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Roger House is professor emeritus of American studies at Emerson College and the author of Blue Smoke: The Recorded Journey of Big Bill Broonzy and South End Shout: Boston's Forgotten Music Scene in the Jazz Age. His forthcoming book is Five Hundred Years of Black Self Governance, by Louisiana State University Press.

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opinion

Biden’s to Blame for Losing Black Men’s Support

INEXCUSABLE NEGLECT

The president has had plenty of chances to implement a “Black Men’s Agenda.” What is he waiting for?

Roger House | Published Mar 08, 2024
opinion

How Mass Immigration Hurts Black Americans

CHANGE IT UP

The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) has an obligation to its base—which means taking a different approach than most Democrats to the migrant crisis.

Roger House | Published Jan 06, 2024
opinion

How the March on Washington Became Al Sharpton’s Side Hustle

WALK THE WALK

The civil right leader keeps celebrating the march’s anniversary and leaning on the everlasting arms of the protest movement. But a “Black Agenda” is needed.

Roger House | Published Aug 21, 2023
opinion

Affirmative Action Is Gutted. Now’s the Time for Reparations

FIGHTING ON

As the dust from the Supreme Court decision settles, Black political leaders should explore a new agenda of restitution for the unjust enrichment from slavery and Jim Crow.

Roger House | Published Jun 29, 2023
opinion

South Carolina’s Dem Primary Is 400 Years in the Making

SOUL POWER

The state’s party was founded on white supremacy. Now the power of the Black vote has put the state at the front of the line.

Roger House | Published Feb 11, 2023
opinion

How U.S. Black Leaders Can Open Trade Doors With Africa

SEIZE THE MOMENT

President Biden’s recent summit presents a great opportunity for Black political and economic leaders to build meaningful business ties with 49 nations on the continent.

Roger House | Published Jan 14, 2023
opinion

Biden Must Uphold the Law, Keep His Promise to Black Labor

NO MORE EXCUSES

Hiring Black workers to rebuild America’s infrastructure wouldn’t just be the president being a man of his word—it’s following the policy passed by Congress.

Roger House | Published Dec 09, 2022
opinion

Midterms Change the Game for Black Politics in America

A MODEL FOR THE FUTURE

A new course has been charted towards the equitable management of state governments—especially in the South.

Roger House | Published Nov 09, 2022
opinion

Maryland’s Black Leaders Must End ‘The Wire’ Mentality

EMANCIPATE

Black Democrats are poised to win the state’s top jobs. They have to work to end the cycle of “mental slavery” and change the state’s self-destructive culture.

Roger House | Published Sep 15, 2022
opinion

5 Ways ‘Rick Steves’ Europe’ Can Do Better for Black People

SEE THE WHOLE WORLD

I’m a fan of the public TV travel show, but here’s how it could be so much more inclusive and entertaining.

Roger House | Published Aug 15, 2022

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