By Jannette J. Witmyer, Special to the AFRO The real beauty of art is that its “beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” Since folks see things differently, it […]
Category: Opinion
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Volunteer income tax assistance programs bridge the financial equity gap in Maryland
By Rosie Allen-Herring Earned Income Tax Credit or EITC Awareness Day on Jan. 27, can be seen as the launch of tax season. EITC is a refundable tax credit available […]
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Rev. Al Sharpton calls for stronger Congressional oversight over hospital pharmaceutical program
By Rev. Al Sharpton Over the past year, Democrats in Washington have begun to level the playing field between healthcare special interests like Big Pharma manufacturers and regular Americans, especially […]
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It’s time to know the true history of Dr. King and Native Americans
By David Carr, Word in Black On Jan. 16, the United States celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. ‘s birthday and paid homage to the civil rights leader who helped move […]
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Pursuing Martin Luther King Jr.’s beloved community
By U.S. Rep James E. Clyburn Martin Luther King, Jr. visited Ghana in 1957 to participate in the celebration of the country’s independence from British colonialism. Upon returning home, he […]
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Opinion: Dear Black America: You Should Be Paying Attention to Africa
By Patrick Washington, Word in Black In the last month of 2022, The United States hosted the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit. The goal of this summit was to expand relations between the […]
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On Martin Luther King Jr.’s national holiday, the time is always right to do what is right
By Maxine Johnson Wood, Ed.D., Special to the AFRO Martin Luther King Jr.’s national holiday was signed into law by President Ronald Reagan in 1983. It was first observed in […]
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Editorial submission by Congresswoman Alma Adams
By Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D., North Carolina’s 12th Congressional District. Being the first is a solemn responsibility. I would know as the first Black woman elected to the Greensboro […]
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Letter to the editor: It’s more than just a Parade
By Michael Eugene Johnson The opinions on this page are those of the writers and not necessarily those of the AFRO. Send letters to The Afro-American • 233 E. Redwood […]
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Removing barriers, reducing diabetes risk for African Americans in Baltimore
By John Hopkins Medicine and University of Maryland Medical Center According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, diabetes in the U.S. is more prevalent than ever, with Type […]
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A portrait to inspire: why symbols matter and how a portrait of a civil rights pioneer will serve as a source of hope
By Sen. William Smith The paramount strength of our state is our rich-growing diversity, and if we are to leverage that strength, we must act and think inclusively. The people […]
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Ready for our Earth shot
By Ben Jealous As we greet 2023, I’m feeling more than the typical seasonal optimism. America is primed once again for a historic achievement, call it our “Earth shot.” In […]