COMMENTARY: The American Economic System Works Just Fine—for White People

NNPA NEWSWIRE — As President of the Texas Black Expo (TBE), my primary interest is the economic part of the system—the creation and growth of Black-owned business enterprises. You’d think that such an effort would be greeted with universal approval from everybody, regardless of ethnicity. What could possibly be wrong with strengthening the economic position of Black businesses—and therefore Black families? Don’t we believe in capitalism, free markets, and the positive power of entrepreneurship, regardless of the color of the entrepreneur?
Cory Booker ends presidential run, Deval Patrick only African American remaining in race

New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker announced Monday he is dropping out of the Democratic presidential race.
Service ‘shout out’: US Navy’s Tristan Edwards of Houston

We at African American News and Issues always honor and respect our great service men and women proudly protecting our country. We salute Ensign Tristan Edwards, from Houston