Walter L. Fields Jr.

As I listened to President Barack Obama speak from the spot where 50 years ago Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. put forth a stinging rebuke of America’s treatment of its Black offspring, my heart grew weary as it became apparent that his words would not meet my expectations or hopes.

The President must use anniversary to speak clearly on racial justice.

No time for history at event marking historic event.

Determine what you can do to change conditions in your community.

The real lesson of ’63 March is that strong institutions matter.

Hip-hop entrepreneur shamefully and knowingly distorts Black history.

My vote must reflect my conscience and not popular sentiment.

50th anniversary of the Great March must address King’s challenge

If we truly want to save Black boys we need to first hear them.

Endorsement of Governor by some Black clergy fails accountability test.

Living life as a Black man in America will leave you permanently exhausted.

The Zimmerman verdict is in and America is guilty.