Forty years ago, on May 13, 1985, a tragedy unfolded in the Cobbs Creek section of West Philadelphia that would forever scar the conscience of a city and shock the world. On that day, the Philadelphia Police Department — under…
The war on Black women: Silenced, sidelined, still strong
In today’s increasingly polarized political climate, one fact is undeniable: Black women — despite being the most educated demographic in America — are being strategically and systematically undermined, erased and excluded. This is not a conspiracy theory. It is an…
White evangelicals: An American cult
White evangelical support for Donald Trump — especially its intensity and near-unconditional nature — is rooted in a complex fusion of religious identity, political strategy, cultural anxiety and existential fear. This alliance has evolved into something disturbingly cult-like, forming a…
Trump fires first Black and first female Librarian of Congress
If it feels like a pattern, that’s because it is. In an abrupt and controversial move, President Donald Trump fired Carla Hayden, the first African American and first woman to serve as Librarian of Congress, just months before her 10-year…
Pope Leo XIV confirmed to have African American ancestry
In a development reshaping global conversations around race, religion and representation, newly elected Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost in Chicago in 1955, has been confirmed to have African American ancestry through his maternal Louisiana Creole roots. This groundbreaking…
Why defunding NPR and PBS hurts every American
Public broadcasting is not just media — it’s a lifeline, especially for millions of Americans who are not wealthy, politically connected or part of elite circles. Right now, that lifeline is under threat. National Public Radio and the Public Broadcasting…
The Latin American pontiff who changed the papal narrative
In the broad sweep of world history, some leaders come and go without leaving a lasting impact, while others mark their era indelibly. Pope Francis — born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and the first Latin American pontiff…
Harvard vs. Trump, round 1
In a nation built on the power of ink, intellect and ideals, a silent war has erupted — not in the streets, not in the skies, but on the hallowed academic grounds of America’s most prestigious institution: Harvard University. The…
20 reasons a military parade for Trump’s birthday is a bad idea
A proposed military parade on June 14 tied to President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday and the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army has sparked real backlash. While Trump allies frame it as a patriotic celebration, critics from across the political…
A nation transformed in 70 days: The good, the bad and the retribution
Seventy days into President Donald J. Trump’s second administration, the United States already has seen sweeping changes to its domestic and foreign policy. With Project 2025, Agenda 47 and an aggressive Republican-led Congress, Trump has pushed forward a vision that…
The remarkable journey of George Foreman
George Edward Foreman’s life is a true American success story that spans from humble beginnings to global impact across sports, business and faith. Born on Jan. 10, 1949, in Marshall, Texas, Foreman grew up in Houston’s Fifth Ward, an area…
The Boston Tea Party 2.0: Today’s 24-hour economic blackout
In an unprecedented demonstration of financial solidarity, millions of Americans, especially African Americans, are mobilizing for an economic blackout today in what has been dubbed “The Boston Tea Party 2.0.” This 24-hour economic shutdown aims to send a resounding message to…