Beware the Spectre Haunting America!
A spectre is haunting America- the spectre of Trumpism. Just days after two rogue policemen executed two African American citizens… (more)
“Hate Begets Hate; Violence Begets Violence” and Lawlessness Begets Anarchy
This past week Americans underwent a trial by fire in their souls. Americans are mourning. Americans are in shock. Americans… (more)
A Tribute to the Declaration of Independence — 1776
The old saying is, “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.” Well, this is my sincerest expression of flattery to… (more)
Why Diaspora Ethiopians Must Engage in Human Rights Advocacy
“We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.” Elie… (more)
Does (the Horn of) Africa Have Hope?
In April 2014, I wrote a commentary entitled, “Is there Any Hope for Africa?” I wrote that commentary despairing over the… (more)
Affirmative Action Must Be Affirmative Inclusion
On June 23, 2016, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Fischer v. Texas that the University of Texas at Austin (UTA) program… (more)