Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is more than a commemoration—it is a call to act. Dr. King reminded us that dignity, justice, and community are built through service and […]
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We must finish the work Dr. King died doing
This year, let’s honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday by remembering his final mission—and by picking up the mantle he left behind. Every year, America remembers a dream. But […]
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What kind of man is this?
Trump has abdicated his role as President. He’s so focused on bombing in various nations while allowing Russia to continue bombing Ukraine. Now we must add Venezuela to his war […]
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You were always enough
When New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams spoke directly to Black boys at a recent inauguration, his words spread quickly. Clips ricocheted across phones and timelines far beyond City […]
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Black doctors say that the Trump/Kennedy Vaccine Policy will kill 100,000 Black people
The National Black Church Initiative1 (NBCI) is a coalition of 150,000 African American and Latino faith communities, comprising 27.7 million members, has released a 43-page report on the confusion surrounding […]
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One Nation Under Violence
There is a sardonic phrase often used among contemporary justice advocates when recalling the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder: “The 14 months when people cared.”In casual conversation, it works as […]
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The government shutdown proves we need skilled trades
Aging U.S. infrastructure, increasingly frequent natural disasters and booming data centers don’t care that the government is shut down. Real work still needs to get done. While political gridlock blocks […]
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Why the ‘next 1,000 days,’ after a child’s first 1,000 days, are critically important
The National Institute for Early Education Research reports that a robust and growing body of international research shows that too many children across the globe are not receiving nurturing care […]
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How democrats can win the shutdown messaging war
Donald Trump holds the record for both the longest and second-longest government shutdowns in American history. Republicans control the White House, Senate, and House—yet somehow, Democrats are at risk of […]
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End the shutdown
As the government shutdown drags on, families, workers, and communities across the country are suffering. This crisis—manufactured and entirely avoidable—must end now. It is not a political tactic; it is […]