The Deadly Consequences of Hate

The Deadly Consequences of Hate

Oklahomans buried one of our children this week. Nex Benedict, a non-binary 16-year-old student at Owasso High School, was rushed to the hospital after what has been called a medical episode.   The day before, reports surfaced that Nex had been in a physical...
When Black History Becomes a Crime

When Black History Becomes a Crime

There was a time not all that long ago (indeed, my parents were children) when it was illegal for Black students to attend my alma mater, Little Rock Central High School. Now, thanks to actions by my home state’s ambitious new governor and her rubber-stamp legislative...
Let Freedom Ride

Let Freedom Ride

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...