opinion

OPINION: So a Black Congresswoman Hired Security – Where’s The Crime In That?

Missouri Rep. Cori Bush is under scrutiny for hiring her husband for protection, but that comes at a time when threats to lawmakers are real, especially in this political climate.
02/07/2024

Why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the Future of the NBA

Opinion: Luca Doncic and Victor Wembanyana are getting lots of buzz this season, but SGA is steady cooking dudes.
01/05/2024

OPINION | Black Women in 2023: A Review of Our Wins, Losses, and Draws

A look back at this year's triumphs, challenges, and moments that remain caught in between.
12/20/2023

Five Important Issues Surrounding Black Food Justice This Thanksgiving

Op-Ed: As we gather with friends and family for the holiday, there are things our community at large must still deal with.
11/22/2023

Is James Harden’s Arrival on the LA Clippers a Good Thing?

Opinion: Highly decorated and skilled, the point guard has to adapt to a new team, and teammates, but his old magic is still waiting to shine.
11/22/2023

Noah Lyles Questioned NBA Players As ‘World Champions’ But Was He Onto Something?

Opinion: The world’s fastest man pushed back on the league being the world’s best, much to their chagrin, but there may be something to what he said.
09/01/2023

How Do I Know How Hard Black Teachers Have It? I Was One of Them

Opinion: Teachers in America have so much working against them, but Black teachers are in a peculiar space.
08/21/2023

Trump Voters Think ‘Racism’ Against White People Is A Problem. Really?

Opinion: A new poll shows just why we’re left without optimism for full reparations in America.
07/28/2023

How Anti-Woke Extremists Are A Threat To Black Health Care

Opinion: Ideological politics are invading spaces and hindering doctors ability to provide necessary treatment.
05/26/2023

The M.O.R.A.N.T. Manifesto – A Six-Point Plan To Help Ja Morant Finally Get It Together

Opinion: The Memphis Grizzlies star point guard is in hot water again, for the same thing as last time. He hasn’t learned, so maybe we can help him.
05/18/2023

Opinion: There’s A Good Reason Black People Shouldn’t Chase After Twitter Blue

It might be for the best that you don’t spend your bread on the Bird App’s feature.
04/27/2023