by Starlette Thomas | Jul 28, 2025 | Opinion
William Anthony McNeil Jr. recently released a video of his February 19th arrest, which began when he was pulled over for not having his headlights on during “inclement weather” and for a seatbelt violation in Jacksonville, Florida. When McNeil questioned why he was...
by Starlette Thomas | Jul 23, 2025 | Opinion
Like 44 million other viewers, I watched The Cosby Show on Thursday nights. Though it aired from 1984 to 1992, I rewatched episodes of the sitcom just last week. Malcolm-Jamal Warner played the only son in a family of five children. His sisters were played by Sabrina...
by Starlette Thomas | Jul 21, 2025 | Opinion
Greg Gutfeld, a Fox News host, told conservatives to say, “What up, my Nazi? Hey, what up, my Nazi?” His reason for using the word? African Americans reclaimed the N-word, so he could do it too. Racial epithets are deeply offensive and hurtful terms rooted in...
by Starlette Thomas | Jul 18, 2025 | Opinion
Dr. Elijah Brown, General Secretary and CEO of the Baptist World Alliance (BWA), called members to “a collaborative global mission” during the opening celebration of the 23rd Baptist World Congress. The international fellowship of Baptist churches and organizations...
by Starlette Thomas | Jul 14, 2025 | Opinion
I have looked away, averted my gaze, and stuffed lined paper in my mouth. I have picked up my mechanical pencil and put it down. I am unsure of the words that want to come out or even if I have the will to say them. Frankly, I’m all talked out. What needs to be said...