Political heat wave in America
By Antonia Williams-Gary Post Independence Day reflections: It has been a very hot summer and not just in the weather temperature indices. The heat has …
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Jazz legend Rodney Franklin dies at 67, niece says
Photos courtesy of Facebook Jazz legend Rodney Franklin, who gained international success with his single “In the Groove,” died on July 8, 2026, according to his …
President’s election monitors a ploy
Department of Justice election monitors not needed or wanted in Michigan! Photo courtesy of STOCK By REV. DR. WENDELL ANTHONY President, Detroit NAACP The announcement …
What would Jesus think?
Photos courtesy of Linkedin.com & STOCK The phrase ‘What would Jesus think?’ (WWJT), is a different question from, “What would Jesus Do?” WWJD? is a …
Out of Control, Mentally Unstable
Photo courtesy of FACEBOOK By Mel Gurtov Ordinarily, July 4 would be a time to celebrate the virtues of America. But whatever virtues we once …
A nation that forgets its history is bound
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 …
250 years and counting
By Antonia Williams-Gary Toniwg1@gmail.com On the 250th anniversary of the United States of America! A word: Patriot, def., “a person who vigorously supports their country, …
AMERICA HANGS A HELP WANTED SIGN: “FOR U.S. CITIZENSHIP – WHITES ONLY!”
Photo courtesy of Detroit NAACP By Rev. Dr. Wendell Anthony President, Detroit Branch NAACP DETROIT – Words from Emma Lazarus’ poem The New Colossus, “Give …
Juneteenth, America at 250, and the hole in the soul of our Democracy
By WADE HENDERSON As Americans prepare to celebrate Juneteenth and the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding, we should take pride in the extraordinary progress …
Black Music Month 2026: ‘Wake Up Everybody!’
Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes (Photo courtesy of media.ntslive.co.uk) By HAZEL TRICE EDNEY Wake up, everybody, No more sleepin’ in bed No more backward …