Why Dr. King Would Not Be Happy On His Day
By Dr. Marjorie Holt January 16, 2023 He would not be able to recognize progress that he worked so hard for and to look at the missteps that have set AA back and not forward […]
Category: Editorial/Opinion
Gun Violence … It’s a Family Affair?
By Lafe Tolliver, Esq Guest Column What more can be elucidated and articulated about the ravages of gun violence that have become an ongoing nightmare for so many communities across the country? How many more […]
Making Black History Month Truly Meaningful
By: John E. Warren, Publisher San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper It’s not enough that Black History Month is the shortest month in the year; or that many capitalize on it with lip service and […]
Nothing Here to Learn, People! Move On!
By Lafe Tolliver, Esq Guest Column Question: What grievances does the Florida Governor, Ron DeSantis, have against allowing students to take an Advanced Placement (AP) course in African American studies? Answer: Many! Lest anyone is […]
Scapegoat or “Escaped” Goat?
y Rev. Donald L. Perryman, Ph.D. The Truth Contributor Before being upset with someone, do first some background checks on them. Sometimes, people wounded in other battles may find you a handy scapegoat. – Bangambiki […]
When We Recognize the Metaphors for our Oppression
By Rev. Donald L. Perryman, Ph.D. The Truth Contributor They’ll focus on the fact that the Memphis officers were black as it helps masquerade the blue that perpetuates anti-black violence. – Francis Maxwell A […]
Dying Without Really Trying
By Lafe Tolliver, Esq Guest Column Which one of the following traffic incidents with police could result in you being in a morgue? (1) driving while Black (2) broken taillight (3) sitting in your car […]
Sacrificing Intelligence for Prejudice
By Rev. Donald L. Perryman, Ph.D. The Truth Contributor They [those with race and gender bias] readily sacrifice their intelligence to their prejudices. – Zilpha Elaw Would there even be an America without Black people? […]
OP-ED: Pursuing Martin Luther King Jr.’s Beloved Community
By Congressman James E. Clyburn (D-SC) The NNPA Wire Service Martin Luther King, Jr. visited Ghana in 1957 to participate in the celebration of the country’s independence from British colonialism. Upon returning home, he delivered […]
Plantation Mentality
By June Boyd Guest Column This new year, 2023, we will vote in a municipal election – Toledo city council for the six districts. There is a very disturbing rumor circulating in our community that […]