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The Foundations of Black History Month
Did you know that Black History Month was once Negro History Week? The first Negro History Week was established on February 7, 1926, by...
Feb 12, 20243 min read


Rebuttal to Shawgi Tell's Op-Ed on Charter Schools
Dear Editor, I am writing in response to Shawgi Tell's recent op-ed on charter schools published in www.minorityreporter.net. While Dr....
Feb 6, 20244 min read


Social Justice is the Fight for Human Dignity
It didn’t take long for Pope Francis to get under Donald Trump’s skin. During his flight back to Rome after a visit to Mexico, the pope...
Feb 2, 20243 min read


The Pivotal Issue in the 2024 Presidential Election IS Racism
I am convinced that (in general), former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Late Thomas "tip" O'neill was correct...
Feb 2, 20247 min read


A Celebration of Black History, Now and Beyond
National Black History Month has its origins in 1915, when historian and author Dr. Carter G. Woodson founded the Association for the...
Jan 31, 20242 min read


Dexter King Died Believing that the Truth of His Father's Killing Will Someday Rise
Not another King dying far too soon. This was the immediate reaction of many at the news that Dexter King, the youngest son of Dr....
Jan 25, 20244 min read


Cervical Cancer Screenings Can Save a Life
Anyone who has a cervix can develop cervical cancer. The good news is that cervical cancer can be prevented with regular screenings....
Jan 24, 20242 min read


Persistent Lending Disparities Perpetuate Nation’s Racial Wealth Gap: Black neighborhoods and shopping districts stripped of $406 billion  Â
For America, Black History Month brings opportunities to revisit our nation’s lessons, achievements, and unfulfilled promises, capturing...
Jan 20, 20243 min read


More Charter Schools Equals More Problems
About a week ago Minority Reporter published an article by charter school supporter Sebrone O. Johnson. In it, he called for more...
Jan 19, 20243 min read


Sad Circumstances of Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson's Death - Far too Typical
Once  in a private moment  after I had finished producing her weekly cable show for her Dallas district as her communications director, ...
Jan 17, 20243 min read


Why Charter Schools Are Essential in Rochester, NY: Fostering Collaboration for Student Success
I lead a Charter Sector Support Organization. But I do not purport to believe that the charter system is the sole solution to the...
Jan 11, 20243 min read


Honoring MLK: The unfinished journey towards economic freedomÂ
This January 15, our nation again will observe the only national holiday designated as a day of service. The Martin Luther King, Jr....
Jan 11, 20243 min read
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