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Smith: The legacy of Colin Powell

I had the distinct honor of meeting Colin Powell when I was in college. He was serving as the first African American Chairman of...

Return of the G: Rebellion against monolithic Black culture

I remember buying new clothes for high school one year. I eagerly looked for clothes at the local mall that might help me fit...

Boyd: Changing perceptions to end domestic violence

My introduction to domestic violence was through the movie ā€œThe Burning Bed.ā€ Farrah Fawcett portrayed a battered wife who couldn’t get help anywhere and...

Smith: The root of the problem

Left-leaning pundits frequently argue that today’s GOP is the party of white grievance and that Donald Trump is the personification thereof. While this view...

Shabazz: Guard your gates

My great-grandmother Vivian Irene White Marbury used to drop all kinds of wisdom nuggets. I’m sure I’m not the only one with an elder...

Boyd: Fear and desperation are apparent

Last week was a busy week for me, so I didn’t know the Wisconsin Assembly passed legislation banning critical race theory (CRT) Sept. 28...

Smith: Paying the price

I was a pretty serious athlete when I was growing up, especially when it came to track and field. By the time I was...

Davis: NBA players refusing COVID-19 vaccine ahead of season

With the start of another NBA season in the midst of a global pandemic, all eyes have shifted to the players. Teams held their...

Boyd: Finally listening to the voices of Black women

No matter your race or ethnicity, if you’re a woman, your voice is often ignored. However, if you’re a Black woman, your voice isn’t even...

Smith: I was called the N-word

In 2015, I took my then-8-year-old son and 10-year-old daughter to a play called ā€œAnne and Emmett.ā€ The play centers on a fictitious conversation...

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