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Home » Social Justice & Advocacy

Category: Social Justice & Advocacy

Posted inArticulated Insight

US prisoners are being assigned dangerous jobs. But what happens if they are hurt or killed?

by BY  MARGIE MASON AND ROBIN MCDOWELLJune 17, 2026June 17, 2026

An investigation into the exploitation of inmate labor reveals shocking truths about prison food and its impact on inmate injuries and deaths.

Posted inArticulated Insight

Ask Pam: Remembering the People Behind Cinco de Mayo

by Pam McElvane, CEO, Publisher & Author, Promena Set The StandardMay 5, 2026May 5, 2026
A family participating in a community event at The Rock Church in St. Louis.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

The Rock Church: A Home for Families

by Ondrea P. SeoulMay 3, 2026May 3, 2026
Data center impact on marginalized communities, highlighting economic and environmental challenges.
Posted inWorld Matters

Data Centers Impact on Low-Income, Marginalized Communities: Balancing Economic Opportunity and Community Burden

by Samuel E. OrtizApril 23, 2026April 23, 2026
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Historic Voices and Major Milestones at The Rock Church

by Metalle TagnerApril 3, 2026April 3, 2026
Senator Tommy Tuberville's controversial image linking a Muslim mayor to 9/11.
Posted inArticulated Insight

Silence in the Face of Bigotry Is Complicity

by Austin R. Cooper, JrMarch 27, 2026March 27, 2026
Posted inThe Narrative Matters

The Fair Housing Act: With Liberty and Fair Housing For All

by TarynMarch 19, 2026March 19, 2026
Illustrative portrait of Malala Yousafzai wearing a red headscarf, surrounded by radiating books symbolizing education and empowerment."
Posted inWho Matters

Her Story Matters: The Enduring Impact of Malala Yousafzai

by Ondrea P. SeoulMarch 5, 2026March 5, 2026
Lent season symbolized with a cross and light, representing reflection and renewal in Black Catholic churches.
Posted inThe Narrative Matters

Lent: A Journey of Reflection, Repentance, and Renewal in Black Catholic Churches

by Metalle TagnerFebruary 27, 2026February 27, 2026
Construction crews using eminent domain to clear a minority neighborhood for highway development.
Posted inArticulated Insight

Eminent Domain’s Devastating Impact on Communities of Color

by Samuel E. OrtizFebruary 25, 2026February 26, 2026
Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. advocating for civil rights and justice.
Posted inArticulated Insight

Scholar Unfiltered: The Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. and the Long Arc of Civil Rights

by Dr. Andrea Davis, Chief Insights Officer, Promena InsightsFebruary 24, 2026February 25, 2026
Posted inTrends

MLK’s Missing Legacy: Woke Warrior Lessons for Modern America – Part 4

by Mike GreenJanuary 15, 2026January 19, 2026
Martin Luther King Jr. overlooking a diverse community holding hands, symbolizing civil rights integration, unity, and equality.
Posted inArticulated Insight

Civil Rights Integration: A Complex Legacy of Progress and Pain

by Samuel E. OrtizJanuary 15, 2026January 15, 2026
Illustration of Martin Luther King Jr. symbolizing his leadership in the Negro Revolution.
Posted inThe Narrative Matters

MLK’s Missing Legacy: Woke Warrior Part 3: The Untold Story of MLK’s Fight Against Inequality

by Mike GreenJanuary 12, 2026January 12, 2026
Protesters in Detroit holding signs against ICE operations, advocating for immigration reform and community unity.
Posted inDetroit

Protests Erupt Over ICE Operations: Detroit’s Week In Review

by Metalle TagnerJanuary 10, 2026January 10, 2026
A split image showing a smiling man in a suit and a young woman at a protest, symbolizing the connection between leadership and activism.
Posted inSocial Justice & Advocacy

The Intersection of Social Justice and Spirituality: A Practical Perspective

by Dr. Maurice NuttJanuary 9, 2026January 9, 2026
Martin Luther King Jr. engaging with children in a classroom, symbolizing his role as a woke warrior.
Posted inThe Narrative Matters

MLK’s Missing Legacy: Woke Warrior Part 1

by Mike GreenJanuary 2, 2026January 2, 2026
Posted inSocial Justice & Advocacy

Leaving No Senior Behind: A Call for Justice in Disaster Recovery

by Dr. Frederick EcholsDecember 19, 2025December 19, 2025
Posted inAdvocacy

The Struggle for Fair Housing in the U.S.

by The Newsletter 05September 19, 2025
Posted inArticulated Insight

Reflecting on 9/11: How It Changed Global Security and Affected Minority Communities

by Dr. Frederick EcholsSeptember 11, 2025September 14, 2025
Posted inArticulated Insight

12 Powerful Documentaries on Racial Discourse You Must Watch

by Ariel KahanaSeptember 6, 2025
Posted inArticulated Insight

The Art of Effective Communication for Leaders

by David BeckfordSeptember 4, 2025October 22, 2025
Posted inWord In Black

Industrial Heat Pumps Could Clear the Air in Black Neighborhoods

by Willy BlackmoreAugust 30, 2025August 30, 2025
Posted inArticulated Insight

Justice on Trial: The Kilmar Abrego Deportation Controversy

by Artemis IngramAugust 23, 2025August 23, 2025
Posted inThe Narrative Matters

The Detroit Boys and Girls Club That Refused to Close   

by Kianga J MooreAugust 16, 2025August 16, 2025

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