Commentary

Details: Written by Congressman James E. Clyburn (D-SC), House Majority Whip; Published: 24 August 2022

When President Biden took office, the country was in the grip of a global pandemic. Businesses were shuttering, schools were closing, and people were dying. The country needed leadership.

Details: Written by Oscar H. Blayton; Published: 10 August 2022

Oscar H. Blayton

Black America lives in a series of deserts. Many of us live in food deserts, financial deserts, employment deserts, and most of us live in information deserts.

Details: Written by Rosa Colquitt, Vice Chair, Democratic Party of Oregon and Chair of DPO's Black Caucus; Published: 04 August 2022

Rosa Colquitt, Vice Chair, Democratic Party of Oregon and Chair of DPO's Black Caucus

The majority of Oregonians, including our rural communities, value inclusion and unity, not racism and bigotry.

Details: Written by Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper; Published: 04 August 2022

Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper

We must start a voter registration drive right here where we live. This effort must become as important to us as putting food on the table and a roof over our heads.

Details: Written by Oscar H. Blayton; Published: 27 July 2022

Oscar H. Blayton

To many Americans, “reparations” is a dirty word when applied to Black folks.

Details: Written by By Tammy Boyd; Published: 27 July 2022

Tammy Boyd

Many should recognize that health equity – or ensuring that disadvantaged populations get customized approaches to care and better medical outcomes – is a top priority.

about-citizenship

Details: Written by Melinda Burrell; Published: 15 July 2022

Melinda Burrell

Democracy now requires much more than voting.

Charlene Crowell

Details: Written by Charlene Crowell; Published: 08 July 2022

Student debt remains a stubborn obstacle that prevents Black Americans from securing financial stability

about-politics

Details: Written by Winslow Myers; Published: 05 July 2022

Winslow Myers

Because I find loyalty to the ex-President or to gun rights so mysterious, I would have welcomed some sort of dialogue with opposing views, though we all sensed it was a bridge too far.