When the Video Tells the Truth: Is Justice Really Equal? On Friday, August 14, 2026, a local television news station reported a disturbing incident involving a counselor and a child. According to the report, the counselor was captured on video during an incident in which the child was injured after striking a desk. The facilityContinue reading “Is Justice Really Equal ?”
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Black Men and Prison: Poverty, Education, Unemployment-Or Something More?
Yes—poverty, limited education, and unemployment all contribute, but research does not point to one single cause explaining why Black men are incarcerated at disproportionately high rates. It is better understood as a combination of economic disadvantage, neighborhood conditions, education, employment opportunities, exposure to crime, policing practices, sentencing policies, and prior involvement with the justice system.Continue reading “Black Men and Prison: Poverty, Education, Unemployment-Or Something More?”
Achieving The American Dream!!
Single, Raising Children, and Trying to Get Ahead: Can Black Mothers Still Achieve the American Dream? There are many Black women in America raising children without being married, and some are doing so with only a high-school education. The question is not whether these women are capable of succeeding. They are. The more important questionContinue reading “Achieving The American Dream!!”
Beyond Race, Behind The Numbers?
Gun Violence in America: What the Numbers Really Say About Race Whenever gun violence is discussed in America, race often becomes part of the conversation. Some people immediately point fingers at Black communities. Others avoid discussing race altogether because the subject is uncomfortable. But if we are serious about reducing gun violence, we have toContinue reading “Beyond Race, Behind The Numbers?”
Is it Worth Fighting Over ?
When Did a Traffic Mistake Become Worth Fighting Over? A driver forgets to use a turn signal. Someone accidentally cuts another driver off. A person is moving too slowly in the left lane. Another driver blows the horn. These are ordinary traffic situations that happen every day. So why are some of these simple incidentsContinue reading “Is it Worth Fighting Over ?”
More Police Is Not the Answer!!
The Violence Must Stop: We Need Solutions Beyond More Police Violence in this country continues to spiral out of control. Almost every day, national and local news outlets report another shooting, another family grieving, and another community asking the same painful question: How did we allow this to keep happening? In my home state ofContinue reading “More Police Is Not the Answer!!”
The Community Must Become the Solution!!!
We Cannot Keep Waiting: The Community Must Become the Solution For generations, people in the Black community have been told to wait. Wait for the government to provide more resources. Wait for businesses to invest in our neighborhoods. Wait for politicians to keep their promises. Wait for someone with money, power, or influence to comeContinue reading “The Community Must Become the Solution!!!”
Our Community: Our Responsibility!!!
We Cannot Wait for Someone Else to Save Our Communities In our last discussion, we addressed businesses that operate in Black communities but fail to give back to the people who support them. My position has not changed: businesses that earn their profits from Black communities should invest in those communities. However, business owners areContinue reading “Our Community: Our Responsibility!!!”
The waring signs are Everywhere.
Every day, we see another troubling headline. Another family struggling to pay bills. Another young person lost to violence. Another business closing. Another community asking why no one stepped in before the problem became a crisis. For a few minutes, we feel concerned. We may comment, share the story, or talk about it with friends.Continue reading “The waring signs are Everywhere.”
Share. Join The Conversation
There comes a time when silence is no longer an option. Across this country, families are struggling, communities are hurting, and too many people are feeling left behind. Prices are rising. Violence is affecting neighborhoods. Young people are searching for direction. Seniors are trying to survive. Parents are worried about the future. Workers are wonderingContinue reading “Share. Join The Conversation”
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