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...
“All Boots on the Bridge” — Official Song of the Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee
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“All Boots on the Bridge” is the official song of the Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee, performed by Faya Ora Rose Touré,...
Dr. Gail C. Christopher on recognizing Black history as the heart of America’s story
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the nation commemorates the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, Dr. Gail C. Christopher, a renowned thought leader...
The importance of Jesse Jackson’s legacy in US-Africa relations
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By Alexanderia Baker-Haidara, Semafor —
The passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson this month comes at an inflection point. Much of the modern...
Why the African Union Matters — and What If It Didn’t Exist?
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By Ulf Engel, The Conversation —
The African Union held its 39th Assembly of Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in...
Forgotten conflict in South Sudan at ‘a dangerous point’, Türk warns
In remarks to the Geneva-based international body, High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk called for urgent action to preserve the 2018 peace agreement between the...
Central African Republic enters ‘decisive’ phase after landmark elections
Briefing the Security Council on Wednesday, Special Representative Valentine Rugwabiza said the 28 December 2025 polls marked “an important milestone in the consolidation of...
Resistance and Transformation — The Live Free, Love Free Initiative
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In this Black History Month Edition of Vantage Point, Dr. Ron Daniels, aka “the Professor,” speaks with Pastor Michael McBride about...
Congressional Black Caucus Statement on the Passing of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the...
Jackson Family Statement on the Passing Of Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr.
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CHICAGO, IL – With profound sadness, the family of Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr., an iconic figure in the fight for...
Sudan: Rights chief alarmed after at least 57 killed in drone attacks in two...
Volker Türk was alarmed by the reports, which said that at least 15 children were among the victims. “These latest killings are yet another reminder of the devastating...
Sudan crisis: UN agency launches $1.6 billion appeal to support refugees in seven countries
The 2026 Sudan Regional Refugee Response Plan (RRRP) aims to deliver lifesaving assistance this year to 5.9 million people across seven neighbouring countries: the Central African Republic, Chad, Egypt, Ethiopia, Libya, South Sudan and Uganda. The plan will continue to...
Rev. Jackson Lifted All of Us Higher
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By Ben Jealous —
One of the great strengths of our movement is that our leaders do more than inspire young people...
Black Work in an Age of Fragile Employment
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By Dr. Julianne Malveaux —
Labor economists like me mark our calendars for the first Friday of each month, when the Bureau...
“All Boots on the Bridge” — Selma’s Bloody Sunday with Faya Rose Toure
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In this Special Black History Month Edition of Vantage Point, Dr. Ron Daniels, aka “the Professor,” speaks with Faya Rose Toure,...
Science180 Reveals Mathematical Proof of God’s Existence that Atheists, Freethinkers, Rationalists, and Believers Will...
Where have you ever read that the Earth was formed 2.82 days, the Moon 3.32 days, and the Sun 3.69 days after the beginning...
Scientific Discovery Proved Biblical Creation Timeline and Challenged Evolution and the Big Bang Theory...
Dr. Nathanael-Israel Israel of Science180.com unveils a 12-year study on the mathematical evidence of God’s existenceDr. Nathanael-Israel Israel has proven mathematically that the Earth...
