Pope Leo And George Washington—Defenders Of Religious Freedom
By Bob Topper Photos: YouTube Screenshots|Wikimedia Commons In his farewell address, Washington warned of the danger of political parties. He believed that loyalty to a party over the…
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After America 250 Will America Survive For Another 50?
By Colin Benjamin Photos: Wikimedia Commons Today, America is celebrating the 250th anniversary of its independence after revolting against Colonial England. But amid the July 4th celebrations, and…
“Nation Of Morons”: Is Trump A Reflection Of The Inner Soul Of America?
By Bob Topper Photos: Wikimedia Commons In December of 1783, George Washington resigned his commission as Commander-in-Chief and returned to his beloved Mount Vernon. He was one of…
Ona Judge: The Slave Who Escaped from George Washington
Photo: Twitter As a former slave in George Washington’s household, Ona “Oney” Judge is best remembered for her escape to New Hampshire. Born at Mount Vernon, the Washingtons’…
The Reckoning: Why Governor Andrew Cuomo Must Tear Down Columbus’ Statue
Columbus' statue--Hail to an enslaver. Photo: Wikimedia Commons. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is wrong by insisting that Christopher Columbus' statue remain on 59th street in Manhattan and…
Book Excerpt #2: “The Roots of Racism in American Policing”
Benjamin: "The police 'Slave Patrol' system was created to protect the profits of these slaveholders who feared slave uprisings would economically disrupt their 'peculiar institution.” Photo: YouTube This…
Trump and the Uninterrupted Traditions of the Founders
Columnist says America does live up to original ideals Maybe I should watch more CNN or MSNBC to be convinced since many Black people seemingly regard Donald Trump…
On The Budget, U.S. Presidents Call The Shots
President Obama It may not be obvious from the news coverage, but a good bit of Congress’s 2015 agenda just landed on Capitol Hill with a thud. I…