Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune: Honoring a Great Role Model
Washington, D.C. — Growing up in segregated Bennettsville, South Carolina, I was blessed to have parents who always tried to be and... Read More
Still Reconstructing
Washington, D.C. — In a recent conversation with Ford Foundation president Darren Walker, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Eric Foner spoke about his book The... Read More
Congress, Don’t Play Political Football With Children’s Futures
Washington, D.C — As Congress continues to negotiate and finalize a budget reconciliation package, we must ensure the needs of children are... Read More
“Where Does It Hurt?” Listening to Heal Our Children
Washington, D.C. — This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Children’s Defense Fund’s interfaith National Observance of Children’s Sabbaths. We are... Read More
The Lookout: After Tragic Murder, Zero-Bail Bill Paused; but Other Justice Reforms Advance
Aldon Thomas Stiles, California Black Media Watching your tax dollars, elected officials and legislation that affects you. Over the last two weeks,... Read More
Remembering September 11
Washington, D.C. — It was a gloriously beautiful morning in Atlanta, Georgia on September 11, 2001. I saw a glimpse of Dr. Martin... Read More
Kandee Lewis to Write Monthly Column on Domestic Violence Issues
By: Manny Otiko, IVN Los Angeles, CA — Kandee Lewis, a Los Angeles resident, is a new guest columnist for the Inland Valley News.... Read More
Let Us Rethink this Recall
Upland, CA — On September 14, 2021 Californians are going to have a special election to vote if Governor Gavin Newsom should be... Read More
Honoring Alex Haley and Our Roots
Washington, D.C. — I feel that [my ancestors] do watch and guide, and I also feel that they join me in the hope... Read More