Perspectives
The Employee Free Choice Act
By Ron Walters-Guest Columnist- One of the apparent mysteries many people ponder is how it was that union membership was responsible for virtually building the American middle class after World War II and now so many people appear to blame unions for the loss of jobs, rather than the push for more profits by company bosses? The answer is...
Gabrielle Douglas: ‘Woman of the Year’
Gold medalist Gabrielle Douglas appears on the December 2012 cover of Essence magazine crowned as “Woman of the Year.” The more we learn of her struggles, the more we must appreciate her as a strong Black woman as well as a great athlete. Now we must ask the question, “How many other great young Black people are out...
Condemning Keith Ellison’s DNC madness and attempts to smear Min. Louis Farrakhan
By Richard B. Muhammad - Editor Minnesota congressman Keith Ellison is seeking to lead the Democratic National Committee as the party seeks someone to bring Democrats into the political Promised Land. There is nothing wrong with Rep. Ellison's desire to move his party forward or his desire to help make America progress. But he must be condemned and lambasted for trying...