Issue: 944
Feb 24, 2023
Guest Commentary
Black History Month – Black American History Is Vastly Distinct From Other Ethnic Groups
Guest Commentator
Since the time of this nation’s inception, Black Americans have had to wage a historically long battle, fighting to obtain rights that were supposed to be guaranteed by our constitution and that most other groups have taken for granted.
Here we are. Another year, another February, and we are deep into another Black History Month. Various institutions and individuals from all walks of life are…
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Commentary
The Black Superbowl and the Challenge of Anti-Blackness
Editorial Board
The Superbowl was, in some ways, a celebration of African American History. But Black folks can’t celebrate our history with others offering resistance and backlash.
African American history was celebrated at this year’s Super Bowl. It was the first time that two Black quarterbacks faced off against each other. Jalen Hurts…
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Color of Law
Malcolm X and the Black Lives Matter Movement
Executive Editor
As the nation grapples with the seemingly intractable nature of institutional racism and inequities in the justice system, the slain leader resonates with a Black Lives Matter movement born decades after his death.
February 21 marked the anniversary of the assassination of Malcolm X, just over a half century ago. Malcolm X articulated a message of racial justice that…
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Guest Commentary
The People Over Pentagon Act Is an Act
Guest Commentator
there is a way for a group of Democrats in the House of Representatives to accomplish something if they actually want to.
There’s a bill in Congress, as there always is, called The People Over Pentagon Act, which would reduce military spending by $100 billion. Who the heck…
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