The Supreme Court: “Black Voters, Go Away!”
By Lafe Toliver, Esq Guest Column Justice Roger Taney who wrote the prophetic and racist decision in the famous Dred Scott case decision in 1857 is smiling in his grave. As you may remember, the […]
Category: Editorial/Opinion
TPS Has Acted — But Key Questions Remain
By Steven Flagg Guest Column In a recent column, I wrote that Toledo Public Schools is in a “world of hurt” — driven by declining enrollment, reduced state support and a system built for a […]
Even Under Attack, Black Southern Voters Can Deliver the Senate for Democrats
By Kevin Harris Guest Column Democrats have momentum as the midterms approach. A string of recent victories has fueled optimism that Democrats could retake the House of Representatives and even reclaim the Senate. At a […]
Justice, Undone
By Rev. Donald L. Perryman, Ph.D. The Truth Contributor A judge shall act at all times in a manner that promotes public confidence in the independence, integrity, and impartiality of the judiciary.” — Ohio Code […]
It’s All About the Benjamins, Baby!
By Lafe Tolliver, Esq Guest Column If you were ever concerned about the limits of capitalism and the rotting effect it can have on human nature that chooses to be besotted with the sin of […]
News Analysis: Reducing Anger and Stopping Violence by Inspiring Self-Worth
By Stephanie E. Myers, Ph.D. (TriceEdneyWire.com) Guest Column People of Color in America are witnessing crisis in families, communities, and workplaces. Examples include violence from ICE attacks in communities, reactions to wars overseas, and domestic […]
A “Main Street” Bank Bill That Would Really Hurt Main Street
A bill that promises help for small business would mostly hand the gains to the biggest banks. The cost would fall on the people already shut out of loans. By Ben Jealous In Washington, the […]
Do Black Men Owe a Debt? A Response
Rev. Perryman, I definitely agree that Black men owe a debt – particularly in this age of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Partly, as Civil Rights is passe. Rev. Jesse Jackson took the opportunity in 1965 […]
Vance to Pope: “Take A Hike!”
By Lafe Tolliver, Esq Guest Column It’s on! In this corner we have the lightweight wannabe presidential hopeful JD Vance, who is a recent convert to the Catholic faith, replete with his eyeliner and faux […]
The Debt Black Men Owe
by Rev. Donald L. Perryman, Ph.D. The Truth Contributor Black women, young and old, are not protected nationally, statewide, locally. They’re not protected. – Vanice Williams One word that Black men often reach for […]