Whitewashing the past, present, and future
The conservative war on historical accuracy, disguised as attacks on CRT Critical Race Theory (CRT), and the related state codifications of “Don’t hurt my feelings” …
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This moment of Democracy challenged promotes Black solidarity
Regardless of your political leanings, this is no time to celebrate. In fact, it is time for a period of national mourning. Why? For the …
Dramatic though it may sound, democracy could truly be on the line in the 2024 elections
It is a sign of the times, of course, that former President Donald Trump is able to boast that his numerous legal problems, including indictments …
Road trip blues to Detroit: Are we there yet?
Deciding to drive to Detroit, Mich., instead of flying a couple of weeks ago with a breast cancer patient was not one of my more …
Slavery’s abolition did not mean the end to plots by foreign nations to keep Africans in bondage
State Rep. Kimberly Daniels of Jacksonville PHOTO COURTESY OF MYFLORIDAHOUSE.GOV The lie that slavery benefited the enslaved reflects the centuries-old propaganda that, along with colonialism, …
Why does Sweden allow Quran burnings? No blasphemy laws
RELIGIOUS TEXTS: A counter-protest was abandoned by a Muslim who said he was against the burning of all religious books. STOCK PHOTO STOCKHOLM (AP) – …
DeSantis has decided to roll back freedom, rewrite slavery’s history
Nothing in the psychology of White people should surprise Americans, because mental sickness exists every day. The reality of Republican leadership is built around power, …
What’s preventing mental health providers from helping kids with autism?
Autism is more prevalent than ever, according to data recently published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Yet, it’s growing harder for children …
Road trip to Detroit almost over before it started
Detroit, MI STOCK PHOTOS “What did you do to yourself?” That was the greeting I received from my 89-year-old great-aunt after not seeing me for …
Otis Kemp first S. Florida artist to top Billboard Gospel
OTIS KEMP: National #1 single a rare accomplishment for an independent artist. PHOTOS COURTESY OF OTIS KEMP Staff Report: MIAMI, Fla. – Independent artist Otis …