The Southern Truth
Here We Go Again, the Rodney King Blues All Over Again
By Gloria Zuurveen Editor-in-Chief My friend, Larry Morris a former resident of Los Angeles and who now lives in Memphis, Tennessee, sent me a link today called “Rodney King Blues”. He sent it after seeing the unrest today that reminded him of what happened in 1992. But today, it’s the cold-blooded murder…
Read MoreCouncil of Pakistan Calls for The Rooting Out of the Pandemic of Racism in America
Today, Leaders and Members of the Council of Pakistan call for the racist treatment of African Americans to be stopped. The Council stands in solidarity with every thoughtful American in sending our thoughts and prayers to the families of those who have been killed and with every leader who is not afraid to call out…
Read More“Don’t Let What You Own Determine Your Worth”
Dr. Rosie Milligan Contributing Editorial Be Encouraged Today! Encourage yourself today. DON’T LET WHAT YOU OWN DETERMINE YOUR WORTH. This is Dr. Rosie, “AND I AM JUST SAYING . . .” If what you own determines your worth, you may one day find yourself feeling worthless. Think. Yes, it’s prudent and savvy to own, occupy,…
Read More“Normal” Is the Stockpiling of the Dead
OP/ED “More than 89% of black and Latinx patients, however, suffer from underlying health conditions. Few want to talk about why because to do so would be to become other than self and think beyond the ‘normal’ and engage in listening to blacks and Latinx. But, in America, it’s so much easier to serve…
Read MoreWhat’s Really Going On With the Coronavirus?
OP/ED By Gloria Zuurveen Editor-in-Chief The billionaire Bill Gates stepped down from his board seat at Microsoft, the company he started. Is it a coincident that Gates is stepping down just after President Donald Trump has given the signal to shift $50 billion from our tax dollars to fight the coronavirus. This is what…
Read MoreWill the 2020 Census Change the Course of History for the Black Community?
OP/ED By David Tucker Every 10 years, the United States Census Bureau works to conduct an accurate count of the nation’s population, as provided for under the U.S. Constitution. This decennial count – which is currently underway – is one of our nation’s most inclusive civic activities, including every person living in the country, regardless of…
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