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Spokane's Black Community News Source
January 1st, 2026

Opinion


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

  • 10 years later ... When you look like me, you're only 'good enough' until they say you're not

    10 years later ... When you look like me, you're only 'good enough' until they say you're not

  • Black genealogy: October is Family History Month

    Black genealogy: October is Family History Month

  • Black literary icons: Octavia Butler

    Black literary icons: Octavia Butler

  • Dog whistles of domestic terror: The iconography of 'white male shooter syndrome'

    Dog whistles of domestic terror: The iconography of 'white male shooter syndrome'

  • From the Water's Edge: A purposeful life

    From the Water's Edge: A purposeful life

  • Kazuko's Wellness: A parting pause

    Kazuko's Wellness: A parting pause

  • Note from the Board: Defending our words, defending our future

    Note from the Board: Defending our words, defending our future

  • Roots and wings: Navigating mom guilt – a mother of five’s journey

    Roots and wings: Navigating mom guilt – a mother of five’s journey

  • The limits of kindness: When SEL masks racial avoidance

    The limits of kindness: When SEL masks racial avoidance

  • 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

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