by Starlette Thomas | May 26, 2023 | Feature|Opinion
There’s a difference between calling someone a white supremacist and calling someone the “N-word.” To say they are the same is a false equivalent; this is not a “both sides” argument. The N-word is rooted in a belief in white supremacy. It’s a racial slur used against...
by Starlette Thomas | May 22, 2023 | Feature|Opinion
Patriot Front hosted a rally at the National Memorial in Washington, D.C. on May 14. Dressed in casual khaki pants, the group is described by the Southern Poverty Law Center as a “white nationalist hate group.” But this is not the first time that a white supremacist...
by Starlette Thomas | May 15, 2023 | Feature|Opinion
It’s been one year since the mass shooting at Tops Friendly Market in Buffalo, New York, that left 10 dead and three wounded. Fueled by that toxic combination of hate and ignorance, I wonder what we, as a society, are missing. I do know who we have missed out on. Ten...
by Starlette Thomas | May 8, 2023 | Feature|Opinion
Democracy for African Americans is under attack. This is according to a new report from the National Urban League. As history repeats itself, so does the call to let freedom ride. The question remains, “Which side are you on?” Are you going to save a seat for human...
by Starlette Thomas | May 1, 2023 | Feature|Opinion
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Unfortunately, it remains a stigma for many Christians, who believe that “more faith” is the answer. But mental illness does not prove a lack of faith. Instead, faith leaders and congregations could offer safe space for persons...
