UN resolution on slavery reparations passes; U.S., Israel, and Argentina vote against
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Resolution passes with broad international support as the United States, Israel, and Argentina oppose reparations provisions.
A United Nations resolution addressing the...
The People Are Not Subjects
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By Dr. Julianne Malveaux —
Last Saturday, millions of Americans took to the streets under a simple banner: “No Kings.” More than...
The Aspiration and Achievement of Reparative Justice
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By Dr. Maulana Karenga —
The quest for reparatory justice for the Holocaust of enslavement and the colonial and empires’ life-crushing companion...
Demonstrations and Demographics
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By Bill Fletcher Jr. —
In the aftermath of the “No Kings Day” demonstrations of March 28th, there has been renewed interest—and...
The Tipped Wage is a Legacy of Slavery. Chicago is Right to End it.
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By Ben Jealous —
The subminimum wage for tipped workers is a legacy of slavery.
After the Civil War, many employers in hospitality...
Congress Gets a Break; Most Americans Don’t
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By Dr. Julianne Malveaux —
Congress may be on recess. But the waitress covering a double shift, the nurse working overnight, the...
U.S. and Iran — Background and Origins of a “Terrorist” State
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Monday, April 6, 2026 · 3:00 PM ET
In this edition of Vantage Point, Dr. Ron Daniels, aka “the Professor,” speaks with...
Dr. Joy DeGruy — A Phenomenal Black Woman
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In this Women’s History Month edition of Vantage Point, Dr. Ron Daniels, aka “the Professor,” speaks with Dr. Joy DeGruy, author...
The Uneven Rise of Women in the U.S. Senate
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By Dr. Julianne Malveaux —
In the more than two-century history of the United States Senate, Black women have been almost entirely...
A Complementary and Species-Compelling Need
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By Dr. Maulana Karenga —
As we close out two months of commemoration and celebration of the history of our people, I...
White Economic Envy — The Case for Reparations with Dr. Juliann Malveaux
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In this Women’s History Month edition of Vantage Point, Dr. Ron Daniels, aka “the Professor,” speaks with Dr. Juliann Malveaux, economist...
Dangote refinery expands fuel exports to five African countries amid oil disruptions
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Nigerian refinery expands fuel exports to five African countries, strengthening regional supply chains amid global oil disruptions.
Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery is...
Reimagining Public Safety and Law Enforcement—Action Agenda
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Action Items
I. Establish the Police Justice and Accountability Commission
To serve as a Think Tank to conduct research on local, state and...
A Market-Based Approach to Affordability and Fairness
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How free-market reforms can lower costs and eliminate discriminatory pricing for all New Yorkers
An important report examining the growing auto insurance...
The State of the #MeToo Movement in the Era of Trump and Epstein Files...
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Monday, March 16, 2026 · 3:00 PM ET
In this Women’s History Month edition of Vantage Point, Dr. Ron Daniels, aka “the...
PAUD Calls on Black Leaders and Organizations to Oppose U.S. Push for Regime Change...
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NEW YORK, NY — The Pan African Unity Dialogue (PAUD) today called on leading African American elected officials, legacy civil rights...
The White Privilege Predicament
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By Ben Jealous —
Last week I wrote about something my father, who is white, has said for years: when many white...
The Rotunda Is Too Small for Rev. Jesse Jackson
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By Dr. Julianne Malveaux —
America has rituals for the dead. We lower flags. We dim lights. We ask for moments of...
HOPE IS ALIVE! Rev. Dennis Dillon’s tribute to Rev. Jesse Jackson
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By Rev. Dennis Dillon, Christian Times —
Despite his frailty even a few years ago, Rev. Jesse Jackson pressed his way...
As We Prepare to Lay Rev. Jackson to Rest, I’m Thinking About Words That...
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By Ben Jealous —
Across the country — from South Carolina to the South Side of Chicago — we are celebrating the...
The Historical Legacy of Black Women Writers
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Monday, March 9, 2026 · 3:00 PM ET
In this Women’s History Month edition of Vantage Point, Dr. Ron Daniels, aka “the...
Built on Black Women’s Backs
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By Dr. Julianne Malveaux —
Every March, Women’s History Month brings a familiar rhythm of celebration—panels, proclamations, and tributes to pioneers who...
Regarding Iran, Israel, the US and Existential Threats
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By Dr. Maulana Karenga —
Mad Max Trump and Thunderdome Netanyahu have taken the world to war again, offering us a pre-apocalyptic...
Andrea Stewart-Cousins — A Phenomenal Black Woman
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Monday, March 2, 2026 · 3:00 PM ET
In this edition of Vantage Point, Dr. Ron Daniels, aka “the Professor,” is joined...
