Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream for humanity has yet to be realized for many Black Americans, leading to a lack of dreams and a sense of apathy and irrelevance.
Category: Opinion
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Commentary: The ‘America first agenda’ and what it means for marginalized communities
President Trump’s “America First” agenda, which includes hardline immigration policies and a reduction in government hiring in DEI initiatives, could exacerbate existing inequities for Black Americans.
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Commentary: Resisting the current presidential administration: Look to Florida — and organize
Florida has become a laboratory for MAGA experiments in extremist education policies, but Fedrick C. Ingram, secretary-treasurer of the American Federation of Teachers, emphasizes the importance of organizing to resist these extremist policies.
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After schools burn, what happens to Black students?
Wildfires in Altadena and Los Angeles have caused significant destruction, impacting Black communities and disrupting education, with students facing challenges such as learning loss, displacement, and limited access to resources and federal aid.
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Black Vote Black Power: The Blackest confirmation hearing
Scott Turner’s confirmation hearing for Secretary of Housing and Urban Development reveals his lack of commitment to fair and affordable housing, and his willingness to support Trump’s controversial policies.
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Commentary: Black Vote, Black Power: Don’t be fooled. The president’s J6 pardons are all about race
Donald Trump has granted clemency to every criminal involved in the January 6 insurrection, including those who attacked police officers, raising concerns about the U.S. legal system and the treatment of White supremacy.
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Commentary: Why Biden’s refusal to pardon Marilyn Mosby is a disservice to justice
Former President Joe Biden did not pardon Marilyn Mosby, the former State’s Attorney of Baltimore, despite her legal battles and public support, while he pardoned his son Hunter Biden, highlighting a systemic disregard for Black women in positions of power.
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Commentary: Mack Lewis Gym inspiring a community through grit and transformation
The Mack Lewis Gym in East Baltimore, founded in 1951, continues to serve as a safe haven for young people, providing discipline, purpose and a path forward through the sport of boxing, and has recently received a $200,000 capital bond initiative to upgrade the facility and prioritize academics over athletics.
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AFRO Publisher Carl J. Murphy (1922-1967): Fighting for freedom with ‘Prayer and Pen’
Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper, CEO and Publisher of the AFRO-American Newspapers, has released a new book that includes prayers and proverbs from Carl Murphy, the publisher of the AFRO from 1922 to 1967, as well as photos, articles, and other information from the AFRO Archives.
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Choosing to honor service: I don’t think they’ll miss me
Congressman Kweisi Mfume honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by volunteering and serving meals at Baltimore’s Our Daily Bread Employment Center and visiting with veterans at the Maryland Center for Veterans Education and Training on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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From homeroom to handcuffs: Part 3 – The evolution of a school resource officer and his influence on state policyÂ
Michael Rudinski, the former School Safety Program coordinator for the Maryland Center for School Safety, has helped shape training and best practices for SROs, while Joan Cox, a retired Juvenile Services probation officer, and Joan Blair, a school-based probation officer, have witnessed positive interactions between SROs and students.
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Building community amid the threat of uncertain doom
José Luis Vilson reflects on the importance of building authentic connections and resisting marginalization, highlighting the importance of community in creating a shared humanity.
