Jamala Rogers

Most of the family-centered legislation that Congress passes is not based upon its grace and empathy. It is usually pressured to do so by citizens organized to advocate for families and communities.

Black teachers and principals are catching unnecessary hell. The more they are seen as advocates for their students, parents and communities, the redder the bullseye on their backs becomes.

Thomas saw no need to disclose the gifts or recuse himself. This is corruption at the highest level of the judicial system.

The idea of using the constitution to inform fair and inclusive decisions has become laughable.

as we choose to celebrate Juneteenth, it should always lift up the time in this country’s history when Black men, women and children were chattel slavery and endured the most savage form of captivity ever recorded in the U.S. Their valiant and courageous struggle for freedom and humanity must be at the core of those celebrations.

Apparently, both Parties like living on the edge because there’s always debt—spending more than what’s in the treasury—and they always raise the ceiling. There never seems to be a serious look at the nation’s budget, changing spending needs and wants.

The pandemic threw our kids into a hole of uncertainty while isolating them from the critical peer relationships they need.

Communities may concede the painful loss of one round, but there are still rounds left in this battle.

Rarely have we seen these laws be applied to those who really are a threat to national security.