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  • What Did Our Vote For Biden Get Us?

    A political strategist says to Black voters: stop the right-wing parroting of talking points written by other Black people who pretend to care about our issues

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    Antjuan Seawright






    Published

    May 28, 2023
  • Why Juneteenth Isn’t a Black Holiday, but an American Holiday

    If we don’t remain vigilant, a lack of communication and effective messaging can keep our people in bondage.

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    Antjuan Seawright






    Published

    June 14, 2023
  • How The Climate Crisis Is Impacting Black People

    How The Climate Crisis Is Impacting Black People

    Black and Brown Americans bear the brunt of rising sea levels and stronger and more frequent storms

    By





    Antjuan Seawright






    Published

    July 3, 2023
  • Let’s Take the Word “Freedom” Back From The Far Right

    The author says, “Attacking public school teachers whose lesson plans contain actual American history instead of whitewashed fiction isn’t freedom.”

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    Antjuan Seawright






    Published

    July 4, 2023
  • The Supreme Court Must Be Stopped

    The Supreme Court Must Be Stopped

    These judges, despite their recklessness, are appointed for life. I’d say stopping them is worth your vote.

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    Antjuan Seawright






    Published

    July 17, 2023
  • Republicans Have Shown Us That Words Matter—And So Do Elections

    Republicans Have Shown Us That Words Matter—And So Do Elections

    If they think their racist words and actions are acceptable, they need to think again.

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    Antjuan Seawright






    Published

    July 21, 2023
  • On the 75th Anniversary of Armed Forces Desegregation, Republicans Don’t Get to Pretend They Support Our Military

    On the 75th Anniversary of Armed Forces Desegregation, Republicans Don’t Get to Pretend They Support Our Military

    They don’t get to puff out their chests, talk about national security and profess the love and respect they hold for every man and woman who wears a uniform.

    By





    Antjuan Seawright






    Published

    July 26, 2023
  • Why the Maga’s Effort to Steal the Black Male Vote Has Surged, But Must Be Stopped

    Democratic strategist: The Maga leaders are trying to divide Black people, but it’s only going to empower us.

    By





    Antjuan Seawright






    Published

    August 31, 2023
  • On the Eve of Congressional Black Caucus Conference, A Lesson on How The CBC got Started

    The Congressional Black Caucus was establisbed in 1971 to fight injustices. It was also the same year Snoop Dog was born.

    By





    Antjuan Seawright






    Published

    September 19, 2023
  • Political Races Black People Can’t and Shouldn’t Ignore

    Political Races Black People Can’t and Shouldn’t Ignore

    You will hear a great deal about the upcoming elections in 2024, but here’s what you really need to know

    By





    Antjuan Seawright






    Published

    October 5, 2023
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