Same Battles, Different Century?
Black Poverty throughout the centuries
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Where Does Poverty Come From? Breaking Things Down
Despite the fact that poverty rates have been showing clear signs of decline over the last decade, certain inequalities still persist. According to one recent study, for example, the poverty rate in the entire United States was 10.5%. To put that into perspective, that was the lowest rate since estimates were first made public in 1959.
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Valerie McCann Woodson: Forever A Bison
Public Health Institute’s Senior VP of HR Emphasizes the Importance of Self-Advocacy and Pushing Forward Where you intend to go and where life ultimately leads you almost never coincide, and in the case of Valerie McCann Woodson, the direction that stemmed from misdirection worked in her favor. A chemical engineer, a Howard University class of
Is There A Middle Ground On Humanity?
Controversy has swept the nation for the last six months. Mass shootings continue to plague America as we witness the horrific deaths of customers at grocery stores, children in schools, and parade participants. Despite an outcry for gun control and reform, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of all citizens’ right to own firearms. In
NBA Draft: Winners and Losers
The NBA draft took place last Thursday night and the event allowed teams the chance to take that next step forward. Some teams took that opportunity and maximized their chance, while others failed to impress. After some time for reflection, I’ve identified the winners and losers of the NBA draft. So let’s not waste anymore time and
My Father’s Support: Choosing to Be Me
Honestly, I don’t have the best relationship with my father at this point in my life, so even writing this is hard, to say the least. Still, throughout writing these articles, getting more personal about what I decide to share has made me realize how important it is to express and dissect the raw truth.
The Power of Pride: D.C. Residents on Pride 2022
Pride has always held the spirit of a radical riot. A riot of freedom from the restrictions of the gender binary, a riot of joy to fully embrace the depth and expansiveness of one’s sexuality, and a riot to fully live in all the aspects of one’s identity. It is this spirit of revolution, celebration, and
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Reflections on Being a Father
I struggled with whether to write something about Father’s Day prior to Sunday and kept falling short of what to say. However, I would be remiss to let the day get too far in the rearview mirror without reflecting on the joy of being a father. It starts with recognizing one day that they are
James Patterson Implies: The Hills We Die On
James Patterson, the world’s bestselling author of the past ten years, has faced considerable backlash since claiming in The Sunday Times that white men, especially older ones, have a harder time finding writing jobs than most. In last Sunday’s interview, the “Alex Cross” author went so far as to cite “racism” as the source of
American Psychic
Allow me to state the obvious and begin by noting that I’m not a psychic. I’m neither a medium nor a genius, nor do I possess any kind of special knack for prediction. I am, however, an American. I was born in America, I live in America, and I’ve never lived anywhere but America. That