Concrete Cowboy – a Black Urban Myth

Concrete Cowboy, Black Urban MythBy Keifer Wynn “Go west young man.” America is a restless nation, perpetually in motion, filled with rambunctious, stubbornly independent strivers on vigilant lookout for some […]

In Support of Chike Uzuegbunam

The Frederick Douglass Foundation filed an amicus brief in support of Chike Uzuegbunam in the United States Supreme Court case Uzuegbunam v. Preczewski. Oral arguments were presented January 12, 2021.

DLI in the News II

Planned Parenthood is rooted in a eugenic worldview and its founder [Margaret Sanger] declared that she didn’t want word to get out that she wanted to exterminate the black population.

DLI Statement on Recent Tragedies

Every life is precious to God, and all human beings deserve equal protection under the law. Tragically, some lives are still valued less than others. The Douglass Leadership Institute mourns […]

Paycheck Protection & Health Care Enhancement

The White House Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 24, 2020 PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP REMAINS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING CRITICAL RELIEF FOR AMERICAN SMALL BUSINESSES, WORKERS, AND […]

Cares Act Info

Dear Friends and Partners  In the coming days, we will be updating you on how DLI has adjusted our programming to continue serving our communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Most […]

Coronavirus relief for Small Businesses

Coronavirus-related tax changes that will affect many Americans and many businesses are already on the table or about to be served up. As this column was written, Congress was working […]

Participating in National Day of Prayer

In our times of greatest need, Americans have always turned to prayer to help guide us through trials and periods of uncertainty.  As we continue to face the unique challenges […]