“When we’re dancing with the angels, the question will be asked, in 2019, what did we do to make sure we kept our democracy intact? Did we stand on the sidelines and say nothing?” Elijah Cummings Today the world mourns the loss of Maryland powerful Democratic congressman Elijah E. Cummings. Cummings, known for his calm fight […]
Trailblazer and Champion for Justice Elijah Cummings Dies at 68 Read More »
By D. L. White The wheels appear to be loosening and about to fall off the political experiment better known as the Presidency of one Donald J. Trump. The conversation between Trump and Zelenski was taped (as all White House) communications are and appear to hinge on High Crimes and Misdemeanors. As reported by most
America if You’re Listening, We have a Problem: We Need A Favor! Read More »
By D.L. White A day that should live for infamy not only in the lives of Americans of African descent, but all Americans who cherish freedom, equal rights and justice for all, is September 15. “We did not have cell phones, text messaging or the internet back then,” noted Arizona State Conference NAACP President Charles
Never, Never Forget, Birmingham Bombing: September 15, 1963…Domestic terrorism Read More »
By D.L.White On Thursday, April 11, one week after the nation and many countries around the world commemorated the life, service and deeds of slain Civil Rights stalwart Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, with memorial services, special citations and even conferences to continue the dialogue on Civil unrest, and the rise in racism and hate
Domestic Terrorism: Cowardly Act Should Not/Cannot Go Unpunished Read More »
Stanford professor of psychology Jennifer L. Eberhardt, author of “Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice That Shapes What We See, Think, and Do,” writes a piece in LA Times, a blatant truth that African Americans bear the brunt of the bigotry; as being the most overrepresented on death row. In a state that is only 6%
Nah, Bias in the Justice System? Read More »
Sunday, March 10, 2018, Black women and allies from all over showed up in Southeast San Diego, to advocate and in support of improving the lives Black women and girls. Hundreds marched along the streets from a starting point at Euclid and Logan. As quoted in The San Diego Union Tribune , “The March for
March For Black Women San Diego Demand to be Heard Read More »
Elijah Cummings is what all elected public servants should be. He is first; intelligent, but more importantly experienced, erudite, and measured. As uncivil as the Republican attack dogs were in “casting shade” on Cohen’s testimony today, he fostered true civility in allowing the hearings to probe the details of what most of us have known
Opinion: Chairman Elijah Cummings Show True Civility in Cohen Hearing Read More »
Despite a few disappointments, black voters showed up in a big way at yesterday’s midterm elections. And, there’s a lot to be said for that alone. Historically midterm elections are unpopular among not only black, but all registered voters. Approximately 114 million votes were cast in U.S. House races in 2018, compared to 83 million
Historic Midterm Elections and History Making Fresh Faces Read More »
On Sunday, October 21, Indivisible WATU in partnership with Rock the Vote© held a free non-partisan event to register and mobilize millennial voters for the upcoming midterm elections. Today, October 22, is the last day to register to vote in California. Indivisible WATU a political advocacy group (WATU meaning “people” in Swahili), in association with Be The
Rock the Vote San Diego: Doing What it Takes to Get Millennials to the Polls Read More »
Special Honoree Ms. Kiana Adams-Baker (Red dress holding plaque) poses with friends, family and councilwoman Maxine Waters. Photo: Joe Jackson/NAACP (Tucson, AZ) Congresswoman Maxine Waters spoke to a conference room filled with dignitaries, honorees, guests and members of the community at Desert Diamond Entertainment Center in Tucson, Arizona at the invitation of the NAACP Tucson Branch
Photo: Maxine Waters Praises Tucson NAACP For its Strength Read More »
