Tag: opinion
Why Aug. 22nd in Birmingham is more important than Donald Trump’s...
Dr. Jesse Lewis, Sr.
On Aug. 22 the people in Birmingham will decide who their Mayor and City Council will be.
Traditionally, when there is an...
Four steps to reduce poverty, violence in Birmingham city schools
By Hollis Wormsby, Jr.
As we talk about ways to break the cycle of poverty in our community I think there are four steps we...
Aggressive agenda a focus for Democrats in Alabama Legislature
By Rodger Smitherman
The Alabama Legislature in 2016 did more to help corporations and big business, but failed to meet many of the needs of...
Lying is unacceptable — especially when it’s by the president
By Dr. Jesse Lewis, Sr.
It does not make any difference whether you are male or female, black or white, rich or poor, Democrat or...
The leaks are real; the reporting is fake
By Dr. Jesse Lewis Sr.
This is the statement Donald Trump made at his last press conference. When you face up to reality, the article...
When will Trump stop making headlines?
By Dr. Jesse Lewis, Sr.
The answer to this question is never. According to Donald Trump, he is going to be the President of the...
In light of Trump, remember the grit and grace of Coretta...
By Julianne Malveaux
Every day that he holds the Presidency, Donald Trump does something outrageous. He blusters, he just plain lies, and he bullies. He...
Why the shock? Trump living up to promises
By Dr. Jesse Lewis, Sr.
It is amazing to me as to why the media and everyone else is so shocked regarding the executive orders...
Jefferson County on the Move
By Dr. Jesse Lewis, Sr.
It’s always important to focus on great things that the city, county and state have accomplished over the past year. It...
People of quality should not fear equality
By Kathryn Sesser-Dorné
Marching through the streets of Birmingham Saturday, it was not lost on me how many others had done the same before. It...
