by Starlette Thomas | Jul 3, 2023 | Feature|Opinion
A preposition can make all the difference. While performing the Canadian national anthem at the NBA All-Star game in Salt Lake City, Utah, in February, Jully Black changed one word — “our home and native land” to “our home on native land.” “I didn’t realize that my...
by Starlette Thomas | Jun 29, 2023 | Feature|News
There is a consensus on racial equality as a basic ethic. Yet, Americans still differ based on their political affiliation, race and ethnicity regarding their views on racism, its affects and how to address it, according to a Public Agenda/USA TODAY Hidden Common...
by Starlette Thomas | Jun 26, 2023 | Feature|Opinion
While Juneteenth celebrates the emancipation of African Americans from chattel slavery in the U.S., slavery was never fully abolished. According to the 13th amendment, slavery can still be used as punishment: “Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a...
by Starlette Thomas | Jun 19, 2023 | Feature|Opinion
Juneteenth, also known as “Jubilee Day,” celebrates the arrival of Union troops to Galveston Bay, Texas, on June 19, 1865, with news that more than a quarter million African Americans were free by executive decree. It was two years late, as the Emancipation...
by Starlette Thomas | Jun 16, 2023 | Feature|Opinion
Faith in New Jersey aims to empower the community. Its leaders have faith in organizing and urge faith leaders to get more involved as part of their prophetic calling. A multifaith and multiethnic network of faith leaders and communities, Faith in New Jersey works to...
