EDITORIAL

Time for a new ethos

A new era has dawned in America. Indeed, there remain some skeptics who refuse to view the sunrise, but the cock has crowed and time marches on. In the selection of the country's 44th president, the majority of Americans have attained one of the nation's highest credos: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal..." Great benefits will unfold for America for its adherence to this divine principle. More »

A hopeful note

With all of the adverse publicity about today's black youth, it is encouraging to find that they have resisted several of society's pitfalls. More »

OPINION

Excerpts from the inaugural address of President Barack Obama

... We know that our patchwork heritage is a strength, not a weakness. We are a nation of Christians and Muslims, Jews and Hindus and nonbelievers. We are shaped by every language and culture, drawn from every end of this Earth. More »

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Don't be fooled

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez recently decided that Citgo should continue its oil assistance program, reversing his previous decision to end the program that aids poor families in 23 U.S. states. More »

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What does the inauguration of the first African American president of the United States mean to you?

The symbol of hope for inner-city youth, starting Jan. 20, 2009. Greatness, though there's more work to be done. More »