Articles by Ronald J. Sheehy
Fred Gray, the ‘chief counsel for the protest movement,’ to get Medal of Freedom for his civil rights work. By Jonathan Entin / The Conversation
There is no one Islamic interpretation on ethics of abortion, but the belief in God’s mercy and compassion is a crucial part of any consideration. By Zahra Ayubi / Religion News
The Far-Right Christian Quest for Power: ‘We Are Seeing Them Emboldened.’ By Elizabeth Dias / NYT
Prominent evangelical leader caught on a hot mic boasting about praying with SCOTUS justices. By Jon Skolnik / Salon
How to Stop Feeling ‘Othered. By Christina Edmondson / Christianity Today
‘Giving Students the History They Need.’ By Eleanor J. Bader / The Progressive
A small Wisconsin town is honored as the state’s first Black-founded community. By Diane Bezucha / NPR
Schomburg Center Volunteer Is One of the Last Surviving ‘Black Angels’. By Lisa Herndon / NYPL
Native American elders recall abuse at US government boarding schools. AP and The Guardian
Celebrating Yemaya: The mother of the ocean and sea in African diasporic traditions. By Denise Oliver Velez / Daily Kos
The lucrative, complicated world of TikTok’s interracial couples. By Sydney Trent / Wash Post
George Floyd: New book captures full scope of his life and family’s legacy. By Nicquel Terry Ellis / CNN
“He could make you laugh. He could make you think”: How Biggie Smalls became a rap legend. By D. Watkins / Salon
Bow Down To Viola Davis In Action-Packed ‘The Woman King’ Trailer. By Cole Delbyck / HuffPost
Oscar Robertson, NBA legends reflect 30 years after forming NBRPA. By Cydney Henderson / USA Today
Las Vegas Raiders Hire First Black Female President In NFL History. By Josephine Harvey / HuffPost
James Wade is living a dream as a Black coach and executive thriving in the WNBA. By Sean Hurd / Andscape
Mike Grier becomes the first Black general manager in NHL history. By AP and NBC News
Patrick Lyoya’s Death Casts A Light On How Police Mishandle Traffic Stops. By Phillip Jackson / HuffPost
Race Inquiry Digest (Jul 14) – Important Current Stories On Race In America
Featured Jan. 6 committee’s Bennie Thompson, a historic Black lawmaker, sees echoes of America’s ‘dark history.’ By Kyla Guilfoil / ABC News
Mitt Romney: America Is In Denial / The Atlantic
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear Moore v. Harper. It’s a grave threat to US democracy. By Ian Milhiser / Vox
Abortion, Like Prohibition, Has a Clear Racial Dimension. By Charles M. Blow / NYT
Our Gun Myths Have Held America Hostage for Too Long. By Francisco Canti / NYT
Akron police shooting inflicts more trauma on people of color. Suzette Hackney / USA Today
Gen. Russel Honoré: Trump’s coup attempt “put us in the banana republic club.” By Chauncey Devega / Salon
