NNPA NEWSWIRE — Frederick Douglass understood something fundamental: identity is not granted by paperwork. It is asserted through presence, voice and participation. He claimed authorship over his own life in a nation structured to deny it. Today, we are debating whether documentation should determine access to democracy.
Hurts is proving that books can build what bricks and stones can’t.
Behind the toxic smoke at European Metal Recycling lies a $6.7 million deal and a network of political influence that leaves Camden’s Black and Latino residents in the line of fire.
Analilia Mejia’s primary victory wasn’t a fluke. It signals a deeper shift among Democratic voters tired of caution and party machines.
A reflection on Jackson’s legacy after his passing on Feb. 17
Massive tax breaks and shiny new buildings aren't enough.
Rising Black unemployment exposes economic struggles under Trump, hitting women and men hardest despite a “strong” labor market.
Camden operates the largest drone program in South Jersey with little regulation. But whose safety does it really serve?
Gov. Phil Murphy pledged support for immigrants but avoided addressing landmark New Jersey immigration bills passed amid rising ICE enforcement.
Supreme Court decisions weakening the Voting Rights Act threaten democracy, racial equity, and the power of working people nationwide.
