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Issue: 1043

May 30, 2025

Sharp n’ Blunt

A House Divided – Diversity or Dominance? The Battle for America’s Soul

By Desi Cortez Columnist

It’s time to either confront this country’s demons or allow them to destroy what remains of this so-called “house.”

Let’s be real, let’s be brutally blunt, but for a fleeting moment - if we’re honestly able to, as a fractured and disjoined, decadent empire. We,…

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Color of Law

Black Leadership Can’t Behave Like White Leadership With a Black Face

By David A. Love, JD Executive Editor

it’s not so wonderful when Black leaders channel that same kind of energy toward progressives who are fighting for the community or who accept contributions from special interests who are fighting against the interest of Black people.

Some in the Black community do not want to hear about any criticism of Black politicians, but here it goes. This is about transparency and accountability…

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Commentary

Fight Learning Loss This Summer

By Dr. Julianne Malveaux, PhD Editorial Board

The so-called “Big Beautiful” (let’s just call it the Big Ugly) eliminates afterschool and summer learning,

When schools let out for summer break, usually between mid-May and mid-June, millions of students will be disengaged from learning and will experience significant learning loss.…

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Commentary

South Africa and 47

By Dr. Elwood Watson, PhD Guest Commentator

To tell it like it is, the current dynamics of American race relations are nothing short of unsettling and disturbing.

Last week, President Donald Trump and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa met at the White House. What began as a cordial exchange of comments between the…

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