EDITORIAL

Time for revival

During the civil rights era, the major black leadership organizations were all working toward the same goal - to end racial discrimination and its effects in this country. Such focus is missing now. More »

OPINION

A call to save

This month, 130 million Americans will begin receiving tax rebates in the mail, thanks to the economic stimulus package that recently made it through Congress. Individuals making less than $75,000 should expect $600. Families with incomes under $150,000 will get $1,200, plus $300 per child. More »

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

City needs to 'refocus' resources on education

The Banner's recent editorial, "Time to refocus" (April 17, 2008), was right on point. During the last City Council race, I asked each councilor and would-be councilor to prioritize the overflowing plate of issues in need of attention in our city by selecting only one issue. Of those that responded, I discovered that violent crime, revamping the CORI system, the lack of jobs and the disparity in the delivering of city services seem to be the issues of import to our City Council. More »

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Do you think today's black leaders are as effective as those in the past?

[Today's black leaders] don't have the charisma or heart. They were more meaningful back then. More »