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Shackleford: Black women, it’s our time to lead

ROBIN SHACKLEFORD -
In 1964, the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party arrived in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Led by a Black woman named Fannie Lou Hamer, the intentional...
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Shabazz: Score one for journalism and the good guys

ABDUL-HAKIM SHABAZZ -
Indy Politics has reached a settlement with Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita over access to the AG’s news conferences and media events. Back in October,...
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Boyd: Braun puts his foot in his mouth

OSEYE BOYD -
Oh, Sen. Mike Braun, what are we going to do with you? On March 22, Braun held a press call where he discussed the hearings...
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Smith: ‘I’m sorry, (Judge) Jackson’

LARRY SMITH -
I am for real. The political theater surrounding the historic nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court has often been equally amusing...
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Esters: Celebrating the powerful example of extraordinary women

LORENZO ESTERS -
In my life and career, countless women have mentored, nurtured — and, yes, challenged — me to be better. These women rose above obstacles,...
Opinion

Boyd: The righteous work of the Black Press

OSEYE BOYD -
“We wish to plead our own cause. Too long have others spoken for us.” Those were the words written on the front page of...
Community Voices

Smith: Focus on the main thing

LARRY SMITH -
I have written previously that author Bertold Brecht wrote a play, originally titled “Life of Galileo,” which was based upon the eminent scientist. (Much...
Community Voices

Yates: Conservatively Speaking: Limited government is liberating

WHITLEY YATES -
In our society, or more importantly, in our city, many of our elected officials are problem-driven leaders. This means that they often spend time...
Opinion

Boyd: Finally. Lynching is a hate crime in America

OSEYE BOYD -
On March 16, 1922, George Tompkins was found hanging from a small tree in Riverside Park. Tompkins was just 19 at the time. His...
Community Voices

Smith: Fighting the lost cause

LARRY SMITH -
The U.S. Civil War cost more American lives than all other wars we have fought. In fact, some historians argue that Civil War deaths...
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