James Jerome Hankins' excerpt from “What We Blacks Need to Do Part 2” emphasizes the importance of political engagement in the upcoming 2026 midterm elections while critiquing Donald Trump’s failures and urging the community to reclaim their power for social justice.

Today's article: America is at a pivotal crossroads, confronting the deep-rooted consequences of political sins—racism, greed, and systemic oppression—that have hindered Black progress and destabilized the nation. The article calls for truth, accountability, and reparations as moral imperatives to heal historical injustices and build a just, equitable future for all.