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The idea of broken windows policing has erupted into discussions across the country. This policing strategy, which began gaining traction in the late 1970s and was popularized in the 1990s, aimed to address minor offenses to prevent more serious crimes. However, as we examine the current state of broken windows policing, it is evident that its consequences are significant and often harmful.

The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) has recently made headlines with its response to the Charlie Kirk resolution.

Public memory isn’t just about what we remember; it’s also about what we’re told to forget. Right now, in America, government officials are quietly removing critical evidence of slavery, racial violence, and resistance from our parks and classrooms. This leads to a future where justice is disconnected from truth, and “patriotism” is used to excuse this erasure.

Demartravion “Trey” Reed, a 21-year-old student, was found hanging on the campus of Delta State University, a devastating event that has sent shockwaves through his community. In the immediate aftermath, officials announced, “no foul play suspected.”

In 2025, the Pentagon shocked the nation by announcing it would restore a massive portrait of Confederate General Robert E. Lee to the West Point library. This nearly 20-foot tall portrait shows Lee on horseback, with a Black enslaved man holding the reins.

Recently, Jillian Michaels stirred significant debate with her remarks about white supremacy and her troubling claim regarding what she calls "Black degeneracy." Although she claims to convey honesty, her words reflect a long-standing harmful narrative that shifts blame from systemic oppression to the very people facing it.

Washington, D.C. has been a centerpiece of federal intervention for many years, often seen as a necessary measure in times of crisis. However, the stories surrounding these interventions are far more complex than they might seem at first.

In December 2023, a monument notorious for its offensive imagery was removed from Arlington National Cemetery. This 32-foot bronze statue, laden with Lost Cause symbolism, depicted smiling enslaved individuals and celebrated Confederate heroes, all while suggesting the South fought nobly for freedom through a Latin inscription.

The sudden passing of Malcolm-Jamal Warner has left a profound void in the hearts of many, especially those who grew up watching him portray Theo Huxtable on "The Cosby Show."

The recent release of over 230,000 pages of documents related to Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination has ignited conversations about transparency, justice, and government narratives.

Critical Race Theory (CRT) has become a significant topic of discussion, igniting passionate debates and legislative actions across the United States in recent years. But what exactly is CRT, and why do some people view it as a threat?

We examine a troubling decision from the Pentagon's Defense Intelligence Agency to pause all activities related to Black History Month and o