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To Be Equal

Tuning Out: Why I will not Watch the Oscars

Marc Morial - January 23, 2016

“The Academy has a problem. It’s a problem that needs to be solved…For 20 opportunities to celebrate actors of color, actresses of color, to...

To Be Equal

What Will 2016 Bring for Economic and Political Opportunity and Social Justice?

Marc Morial - January 22, 2016

“Facing the rising sun of our new day begun, Let us march on till victory is won.” – James Weldon Johnson, “Lift Ev’ry Voice And Sing.” The...

Roger Caldwell

The President’s Final Page in His Audacity of Hope

Roger Caldwell - January 18, 2016

President Obama delivered his final State of the Union address last week, and it was positive, uplifting, and powerful. After seven years in the...

The Gantt Report

Nothing Matters

Lucius Gantt - January 7, 2016

“Black Lives Matter”, “Black Lives Matter” is a phrase that is heard a lot these days. In fact, the “Black Lives Matter” movement, as...

Roger Caldwell

Will Black America Make Major Strides Toward Unity in 2016?

Roger Caldwell - January 7, 2016

2016 has started with a bang, and Black America is in a position to build political organizations and alliances across generational and economical demographics. “Black...

To Be Equal

Natalie Cole: Still Unforgettable

Marc Morial - January 6, 2016

“Natalie fought a fierce, courageous battle, dying how she lived... with dignity, strength and honor. Our beloved Mother and sister will be greatly missed...

Roger Caldwell

Will Black America make Major Strides toward Unity in 2016?

Roger Caldwell - January 4, 2016

2016 has started with a bang, and Black America is in a position to build political organizations and alliances across generational and economical demographics....

The Gantt Report