Explore the ongoing struggle against injustice in America. A thought-provoking opinion on the impact of unfair laws and the need for change.
Category: Opinion
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50 years later, is ‘Roots’ on the wrong side of history?
“Roots” remains a landmark work that centers Black history as essential to understanding America, but its recent temporary ban in a Tennessee school district reflects ongoing efforts to restrict discussions of slavery and race. The article argues that preserving and sharing Black stories is vital to confronting history honestly and fostering unity.
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The Voting Rights Act didn’t fail–the country abandoned its moral commitment to it
Anneshia Hardy is a cultural narrative strategist, researcher and scholar-practitioner whose work examines the intersection of culture, media, narrative power, politics and democracy. This week she speaks on cuts to the Voting Rights Act.
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Data centers are a threat to our community
The battle over data centers reveals the next iteration of global domination by white monopoly capital. Tech billionaires seek unprecedented wealth.
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Finding freedom on higher ground: Food justice this Juneteenth
Rev. Dr. Heber Brown III argues that Juneteenth should be both a celebration of freedom and a call to action on food justice. Through the Black Church Food Security Network’s gardening and community programs, including Baltimore’s “Operation Higher Ground,” he encourages collective efforts toward food sovereignty, self-reliance and long-term community nourishment as a path to true liberation.
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Our response to the 47th president’s DEI budget cuts
An opinion piece argues that Black communities should respond to the 47th president’s cuts to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives by relying more on collective economic power and self-funded institutions rather than federal support. The author contends that showing up at the voting polls, strategic spending and community investment are key to preserving Black history, culture and opportunities.
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This Juneteenth let’s build systems to protect those most impacted by harm
Candace Moore, vice president of place, policy and power at Race Forward, argues that Juneteenth highlights the gap between America’s promises of freedom and the power communities need to make those promises a reality. Drawing on Black and Indigenous traditions of shared leadership and her experience during Chicago’s COVID-19 response, she advocates for co-governance as a way for communities and government to work together to create more equitable and lasting solutions.
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Tossing the cap, taking control: 5 smart financial steps for Maryland’s class of 2026
Financial tips for new grads: Understand employer benefits, start investing early, practice soft saving, seek professional advice, and maximize resources.
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Familiar names aren’t enough. Candidates should earn your vote
Drawing on a famous lyric from Janet Jackson’s “Control,” Ryan Turner argues that voters should reject political complacency and evaluate every candidate—incumbent and newcomer alike—based on recent accomplishments and meaningful community service rather than name recognition. He urges Baltimore residents to research their ballots, ask tough questions and treat their votes as leverage to hold elected officials accountable.
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Gov. Moore’s veto of SB 459 misses the reality of modern local media
Rebecca Snyder, executive director of the MDDC Press Association, argues that Gov. Wes Moore’s veto of SB 459 undermines Maryland’s local news ecosystem by overlooking the reach, sophistication and community impact of local media outlets. The commentary is accompanied by a statement from AFRO leadership noting that the publication has served as a trusted paper of record for many in the African American community for 134 years and continues to reach audiences through a modern, multi-platform media operation.
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What Andrew Young reminded me about Baltimore
Civil rights icon Andrew Young’s visit to Baltimore celebrates the Black Sox memorial and inspires the city to make bold moves for economic growth.
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Apple cuts bait on Baltimore County and workers pay the price
Apple has announced the closure of the Towson Town Center store, which is the first Apple retail store in the US to be unionized, and workers are asking for the same transfer opportunities offered to workers at other closing stores.
