Fair warning—I’m about to be very direct with my opinion. I watch MSNBC because I trust the Black voices on the network. I appreciate the analysis from Joy Reid, Rev. Al Sharpton, Symone Sanders-Townsend, Jonathan Capehart, and others. Why? Because they see the world through a lens I can relate to. As Black journalists, they […]

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Since the days of forced removal from the motherland, displaced Africans have questioned the possibility of returning to Africa. Many independent and conjoining movements explored the idea throughout American and Western history. Marcus Garvey founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association in 1914. The organization rooted itself in racial pride and aimed to create an independent […]

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On January 6, 2021, the heart of American democracy was attacked. Amid the chaos, Capitol Police officers—many of whom had taken an oath to protect and serve—faced an unprecedented onslaught. Their shields were battered, their bodies beaten, their calls for backup drowned out by the chants of an enraged mob. Five officers lost their lives […]

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In an era where conservatism wields unprecedented influence, dominating all three branches of government—the executive, legislative, judicial, and, arguably, public opinion—a critical question emerges: Is this the end of progressivism in America? Progressivism, at its core, is a commitment to reform for the public good, often leveraging government power to advance equity and protect marginalized […]

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Cue the drumroll: Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing is upon us. The former FoxNews anchor and President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defensehas sparked controversy, with Americans questioning whether this pick prioritizesloyalty over qualifications. With global crises like the wars in Gaza and Ukraine and the looming threats of China and Russia, this appointment is […]

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