By Ralph E. Moore, Jr. The Negro Baseball Leagues produced two of the greatest athletes and business leaders this country has ever known. Consider the stories of Andrew Bishop “Rube” Foster and John Preston “Pete” Hill. Few Little Leaguers or their grandparents know of these men- but they paved the way for Jackie Robinson’s break […]
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Life and remembrance: A legacy worth leaving
By Avery Ross We are hardwired to deal with grief, but everyone grieves differently. Acknowledging the complexities and simplicity of grief allow me to live a full life. Sometimes my grief manifests itself as gratitude for another day, sometimes it moves me to help others. As a grief counselor, I encourage others to acknowledge and […]
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Op-ed: State of the Union: Democracy needs defenders
By Ben Jealous President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address reminded Americans that democracy needs defenders—here at home as well as in Ukraine. Russian dictator Vladimir Putin’s attack on Ukraine was understandably a major focus of Biden’s speech. Putin’s eagerness to expand his power by unleashing brute force against his neighbors is a threat […]
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Commentary: If You Have Been Harmed by Police, Maryland’s New Accountability Boards Can’t Help You
By Roberto E. Alejandro A lot of political energy in Maryland has been spent in recent years to establish or strengthen civilian review boards for local police departments. It is important to know, however, if your civil rights have been violated by the police in a way that actually caused you harm, a civilian review […]
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Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson: First Black female nominee to SCOTUS set to inspire generations to come
By Congressman Kweisi Mfume The Supreme Court of the United States, the third pillar of our nation’s branchesof government, serves as a check on Democracy to ensure the Constitution, thelaw of the land, reigns free. With lifetime tenure on a court of just nine members,both the executive and legislative branches bear significant responsibility inselecting and […]
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Ketanji Brown Jackson Is the Supreme Court Justice we need now
By Ben Jealous It is with profound joy that I write these words today: Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson has been nominated to become our nation’s first Black woman Supreme Court Justice. From a pool of outstanding Black women attorneys, jurists and legal scholars, President Biden has chosen Judge Jackson for her stellar credentials and brilliant […]
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NWSA Condemns the Attack on the People of Ukraine
Dr. Karsonya Wise Whitehead, Special to the AFRO The National Women’s Studies Association (NWSA) takes seriously our charge to never be silent in the face of evil. We understand that we do not have the luxury to sit by while countries are attacked, war is being waged, and women and children are being killed. One […]
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Commentary: Israel Cason saved my life
By Anthony McCarthy, Special to the AFRO I was intimidated from the moment I met Israel Cason. He was tall, stocky and he towered over you like a NBA player. But that intimidation quickly became admiration the more I got to know him. He founded a no-nonsense faith-based recovery program called I Can’t We Can […]
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Op-ed: Most and Least Affordable Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
Written by Amanda Push via Student Loan Hero For some students, attending a historically Black college or university (HBCU) in the U.S. aligns with their personal and professional goals. However, as both the inflation rate and cost-of-living expenses increase, affording rising tuition can be a challenge for many students and families. To learn more about the affordability […]
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The Moore Report: Interesting Bit and Pieces for All to Chew On
By Ralph E. Moore, Jr. Where are the Big Ideas to Help Fix Baltimore’s Brokenness? During the uprising in 2015 following the death of Freddie Gray, there seemed to be widespread awareness that Baltimore City, one of the structural poorest populations in the nation needed big changes to recover. And so, we waited and wondered […]
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Op-Ed: More candidates of color running for governor could hurt their chances
By Marvin Randolph Black and Latino voters make up nearly 40% of Maryland’s electorate. Yet, zero of the 125 people elected as Maryland’s governor or U.S. Senator have been Black or Latino. 2022 could be the year history is made, or not. Our Democratic primary for governor has four highly qualified Black and Brown candidates, […]
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Reasons to invest in reproductive justice during Black history month
By Marcela Howell, president and CEO of In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda This Black History Month, give Black women the gift of empowerment by investing in organizations dedicated to reproductive justice (RJ). Black women have been at the forefront of every progressive social movement in America; it’s long past time […]
