Black America's Fading Moral Conscience
We need Black Democrats who are willing to lose a seat, offend a donor, and piss off the party establishment when necessary. If you have to betray your community (or more importantly, yourself) to stay in office, maybe you don’t deserve to be there. If you can’t legislate like a Black person with a moral compass, what is the point of electing Black leaders?
International Day for People of African Descent: The World Owes Us—And It’s Time to Pay Up
This blog post explores the centuries-long exploitation of Black labor and resources that fueled global empires and built modern economies. From Africa to the Americas, we connect the dots between historical injustices and the ongoing struggle for reparations and equality. As we commemorate the International Day for People of African Descent, it's time to demand what is rightfully ours—justice, recognition, and respect.
Remembering Our Past, Building Our Future: How the Exchange of Ideas Fueled Abolition—and How Black Levers is Continuing that Legacy
"The power of these movements lay in their interconnectedness. Abolitionists understood that their struggle was global, and they used every tool at their disposal to communicate, coordinate, and inspire each other. This spirit of global solidarity didn’t end with the abolition of slavery—it continued throughout the 20th century and remains vital today."