Before slavery there was the theft of territory from indigenous nations followed in short order by a campaign of genocide.

This week readers discussed the presidential primary, the rise of neoliberalism, and the passing of Bruce Dixon.  Your letters are printed for “

“Code speaking” in the presence of Power can be strategic, but it is also fraught with perils for Black folk.

 “Deserts are natural phenomena, but the lack of food services in Black communities is a systemic, man-made evil.

Harris favored criminalizing truancy, raising cash bail fees and keeping prisoners locked up for cheap labor.