Juneteenth

Happy Juneteenth Celebrating the End of Slavery

Kenneth C. Davis | Posted 07.20.2009 | Politics


Kenneth C. Davis

Since 1865, June 19th has served as another kind of Independence Day.

Juneteenth Celebration Of History Behind Slavery Abolishment

Dallas News | Posted 07.20.2009 | Home


Willie Rainwater will be busy Saturday commemorating his family's fight for equality here, as well as the broader civil rights struggle of the nation....

The Healing Has Begun... U.S. Senate Apologizes For Slavery

Russell Simmons | Posted 07.20.2009 | Politics


Russell Simmons

The effects of slavery on our communities have been devastating. The devastation does not stop because of the apology; however these are words that we all needed to hear.

Did Palin Really Say She Wouldn't Hire Blacks?

Earl Ofari Hutchinson | Posted 10.24.2008 | Politics


Earl Ofari Hutchinson

Palin's color blind posture may be nothing but a convenient excuse not to seek out, and hire and promote African-Americans and other minorities in her administration, no matter how qualified.