Illinois slated to become first state to end cash bail
Illinois may be the first state to end cash bail when Governor JB Pritzker signs the Pretrial Fairness Act (HB3653 SFA2) passed by the...
A Trailblazer and True Gem
The world is remembering a true gem and entertainment trailblazer of film, stage and television in Cicely Tyson. The iconic Ms. Tyson whose brilliant...
Honoring a great one Celebrating the life and the contribution of President Jerry Rawlings of Ghana
In the pantheon of great African leaders who have joined the ranks of the ancestors, Kwame Nkrumah, Nelson Mandela, Robert Mugabe, Muammar Gadhafi, Sekou...
‘These racist, illegal home invasions on Black people must stop!’
CHICAGO—Congressman Danny K. Davis (D-Ill.) hosted an online virtual forum with the Leaders Network and others concerning wrongful police raids in Chicago. Participants included members...
Long road ahead for Black businesses but room for optimism
The U.S. Black Chamber of Commerce is optimistic about the forecast for Black businesses in 2021 after a dismal 2020 that saw nearly half...
UNC task force develops plan to address racial equity
GREENSBORO, N.C.—The 17 schools in North Carolina’s university system have been given a blueprint for fighting discrimination and promoting racial equity on their campuses. The...
Never forgotten
Activists are in urgent fight for release of aging political prisoners held captive inside the U.S. The United States’ denial of Black and Brown political...
Baseball icon Henry ‘Hank’ Aaron dies
Baseball’s recognized home run king and an African American hero, Henry “Hank” Aaron, has died at the age of 86. Mr. Aaron, who broke...
Uphill road for Biden administration and America
WASHINGTON—Many people breathed a collective sigh of relief when Joseph Biden was inaugurated Jan. 20. They were relieved that the twice-impeached outgoing President Donald...
An ‘uncivil war,’and America’s march toward anarchy
Bobby Henry watched President Joe Biden’s inauguration in an outdoor, drive-in movie setting. A big screen was set up, and cars were parked with...