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Why Are So Many Black Babies In Baltimore Dying?

Why are so many black babies in Baltimore dying in their sleep? It’s an alarming and perplexing question for Baltimore…
Resign Now: Why Maryland Politician Mary Ann Lisanti Must Go

Maryland State Delegate Mary Ann Lisanti should resign immediately. No more empty apologies; no more foolish explanations, no more lies.…
Meet The Man Behind The Man In ‘My Brother’s Keeper’

Michael D. Smith is rallying the faithful and following in the footsteps of his mentor: President Barack Obama. As Executive…
Shutdown Will Cause Problems For Many Americans Even When It’s Over

(THE CONVERSATION) With the U.S. federal government shutdown now the longest in history, it’s important to understand what a shutdown…
Hate In America: Where Do We Go From Here?

Hate groups are on the rise across America, and, according to The Southern Poverty Law Center, President Donald Trump is…
Donald Trump Month In Review: November

President Donald Trump’s constant verbal assaults on black female journalists is completely unacceptable. Earlier this month, Trump blasted CNN reporter…
Too Much Sauce: D.C. Mayor Slammed Over BBQ Diss

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is a busy woman: She is deftly balancing life as a high-profile elected leader, and, as…
President Obama’s My Brother’s Keeper Ramps Up With Awards, Conference

“If you want to get a sense of who Barack Obama is, look at the way in which he has…
Black Girls Run: More Black Woman Seek Office In 2018

“My mother used to tell me, ‘Kamala, you may be the first to do many things. Make sure you are…
The Month In Trump: October

Six days before Election Day, President Donald Trump stepped-up his criticism of Andrew Gillum, Florida’s gubernatorial candidate, in what some…
Don’t Let Threats Take Away Your Votes

I am going to sound like a broken record here, because it’s all I’ve talked about for weeks, and it’s…
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Why Are So Many Pregnant Black Women Dying?

Black women across America are facing a significant health crisis: They are dying disproportionately from pregnancy-related causes. Consider this: Nationally,…