Opinion

The use of governmental authority to act against citizens reflects an exclusionary mind- set, which is particularly concerning within a multicultural democracy. Democracy is about...

In Texas, a political fight is unfolding that could shape the balance of power until well after 2030—and Black communities stand to lose the most....

Gerrymandering is manipulating electoral boundaries to benefit a specific political party; resulting in oddly shaped political districts, especially congressional districts. This ungodly partisan political practice...

By: Fred Smith Everywhere we turn, we’re being sold some- thing. A new phone, new shoes, a car we can’t af- ford—but somehow feel like...

By: Roy Douglas Malonson It was more than just music—it was a cultural moment. As Kendrick Lamar and Drake, two of the most powerful and...

On any given Sunday, you’ll find churches packed with faithful Black believers—sing- ing, shouting, and sowing. But outside those church walls, many of those same...

Prairie View is a small city in Waller County, northwest of Houston. The population of Prairie View is less than 9,000. Eighty-five percent (85%) of...

In 2025, the fight for voting rights has evolved—but make no mistake, the enemy looks familiar. What used to come with fire hoses, poll taxes,...

America sin is serious because of what it does to individuals. Hence, sin has deadly consequences, and: “Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all...

By: Fred Smith It’s time we had an honest conversation. A lot of the brands we obsess over—whether it’s that luxury handbag we saved up...