One of the most significant moments in American history occurred during a confrontation between Justice Clarence Thomas and Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, as they openly expressed their dislike for each other’s opinions on a major affirmative-action decision in the current term. However, this was not simply a one-on-one battle. Another notable Black voice reverberated throughout …
The current state of the cable-news industry in America is a cautionary tale that highlights the collision between democracy and consumerism. CNN, MSNBC, and Fox News have all profited from intensifying partisan division in different ways. CNN, in particular, saw a boost in ratings by capitalizing on Donald Trump’s presidency, which also benefited its competitors. …
In 1619, the leaders of Jamestown colony gathered to establish laws for the governance of the people. Among these laws was the nation’s first gun law, prohibiting the sale or distribution of firearms to the indigenous population. This marked the beginning of a long history of gun control in America. Contrary to popular belief, gun …
When Donald Trump appeared last week in a Washington, D.C., courtroom for his arraignment on federal election charges, the presiding judge gave the former president a few simple instructions for staying out of jail while he awaited trial. Trump couldn’t converse with potential witnesses about the case except through lawyers, Magistrate Judge Moxila Upadhyaya told …
Francisco by Alison Mills Newman is a captivating novel that tells the story of Mills Newman’s life and love affair with her eventual husband, director Francisco Newman. Originally published in 1974, it was recently re-released by the publisher New Directions. The narrative follows a young Black actor in California and her passionate relationship with Francisco, …
In my childhood church in Lincoln, Nebraska, I’ve witnessed a significant decline in Christians. This isn’t surprising considering that over 40 million Americans have stopped attending church over the past 25 years. This decline in church attendance, which represents the largest concentrated change in American history, has deeply affected me as a devout Christian. My …