A new, but not really improved Board of Aldermen
Published by The St. Louis American, October 4, 2023 Over the summer, after hearing complaints and concerns from voters, I conducted my own, unscientific survey. The 2023-2024 session is not over so let us mention some optimism and make some course adjustments. The survey was on the performance of the highly anticipated, newly reconstructed, and […]
Planned Poverty Under Capitalism Closing the widening gap between the poor and the super-rich
Published by The Black Commentator, September 28, 2023 Most of the family-centered legislation that Congress passes is not based upon its grace and empathy. It is usually pressured to do so by citizens organized to advocate for families and communities If ever there was a clear case of capitalists’ disdain for the plight of poor […]
#WeNeedBlackTeachers And Black Principals Too
Published by The Black Commentator, September 7, 2023 We’ve been talking about the Black teacher shortage for years now using the hashtag #WeNeedBlackTeachers. Because there has been no serious comprehensive assessment or commitment to resolution, the crisis has deepened. The pandemic worsened the overall situation. Tensions inside and outside school districts abound. Lawsuits are flying. […]