Commentary

In light of recent industry events, the National Bankers Association wants to assure consumers that your money is safe with minority banks. Minority depository institutions are very different from both SVB (Silicon Valley Bank) and Signature Bank, which had high...
If you haven’t been keeping up with the latest war on racial truth, this update might be helpful in getting you caught up. And trust me, you want to stay current on what is happening in our nation concerning this...
Has anyone else noticed a decline this year in the volume of Black History celebrations in our communities and, in particular, our schools?  Or am I just being paranoid! I’ve asked this question to friends who educators are, and they, too,...
Sunsets captured by a photographer hint at the renewal inherent in sunrises and bring to mind the cycle of life of which both are points of reference. Circumstances so tragic and seared in minds worldwide have people embracing Memphis amateur...
When I was younger, my friends and I used to talk a lot about our future and some of the things we wanted to accomplish in life.  At the end of our conversation, someone would always jokingly end the discussion...
What a way to start the observance of African American History Month. With the nation and myriad parts of the world watching, and the Vice President of the United States – the first African American woman to serve from...
by Rep. Antonio Parkinson -- The recent tragedy involving Tyre Nichols has been weighing on my mind. I’ve seen too many stories in the last several years about African Americans unjustly murdered by police. You can recite the names as well as...
by Dr. Bobbie Shaw-Hunter -- At Churches-Families And Communities Together (C-FACT) National Training Institute, research-based, cultural, and family engagement approaches are used to address the multiple factors that impact youth violence and promote positive youth development and well-being. As executive director,...
by Charlie Caswell Jr. -- It is no secret we have an epidemic of youth violence shifting to a pandemic. This is the case I have been sharing for more than seven years, as I have worked with many stakeholders to...
I know, I’m an education columnist. So, what does the “Monday Night Football” game between the NFL’s Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals have to do with public education? The answer: nothing! However, I consider myself fortunate to have played the...