The Power of Recycling Black Dollars: Strengthening Black Economic Prosperity As Black History Month comes to a close, it is an important time to reflect on the progress Black Americans have made and the work that still needs to be done to ensure economic empowerment. One of the most impactful
Partus Sequitur Ventrem which comes from the Latin phrase "offspring follows belly" holds its origins in the Roman era, which stated that children of enslaved women would themselves follow the status of the mother. While children born of enslaved women were often enslaved themselves, Roman law allowed for
The Unyielding Patriotism of Black Americans in the U.S. Military: Service, Sacrifice, and the Struggle for Recognition Throughout American history, Black men and women have served in the military with unwavering dedication, despite facing systemic discrimination and racial injustice both within the armed forces and society at large. Their
The Price of Betrayal: Meritorious Manumission and the Legacy of the Blood Traitor As Black History Month draws to a close, it is important to reflect not only on the triumphs of the past but also on the deep wounds inflicted by betrayal. While history uplifts the heroes of the
The California Legislative Black Caucus and the Reparations Charade: A Justice Delayed, A Debt Denied The California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) has once again stepped into the spotlight, reviving the reparations conversation with a fresh round of press junkets. After a disastrous previous year filled with missteps and hollow promises,