Commentary

You Can’t Degrade God’s Image

When leaders use demeaning language or share dehumanizing imagery, it doesn’t just stay on a screen. It seeps into the culture. —Rev. Dr. Robert M. Spooney

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The Real Enemy Within: Polarization and Division in America

Micah 6:8 says, “He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you But to do justly, To love mercy, And to walk…

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When Lies Lead the Land

"I see an illustration of my point in Orlando, Florida where the race for the District 5 seat on the Orlando City Council exemplifies how political campaigns can turn the…

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A Tone-Deaf Ballroom in a Broken Government is a Clear and Present Danger

"History teaches us that the White House is “the people’s house,” a place that should reflect humility, stability, and shared sacrifice during national hardship." —Reverend Dr. Robert M. Spooney

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When Justice Breaks Its Promise: Why Defending Civil Rights Under Section 1983 Still Matters

"Each case begins with a single, devastating truth: someone in power forgot that authority does not erase accountability." —Coretta Anthony-Smith

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Donald Trump Needs Sunday School

We would not let a child in Sunday School walk away thinking they can earn heaven by being a good classmate or sharing their crayons. Why, then, would we or…

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Déjà Vu All Over Again; ICE and the Shadow of the Klan

"Police officers, soldiers, even pastors, anyone entrusted with authority, understand that true accountability requires being known."

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“When the dark clouds gather on the horizon, when thunder and lightning fill the sky…..”

"As a flagship institution, FAMU risks losing its landmark research programs, including the Schools of the Environment, Journalism, and Architecture."

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Déjà Vu All Over Again, Again- Stereotypes and the NFL Draft

On the other hand when white athletes or white men in general show confidence in anything they are often called assertive or strong leaders, it is no doubt a double…

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Women’s History Month: Celebrating Black Female Inventors

The theme for Women's History Month 2025 is “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations.”

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