EDITORIAL

Protecting voter rights

Each state has the right to establish the rules governing elections; however, the 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution prevents the states from abridging a citizen's right to vote because of race. More »

Sources of power: Wealth and politics

An unintended consequence of the civil rights movement impairs the social progress of African Americans today. Back then the essence of the battle was to demand and require that those in power afford blacks their rights under the U.S. Constitution. More »

OPINION

Dump Biden talk, just that: talk

Philippe Reines, spokesman for Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, turned faux rapper when he thumped out a rhythmic message to the press vehemently denying there have been any meetings, back room deals or nervous talk at the White House about dumping Vice President Joe Biden and replacing him with Clinton. More »

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Inner city violence: Silence is acceptance

How many of us have daughters and nieces that we fear will find themselves in the wrong place at the wrong time? How often do we pray to see them again when they walk out of the door? More »

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What steps should the community take to reduce street violence?

Make sure we are changing the negative perception of our young people and not perpetuating the idea that they are all gang members. More »