Issue: 796

July 04, 2019

View from the Battlefield

In Plain View: White Supremacy Shines Brightly in Police Department

By Jamala Rogers Editorial Board

The Plain View Project used an algorithm to search through thousands of social media rants by past and current police officers. The hatred and bigotry against Black folks, women, Muslims and the LGBTQ community were unapologetic.

St. Louis and Missouri will rank at or near the top when it comes to negative indicators—especially when it comes to dealing with Black folks. The…

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Commentary

Remembering Patrice Lumumba – Worrill’s World

By Dr. Conrad W. Worrill, PhD Columnist

We should commemorate the birthday of this late, great African leader, who stood against all the forces in the European world and the African world who were steadfast in their efforts to stop the real Independence Movement of the people of the Congo. It is important for us to understand, today, that those who stand and fight against the evil of the European world take on a serious task and challenge. Herein lies the legacy of Patrice Lumumba.

We should remember to lift the spirit of some of our great ancestors who made significant contributions to the African Liberation Movement. July 2nd was the…

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