Jasmine Crockett, a member of the Oversight Committee, responded to Marjorie Taylor Greene’s personal attack with a witty retort, prompting Chairman Comer to rule that Greene’s remarks were not in violation of the rules.
Category: Opinion
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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.
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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”.
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Preserved by Purpose – Hot Water Cornbread and Mama’s Wisdom
On Mother’s Day, a woman shares her experience of learning to make hot water cornbread from her mother, who patiently taught her the key to balancing the ingredients and the importance of patience.
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Gen-Z Will Save Us All, That’s Why They’re Being Censored
One thing the United States government hates with a fiery, intense passion – more than terrorism, more than world hunger, and more than homelessness – is a constituent educated to […]
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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.
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Preserved by Purpose: Face to FaceÂ
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.
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A Third-Party Candidate Can’t Win the Presidency, but an Intersectional Movement Can
A third-party candidate could potentially win the presidency in 2024 with a national movement, but it would require a political coalition of House and Senate members to ensure success.
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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 […]
