Keith D. Williams

In a moment clouded by confusion, distraction, and division, Black voters stood firm—with clarity, memory, and discipline. While much of America hesitated or fell for the noise, we showed up with purpose and voted—not just against Donald Trump, but for the future. We voted for Kamala Harris. Not because she’s perfect, but because we understood the stakes. Donald Trump was never just another candidate. He represented a return to everything we’ve survived: racial dog whistles, white supremacist

This piece raises a provocative but essential question: Are some Black leaders today more committed to maintaining their own status than to advancing the collective freedom and prosperity of Black communities? It challenges the assumption that all leadership is automatically aligned with the needs of the people, especially in moments when silence, compromise, or self-preservation seem to outweigh action. Using the legacy of former Detroit Mayor Coleman Young as a measuring stick...

A Moment I’ll Never Forget at Cody High School