By Dr. Maulana Karenga — In righteously remembering and retrieving the enduring legacy of Nana Ida B. Wells- Barnett, we practice the morality of remembrance, honoring a womanist warrior who…
By Dr. Maulana Karenga — In righteously remembering and retrieving the enduring legacy of Nana Ida B. Wells- Barnett, we practice the morality of remembrance, honoring a womanist warrior who…
By Dr. Julianne Malveaux — As an economist, I have spent much of my life thinking about what money does. It measures value. It facilitates exchange. It stores wealth. But…
The following media advisory was issued regarding the CARICOM Reparations Commission delegation’s visit to London. The CARICOM Reparations Commission (CRC) is visiting the United Kingdom from 13 to 16 July…
By Dr. Maulana Karenga — Whatever other conclusions we might come to after all the fireworks, fanfare, flag waving, and the White House carnival barker’s big white tent and low-life…
By Milton Allimadi — The First Amendment was never intended to protect the powerful from public scrutiny. It was written to protect the public’s right to know. That principle is…
By Dr. Julianne Malveaux — This week I am thinking about what it means to go back to school in a country that still rations opportunity. The stores are selling…
Public asked to reach out to bi-partisan members of Congress By Hazel Trice Edney — UNCF (United Negro College Fund) is asking the public for help to pass historic multi-million…
When we forget the first fights over voting rights, we forget who profits when the many are divided. By Ben Jealous — Voting rights is back in the news because…
In this edition of Vantage Point, Dr. Ron Daniels, aka “the Professor,” hosts an Open Forum marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Framed by Frederick Douglass’s enduring…
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By Dr. Julianne Malveaux — I have never been much for flag-waving patriotism. I respect the rituals, and I understand why some people are moved by them. But my own…
America turns 250 this week. We should be proud. We should also be honest. By Ben Jealous — Every year, we remember Paul Revere’s ride. As we should. We should…