When the past is present…
“…The great force of history comes from the fact that we carry it within us, are unconsciously controlled by it in many ways, and history is literally present in all that we do.” James Baldwin
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‘Never Give Up’: Iconic civil rights attorney Fred Gray Sr. receives Presidential Medal of Freedom
Civil Rights attorney Fred Gray Sr. was among several recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian award.
Read MoreSurvey Finds Congress’s Talent Pipeline Flush With Wealthy Students From Elite Schools
Congressional interns are likely to be disproportionately white, well-educated, and from wealthy families according to a recent survey.
Read MoreThere’s a simple reason why white mass shooters get arrested while unarmed Black people are killed by police
Law enforcement repeatedly brings in white perpetrators alive, while Black people who are only suspected of committing crimes are killed.
Read MoreThe disturbing link between slavery and the overturning of Roe v. Wade
Stephanie Robinson argues that leaving freedoms in the hands of state governments harms the freedom upon which this country was built.
Read More1,200 Black women press Biden to ‘make a deal’ to bring Brittney Griner home
WNBA athlete Brittney Griner has been detained in Russia since February on drug smuggling charges for having a cannabis product in her luggage.
Read MoreWisconsin Supreme Court rules in favor of Chrystul Kizer, allowing sex trafficking defense in homicide trial
Chrystal Kizer’s ongoing case in the homicide against her alleged sex trafficker can be argued as self defense according to a recent ruling.
Read MoreMike Grier becomes the first Black general manager in NHL history
Years playing, scouting, and coaching gave Mike Grier the experience to be the NHL’s first Black GM, where he’ll lead the San Jose Sharks.
Read MoreHow Long Is Too Long?
In this editorial, Travis McGee reminds readers of the power of their votes and the responsibility owed to constituents by elected officials.
Read MoreWho Is Patriot Front And Why Are Folks Calling Them The ‘New Klan?’
White supremacy is alive and well, and it was recently on display for all to see as Patriot Front marched through Boston.
Read MoreWhite Supremacists Marched Through Downtown Boston Last Weekend
Boston Mayor Micelle Wu condemns the actions of white supremacist group Patriot Front, which recently marched through her city in masks.
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