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“A decent provision for the poor is the true test of civilization.” — Samuel Johnson, 18th century Part of the doctors’ Hippocratic Oath (medical ethics) from the fifth century BCE …
Hospital sends severely injured Black man home to die Too many questions remain unanswered Read MoreBy Sondra Samuels Guest Commentator The film Waiting for ‘Superman’ points the way If you are willing to take a sobering look at America’s broken educational system and contemplate how …
The future of the Black community is in the classroom Read MoreBy Ron Edwards Guest Commentator Too many questions remain unanswered “A decent provision for the poor is the true test of civilization.” — Samuel Johnson, 18th century Part of the …
Hospital sends severely injured Black man home to die Read MoreBy Dwight Hobbes Guest Commentator Pretending he was does not serve Penumbra well August Wilson without question was one of the greatest dramatists in not only the United States but …
August Wilson was not infallible as a playwright Read MoreBy Marian Wright Edelman Guest Commentator As America’s children headed back to school in September, President Obama delivered a televised back-to-school address to the nation’s students from the Julia R. …
Demand real education reform now Read MoreBy Matthew Little Guest Commentator It may seem like a minor happening, but among a growing number of Minneapolis Southside residents and many others there is seething concern regarding a …
Dogs and Dr. King a poor mix Read MoreBy Ron Edwards Guest Commentator Nothing but confusion has emerged from lower courts Three weeks ago, supporters of those seeking justice in the Fong Lee case were shocked by the …
Will Supreme Court serve justice in the case of Fong Lee? Read MoreBy Sheletta Brundidge Guest Commentator I’ve been following this whole scandal with Bishop Eddie Long. I read the entire lawsuit filed against the Atlanta, Georgia minister by four young men …
While Bishop Long gets cheered, who supports his victims? Read MoreBy Lucky Rosenbloom Guest Commentator “Last week, a White man was fined for shooting a rabbit out of season. But of course, it’s safe to murder a Negro. A rabbit is better …
Black gangs share the vision of the KKK Read More