Black folks and people of color make up 38 percent of our nation’s population but with only 12 percent are in leadership positions in environmental organizations. Now, if you think […]
Category: OPINION
When it Comes to the ACA, Our Lives Are on the Line
It’s time to fight because our health is on the line. For years, Congressional Republicans have been chomping at the bit to repeal the Affordable Care Act and strip 30 […]
The Destructive Life of a Mardi Gras Bead
(THE CONVERSATION) Shiny, colorful bead necklaces, also known as “throws,” are now synonymous with Mardi Gras. Even if you’ve never been to the Carnival celebrations, you probably know the typical […]
IT’S TIME FOR A REVIEW
TriceEdneyWireService.com – One of my most important teaching activities was time spent in review with my classes. My classroom experiences taught me that in every unit of instruction there were […]
DC Living: Barely Enough for the City
His father works some days for fourteen hours, And you can bet he barely makes a dollar His mother goes to scrub the floors for many And you’d best believe […]
LBC: Why Pre-K Suspensions Should Be Banned
In 2015, researchers scrutinized the effects of out-of-school suspension in Maryland Public Schools. They found that out-of-school suspensions are linked to drop-out rates, disengagement, and criminal activities. Those same researchers […]
Civil Rights: Unfinished Business of Our Nation’s History
As one of his final acts in office, President Obama established the Freedom Riders National Monument. Building upon the ‘Journey of Reconciliation,’ an integrated bus ride through the Upper South […]
Beattyville and Baltimore Are More Alike than Different
As I sat watching the CNN documentary news recently, a segment on Beattyville, Ky. came across the screen. The title read, “Trump gives America’s ‘poorest white town’ hope.” This town […]
I’M NOT TIRED YET!
TriceEdney—At my church, we sing a song entitled “I’m Not Tired Yet.” I love that song because it gives me the energy and the inspiration to persevere. Originally performed by […]
A Lesson from Black History for 2017
In asking America to focus upon the significance to African Americans of gaining an empowering public education, both historically and today, The Association for the Study of African-American Life and […]
Trump’s Environmental Bold Picks and Plays
Bold Picks So far, Trump’s cabinet picks look like shelves of motor oil cans arranged from premium oil to mid-grade. This sludge is toxic, harmful, and dangerous. Trump’s Secretary of […]
I Don’t Know Omarosa Manigault, But I Do Know April Ryan
April Ryan, who has covered the White House for 20 years, has earned respect from colleagues in government and reporters across the country. She has journalistic integrity. But today, Ryan […]