Black Americans Should Celebrate 250th America!
byMy Country, Tis of Thee, Sweet land of liberty, to thee we sing.” These are the opening lyrics of the song performed on Easter…
Society
Jefferson on Race – The Contradictions of America’s Founding 250 Years Ago…(Book Review)
byAs America celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding in 1776, the nation has wrapped itself in patriotic pageantry. We will watch majestic tall…
The Firing of Scott Pelley Is a Warning Shot for All of Journalism…
byCBS News fired veteran 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley after he publicly criticized the show’s new leadership, questioning the qualifications of newly appointed executive…
Weaponization vs. Reparations…
byAmerica is in a defining moment. History will record Donald Trump as one of the most consequential and controversial presidents in modern times. His…
The Origin of Memorial Day…
byThe first observance of “Decoration Day” took place in 1865 in Charleston, S. C., and was initiated by formerly enslaved Africans, three years before…
The Obama Center: Memory, Power, and the Unfinished Story of Democracy…
byI recently had a sneak preview of the Obama Presidential Center, set to officially open on June 19, 2026—Juneteenth, a date that alone signals…
The Black Vote Under Siege: America Cannot Afford to Turn Back
byAs the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the United States Constitution, we are forced to confront an uncomfortable truth: the promise of American…
AI’s Impact on Education…
byAI is fundamentally reshaping education in 2026 by transitioning from a controversial novelty to a core classroom tool. While it offers unprecedented levels of…
The Pope and the President: A Moral Reckoning in a Dangerous Time…
byThere are moments in history when the world is forced to choose between power and principle, between force and faith. This is one of…
Opinion: Teen Madness Is Not a Phase—It’s a Failure of Accountability
bySomething troubling is happening in our cities, and we can no longer pretend it’s isolated, misunderstood, or harmless. Call it what it is: teen…
The Election is Over…
byThe election has concluded, and the votes are in. Before discussing the candidates and races, it’s important to note that voter turnout was low….
Dark Money and the Making of a Puppet Congressman…
byDark money is no longer a whisper in American politics. It is a force. A player. A power center operating behind the curtain while…