What’s Going On In Pensacola’s Escambia County Jail?
Rev. Lonnie D. Wesley III has plenty of questions but few answers. He wants to know why his brother died in the Escambia County Jail.…
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Flint Water Crisis: It’s Personal
Growing up in Detroit, I would occasionally drive one-hour to Flint, Michigan to hang out with friends near the banks of the Flint River (pictured).…
South Carolina’s First African-American Chair Of Democratic Party Energizes Community With ‘Chair Chats’
CHARLESTON, South Carolina — I met Jaime Harrison, the first African American chair of the South Carolina Democratic Party, before the recent Democratic presidential debate.…
Bernie Sanders Has Black Supporters, But Are There Enough To Beat Hillary Clinton?
CHARLESTON, South Carolina — From the moment the doors opened for Rep. James Clyburn’s annual fish fry last week, a group of black women spotted…
President Obama’s Last State Of The Union Address Will Be Memorable
He’s winding down – but he’s still fired up. President Barack Obama, after nearly eight years in the White House, will deliver his final State…
Maine’s Governor Needs To Go
Republican Gov. Paul LePage from Maine should resign. Quick. Fast. And in a hurry. LePage offered a feeble apology last week for his ill-advised comments…
Should Cosby Allegations Taint Important Black Art Exhibit?
Bill Cosby was arrested last week, arraigned, and may stand trial in Pennsylvania for an alleged sexual assault case dating back to 2004. As much…
President Obama’s Stand On Gun Control Is The Right Move
Americans witnessed something highly unusual on Tuesday: They watched President Obama cry. In an uncharacteristic display of emotion, Obama wiped away tears streaming from his…
Stacey Dash Is Truly ‘Clueless’
Stacey Dash, the misguided actress-turned-Republican-mouthpiece, is a complete embarrassment. She has no original arguments; she often appears to be intellectually underserved; she’s clueless. A commentator…
Where Are The Protests For The Oklahoma City Rape Accusers?
The 13 black women who say Daniel Holtzclaw raped them while he was on duty as an Oklahoma City police officer have largely been ignored by…
It Takes A Sister: Donald Trump Hires A Black Woman But Will It Bring In The Black Vote?
The new face of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign is a black woman. Trump, the frontrunner among Republican candidates in most national polls, has hired Tea…
Black Lives Matter In The Streets Of Chicago, Too…Or Do They?
I’m weary of writing about young Black boys being gunned down by young Black men. There’s a $20,000 reward for information leading to the killer…