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. […]
When Statistics Point to Criminal Behavior
Published by Capital City Hues, August 21, 2023 Black people die disproportionately in a number of ways in this country. By the hands of police, by the hands of people they know, from disease, from lead poisoning. Whatever. Not only has the society become immune to these grim statistics, certain sectors profit from their very […]