Commentary

Details: Written by Thomas R. Johnson; Published: 24 February 2023

Even with the best of intentions from elected officials and policymakers about advancing equity and eliminating health disparities, the reality is that we have a worsening health care situation in the United States, and Oregon specifically

Details: Written by Charlene Crowell; Published: 23 February 2023

Charlene Crowell

Amid still-rising interest rates, most families remain financially challenged to make household needs fit into their budgets.

Details: Written by Svante Myrick, President, People For the American Way; Published: 23 February 2023

Svante Myrick, President, People For the American Way

It’s sad and infuriating to see the adults behaving like bullies and cowards, pointing fingers and trading accusations, while the ones being hurt are kids.

Details: Written by Congressman James E. Clyburn (D-SC); Published: 22 February 2023

According to Dr. King, the creation of a beloved community would require the American people to address three great evils of society: racism, poverty, and militarism.

about-PPS

Details: Written by Kimberely Dixon, Kristen Downs, Dr. J.W. Matt Hennessee, and Antoinette Edwards; Published: 16 February 2023

PPS is losing students and we believe school safety retains a diverse student body, staff and funding.

Tyre Nichols

Details: Written by Leslie D. Gregory, PA-C; Published: 09 February 2023

America seems to have a fascination with Black culture, a fear of Black bodies, and a disregard for Black lives.

Details: Written by Donald Williams, owner of Williams Accounting & Consulting; Published: 03 February 2023

Donald Williams, Williams Accounting & Consulting

The IRS released a statement that taxpayers should brace themselves for small tax refunds due to no economic impact payments

Details: Written by Charlene Crowell; Published: 02 February 2023

Charlene Crowell

For the first time in more than two decades of research, every state now has renters who are nearing a financial breaking point in housing affordability.

Details: Written by Ronald E. Hampton; Published: 01 February 2023

Ronald E. Hampton is the Washington, DC Representative for Blacks in Law Enforcement of America.

Time to Abolish the Criminal Injustice System

about-black-media

Details: Written by Barbara R. Arnwine, Esq; Published: 20 January 2023

Barbara Arnwine

In 2023, one aspect of civil rights and racial justice that barely remains addressed is racial inclusion in media ownership.

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