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The movement for justice will not be deterred

by Jesse L. Jackson Sr.August 5, 2021January 25, 2022

Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. (AP Photo/Teresa Crawford) By Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. Special to the AFRO The right-wing majority on the Supreme Court just undercut the Voting Rights […]

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Pandemic problems of food insecurity are not over

by Dr. John E. WarrenJuly 28, 2021January 25, 2022

Dr. John Warren is publisher of the San Diego Voice & Viewpoint. (Courtesy photo) By Dr. John E. Warren Publisher, The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint There are still families […]

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Stellar Attorneys Step Up To Defend Dawnta Harris

by Sean YoesJune 14, 2018January 25, 2022

By Sean Yoes, Baltimore AFRO Editor, syoes@afro.com Dawnta Harris, 16, sits in the Baltimore County Detention Center awaiting trial as an adult for the killing of Baltimore County Police Officer First Class, […]

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Another Viewpoint: ‘The Saga of Sam Continues’

by Stephanie CornishApril 26, 2015January 25, 2022

Sam Lacy As a child, I was among the fortunate.  Jim Crow and poverty were around me, but none of this touched me directly.  I had my group of buddies, […]

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Wizards Open up 3-0 Series Lead over Toronto

by Stephanie CornishApril 26, 2015January 25, 2022

The Washington Wizards came into their series against the Toronto Raptors as the underdog, but they quickly turned themselves into the favorites after two impressive road wins to open up […]

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Washington Rounding Back into Form for Playoff Push

by Stephanie CornishMarch 15, 2015January 25, 2022

There isn’t much time left in the NBA regular season, and the Washington Wizards are starting to find their sense of urgency. It took nearly two months for the team […]

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Is Suh Worth the Money in Miami?

by Stephanie CornishMarch 15, 2015January 25, 2022

In this Nov. 9, 2014, file photo, Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh (90) is shown before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins at Ford Field in Detroit. […]

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Who Will Go First in the 2014 NBA Draft?

by Perry Green and Stephen D. RileyJune 8, 2014January 25, 2022

The NBA Finals and LeBron James’ cramps have taken center stage for the NBA in the past week. But a few weeks prior, the Cleveland Cavaliers were fortunate enough to […]

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Does the Loss of Serge Ibaka Quiet the Thunder’s Championship Chances?

by Perry Green and Stephen D. RileyMay 18, 2014January 25, 2022

The Oklahoma City Thunder’s win over the Los Angeles Clippers in a second-round playoffs series came with a huge price tag, as starting power forward and integral piece for his […]

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Why Did the St. Louis Rams Draft Michael SamSkill-Set or Publicity?

by Perry Green and Stephen D. RileyMay 11, 2014January 25, 2022

It was the kiss seen around the globe. With the seventh round of this weekend’s National Football League (NFL) Draft ebbing away, the St. Louis Rams selected openly gay defensive […]

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Are Durant’s Days in Oklahoma Dwindling?

by Perry Green and Stephen D. RileyMay 4, 2014January 25, 2022

It took some time, but the Oklahoma City Thunder finally advanced over the Memphis Grizzlies in a Game 7 grudge match to cap a turbulent first-round playoff matchup. Despite winning […]

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Should Clippers Players Retaliate Over NBA Team Owner’s Alleged Racist Remarks?

by wpadminApril 27, 2014January 25, 2022

Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling is in some hot water after audio tapes released over the weekend allegedly captured Sterling chastising his biracial girlfriend about racial alliances after she […]

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