Editorials

George Cassidy Payne Alice Walker once said, “Activism is the rent we pay for living on the planet.”  I understand her words...

Black History Month honors the achievements and sacrifices of African Americans throughout our nation’s history, but celebrating the past...

Barbara A. Reynolds As America grapples with shifting values and increasing chaos, we face an unsettling question: Could Black Americans...

Dr Julianne Malveaux Because I lack a degree in psychology or pathology, I cannot speculate about the motives of the 47th President who,...

George Cassidy Payne What happens when free speech is only free for those in power? JD Vance and the Trump administration claim to...

Losing an hour of sleep when you “spring forward” for daylight saving time may have more consequences than grogginess. Research cited by...

Dr. E. Faye Williams If we can’t defeat fascism, sexism or racism in our country, who are we to tell anybody else what to do? Colin...

George Cassidy Payne Imagine waking up to find an unexpected check in your mailbox—money straight from the government, courtesy of...

Howard Eagle Everyone—and Black people in particular—have y'all seen Donald Trump’s Acting Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights for the...

Ben Jealous It was February 14. But what nearly 400 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) employees got that day were not Valentines....

George Cassidy Payne The American ideal of meritocracy—the belief that hard work and talent should determine success—has long shaped the...

Howard Eagle Dear Brother Mario Mongeon,   I support the strong media-statement that you made in defense of Irondequoit Town Supervisor,...

Frederick Douglass statue unveiled at the Hall of Justice in Rochester On February 6, 2025, a statue of Frederick Douglass was unveiled...

Dr. E. Faye Williams As I write this article, I would prefer to be writing about the love sign at the Super Bowl in New Orleans a few...

David W. Marshall It was not very long ago that White parents would storm local public school board meetings demanding that schools ban...

For decades, Guantanamo Bay has been a symbol of injustice, human rights violations, and the U.S.'s willingness to circumvent...

Julianne Malveaux I can’t remember when I met Dr. Olivia Hooker, a Tulsa Massacre survivor, the first African American woman to serve in...

George Cassidy Payne  As much as I am personally alarmed by President Trump’s handling of the border crisis, historically speaking, his...

Dr. E. Faye Williams Often people shop where it’s convenient without thinking about the fact that the money they spend may be detrimental...

George Payne The world of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, with many...