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.
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.
Supreme Court decisions weakening the Voting Rights Act threaten democracy, racial equity, and the power of working people nationwide.
State control of Camden schools has stripped residents of democratic power while accelerating closures and charter expansion.
Reverend Jesse Jackson’s leadership continues to inspire hope, courage, and change even as he faces health challenges.
An analysis of Camden’s politics, corporate gentrification, and Campbell Soup’s influence on racial and economic inequality for Black and Latino residents.
Ben Jealous reflects on Jack Kemp’s legacy and Holly Knoll’s lessons in leadership and compassion this Thanksgiving.
