The Organization for Black Struggle would like to express our gratitude for all those who have been on the 45-year journey with us. To our members—past, current and those who have joined the ancestors—for their contributions to the freedom struggles. To our supporters who have given us their time, ideas, energies, constructive criticisms and money to ensure our ability to continue the fight.

Pedophile Jeffrey Epstein was first convicted of child prostitution in 2008, his evil exposed to the public. 2008. I’m going to let that sink in.

Their abuse of power dehumanizes society, justifying capitalist contradictions like homeless, hunger, mass incarceration, and police violence.

Most people in this country don’t know these are stolen lands and that the indigenous people have never given up their right to sovereignty and self determination.

When people of color hear these phrases about what this country is not, it exposes either the political naivete of the speaker or their dormant racism.

This year’s celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday was overshadowed by the chaos engulfing our country. We often quote Dr. King’s words, which hold true value every day of the year, not just on a single holiday. Our nation is at a critical crossroads where mere words have become meaningless; it is time to fully embrace and implement the legacy of our beloved visionary.

We’re still talking about Lamar’s 2025 halftime show, and we’ll be talking about Bad Bunny’s for months to come. Both artists have challenged our critical thinking with their use of symbolism and layered messages woven into the cultural moments that occurred between touchdowns. This was a refreshing change from the mindless entertainment that we are often presented with daily.

This year marks the 100th anniversary of Negro History Week. Historian Carter G. Woodson established this week in February to honor the birthdays of two of his esteemed heroes, Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. Over the next 50 years, the week was expanded into a full month, and the term “Negro” was replaced by “Black.” In 2026, descendants of African slaves embrace and celebrate their history year-round. We recognize that our history extends far beyond the time we were kidnapped and brought to these shores. People of African descent also know that our history is integral to American history.

As the city grappled with weather-related challenges, the state-appointed pro-police Board of Commissioners and the police union schemed to secure yet another raise for cops. This lack of transparency underscores the urgent need for local control of the police department. It also reveals the police union’s endless attempts to undermine citizen-led oversight.