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The University of Rochester’s Role in the Military-Industrial Complex: A Social Justice Imperative for Black and Brown Communities.
The University of Rochester (UR) has long been a symbol of academic excellence in upstate New York. However, behind its esteemed...
Oct 31, 20244 min read
Democracy Dies in Darkness
As owner of the Washington Post, one has to wonder if Jeff Bezos reads his own newspaper with any sense of appreciation or concern. For...
Oct 29, 20243 min read
Black Retirees Growing Older and Poorer
Black Retirees Growing Older and Poorer: Next Year's Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment Lowest in 10 years By Charlene Crowell ...
Oct 28, 20244 min read
The Story of America: Migration, Identity, and the Politics of Liberty in 2024
As we approach the 2024 election, it is crucial to recognize a fundamental truth about our identity as Americans: any discussion about...
Oct 25, 20244 min read
A Message to My Fellow Black Men on Voting
“The history of the United States is a story about the disenfranchisement of millions based on their Blackness. More than a hundred years...
Oct 22, 20242 min read
New BLK Dating App Survey Reveals 43% of Black Gen Z Singles Are Practicing Celibacy
Celibacy Gains Momentum as Young Black Singles Seek Emotional Well-Being and Healthier Relationships Amidst Changing Dating Culture A...
Oct 2, 20243 min read
Austin Steward Plaza: A Call to Action Against Modern Slavery
As the City of Rochester recently named a riverside park in downtown after Austin Steward, a prominent figure in the fight for abolition...
Oct 1, 20243 min read
Is Misleading Different from Lying?
I’ve always thought there might be a difference in misleading and lying, but JD Vance has acknowledged that he was lying about Haitian...
Sep 24, 20243 min read
A Plea for votes
Tuesday, September 17, 2024, was National Voter Registration Day. In honor of National Voter Registration Day, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority,...
Sep 24, 20242 min read
Entertainment Icons James Earl Jones and Tito Jackson Helped Shift Perception of Black Culture and History
"I look at it this way: anybody can carry a picket sign, but I think you should be able to articulate what that sign means … Don’t get me...
Sep 23, 20242 min read
Saving the World as a Path to Prosperity
“Made in the USA” is a tagline that should apply to every major piece of the clean energy economy. It is within our grasp. But we need to...
Sep 20, 20244 min read
Who Told The Better Lies During the Presidential Debate?
Howard Eagle is a longtime educator and local anti-racism advocate, known for his campaigns for the Rochester school board and prolific...
Sep 14, 20242 min read
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