February 2nd, 2025
David Marshall: Having no fear of Trump
(TriceEdneyWire.com)—The Right Rev. Mariann Budde is a woman of power. Budde is the first woman to lead the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, a position she’s held since 2011. As bishop, she oversees 86 churches across Washington, D.C., and Maryland, with 38,000 members. She is a bold woman who knows how to use the power of … Continued
January 26th, 2025
Julianne Malveaux: What would Martin do?
(TriceEdneyWire.com)—What would Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. do to celebrate his 96th birthday? Would he sit on the sidelines and cheer the incoming president who stands for everything that King was opposed to? Would he be wheeled to a protest to deliver rousing resistant remarks? Would he use the opportunity, the occasion of his holiday, to … Continued
January 26th, 2025
Keith Boykin: The Blackest confirmation hearing
Keith Boykin This article originally published on Word In Black. I’ve watched several of the confirmation hearings for Trump’s cabinet nominees, but the hearing for “the Black job” was the Blackest yet— and perhaps also the most revealing about the next four years. Scott Turner, the only Black person Trump has nominated for his cabinet, is almost … Continued
January 20th, 2025
David Marshall: Every day should be MLK Day
(TriceEdneyWire.com)—The Institute for Civility is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that promotes civility in government, workplaces, and schools. Its definition of civility is “claiming and caring for one’s identity, needs, and beliefs without degrading someone else’s in the process.” It clearly defines the respect, politeness, tolerance, and courtesy we must have for one another. As we … Continued
January 16th, 2025
Fawn Walker-Montgomery: Sit this one out, but unlearn White supremacy while you do it
You’ve probably seen the social media comments and videos of Black women telling each other to “sit this one out” regarding involvement in anything not related to Black people or the outcome of the election. I completely agree with this sentiment, but not for the reasons you may think. While I understood the outrage surrounding … Continued
Bishop William J. Barber II Shares His Thoughts About What He'd Like to See at The 2024 DNC
