The Truth About How Black Troops Were Treated
This is an uncomfortable part of military history that is often minimized or ignored. In multiple wars, especially World War I and World War II, Black soldiers were frequently assigned…
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Affirmative Action, DEI, and the Myth of “Lowering the Bar”
These policies never meant “hiring the unqualified.” They meant letting qualified Black Americans be seen. By Theresa E. Beverly The loudest myth about Affirmative Action and DEI is that they…
Opinion | Epstein ordeal exposes the true Donald Trump
Trump’s utter botching of the Epstein case brought quick backlash from some of the president’s biggest supporters. But that failure is nothing new. By Josh Moon As it turns out,…
NO KINGS!
June 14, 2025, will go down as the day “we the people” stood up to a nazi tyrant and showed the rest of the world that WE will make America…
SERMON TO A NATION
By Curtis Everette Gatewood “MY “TOUGHEST” SERMON TO A NATION THAT CLAIMS TO BE “TOUGH ON CRIME”” – Curtis E. Gatewood America spends more of its money on military, police,…
Opinion | Tariffs threaten Alabama wallets, jobs, and global trade
Alabama voted for prosperity. What it may be getting is economic punishment. By Bill Britt Alabama voters overwhelmingly backed Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election, and the results were…
We Are All At Risk
It didn’t take long for this present administration to wreck our government. We have an unelected man in the White House who is wrecking our democracy and another man who…
About the Economy
Friends, Today, I’d like to talk with you about the economy. Quick reminder: Trump was put into office mainly to rescue an economy that most voters thought was lousy. So…
Alabama prisoners dying at a rate four times the national average
By Jacob Holmes Fewer people died inside the prisons than in 2023, when prisoners were five times as likely to die as the national average. The Alabama Department of Corrections…
POLITICS
Opinion | What conservatism once meant—and what has replaced it today
Traditional conservatism valued restraint, character, and stable institutions. Today, a politics of conflict and resentment threatens the civic foundations of democracy. By Bill Britt There was a time when the…
Opinion | Are We Our Own Worst Enemies?
As African Americans, sometimes we’re our own worst enemies. We don’t show up to meetings by organizations that fight for our interests, but as soon as something that affects us…
LOCAL
Is Alabama Ready For A Black Gov?
This is an article that I wrote a few weeks ago, however in lieu of some things that have been said recently by one of our candidates, I think this…
Harvesting organs from Alabama prison inmates could soon be a felony
An Alabama House committee recently approved legislation that could subject medical examiners to prison time if they harvest a deceased person’s organs without first notifying and obtaining consent from the deceased’s…
FAITH
What the Bible Says About Rumors.
A rumor is an unconfirmed, widely spread story or statement. Rumors may or may not contain elements of truth, but their veracity is anyone’s guess—rumors carry no factual certainty. Rumors…
THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE MORNING STAR…
THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE MORNING STAR IS REALIZED IN THE SHALOM LACH MARIAM By HIS HOLINESS BABA YEHOSHUA HATZADIK We rejoice in the Spirit’s fire among us, the shout, the…
HEALTH
Diabetes & Pancreas Wellness: Protecting the Organ That Protects You
By Theresa Beverly REPORTER MONTHLY SPECIAL SERIES Diabetes & Pancreas Wellness: Protecting the Organ That Protects You Meet the Pancreas: The Quiet Organ Behind Diabetes Diabetes affects millions of Americans,…
Ways to Treat Overactive Bladder Without Medicine
If you’re exploring alternative or complementary remedies for an overactive bladder, here’s what the research says. Medically Reviewed by Zilpah Sheikh, MD Treatment Without Medicine When you’re choosing an alternative remedy…