementing Our Present - Day Legacy
We find ourselves at the beginning of a new Black History Month (BHM) in a distinctive decade during one of the most polarizing times of our lives. Our collective journey to this moment has undoubtedly been challenging. Still, we've been victorious on many fronts to advance our culture, agendas, and narrative on a national platform.
The Spirit Of The Emancipation Proclamation Is Under Attack Again Today
The first day of the New Year also marked the anniversary of a new America. On Jan. 1, 1863, as the Civil War, the bloodiest of America's wars, approached the end of its second year, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, declaring "that all persons held as slaves" within the rebellious states "are and henceforward shall be free."
The Spirit of the Emancipation Proclamation Is Under Attack Again Today
Wednesday, Jan. 1, began the new year. It also marked the anniversary of a new America. On Jan. 1, 1863, as the Civil War, the bloodiest of America's wars, approached the end of its second year, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, declaring "that all persons held as slaves" within the rebellious states "are and henceforward shall be free."