Commentary

Details: Written by Laura Finley, Ph.D.; Published: 27 May 2022

Laura Finley

The court ruled that state prisoners cannot submit claims of inadequate counsel to federal courts

Details: Written by By Congressman James E. Clyburn (D-SC), House Majority Whip; Published: 26 May 2022

Congressman James E. Clyburn

Achieving the vision of “America the Beautiful” means ensuring that from “sea to shining sea,” we do the things that are necessary to make America’s greatness accessible and affordable to all our communities

Details: Written by Angela Nicole Parker, Ph.D; Published: 26 May 2022

Angela Nicole Parker, Ph.D

America is a nation in decline that is drowning in violence, hate, poverty, selfishness, and indifference.

Details: Written by Ben Jealous; Published: 26 May 2022

Ben Jealous

This is playing with fire. And if it continues, we will all get burned, again and again.

Details: Written by Charlene Crowell; Published: 19 May 2022

Charlene Crowell

Research documents new, growing form of predatory lending

Details: Written by By Dr. Gail C. Christopher; Published: 09 May 2022

Dr. Gail C. Christopher

Despite decades of senseless delays, this new law pushes America to finally acknowledge that racism often correlates to a level of violence and terror woven into the very fabric of this country.

Details: Written by Rob Okun; Published: 04 May 2022

For decades, men in increasing numbers have followed women’s lead in challenging gender-based violence and promoting gender equality, so why are we stuck when it comes to abortion?

Details: Written by Oscar H. Blayton; Published: 04 May 2022

Oscar H. Blayton

It is a tragedy when we lose a loved one. That tragedy is compounded when are unable to visit their final resting place to honor and remember them.

Details: Written by Isadore Hall; Published: 21 April 2022

Isadore Hall

African Americans are also mostly likely to be undiagnosed for Alzheimer’s Disease, according to the National Institutes of Health. Therefore, we are also most likely to be untreated.

Details: Written by Dr. G.S. Potter, Senior Editor, The B|E Note; Published: 18 April 2022

Photo/Joice Kelly

While it is unlikely that humans will once again be considered “property” under the law, a new 21st century standard we’ll call neo-slavery will likely involve free labor