Commentary

Social paranoia feeds U.S. gun culture

Monday, 07 January 2013 13:10 New America Media, Commentary, Rene Ciria-Cruz

The gun has an indelible presence in America's popular consciousness. The myth-making entertainment industry has embellished and magnified the gun's prominent role in the narrative of the nation's founding and rapid expansion across the continent over Indian lands and trackless wilds.

Make 2013 a year of renewal, not ruin

Monday, 07 January 2013 13:05 Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.

The new year begins with a bad hangover from 2012’s inane debate over the “fiscal cliff.” The furious debate focused only on how much damage would be done to the economy and who would pay the price, how much and what would be cut, who would pay higher taxes and who would suffer the most.

The year in review

Thursday, 27 December 2012 09:27 William Reed

Again this year, African Americans placed higher priorities on participation in politics than the pursuit of capitalistic and business development initiatives to improve their economic conditions. Their primary motivation is to use “the vote” to get what they want and need. In 2012 Blacks continued to display dysfunctional political behavior. Instead of seeking and supporting candidates and platforms to improve the financial status and wealth-building through private and public sector programs, the following abhorrent political behavior occurred among African Americans.

Gun violence in America: It’s time to turn our tears into action

Wednesday, 26 December 2012 11:49 Marc Morial, NNPA Columnist

“These neighborhoods are our neighborhoods and these children are our children. We’re going to have to come together and take meaningful action to prevent more tragedies like this…” President Barack Obama

It’s time to protect children against gun violence

Wednesday, 26 December 2012 11:42 Marian Wright Edelman, NNPA Columnist

Over the past few days we’ve all learned a bit more about 20 beautiful 6- and 7-year-olds who each seem as if they could have been any of our children or grandchildren. Jessica asked Santa for new cowgirl boots for Christmas. Daniel’s family said he “earned” all the ripped knees on his jeans. James liked to remind people that he was six and three-quarters. Grace loved playing dress-up and with her dog Puddin.’

After Newtown, teachers are the new heroes

Thursday, 20 December 2012 12:37 Andrew Lam, New America Media

Long ago in my native homeland, Vietnam, I used to bow. As a grade school student, with arms folded, and eyes staring at my sandaled feet, I would mumble, “Thua thay!” – Greetings Teacher! – whenever I'd run into a teacher in the hallway or enter a classroom.

Jesse Hill, Jr., former Publisher of Atlanta Inquirer

Thursday, 20 December 2012 12:28 John B. Smith, Sr., Publisher Atlanta Inquirer

The passing of Jesse Hill, Jr. leaves a huge void in the body politic and societal fabric of Atlanta, the state of Georgia, the nation, and the world. Mr. Hill gave of his seemingly boundless talents and energy to causes great and small that changed the quality of life for communities and individuals alike.