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The article reports on the outline of the death of young African American male Trayvon Martin, described by attorneys and activists as a victim of racial profiling in the U.S. Topics discussed include include an overview of the death of Martin, the coping stage of his parents Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin, and their hope for the future his case.

The article discusses the move of African American Millennials to strengthen their fight for Black liberation due to the killings of African Americans by police officers in 2016. Topics include the protests of African American youth in the Washington D.C. metro area, the operations of Fraternal Order of Police and police unions, and the involvement of police officers in African Americans civilian deaths.

The article mentions the unjust conviction experienced by Jamil Al-Amin, a religious community leader and an African American activist of civil rights movement in 1960s and 1970s.

The article reports on the leadership of New Orleans congressman Representative Cedric Richmond to the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC). Topics discussed include the tenure of Richmond as congressman of the state, an overview of CBC, and his vow to include the preservation of the African Americans' rights and Black Press in his leadership.

The article discusses the implementation of the Social Status of Black Men and Boys Act which address the black males from the walks of life such as challenges and hardships despite of the disparities.

The author argues against the criticism of U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump's campaign, specifically from the African American Republicans, Topics discussed include the leadership of the Republican Party, the presidential leadership of presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton and Trump when dealing with the African Americans, and the issue on racism in the country.

The author offers information on economic survival of black people in the U.S., he discusses black entrepreneurship initiatives for black people and discusses laws in the country that prevented black people from participating in the economy.

The article offers the author's insights on the occurrences of mass casualties in the U.S. such as one in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, one in Falcon Heights, Minnesota, and another in Dallas, Texas. Among the topics discussed by the author include the impact of racism for the casualties, the link of the killing for the Black Lives Matter Movement, and the role of the government for legal status of African Americans.

The article discusses the issue of making the U.S. as a great nation with reference to its problems in the past. Topics discussed include the claim of President Barack Obama on having a great country as compared to its state several years ago, the issue on slavery mitigation, the projected challenges among the African Americans, and the state of government in the country.

The author reflects on the need for African Americans to seek economic and political empowerment during election season. He mentions that political candidates seek the endorsement of established personalities in the black community during community season, and in turn, these individuals are vying for attention for their own personal interests. He urges the community to evaluate the political promises of these candidates and only support those who will improve the economic status of minorities.

The article discusses the initiatives of Black legislators for the development of Black communities in Maryland. It talks about the healthcare to be rendered to Black people and formulating new policies for them. It discusses the social conditions of the Black population. It also focuses on the education for Black communities.

The author argues on the injustice being done to black Americans due to inconsistency of the existing system of courts, law enforcement agencies and punishments. It states the black Americans are being targeted because of the predatory attitude and behavior of the police. It cites the example of Miami Beach, Florida cops email incident and abuse with the excessive use of forces on hispanics and blacks.

The article discusses the reflection of the economic status of the African American as counter-capitalistic actions. Topics include the need for Black Americans to rid themselves from the "crab-in-a-barrel syndrome for them to be competitive in capitalism and politics in the U.S., and the consideration of the "collective capitalism" practices as among the best.

The article reports on the increased incidence of gun violence among African American males in Washington, D.C. The continued trend of gun violence despite decrease in crime rates is noted. The attribution of the trend to dispute settlement on the streets is pointed out. The issue of drug trafficking across the district being associated to gun violence is also mentioned.

The author discusses the issue of jobs and equality among the African Americans.

The author reflects on the "War on Drugs" policy by former U.S. President Richard Milhous Nixon. He discusses its negative impact on the lives of many Latino Americans and Black Americans. He stresses the need to end ineffective strategies and policies on drugs which cannot alleviate poverty as well as public policy rehabilitation. He also notes that people should be mindful in choosing the nation's leaders for the 2012 election.

In this article, the author discusses the transition of the tax bill that will aid African Americans in the economic crisis felt in the U.S. She believes that the bill which aims to extend unemployment benefits will help the middle-class or underprivileged African Americans who are facing unemployment risk and difficulty in attaining education and health care. She comments on the unfair distribution of wealth between white Americans and the African Americans.

The article reports on the reprimand given to U.S. by the United Nations' (UN) Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent due to its no real commitment to reparations and to truth and reconciliation for its people of African descent. Topics include the increasing discussions on reparation issue and the lack of priority on the challenges that include enslavement, racial subordination and segregation, racial terrorism and racial inequality in the 2016 campaign.

The article focuses on the escalation observed between the African Americans and law enforcement since the start of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement. Topics discussed include the growth of the numbers of African Americans with the willingness of defending the actions of the police, the division created by the "House Negro," and the victimization of the Black communities under the imperialistic oppression.

The article discusses the real meaning of the fourth of July to African Americans who were still enslaved on July 4, 1776, the date when the U.S. achieved its independence. Topics include what the holiday really means to African Americans, the murder of Alton Sterling of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Philando Castile of Minneapolis, Minnesota by police officers, and the challenge for the nation to reevaluate what the holiday truly means to African Americans.

The article discusses a summit held for African American people called Black Men's Summit and Town Hall Meeting, convened by American singer Raheem DeVaughn, where people came out to address the pressing concerns facing the African American community. Topics discussed include youth voicing their concerns, lies that castigate the African American community, and comments by panelists at the summit.

The article reports on the soirées of the U.S. Republican National Committee aiming for the recruitment of African American voters.

The article reflects on the words of former U.S. President Abraham Lincoln about public administration and ponders on how African Americans are treated by the government.

The article offers information on several incidents of African American history. It states that historian Chancellor Williams was born on December 22, 1898 in South Carolina. It mentions that from December 24, 1881, the whites began to reassert their authority with segregationist and anti-Black laws. It highlights that on December 25, 1760, the first poem was written by an African American and a slave Jupiter Hammon.