Which Black Lives Matters vs. Black Churches By Olivia Smarr When I came home from college for winter break I noticed a flyer on my church’s Facebook page that said December 14th was designated as “Black Lives Matter” Sunday. It was a couple weeks after the Grand Jury decision to not indict the killer of Eric Read More…
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Hereditary Wounds: A Short Story
by Dom Alexander Hereditary Wounds: A Short Story by CONTRIBUTORS I try to focus on that and not my father. It’s difficult, especially when the cold blade is tucked into my hand. Rummaging through a dead man’s possessions is, perhaps, the strangest thing I’ve ever done. I sit on the floor in his room. The Read More…
The Gantt Report – The SWIFT solution
The Gantt Report By – Lucius Gantt Oh, Mary don’t you weep. Tell Martha not to mourn! It is easy for Russian President Vladimir Putin to invade Ukraine but if his army does not retreat, the consequences for Russia’s most wealthy individuals and businesses will be devastating. SWIFT is necessary for all of the world’s Read More…
Walt Disney CEO vs. “Parental Rights” Bill
You needed me to be a stronger ally in the fight for equal rights and I let you down. I am sorry.’ Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Chapek is telling employees he’s sorry for not speaking out against so-called “parental rights” legislation critics have dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, and Chapek revealed the company is suspending political Read More…
Books N Bros, Book Club
Books N Bros, Book Club, Created by SIDNEY KEYS III, a sophomore at Pace Academy in Atlanta, is finding success in a book club he created for Black boys. The teen’s club, Books N Bros, allows Black children to come together and read stories which represent their own reality. Sidney started his club when he was 11 years Read More…
13th Amendment & H.R. 40 Reparation
REPThe Real Deal On Reparations: How American History Has Justified H.R. 40 Those who were willing to commit to spending 4.5 billion dollars over the next decade to “celebrate” Juneteenth have no excuse for failing to support H.R. 40. Distorted portrait of Black male. / Photo Credit: Getty Images If you’re interested in sharing your opinion on any Read More…