Author Archives: Dr. E. Faye Williams

Dr. E. Faye Williams TriceEdney-–One of my good friends who is a White male often says, “If you want to get a job done, give it to a woman.” He quickly adds, “If you really want to get it done, give it to a Black woman.” Historically, Black women have done all kinds of jobs. […]

Dr. E. Faye Williams TriceEdney – I’m often amused by interviews aired on late-night TV questioning the average citizen’s knowledge of a particular subject.  Although amused by some of the answers given to basic civic questions, I’m appalled and saddened by individuals who cannot correctly name the current U.S. Vice-President or answer equally simple questions.  It’s […]

Dr. E. Faye Williams TriceEdney — Protestations regarding the value of Black Lives have become increasingly common in the public dialogue.  The simple phrase, “Black Lives Matter,” has generated praise from that segment of society that has suffered countless race-based indignities and condemned by those who, in my opinion, are too blind or obstinate to […]

TriceEdney — It’s been said that if a lie is told loudly and often enough, it will stand as the truth.  Just as many people believe that no lie can stand the test of time and that truth will ultimately prevail.  Recent decisions from several courts in different locations have confirmed my belief that no […]

Dr. E. Faye Williams TriceEdney – Since I assessed the Republican National Convention last week, this week my intention was to comment on my assessment of the Democratic National Convention. I was there and surely there was enough going on among Democrats for that. As this new standard of campaigning has demonstrated, the Republican candidate strives […]

Dr. E. Faye Williams TriceEdney — Like millions, I am shocked and appalled by the needless killing of Alton Sterling, Philando Castile and 5 Dallas police officers.  Respect for humanity requires that we reject, in the strongest terms, the unwarranted and unjustified taking of life.  I search earnestly for answers to the “Why?” of their […]

Dr. E. Faye Williams TriceEdney—A week ago, I traveled with an associate to Dubai, United Arab Emirates. With 13 and 1/2 hours travel each way and a brief stay, we completed the trip in less than 48 hours.  With great joy, we returned to Dulles Airport with one additional person, the Rev. Walter E. Fauntroy. In cooperation […]

“There comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe nor politic nor popular, but he must take it because his conscience tells him it is right.”  Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (June 30, 2016) TriceEdney – By 1960, the Civil Rights Movement had gained significant momentum.  It seemed as though most of “Thinking […]

Dr. E. Faye Williams (Trice-Edney) Our country is currently convulsing over issues of diversity and race.  Police departments from Baltimore to Minneapolis view diversity hiring as the antidote to anti-Black police brutality.  Last year, Hollywood scrambled to increase diversity among Academy Award presenters after realizing its nominees were mainly white.  (Again!) Today, a deeply divided United […]

Dr. E. Faye Williams TriceEdney – If one accepts the fact that there’s no excuse or rationale for abject hatred that promotes or justifies the murder of any human being, then the hate-based murder of 49 innocent souls in Orlando is incomprehensible.  That massacre, and others, represents a stain on our national consciousness and blight on […]

Dr. E. Faye Williams The President of the World Bank Group, Jim Yong Kim, is expected to speak at Howard University on October 1. The powerful international bank is one of the most racist institutions in the US, hiding behind the veil of its immunity from US laws. Victims of discrimination are confined to an […]

Dr. E. Faye Williams Washington, DC –Some companies get it.  Some don’t, but they will.   There are still a lot of people who believe the NFL is too powerful for anything or anybody to force changes in the league.  All they’ve got to do is look back to the Civil Rights Movement where Black Americans, […]