Perspectives
In memory of John Lewis: Civil Rights Icon
By RENETTA W. HOWARD IN CINQUE Today, I shed a tear. When it comes to solemn occasions, I usually do not shed a tear. Of course, you know that when my mother died […]
Editorials
Perspectives
Lessons from Geese: Standing By Each Other in Difficult Times
By MARIAN WRIGHT EDELMAN Children’s Defense Fund Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we human beings had as much sense of community as geese? During an Outward Bound experience in Maine, participants read these […]
Perspectives
In John Lewis’ honor, “Speak out for the heritage of equality and justice”
By MARC H. MORIAL National Urban League “Although the court did not deny that voter discrimination still exists, it gutted the most powerful tool this nation has ever had to stop discriminatory voting […]
Perspectives
If you value essential workers, raise the minimum wage
By HOLLY SKLAR American Forum Every day in these hard times, grocery workers and delivery drivers, health care aides and cleaning staff, childcare workers and fast food cooks, go to work for $7.25 […]
Local Commentaries
To fight COVID-19, generously apply common sense!
By ROYCE WEST Texas Senate For how many of us did it take more than one experience to learn the simple lesson of ‘don’t stick your hand in the fire?’ Maybe you took […]
Perspectives
What Rev. C.T. Vivian and Rep. John Lewis taught us
By SUSAN K. SMITH Crazy Faith Ministries It was shattering to the spirits of many people that two beloved and powerful figures of the Civil Rights Movement died on the same day. I […]
Perspectives
To fix economic inequality, start with the tax code
By MORRIS PEARL Patriotic Millionaires This year, July 15th marked the new deadline for Americans to file their taxes. While many of our previous Tax Days have come and gone with little to […]
Perspectives
Our children’s lives are too precious to risk reopening schools without a safety plan
By MARC H. MORIAL National Urban League “Common sense and intelligence can still determine what we do, even in this crazy environment. We’re not going to use our children as guinea pigs.” – […]
Perspectives
A new generation of protest holds great promise for America
By JESSE L. JACKSON SR. Rainbow PUSH Coalition The inspiring rise of a new generation protesting against racial injustice is driving a new era of change in America, like the generation that emerged […]
Perspectives
The American economic system works just fine …for White people
– Part II: Know the author – By JEROME LOVE Special to the Houston Forward Times (NNPA) – Once we come to the realization that the system is not broken and is working […]