Tag: opinion
Sharpe-Jefferson: What Money Can’t Hide
By Keisa Sharpe Jefferson
It will be known as the slap heard and seen around the world.
An iconic Hollywood actor loses his cool over a...
Malveaux: Judge Jackson, Jada Pinkett Smith- Black Women Under Attack
By Julianne Malveaux
Chris Rock crossed the line when he ridiculed Jada Pinkett Smith for her alopecia in his mediocre Oscar performance last week. But...
Rev Jesse Jackson: The Integrity of the U.S. Supreme Court
The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson
Last week, two events involving the U.S. Supreme Court occurred.
First, four days of hearings surrounding the nomination and possible elevation...
Edelman: Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson Breaking Another Barrier
By Marian Wright Edelman
At the White House event where President Biden introduced her as the nominee for the United States Supreme Court, Judge Ketanji...
Sharpe-Jefferson: No Pain, No Change
By Keisa Sharpe Jefferson
We often try to avoid it or numb it. Or even more common, flat out deny it even exists. But for better...
Edelman: A World Safe for Children in Time of War
By Marian Wright Edelman
“Tell Me Where to Be Born”
People of the world, tell me where to be born.
If I were born in the land...
Mullen-Johnson: Black Women and Self-Empowerment
By Crystal Mullen-Johnson
I was born into a generation of strong, educated Black women.
The women in my family value education, family, relationships, and spirituality. My...
Sharpe-Jefferson: Change is Our One Constant in Life
By Keisa Sharpe-Jefferson
Most of you already know this, but change is one of my favorite topics.
It really is our one constant in life. And...
Malveaux: Don’t Take the Congressional Black Caucus for Granted
By Julianne Malveaux
All too often, the Congressional Black Caucus gets a bad rap. What do they do? many ask. What have they recently accomplished?...
Mullen-Johnson: Mental Health and Illness in the Black Community
By Crystal Mullen-Johnson
During the month of February, we celebrate the life and legacy of African American trailblazers who used their voices to advocate for...
