By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Nicole Glass Photography / shutterstock.com Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a beacon of moral courage and social justice, left behind a legacy filled with powerful words that continue to inspire generations. One of his most thought-provoking statements is: “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq | Editorial credit: NatalieSchorr / shutterstock.com Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is widely celebrated for his unwavering commitment to nonviolent protest as a means of achieving social change. As the face of the Civil Rights Movement, King advocated for peaceful resistance in the fight against racial injustice, firmly believing that nonviolence […]
By Xavier A. Figeroux | Editorial credit: lazyllam /shuttertstock.com Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy is a powerful reminder that the pursuit of justice and equality requires dedication, courage, and unwavering commitment. As we face new challenges and political uncertainties, we must remember his words and deeds, using them as a guiding light for the […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: KARITING PICAH / Shutterstock.com The Catholic Church has played a significant role in global history, including during colonial and imperialist expansions that profoundly affected Black and Native American communities. Some critics argue that certain aspects of the Church’s historical actions and doctrines may be reasons why these groups […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens Introduction The question of “Who is an American?” has been central to the nation’s identity since its founding. From the Declaration of Independence, which proclaimed that “all men are created equal,” to modern debates about immigration, race, and national identity, the definition of who belongs in America has been contested and […]
By Dr Ron Daniels, Vantage Point Vignette | Photo by A.I The Democrats lost the 2024 presidential election in part because Biden failed to boldly tell the story of the historic selection of the first Black woman as Vice-President, the appointment of the first Black woman to the Supreme Court and to emphasize a range […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Photo credit: A.I Photo Stokely Carmichael, or Kwame Ture, was a revolutionary thinker, activist, and leader whose contributions to the Civil Rights Movement and the global struggle for black liberation have left an enduring legacy. Introduction to Stokely Carmichael Stokely Carmichael, later known as Kwame Ture, was one of the […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: spatuletail / shutterstock.com Malcolm X was a complex and transformative figure in the struggle for civil rights and black liberation in the United States. His early experiences of racial violence, imprisonment, and radicalization through the Nation of Islam (NOI) shaped his initial worldview, but it was his later […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: Jacob Lund / shutterstock.com The Emergence of Black Power: A Historical Context. Had African Americans fully embraced the principles of Black Power, they could have potentially been better off than they were under the integrationist approach alone. The Civil Rights Movement and Its Limits The early Civil Rights […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Photo credit: A.I Photo Consider the Consequences: Is Voting for Trump and Vance Truly Worth It? Read Your Bible, Fellow Americans! In 2024, the political landscape in the United States, especially surrounding the presidential candidacy of Donald Trump and his running mate JD Vance, has generated significant debate and controversy. […]