By Julianne Malveaux — The recent disgraceful derailment of the Norfolk Southern train in Palestine, Ohio, resulted from predatory capitalism on steroids. Railroads, given free land, have exploited the communities…
By Makani Themba — Jackson, Mississippi’s water crisis had become a classic David and Goliath story: A predominantly Black city, led by its mayor Chokwe Lumumba, facing off with “good…
We rightly celebrate Abraham Lincoln for helping end slavery. But we shouldn’t forget the unstoppable force that also brought down the Slave Power: the several million slaves who left the…
Opposition parties in Africa’s largest democracy are crying foul and calling for fresh elections in Nigeria, citing claims of vote rigging. By Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR — ABUJA, Nigeria — The…
By Herb Boyd — “Living the Legacy” was the theme of the 58th Commemoration of El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, Malcolm X event Tuesday evening at the Shabazz Center. And speakers such…
Prime Minister Andrew Holness left Jamaica Monday morning to lead a special CARICOM mission to Haiti. The mission is comprised of representatives from the Bahamas, Trinidad and Tobago and the…
By Dr. Maulana Karenga — Author’s Note: This is my standard article in celebration of Black History Month II: Women Focus. This is the month for celebrating the miracles and…
President Akufo-Addo to Deliver a Major Address Baltimore, MD – Today, Dr. Ron Daniels, President of the Institute of the Black World 21st Century (IBW), announced that His Excellency President Nana…
Feb 27, 2023 Edition of Vantage Point Vantage Point host Dr. Ron Daniels is joined by special guest Paradise Gray (X-CLAN, Hip Hop Historian) to reflect on the 50 years…
Revisiting When Affirmative Action Was White, nearly two decades on. By Ira Katznelson, Boston Review — First published in 2005, my book When Affirmative Action Was White answered a question Lyndon Johnson posed…
“Lift Every Voice and Sing” was performed at the super bowl for the first time this year. Here’s why it still resonates with Black Americans. By Jessica Washington, The Root…
Will hold 3:30PM Ceremony & Press Availability at White House Gate Baltimore, MD — Rev. Dr. Robert Turner, Senior Pastor of Empowerment Temple AME Church announced plans today to walk…