Sophia A. Nelson
USA TODAY
Washington, DC, United States
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Trump and his 2020 campaign team are trying to win over black voters, but they will fail
Black voters aren’t buying what Trump is selling. How do I know? I'm a black person who recently left the GOP after decades of being a loyal Republican. → Read More
Donald Trump impeachment trial: For Republicans, patriotism has left the Senate chamber
Republicans used to know that patriotism isn't about words, it's what you do. But today's congressional Republicans have lost sight of that. → Read More
I had a good job and insurance — but high health care costs still drove me to bankruptcy
Too many Americans are rationing their insulin or being forced to choose between food and medication. We simply cannot keep up with the cost of care. → Read More
No other Congress has ever looked this much like me. Now how will female lawmakers use that power?
To continue to smash the old boys' club, female lawmakers in the historically diverse 116th Congress must embrace each other, and their differences. → Read More
No other Congress has ever looked this much like me. Now how will female lawmakers use that power?
To continue to smash the old boys' club, female lawmakers in the historically diverse 116th Congress must embrace each other, and their differences. → Read More
Priceless moment with George H. W. Bush inspired me to become a Republican, public servant
President George H.W. Bush immediately focused on me, outstretched his hand, and smiled at me. “Hello there,” he said. “What is your name?” → Read More
Sophia A. Nelson: Will America's evangelicals choose God or Trump in the 2018 midterm elections?
Midterm election results 2018: Will America’s evangelicals choose God or Trump in the midterm elections? → Read More
Sophia A. Nelson: Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation is the ultimate affirmation of the patriarchy — and Republican women let it happen
As I watched a parade of Republican senators like Susan Collins cast their votes for Kavanaugh, I saw women upholding male power and privilege. → Read More
Omarosa, Trump and the curse of being a black woman in America
Omarosa's secret tape recordings prompted Donald Trump to call her a dog on Twitter. This is not the first time black women have faced racism in public. → Read More
New Monticello exhibit takes a closer look at Sally Hemings, slavery and the healing power of truth
The exhibit is a reminder that white men of wealth and power have long controlled who was considered a citizen in America and who was considered a family. → Read More
Is Starbucks closing for a day really going to fix racial bias?
As corporate diversity and inclusion leadership trainer for Fortune 500 companies, I hope corporations can use this shameful incident to focus on the solutions to this age-old problem of allowing racial stereotypes to inform how we treat people who are different from us. → Read More
It's time for white women to do better
The good news is that in the wake of the #MeToo movement, women are standing up like never before, but only having white women sit at the table is not good enough. In order for America to be truly inclusive, that table must include women (and men) of color too. But it won't be easy. → Read More
It's time for white women to do better
The good news is that in the wake of the #MeToo movement, women are standing up like never before, but only having white women sit at the table is not good enough. In order for America to be truly inclusive, that table must include women (and men) of color too. But it won't be easy. → Read More
Opinion: Racial Hate Is Infecting College Kids in America
Freedom of speech has been distorted, perverted and it has now penetrated impressionable minds of our youth. → Read More
Equal Pay Day Is Not Equal At All for Women of Color
"We need to stop buying into the myth about gender equality. It isn't a reality yet. Today, women make up half of the U.S. workforce, but the average wor... → Read More
How Trump can bridge the racial divide
If President Trump can get out of his own way, he may be able to form the relationships necessary to bridge the racial divides in this country, writes Sophia A. Nelson. → Read More
Kellyanne Conway, please talk to your boss
Sophia Nelson, an old friend of President-elect Trump's senior advisor, says Conway must use her sway to educate him on the realities that black and brown Americans face. → Read More
Speaking in Code: Donald Trump and the GOP 'Law and Order' Convention
The Republicans wrapped up their 2016 convention last night and Donald Trump had a “message” for Black America: He is the Law & Order candidate. And he is going to restore order. He is… → Read More
Review: Oprah's Belief Is Transformative Television
“Belief is a heart project,” -- Oprah Winfrey. Very few people can connect people the way that Oprah can. She has a gift for helping the rest of us look deep within and challenge ourselves. She has the ability to push us to go higher. To dig deep within. And... → Read More
Roland Martin: NewsOne Now’s Activist Anchor Debuts New Time Slot
Martin’s morning show is going head-to-head with Good Morning America and the Today show to capture more African-American viewers before they head off to work. → Read More