Senators graded on defending voting rights, by Marc H. Morial
How much do your senators care about voter suppression? How committed are they to our most sacred constitutional right? What have they done, and what are they willing to do, to defend it?
America has a ‘truth’ problem, by David W. Marshall
There are two undisputable facts. First, most people really have little understanding of the true meaning of critical race theory. Second, there is little evidence that CRT is taught in K-12 classes.
Elections have consequences
Elections have consequences. We already have seen that with the rejection on Nov. 2 by Richmond voters of the $565 million planned casino and resort development.
No respect for Black people, by Dr. E. Faye Williams
I read as much as I can from as wide a variety of sources available to me. An important email from the National Trust for Historic Preservation crossed my desk regarding the encroachment of a public highway upon an historic …
End assault on voting rights now, by Marc H. Morial
“It’s not that the filibuster itself is inherently racist, but it has been the favorite tool of racists. It is the preferred choice of Southern conservatives, in whatever era and whatever party, who are trying to slow down civil rights …
For the greater good
The voters have spoken. And whether or not we like the outcome of the Nov. elections, we must abide by the voters’ decisions.
Toward a more just world
As the 2021 United Nations Climate Conference COP26 continues, we are unavoidably reminded of what is at stake in our world right now.
True test comes the day after
A wise person once said that the true measure of character is not what happens when you win, but what you do when you lose.
No dice
We are disappointed that Richmond voters did not approve the referendum for a casino within the city.
Déjà vu for 2022?, by Julianne Malveaux
It was great to see former President Obama in Richmond campaigning with former governor and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe on Oct. 23. He reminded me of a college pep rally cheerleader in some ways, encouraging people to get out …
GOP blocking this generation’s Voting Rights Act, by Ben Jealous
Across the country, Republican state legislators have been busy imposing new voting restrictions and devising corrupt redistricting schemes to give their party more power than they could win under a fair system.
Variety of scams targeting all people of color, by Charlene Crowell
Just as the annual holiday season of shopping and celebrating nears, a major federal financial regulator released new research detailing how communities of color not only are targeted by well-known types of predatory lenders, but new forms of fraud seek …
Vote Democratic
Progress or regression?
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Black turnout is key in high-stakes Va. election, by Keauna Gregory and Alexsis Rodgers
As Virginia’s statewide general election approaches on Tuesday, Nov. 2, let’s re- member what happens when Black people get to the polls and vote.
