What is Black liberation if it doesn’t close the wealth gap? Liberation without land, labor power, and ownership isn’t liberation—it’s performance. Until we control the means to build, grow, and pass on wealth, we’ll keep marching while others keep banking. Real freedom looks like property ownership, skilled trades, cooperative economics, and political literacy. It’s time we stop confusing recognition with ownership—and start building the infrastructure of true Black power.

Jackie broke barriers, but we lost the Negro Leagues. Integration came without inclusion — and Black ownership paid the price.

et’s lay it all out. As a Black man and longtime educator in Metro Detroit, I’ve seen firsthand the cracks forming beneath the foundation of our K-12 education system. What’s happening in our schools today isn’t just concerning—it’s urgent. We’re shaping the future of our communities through our classrooms, and right now, too many of our children are being shortchanged. Take declining enrollment, for instance. In Detroit and other urban districts, fewer students means fewer

In a recent opinion piece, Keith D. Williams, Chairman of the Michigan Democratic Party Black Caucus, addresses the endorsement of Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan's independent gubernatorial campaign by several Black clergy members. Williams challenges the assertion that the Democratic Party has abandoned its constituents, stating, "This isn’t about loyalty to a party line. It’s about accountability to the people who are still fighting for basic access to jobs, credit, quality scho

The Courageous Games: A Movement Rooted in Detroit's Legacy With the Courageous International Games approaching on July 12–13, it’s the perfect time to reflect on how this powerful event has impacted Detroit over the past three years. More than just an athletic competition, the Courageous Games—led by Courageous Inc. and Keith D. Williams—are a catalyst for community transformation. Born from Detroit’s storied track and field legacy, the Games aim to uplift youth, revitaliz

“We never got the forty acres. We never got the mule. But we’re still here, still building, still demanding. And today, we want a van and some land.”