Editorials

I followed the money — and found another way to fight for justice

California State Controller Malia M. Cohen examines economic justice, racial equity, and the power of following the money to create meaningful change for African American

Christianity’s racial history

Explore Christianity’s racial history and its impact on African American communities, faith traditions, social justice, and contemporary religious perspectives.

We’ve got some difficult days ahead

Rev. Dr. John E. Jackson Sr. shares a faith-based reflection on facing challenging times, offering perspective, leadership, and hope for communities navigating uncertainty and change.

Tennessee needs a statewide plan for substitute teachers

Tennessee needs a statewide substitute teacher plan to improve classroom coverage, strengthen recruitment, support training and ensure fair compensation

America’s generations share hopes but face different realities

Dr. Gail C. Christopher explores how America’s generations share hopes but differ on discrimination, economic pressures and the nation’s future.

Ohio’s governor changed his mind about executions — will Speaker Huffman let lawmakers vote?

Ben Jealous examines Ohio’s death penalty debate, Gov. Mike DeWine’s change of heart and calls for Speaker Matt Huffman to allow a repeal vote.

For us, it’s ‘Feel-a-Nomics’

Explore 'Feel-a-Nomics' and how soaring everyday costs, economic pressures, and community resilience are driving historic voter mobilization across the South.

Could Trump’s execution push help end the death penalty?

Could the Trump administration's push for increased federal executions inadvertently help America finally abolish the death penalty? Ben Jealous explores the growing bipartisan shifts against

Historic opportunity for eight Black senators in 2026

The 2026 elections present a historic opportunity for up to eight Black senators to serve simultaneously in the U.S. Senate, reshaping American political representation.

Black church writes AI’s next chapter

Rev. Dr. Adolphus Lacey urges Black churches to embrace AI training, shape technology’s future and preserve the human connections at the heart of faith.

Department of Education must stop destroying dreams of next generation

Marc Morial urges the Department of Education to remove graduate student loan caps and protect college access for Black students and future professionals

Why I support Cuba

Dr. E. Faye Williams reflects on a fact-finding trip to Cuba, praising its people’s resilience and calling for an end to the U.S. embargo.

Expressions of faith: Grace extended

Explore God’s grace and forgiveness as Bishop-Elect Dr. Monterey D. Lee Sr. reflects on Ephesians 4:31-32 and extending Christ’s love to others.

Three Months, No Charges

Ben Jealous calls for accountability in the ICE killing of Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, connecting his death to a history of anti-immigrant violence.

Expanding Access to Homeownership Isn’t A Scandal. Ignoring The Crisis Facing American Families Is

Marc Morial criticizes HUD’s reported Wells Fargo investigation, urging fair lending and expanded access to Black homeownership to close the racial wealth gap.

Listening as a lifeline—a doula’s witness to Black maternal health

Doula Antoinette Stewart-Eneh shares firsthand accounts of Black maternal health disparities and calls for informed consent, respectful care and accountability