Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. (AP Photo/Teresa Crawford) By Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. Special to the AFRO The right-wing majority on the Supreme Court just undercut the Voting Rights […]
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The Continuing Fight for the Rights to Vote
Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. Last week, a panel of the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously rebuked the North Carolina legislature for acting with “discriminatory intent” in passing restrictions on […]
Change Comes when Change is Demanded
The 50th anniversary of Lyndon Johnson’s declaration of a war on poverty brought long overdue attention to his commitment. Today, with one in five children in America still raised in […]
The Joy of the Gospel
Pope Francis is displaying an extraordinary style and passion that demands our attention. He addresses the needs of the poor, embraces the outcasts, and loves those on the margins of […]
Grambling’s Football Strike: A Wake Up Call for the Nation
The strike of football players at the legendary Grambling State University received attention across the world. GSU President Frank Pogue praised the players for providing the “creative tension” needed to […]
Obama Should Lead Fight to Revive Voting Rights Act
President Barack Obama should lead a forceful drive to revive the Voting Rights Act, which was effectively disemboweled by the Supreme Court’s recent decision. All celebrate the 1965act as the […]