Former President Donald Trump’s recent rant about immigration and the Supreme Court case of Fisher v. University of Texas have highlighted the use of minority groups to undermine progress towards a more equitable society.
Category: Editorials
Posted inOpinion
The Enduring Disrespect of Black Women in America
By New York Amsterdam News Originally appeared in Word in Black “The recent incident involving Representative Jasmine Crockett being insulted on the floor of the House of Representatives by Marjorie […]
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A Dallas Watchdog and Atlanta’s North Star: James Washington was a Champion of the Black Press
James A. Washington, a dedicated journalist, editor, and publisher for over 45 years, passed away on April 2, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of courage, integrity, and social justice.
Posted inThis Week
Remembering Our Purpose – A Tribute to James Alfred Washington
The NNPA-the Black Press of America must reclaim its rightful place in the hearts and minds of those who once relied on it for Truth and Justice, and must rekindle the spirit of its predecessors by reporting the news “without fear or favor” and using the pages of its newspapers to “Light the Road to Freedom”.
Posted inWord In Black
Books for Young Black Feminists
Young women can learn about intersectional feminism through books such as Joan Morgan’s When Chickenheads Come Home to Roost, Bell Hooks’ Feminism is for Everybody, Mikki Kendall’s Hood Feminism, Sara Ahmed’s Living a Feminist Life, and Angela Davis’ Women, Race and Class.
Posted inLocal
Preserved by Purpose: Face to Face
A woman was forced to be transparent when she was diagnosed with a fungus on her face, which ultimately healed after she embraced her flaws and was transparent with her doctor.
Posted inOpinion
Confronting Silence: Black Excellence in American Classical Music
By Lexi Holloway on behalf of the Black Orchestral Network Originally appeared in Word in Black A piece of parchment secured with a wax seal is cracked open, revealing a […]
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Black Voters, Be Wary of Relying on a Biden Presidency
By Roger House Originally appeared in Word in Black President Biden’s visit to the Middle East should give pause to Black voters. One concern is that he risked the presidency […]
Posted inSpiritual
Preserved by Purpose: Right Thing in a Wrong Situation
A number of years ago, I was intrigued by the question of whether you can do the right thing inthe wrong situation and still be blessed. One response kept coming […]
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NAACP to Miles: nix ‘libraries-to-school prison’ plan
By Aswad Walker of the Houston Defender Vocal members of the Black and Latinx communities made it perfectly clear that they see HISD Superintendent Mike Miles’ plan to eliminate librarians […]