democracy

Black, bold and ready to do business

In the James Baldwin movie I Am Not Your Negro, a line stands out to me as truth: “Integration came because consumer firms realized that Blacks had

Opinion: The dying democracy of America

By Frank Ski Dr. Martin Luther King once said, “America is morally sick.” I believe that now “America is politically sick,” and our very prized

Win, lose or draw, we learn

By  Erica Thomas and Lillie Mae Johnson The 2018 midterm election cycle has become the single most-watched election in almost a decade. Regardless of what

North Carolina is no longer a democracy

According to a new report from the Electoral Integrity Project, a collective effort between Harvard University and the University of Sydney, North Carolina can no longer be

Why Dr. King was killed, part 3

At the time of his death, the fire in Dr. King’s belly was only beginning to rise. As you listen to this last segment, pay

Why Dr. King was killed, part 2

As Dr. King matured in age and in his political critique, he began to see the future of the United States through glasses that didn’t