Commentary

Details: Written by Rosa Colquitt, Vice Chair, Democratic Party of Oregon and Chair of DPO's Black Caucus; Published: 04 August 2022

Rosa Colquitt, Vice Chair, Democratic Party of Oregon and Chair of DPO's Black Caucus

The majority of Oregonians, including our rural communities, value inclusion and unity, not racism and bigotry.

Details: Written by Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper; Published: 04 August 2022

Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper

We must start a voter registration drive right here where we live. This effort must become as important to us as putting food on the table and a roof over our heads.

Details: Written by Oscar H. Blayton; Published: 27 July 2022

Oscar H. Blayton

To many Americans, “reparations” is a dirty word when applied to Black folks.

Details: Written by By Tammy Boyd; Published: 27 July 2022

Tammy Boyd

Many should recognize that health equity – or ensuring that disadvantaged populations get customized approaches to care and better medical outcomes – is a top priority.

about-citizenship

Details: Written by Melinda Burrell; Published: 15 July 2022

Melinda Burrell

Democracy now requires much more than voting.

Charlene Crowell

Details: Written by Charlene Crowell; Published: 08 July 2022

Student debt remains a stubborn obstacle that prevents Black Americans from securing financial stability

about-politics

Details: Written by Winslow Myers; Published: 05 July 2022

Winslow Myers

Because I find loyalty to the ex-President or to gun rights so mysterious, I would have welcomed some sort of dialogue with opposing views, though we all sensed it was a bridge too far.

Details: Written by Robert C. Koehler; Published: 01 July 2022

Robert C. Koehler

The constitutional originalists do what they must to keep ignorance viable, to keep us anchored to the certainties of the old days

Details: Written by Glynda Carr; Published: 30 June 2022

Glynda C. Carr

Black women are nearly three times more likely to die during childbirth than white women and are more likely to face maternal health issues.

Details: Written by By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia; Published: 29 June 2022

Stacy Brown

Former President Donald Trump’s Make America Great Again cry proved an easy between-the-lines moniker, but even that stood as a dog whistle – until now.