With sorrow Gwen Ifill, Journalist
Gwendolyn L. "Gwen" Ifill was American journalist, television newscaster, and author. She was the Moderator and Managing Editor of Washington Week and co-anchor and co-managing editor of PBS.... Read More
Ronald Bunn
Publisher/Editor
It’s Bothering Me, But I Can Cope
Today, I found myself feeling unsettled as I thought about President-elect Donald Trump and how much sadness and anxiety his election has brought into many of our lives. As an African-American, I take it personal that a large segment of the United States of America citizenry think that they are justified in denying me and my fellow African Americans the right to live out our lives in the same manner they aspire to. Without conscience, they continue to disregard how much blood, sweat and tears we have endured, and, continue to endure to this day.... Read More
The 2016 Presidential Election Results
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Read the New York Times article “Trump’s Racial Time Machine.” To Whom, to What and Where in the African American community will the Trump Administration spoils... Read More
Retro Reflections on correspondent Ed Bradley
It has been 10 years since the passing of Ed Bradley (January 22, 1941-November 9, 2006), DJ, WCBS Radio newscaster, CBS Sunday Night News anchor, 60 Minutes Journalist... Read More
The takeaways from the 2016 Presidential Election
I would like to thank a friend and avid supporter, Josclynne Grier, for her insightful cartoon. Like a lot of United States Citizenry, I've been trying to put into perspective the enormous support for the Donald Trump presidency. But when one thinks about family, I think, it should not be too difficult to understand what's happening.... Read More
AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson on Black Lives Matter
A breath of fresh air: I did not see or hear about Randall Stephenson, AT&T CEO's speech on "Black Lives Matter". If you haven't read what he's said or seen the speech then I suggest you look at Thousands Of Employees Erupt In Support of CEO After Powerful Speech About Black Lives Matter (VIDEO).... Read More
You definitely know jewelry designer Sandy Baker
If you do not know her name, you definitely know her work. Designer, Sandy Baker has had a long and illustrious career working in fine jewelry, with her iconic designs leaving an indelible mark on the industry itself, and beyond. Among her many achievements, Sandy’s work is included in the Design Archives of the Smithsonian.... Read More
Dick Gregory Talks Donald Trump Scandal
In my formative years, I never got the chance to spend quality time with my maternal or paternal grandparents. I only vaguely remember my maternal grandfather who died just before my 12th birthday. I remember him, mostly, because of his disappointing death before my 12th birthday—disappointed that he died before giving me the usual penny for each of my birthdays.... Read More