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BlackCommentator.com Editorial Board member and Columnist, Jamala Rogers, founder and Chair Emeritus of the Organization for Black Struggle in St. Louis. She is an organizer, trainer and speaker. She is the author of The Best of the Way I See It – A Chronicle of Struggle. Other writings by Ms. Rogers can be found on her blog jamalarogers.com. Contact Ms. Rogers and BC.
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He provides the reader with captivating aerial perspectives and close-up encounters which frame the complex relationships that both fueled and obstructed the infamous slave trade.
How I became the 443rd captive on the Zorg When I came across the title The Zorg several months ago, the ship’s name did not ring…
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In the current racist political climate and with MAGA at the helm, Black folks seem to be one legislative stroke away from being full-fledged citizens.
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 is hemorrhaging. First, the knife to its gut with the Shelby County v. Holder ruling in 2013. Then came the…
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The Democratic elites have ignored criticism of their racial and gender preferences, and now it’s coming to a head.
The elites who run the Democratic Party have been slow learners. For years, the Party has relied on targeting swing states and running centrist, mainly white…
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We can expect more deadly conflicts with ICE as the midterm elections get closer.
The news of the latest casualties from trump’s war came while he was chillin’ at the FIFA World Cup final. He promised retaliation. Since trump’s attack…
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The impact of chattel slavery is ugly and real, but it was never our destiny.
I talked with family and friends across the county and concluded that the 4th of July hit differently this year. Even if they were not aware…
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Our ancestors gifted us with the concept of Sankofa, which translates to "go back and get it." This means that we must examine the past to inform, build, and guide our future.
Coming out of jubilant Juneteenth celebrations, most Black people in the U.S. are feeling far less celebratory towards the 4th of July in 2026. We have…
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Repression, racism, and war are features of imperialism that have consistently raised their ugly heads under the trump administration.
The historic events and themes gently came together in poetic power. The memorial service for Assata Shakur was held recently at Riverside Church. The space was…
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Today, we find ourselves without voter protections and potentially just a legislative action or court ruling away from no right to vote.
A recent excerpt of Dr. Eddie Glaude’s response to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on voting rights went viral. Glaude is a frequent guest on “MS…
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You Americans always say, it's better to ask for forgiveness than permission.
Operation Epic Fury was launched to display the U.S. military might in the Middle East. What was promised as a quick attack on Iran has dragged…
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