In a sharp and satirical commentary, Harold A. Carter Jr. questions why Superman—an undocumented alien from the planet Krypton—has never faced deportation, especially under strict U.S. immigration policies. Drawing parallels between superhero mythology and real-world immigration debates, the piece challenges America’s selective enforcement of “the American Way” and critiques racial and political hypocrisy in defining belonging.
Category: Commentary
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Doulas can be a lifeline for Black moms–in Baltimore, cost doesn’t have to be a barrier
By Shiauna Ledbetter In January 2025, I signed up to join the Birth Companions—a program where nursing students at Johns Hopkins train as doulas and offer services free of cost to people having babies in the greater Baltimore area. But I had no idea what it would feel like to stand in the room as […]
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Following the illegal bombing in Iran, impeachment is the only answer
By D.C. Representative Oye Owolewa President Donald Trump carried out an unconstitutional act of war on June 21 without Congressional approval. For this reason, Congress must launch an impeachment inquiry. We Americans have been lied to for the past couple of decades. We have been told that the United States couldn’t afford free college education […]
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Is pride in the way of progress?
Christopher Anderson, member of the Baltimore City Republican Central Committee and former congressional and Baltimore City Council candidate, argues that Pride Month has overshadowed Black struggles by co-opting the momentum of the Civil Rights Movement and pushing Black issues further down the national agenda. He urges Black Americans to prioritize their identity and challenges uncritical support of movements that may dilute their fight for justice.
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What is artificial intelligence doing to our environment?
By McKenzie Green What?!?! I exclaim in amazement. ChatGPT isn’t an all knowing omnipotent being that can just reach into the internet at will? No. Well, yes– on the internet part– no, on the “omnipotent” bit. Artificial intelligence (AI), like ChatGPT is not an intangible being, it’s a computer; stored in buildings called data centers […]
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Progressives and the Black Vote
By Dayvon Love Zorhan Mamdani’s victory in the Democratic Party primary for mayor of New York City has led to conversations about the limitations of progressives ability to appeal to Black people. Especially in the context of a general election against the current mayor, Eric Adams, who will certainly focus on Mamdani’s weakness with traditional […]
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Revitalizing Sandtown-Winchester: A call for community health investment and local control
By Rosine Beleho I care deeply about Sandtown-Winchester because I’ve walked its streets, talked with its residents, and seen both its history and its pain firsthand. As someone pursuing a career in social work and committed to healing communities, what’s happening here breaks my heart and motivates me to speak out. If you live in […]
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The fight for equal pay: In 2025, women are still working to catch up
Alexis Taylor serves as managing editor of the AFRO American Newspapers. This week, she discusses the importance of closing the pay gap between men and women.
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Holding BPD accountable for the killing of Bilal Abdullah
Dayvon Love (left), director of public policy for the Baltimore-based think tank Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle, is calling for full accountability in the police killing of Bilal Abdullah (right), urging the public to utilize existing reform mechanisms while advocating for stronger community control and independent investigations.
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Celebrating Black music month: From Billie to Gabby, Go-Go to Gospel
Black Music Month is a celebration of the Baltimore-Washington corridor’s rich musical tapestry, from jazz legends Billie Holiday and Duke Ellington to hip-hop artists like Sisqó and Gabby Samone, and gospel choirs like the Howard Gospel Choir and Morgan State University Choir.
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How Maryland’s governor can reframe the politics of reparations
By Roger House Maryland’s Gov. Wes Moore (D) recently caused a stir in the movement for reparations in his state. As the nation’s only Black governor, he vetoed a bill to assess the wrongs of slavery and Jim Crow and propose various remedies. The act had been championed by the state legislature and the Black […]
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AFRO Editorial: Our lives are on the line—again: What political violence means for Black America
A surge in political violence—fueled by dangerous rhetoric from figures like the 47th president—is putting lives at risk, and for Black Americans, the deadly consequences of such dehumanization are all too familiar.
