By Herb Boyd — The Rev. Dr. JoAnn Watson’s legend reached well beyond the precincts of Detroit, where she was a formidable political leader of the City Council. In the…
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By Herb Boyd — Whether on film, song, the podium or the ramparts, there was an artistic and political consistency in Harry Belafonte’s life. In the tradition of his idol Paul Robeson, Belafonte was unflinching in standing up for the downtrodden, expressing a relentless fight for civil and human rights.
By Herb Boyd — When a notice appeared that Randall Robinson, the exemplary human rights activist, law professor and man of letters had transitioned, journalists around the world recalled his…
“Do your little part. Do whatever you can to help change these conditions. Because we’re moving into a critical period of history, not just for poor and oppressed people, Black…
By Herb Boyd — Charlene (Alexander) Mitchell was a serious unwavering champion of the oppressed and marginalized, never flinching in her advocacy for civil and human rights. Many remember her…
When the state acts in your name, it’s your reputation that’s held to account. By Charles P. Pierce, Esquire — Marie Howe was a state representative from the 31st Middlesex…
Queen Elizabeth II’s death should bring about a reckoning in understanding how the British Empire helped destroy the planet. By Priya Satia, Time — Pakistan is under water, England faces an energy…
No institution helps obscure the crimes of empire and buttress class rule and white supremacy as effectively as the British monarchy. By Chris Hedges, ScheerPost — The fawning adulation of…
American commentators, academics and others are calling into reconsideration of monarchy’s lasting influences. By Edwin Rios, The Guardian — The death of Queen Elizabeth II revived longstanding criticism in the…
Observances have been planned By Loop News — The passing of Queen Elizabeth II at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8 continues to reverberate across the world as countries pay tribute…
‘Know your history…what exists was built upon blood and injustice’ Many in the region have been attempting to achieve a fine balance between acknowledging Queen Elizabeth II’s steadfastness and wrestling…
Mourn the Queen, not her empire. She helped obscure a bloody history of decolonization whose proportions and legacies have yet to be adequately acknowledged. By Maya Jasanoff, The New York…
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