You don’t need to be “important” to change the world. — Today is Martin Luther King, Jr., Day and all across the country people are volunteering their time cleaning vacant lots, painting over graffiti, protesting injustices, marching to raise the profile of causes and issues, and reflecting on a larger-than-life icon who had a dream, but didn’t…
Oscar Nomination or Voter Registrations: How to Properly Honor the Brilliance of ‘Selma’
Selma’s legacy will be defined by the action it inspires, not the awards it garners.
‘Selma’ Isn’t Just a Movie It’s Art Imitating Life After Ferguson
Film, Ferguson and a new world order.
Philadelphians Aren’t Excited About the Upcoming Election; Here’s How to Change That
A festive election season and forthright candidates would spark fire under voters.
What Happened After the ‘Selma’ Screenings and How it Can Change the World
Some people who previewed Selma felt convicted for not voting, but promised to change.
How Reforming Education and Policing Together Will Solve Big Problems
Challenges police departments face can be mitigated through meaningful education reform.
Why Does it Takes Years to Practice Law But Only Months to Enforce It?
Police officers need to interact with the laws of land before they enforce them.
Police Union Bosses Should Lobby Congress for Gun Control, Not Hate Crime Statutes
Lobbying to protect police under a hate crime statute shows union bosses’ lack of political priorities.
Why These Two White House Initiatives Should Collaborate
My Brother’s Keeper and the Task Force on 21st Century Policing should team up to market law enforcement jobs to Black men.
The Undisputed Truth: Why Protesting had NOTHING to do with the Deaths of NYPD Officers
The deadliest month for officers killed in ambushes was May of 2014, before widespread anti-police violence protesting began.
Why It’s Time for Philly’s Anti-Police Violence Protests to Get Political
If the movement isn’t against police, but racist policies, then all eyes should be on City Hall and the 2015 election.
Why a Tech Company Spent a Year Changing the Way the World Views Black Men
The inspired dimensions of black males’ lives are largely ignored, so a corporation did this to get the world to see it.
What a Philadelphia Cop Admitted to Me Before an Anti-Police Violence Rally
Some Philly police are ready for dialogue, but are anti-police violence protesters ready to talk?
Philly’s Top Cop Called Out for Lack of Dashboard Cameras and Compassion
All eyes are on Philadelphia’s Police Commissioner after the shooting death of Brandon Tate-Brown.
The Latest Victim of Philadelphia Police Violence Made a Video the News Will Never Air
Brandon Tate-Brown recorded a video of himself reading original poetry.
Do Black Men Have a Reason to be Afraid of Police?
It’s fair to say black men are distrustful of law enforcement, and for valid reasons. But should they be fearful, too?