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Spokane's Black Community News Source
November 17th, 2025

Opinion


This content reflects the opinions of the writers. Learn about the differences between a news story and an opinion column.

  • The politics of disruption: Quorum breaks, gerrymandering and democratic participation in Texas

    The politics of disruption: Quorum breaks, gerrymandering and democratic participation in Texas

  • Youth Connection: Busting Black American Stereotypes

    Youth Connection: Busting Black American Stereotypes

  • Black Genealogy: Finding ancestors in Audubon's happy land

    Black Genealogy: Finding ancestors in Audubon's happy land

  • From the Editor: Sandy Williams is the Forever Foundation of The Black Lens

    From the Editor: Sandy Williams is the Forever Foundation of The Black Lens

  • Healing wounds: A message for Black daughters navigating absent fatherhood

    Healing wounds: A message for Black daughters navigating absent fatherhood

  • How to activate and communicate with your district: What parents can do to advocate efficiently

    How to activate and communicate with your district: What parents can do to advocate efficiently

  • In her words: September is for Sandy

    In her words: September is for Sandy

  • Kazuko Wellness' Home: A three-part series

    Kazuko Wellness' Home: A three-part series

  • Make college athletes struggle again (Part 2): Who built these campuses?

    Make college athletes struggle again (Part 2): Who built these campuses?

  • Roots and Wings: Transitioning to a new school year – strategies for emotional wellness in African-American families

    Roots and Wings: Transitioning to a new school year – strategies for emotional wellness in African-American families

  • The limits of kindness: When SEL masks racial avoidance

    The limits of kindness: When SEL masks racial avoidance

  • The silencing of voice: Black grandchildren and the unshackling of the throat chakra

    The silencing of voice: Black grandchildren and the unshackling of the throat chakra

  • Youth Connection: Black art matters

    Youth Connection: Black art matters

  • Youth Connection: Reflecting on Transformations Camp with SWAG

    Youth Connection: Reflecting on Transformations Camp with SWAG

  • Anthony Fain: Black culture is Black excellence

    Anthony Fain: Black culture is Black excellence

  • Anyla's Take: Mindset, mentality and change

    Anyla's Take: Mindset, mentality and change

  • Black Genealogy: Finding ancestors in Audubon's Happy Land

    Black Genealogy: Finding ancestors in Audubon's Happy Land

  • Equity and access in online learning: Bridging the digital divide

    Equity and access in online learning: Bridging the digital divide

  • From the Water’s Edge: Shifting our conversations forward

    From the Water’s Edge: Shifting our conversations forward

  • Home: A three-part series

    Home: A three-part series

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