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The Evolution of Racist Dog Whistles

The evolution of racist dog whistles and racism as a political strategy from the Jim Crow South.

Time for Democratic Party to Wake Up to the Threat

Everyone appears to have figured out that a dangerous, stupid fascist with no knowledge of how the federal government works is now the president of the United States. Everyone, that is, except members of the Democratic Party. You have to wonder how many dangerously incompetent, racist and blindly ideological decisions the executive branch has to […]

Trump speaks of ending “carnage” as he enters White House

Donald Trump’s inaugural address was heavy on nationalism and populism. It also was light on any attempt to bridge the divide between his supporters and those who didn’t support him, thousands of whom marched in the streets at record numbers the day after his inaugural. Speaking for 16 minutes, the new president made no attempt […]

Historians rank President Obama’s legacy

Supporters and critics alike may eventually come to view President Barack Obama’s two-term White House tenure the same way. His determination for change never appeared to cause him to stumble on his goals, be it Obamacare or commuting the sentences of so many who were imprisoned for so long — primarily because of antiquated laws […]

The CBC places Blacks in power on Capitol Hill

In early December, the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies led by Spencer Overton, released a devastating report on staff diversity in the United States Senate. “African-Americans make up 13 percent of the U.S. population, but only 0.9 percent of top Senate staffers,” the report found. The Joint Center was careful to focus on […]

David Banner: Sounds Off On Music, Politics and Race

David Banner: Sounds Off On Music, Politics and Race By Mary L. Datcher Arts & Entertainment Editor The music of the South is wrapped in…

Hillary Clinton Statement on Donald Trump Rally

Hillary Clinton Statement on Donald Trump Rally Hillary Clinton released the following statement Friday evening:                   “The divisive…

All Alone? Democrats Drop Dorothy Brown

On October 15, 2015, reports of a “raid” on the home of Cook County Clerk of the Circuit Court Dorothy Brown surfaced. Brown acknowledged that…

Mayor Kasim Reed Hosts Head of State of the Netherlands and Flemish Minister-President

ATLANTA – Mayor Kasim Reed joined Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Flemish Minister-President Geert Bourgeois at a ceremony today to celebrate the countries’...

Dark money in politics threatens black interests

The explosion of “dark money” spent in the political system in the United States threatens racial equity in the United States, making it harder for…

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