Yes, Joe Biden is a flawed candidate, but Donald Trump is a threat to America. Our Black job, if there is such a thing, is to stop him.
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My ‘Black Job’ Is to Protect Democracy
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AFRO CEO and publisher to be honored by William and Lanaea C. Featherstone Foundation
Dr. Frances Murphy Draper, CEO and publisher of the AFRO American Newspapers, has been named the Featherstone Changemaker Award recipient for her impactful leadership and influence in the community.
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BET Awards return June 30 with performances from Lauryn Hill, Childish Gambino, Will Smith and more
The BET Awards return on June 30 with a performance-filled show featuring Megan Thee Stallion, Lauryn Hill, Childish Gambino, Ice Spice, and more, hosted by Taraji P. Henson, and will air live on BET and various other networks.
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CNN’s shameful spectacle: The 1st presidential debate of 2024 a complete disaster
CNN’s failure to fact-check Trump’s lies during the first presidential debate of 2024 was criticized by activists and attendees at a debate watch party, while Biden criticized Trump’s behavior and policies during the debate.
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In First Debate, Trump Overwhelms Biden With Bluster and Lies
“Black Vote, Black Power,” a collaboration between Keith Boykin and Word In Black, examines the issues, the candidates, and what’s at stake for Black America in the 2024 presidential election. Well, that was awkward. The first presidential debate of the 2024 campaign has just ended in Atlanta, and it felt like a disservice to the public. Donald […]
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Americans discuss what they’re looking for in the first presidential debate of 2024
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer tmcqueen@afro.com President Joe Biden and the Republican contender, former President Donald Trump, are set to face off once again on June 27 at this year’s first presidential debate in Atlanta. This debate will be hosted by CNN and moderated by reporters Jake Tapper and Dana Bash. Ahead of the […]
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The Ten Commandments of Republican Hypocrisy
Former President and convicted felon Donald Trump cheered for displaying the Ten Commandments in public schools. His behavior begs the question: Does he even know what they are?
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Vice President Kamala Harris speaks two years after Roe v. Wade is overturned
Vice President Kamala Harris and President Biden have been fighting to restore the protections of Roe v. Wade, as 80% of women support increasing access to birth control pills and 57% support an abortion pill.
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The Good News In 2024: Poor People Are the New Swing Vote
By William J. Barber, II If you’re an ordinary American who goes to work to pay the bills or takes care of a loved one most days, it’s easy to feel down when you see the headlines about the 2024 election. Donald J. Trump has been convicted of 34 felonies for falsifying business records to […]
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Keeping Black tradition alive: A look at the importance of preserving African-American culture
Juneteenth is a time to commemorate the end of slavery in Texas and to uphold the traditions of the African-American community, which can provide a sense of ancestral connection and healing from generational trauma.
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Martha Whiting-Goddard, Houston historian, speaks on early Juneteenth celebrations of 19th century
Juneteenth celebrations in the past included parades, speeches, and readings of the Emancipation Proclamation, and the legacy of Juneteenth can be kept alive through education and sharing the story of the Black community’s journey to freedom.
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The historical roots of Juneteenth and its legacy today
Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, commemorates the day that Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to declare the freedom of some 250,000 enslaved African Americans in the state, and is now a federal holiday that celebrates the end of slavery and the freedom of African Americans.