By Dr. Zekeh S. Gbotokuma According to the Christian tradition, January 6 is the day of ‘Epiphany,’ or “manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles as represented by the Magi” (Matthew 2: 1-12). Epiphany is the official end the Christmas time. The term also means, “a manifestation of a divine or supernatural being” (Oxford Languages). […]
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TBE# 1 – A failure to prosecute Trump would be a failure of justice of historic proportions
By Marc H. Morial, President and CEO, National Urban League “Saving American democracy for the long run requires a clear condemnation of the Trump presidency. That means making clear that no one is above the law … Presidents also need a clear message, one that will echo through history, that breaking the law in the […]
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ONE NATION, INDIVISIBLE
By Ben Jealous It strikes me that the days we’re living through represent a metaphor for our national dilemma. January 6th and the weight of history that date carries are in the rearview mirror, at least on the calendar. Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream still is on the horizon. America’s existential challenge is […]
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Op-ed: The insensitivity of speculation when someone dies by suicide
By ReShonda Tate By now you have heard of the unfortunate passing of dance star Stephen “Twitch” Boss, who took his own life in Encino, California. last week. The social media mental health specialists are out in full effect. And it’s nauseating. I have read so many comments of people saying things like “something seems […]
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Ask Rusty: Will my wife’s benefit change my claiming decision?
By Russell Gloor, AMAC and AMAC Foundation Dear Rusty: I’ll be 69 in April 2023, and my wife will be 59 later this month. I’m still working and am trying to determine whether I should take Social Security at 69 or 70. My main question revolves around my wife’s future Social Security benefits and how […]
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Op-ed: No more empty seats at our holiday tables
By Ellen Glover Where I live, the seasons change fast. We’ve barely put away our jack-o’-lanterns in Kansas City when a cold wind blows in from the prairie, bringing down leaves — and soon after that, ice storms and snow. But no matter how cold it gets, we always look forward to seeing family and […]
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Genocide against the Native American community continues
By Peter C. Brooks Although many local policymakers and federal officials would lead you to believe that present-day United States is a color-blind society that is committed to equality in education, employment, and opportunity, when it comes to Native Americans, the statistics overwhelming indicate otherwise. Despite an optimistic jobs report published by the United Bureau […]
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The Moore Report: Take control of your life– break those bad habits today
By Ralph E. Moore Jr., Special to the AFRO Many of us have at least one bad habit. Whether it be overeating, oversleeping, overspending, drinking too much or gossiping, we all have that one thing we need to stop or start doing. The question challenging so many of us is, “How do you break a […]
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Resolve to Get More Rest in 2023
By Dr. Ramona Roberts, CCTP-II, CCSExecutive DirectorCaron Outpatient Treatment Centerwww.Caron.org Lose weight. Stop smoking. Balance a budget. Get organized. They’re all great New Year’s resolutions that take a lot of hard work and dedication, but do you want to feel tired, groggy, and irritable while you’re making the effort to keep them? Sleep hygiene is […]
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Navigate what lies ahead: how to benefit from ‘mood reflectors’ in the new year
By Vorlea Chaneyh Mood is everything nowadays. The realizations and lessons we learned through COVID-19 have shown how swiftly life can change. In some instances, changes sparked by the pandemic are irrevocable and force us to embrace a “new normal.” New normals may come with challenges, but we are able to manage them effectively with the […]
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Forgiveness is a wonderful gift
By Bishop Jacques Gardner Bailey I’ve needed forgiveness more than once in my life, and God obliged me, so I’m now on a mission to offer everyone else the very thing I know I’ve needed. Like many people, my life has been a complex journey full of ups and downs. At an early age, I […]
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The time is now for increasing diversity in American media ownership
By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. Several months ago, I co-wrote an op-ed with my long-term friend and national media colleague, Jim Winston. Our commentary emphasized why “Diversifying American Media Ownership Must Become a National Priority.” Now after the results of the high turnout of communities of color and young voters in the recent midterm […]