By Gloria J. Browne-Marshall September 17th is Constitution Day. Since African- Americans have worked so hard to make the promises in the Constitution a reality, they should use Constitution … [Read more...]
Protest
Ferguson shows there is still power in protest. In Ferguson, Missouri, hundreds marched after the shooting of Michael Brown, 18, Black, and unarmed, by a White officer. Standing face-to-face with … [Read more...]
“Phantom of the Opera”
By Gloria J. Browne- Marshall “A Talented Sexy Phantom: Norm Lewis” Norm Lewis is the “Phantom of the Opera.” Tall, dark, and handsome, Lewis is the first African- American to play this role on … [Read more...]
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The Civil Rights Act – 50 Years Later
Many died. Millions suffered. On July 2, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed a Civil Rights Act outlawing discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. America expected … [Read more...]
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“Minority loss, majority rules in Affirmative Action”
By Gloria J. Browne-Marshall Minority Loss, Majority Rules in Affirmative Action. Affirmative action lost a major battle. In a 6-2 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court allowed a majority of … [Read more...]
You Are Being Watched
By Gloria J. Browne-Marshall You are being watched. Cameras capture license plates. The National Security Agency (NSA) listens to phone calls. Police are gathering information based on … [Read more...]
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“Families of airline victims must fight fading attention”
By Gloria J. Browne-Marshall Millions of dollars, international effort, and anguish surround the search for Malaysia’s Flight 370. When interest fades, Flight 370 may end up like Valu- Jet … [Read more...]
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“For Dr. King: Learn to Dream”
By Gloria J. Browne-Marshall It was 46 years ago that an assassin took the life of Martin Luther King, Jr.. It was April 4, 1968. He gave his life implementing a plan for a better future. He … [Read more...]
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Sexism and the Black Community
By Gloria J. Browne-Marshall He understands the burden and pain of racial prejudice. He knows about racism. But, when the topic is sexism, there is only silence from my Black male … [Read more...]
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Women suffer more in prison
By Gloria J. Browne-Marshall In America, and around the world, women suffer more in prison. Most female prisoners are housed with little consideration for their needs as women. Now there is a … [Read more...]
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