July 31st is Black Women’s Equal Pay Day By Valerie Wilson, Janelle Jones, Kayla Blado and Elise Gould / Economic Policy Institute July 31st is Black Women’s Equal Pay Day,…
As debate raged around health care and Russia-gate last month, Attorney General Jeff Sessions quietly held a “national summit” of law enforcement representatives to discuss the future of policing. Vice…
By Stephen A. Crockett Jr. – In her first major piece of legislation since taking office, Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.), along with everyone’s favorite Republican, Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), has…
By Greg Palast Why would somebody say a crazy statement like that?” Bernie had his arms spread like gull wings, fingers scribbling facts in the air. “Why” was not really…
By Tess Raser, Truthout As a young Black teacher, I feel empathy for every person I hear is taken from us by state-sanctioned violence — whether through the carceral state or…
By Melanie Zanona HAVANA — All around Havana, local Cuban entrepreneurs refer to the day President Trump unveiled his new policy toward the country simply as “June 16.” It’s easy…
By Jamie Peck / The Guardian Once upon a time, the 1936 film ‘Reefer Madness’ attempted to spread sensationalistic messages about marijuana to youths across the land. Just one toke,…
The Institute of the Black World 21st Century (IBW) applauds the CARICOM Heads of Government who at their recent Summit in Grenada discussed the serious challenges facing Venezuela and its…
Ambiguous state law means the ability of inmates to vote varies widely between jails, disproportionately affecting poor blacks and Latinos awaiting trial. By La Risa Lynch / The Chicago Reporter…
Season of Rebellions, The 1967 Newark and Detroit Rebellions – Vantage Point Radio Show hosted by Dr. Ron Daniels with guests Dr. Mtangulizi Sanyika (Houston, Texas), Junius Williams, Esq. (Newark, New…
The Legacy of Frederick Douglass and other 19th Century Freedom Fighters. In the Spirit of Frederick Douglass, 19th Century Women Freedom Fighters. In the Spirit of Frederick Douglass, John Brown Lives! – Vantage…
The Economic State of the Black World Report. The International African Arts Festival 28th Symposium. The End of Black Harlem – Vantage Point Radio Show hosted by Dr. Ron Daniels…