1955-2014: The Rope, the River, the Playground — the Children America Refuses to Protect
In honor of Tamir Rice’s 23rd birthday On a cold November afternoon in 2014, the world ended for a 12-year-old Black boy on a Cleveland playground. His name was Tamir Elijah Rice. A child. A…
When Leadership Shrugs, Communities Pay: North Carolina’s Education Crisis Demands More Than Apologies
In North Carolina, two stories collided this week that should shake anyone who still believes public education is safe, stable, or adequately supported. At a Wake County public forum, parents came expecting reassurance about school…
How North Carolina Is Failing Its Exceptional Scholars with Disabilities
When a government fails its most vulnerable citizens, that failure is not a clerical error — it’s a moral indictment. Across this nation, and right here in North Carolina, students with disabilities — whom we…
When Black Grief Becomes a Headline: Journalism Without Truth Is Complicit Violence
The night my family lost a loved one, we were still catching our breath in the shock of grief when the emails came. Newsrooms sent polished condolences followed immediately by requests: legacy statements, a quick…
Enough Is Enough: We Refuse to Let Them Starve, Sicken, and Silence Us
They are watching our families fight for survival—and choosing to cut us down with no remorse. Medicaid, SNAP, and public education are under siege, and the communities most affected—Black, brown, disabled, and low-income families—are already…
Truth, Power, and the Betrayal of Justice in North Carolina
Once again, the people of North Carolina are forced to reckon with the reality that law enforcement officers—those entrusted with public safety—are shielded from accountability, even when their actions betray the very principles they claim…
Dismantling Educational Equity: The Perfidious Consequences of Abolishing the Department of Education
In a calculated move that echoes the darkest and bloodiest chapters of our history, Congress has introduced a bill to abolish the Department of Education. This proposal, if passed, would dismantle a cornerstone of our…
Truth and Justice: Confronting Inequity in Black America
In the heart of America, the promise of freedom and equality remains a distant dream deferred for many Black Americans. Despite the progress made since the Civil Rights Movement, the fabric of our society…
Facing Resistance: Sharif El-Mekki’s Fight for Educational Equity
Sharif El-Mekki, a dedicated educator with nearly 30 years of experience, has recently garnered significant attention and support for his mission to transform the educational landscape for Black students. His non-profit organization, the Center for…
The Javion Magee Mystery: A Call for Justice and Transparency
On September 11, 2024, Javion Magee, a 21-year-old truck driver from Chicago, was found “at the bottom of a tree, with a rope around his neck” in a rural area of Henderson, North Carolina. He…