The Democratic Party Just Lost 11 Points With Black Voters. Nobody Should Be Surprised.
New polling shows Black Democratic identification dropping sharply in 2026, with economic anxiety and generational change driving more Black voters toward independent status — a shift Marcus Hart has been writing about since UNJ’s founding.
Marcus Hart Opens Up About Being Pushed Out By His Own Church — New Transform U: Veteran Stories Episode
Marcus Hart opens up in a new Transform U: Veteran Stories episode about the Milwaukee church that pushed him out during his darkest season, and how he found his way back to a steadier faith.
Democracy Hubs: Should Churches Be in the Voter Turnout Business?
A growing interfaith movement wants churches, mosques, and synagogues to serve as democracy hubs ahead of the midterms. Marcus Hart on where that idea is faithful civic duty – and where it risks becoming exactly the partisan capture faith communities should resist.
Grievance or Growth: The Two Versions of Masculinity Competing for 2026
Two competing stories about what it means to be a man are circulating right now – one built on resentment, one built on growth. Marcus Hart on why the version that wins matters more for urban and Black communities than either side of the culture war admits.
Caitlin Clark Isn’t the Problem. Turning Every WNBA Foul Into a Culture War Is.
A hard foul became a national political flashpoint within 48 hours, complete with a congressional letter and presidential commentary. Marcus Hart on how the WNBA’s biggest season ever got hijacked by people who’ve never watched a full game.
The Black Men Choosing Therapy Over Silence – And Why That’s the Real Story This Summer
From Louisville to Atlanta, Black men are filling conference rooms to talk openly about mental health for the first time in their lives. Marcus Hart on why this quiet cultural shift matters more than any awareness-month hashtag – and what’s still standing in the way.
53206 and the Governor’s Second Chance: What Wisconsin’s Commutation Restart Actually Means for Milwaukee
Gov. Evers has restarted commutations for the first time in over two decades, but a GOP-controlled Legislature keeps blocking the deeper reforms that could actually shrink Milwaukee’s most incarcerated zip code. Marcus Hart breaks down what’s real progress and what’s still theater.
The Jadynn Brown Lawsuit Against Zeus Network’s CEO Is a Test of Whether Black-Owned Media Will Police Itself
A lawsuit accusing Zeus Network CEO Lemuel Plummer of sexual coercion against a ‘Baddies Gone Wild’ cast member raises a harder question: will Black-owned entertainment platforms hold their own accountable?
FIFA Is Investigating What Happened to IShowSpeed at the World Cup. That’s Not the Whole Story.
FIFA is investigating racist abuse directed at streamer IShowSpeed during a World Cup livestream. Marcus Hart on what the response reveals about institutions that profit from Black creators but move slowly to protect them.
Manning Up Was Never the Flex We Were Told It Was. Black Culture Is Finally Saying So Out Loud.
New reporting on Black men and mental health has sparked a cultural reckoning with the old ‘manning up’ script. Marcus Hart on why the shift toward openness is coming from barbershops and podcasts, not just clinics.