By Marc H. Morial NNPA Columnist “We hope what youngsters get out of the story is that under some dire circumstances we prevailed. We performed successfully and we opened doors that they … [Read more...]
An apology to Dr. King
By Earl G. Graves, Sr. Founder & Publisher, Black Enterprise Magazine Our Fight for Freedom and Justice is not over. Now, it is up to our children and grandchildren to ensure that King’s … [Read more...]
CAPITOL REPORT – Divide and conquer
By State Representative, Leon D. Young As the economy continues to emerge slowly from the depths of the greatest economic downturn since the Great Depression, the blame game remains very much … [Read more...]
What would MLK do?
By Gloria J. Browne-Marshall Longevity has its place. In Martin Luther King’s last sermon, he envisioned a Promised Land. An America without racial segregation he would not live to see. Robert L. … [Read more...]
Legislatively Speaking – A right delayed is a right denied
By Senator, Lena C. Taylor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. died fighting for workers’ rights and workplace democracy. Every year, we honor his sacrifice and remember that he encouraged us to … [Read more...]
In 2012 Wisconsin needs State to play its part in Health Care Reform
By Robert Kraig In an interview with a reporter at the Governor’s Mansion just before Christmas, Scott Walker announced an abrupt change in Wisconsin’s approach to national health care reform. The … [Read more...]
CAPITOL REPORT – What would Dr. King do and say?
By State Representative, Leon D. Young Next week, the nation will once again pay homage to The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. – the world renowned civil rights leader. It’s hard to … [Read more...]
The new south is a legacy of Martin Luther King
By Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. New Hampshire’s primary grabs headlines today, but if history is any guide, the Jan. 21 South Carolina primary will play a far greater role in determining the … [Read more...]
Legislatively Speaking – January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
By Senator, Lena C. Taylor The American Society estimates that, in the U.S. , more than 11,000 women will be diagnosed with cervical cancer this year and over 4,000 women will die of the … [Read more...]
Black American income inequality
By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. NNPA Columnist As we begin 2012, the issue of “income inequality” is a matter of high importance for millions of Black Americans and others who struggle to … [Read more...]
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