This month observes Women’s History and Black Journalism For us, there’s no better example of someone who combines both celebrations as Bonnie Newman Davis, a respected journalist, entrepreneur and community advocate who is making history. Ms. Davis has successfully combined her creative gifts with her passion to mentor, motivate and train succeeding generations. Her educational-based business, BND Institute […]readmore
Dr. John Henrik Clarke was born in Union Springs, Alabama and grew up in Columbus, Georgia. A professor emeritus in New York City, Dr. Clarke was recognized worldwide as a leading Pan-Africanist and authority on African and African-American history. Our Time Press interviewed him October 23, 1996, and as we ring in the New Year, […]readmore
We reprinted this piece by the late, great Dr. Amos Nelson Wilson in the interest of getting our minds right for the new year. Wilson was an African-American theoretical psychologist, social theorist, Pan-African thinker, scholar and author. He was much beloved as a learned man who was a direct and cogent speaker, arming the people […]readmore
By Graham B. Weatherspoon Our historians have informed us that tens of millions of our ancestors received their burial honors at sea, creating the infamous bridge of bones at the bottom of the Atlantic. Scientists now speak of cellular memory, passed through DNA, of all animals, including humans. Sharks still travel the waters of their […]readmore
By Graham B. Weatherspoon Our historians have informed us that tens of millions of our ancestors received their burial honors at sea, creating the infamous bridge of bones at the bottom of the Atlantic. Scientists now speak of cellular memory, passed through DNA, of all animals, including humans. Sharks still travel the waters of their […]readmore
The second Monday in October, Columbus Day, is coming up. Italians all over America are gearing up for parades and festivities in honor of the great Italian explorer Christopher Columbus. October 12, 1492: We’re looking at over 500 years of celebration and not once (to my knowledge) has anybody said…”Hey, wait a second. According to […]readmore
By Roger Wareham In 2018, reflecting on the significance of Marcus Mosiah Garvey, a key lesson for organizers is the importance of human contact. This may seem obvious but must not be taken for granted in an era of the domination of anti-social media. Marcus Garvey brought a strong message to Black people around the […]readmore
Ron Stallworth is becoming a known entity across the nation as buzz builds for Black Klansman, Spike Lee’s film based on an incredible chapter of his true-life story. In the film we see Stallworth conceiving and directing an undercover sting operation aimed at undermining the activities of the Colorado chapter of the Ku Klux Klan. But before […]readmore
