By Roger House President Biden’s visit to the Middle East should give pause to Black voters. One concern is that he risked the presidency by putting himself in harm’s way. […]
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Steel mills can steal from the least powerful
By Ben Jealous U.S. Steel gave birth to Gary, Ind. in 1906. The city, named after a chairman of the corporation’s board, started as housing for steelworkers. The Gary Works […]
Closing the wealth gap in Black America through investments in innovation
By Phillip Washington, NNPA Newswire In today’s discussion, we delve into the pressing issue of closing the wealth gap in Black America. Wealth in business and investing exists at the […]
A society that lauds violence is a society that will beget violence
By Natasha C. Pratt-Harris, Ph.D., Special to the AFRO Pause. Breathe. Think. Pray. Act. The proliferation of violence within our communities does not occur because of moments of osmosis but […]
Op-ed Submission: Former Congressman Al Wynn: ‘Right to Repair’ Movement Could Risk Patient Care, Particularly for Disadvantaged Communities
By Al Wynn In state legislatures across the country the “right to repair” movement is gaining momentum. Thirty-three states and Puerto Rico considered right to repair legislation during the 2023 […]
A time to think: Words are like bullets, fire when ready
By Maurice Carroll “Words are like bullets. If they escape, you can’t catch them again.” -African Proverb There are hundreds of quotes and proverbs about the power of words that […]
A call to action: How rites of passage can combat attacks on the minds of Black boys
By Dayvon Love One of the central elements of the condition of Black youth in the U.S. is that they are being socialized in a society full of dehumanizing systems. […]
The importance of independent Black organizations in a sea of nonprofits
By Dayvon Love, Special to the AFRO For 13 years, Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle (LBS) has been aspiring to be an independent, Black, revolutionary political organization that can have […]
Opinion: Why mass incarceration still has mass appeal
By Hiram Jackson, Word in Black America’s love affair with incarceration unnecessarily deprives people of their freedom. It also comes with enormous social and economic costs for formerly incarcerated individuals, […]
Opinion: The heart condition hiding in plain sight
By Wayne A. Pulliam The health of a community is often about connecting. Connecting with our neighbors, friends, and family to recharge our souls. Connecting with information that empowers us […]
The CBC sets economic justice agenda for 2024 elections
By Roger House As voters express anxiety over President Biden’s handling of the economy, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) gathered in Washington last month to discuss an agenda for the […]
New federal regulation empowers human trafficking survivors with credit repair support
By Heather Heiman Human trafficking survivors often struggle with poor credit and other financial challenges after their trafficking experience, particularly if they were a victim of identity theft or financial […]