Bishop Douglas I. Miles (Courtesy Photo) By Bishop Douglas Miles If until now there has never lived a leader who embodies the spirit of despot First Lady Marie Antoinette, Donald J. Trump has resurrected her vile spirit. As France bolted toward revolution when told that the people didn’t have bread to eat, Marie Antoinette uttered […]
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Op-ed: What’s at Stake with Trump’s Supreme Court Nominee: Health Care and Civil Rights
Ben Jealous serves as president of People For the American Way and People For the American Way Foundation. (Courtesy Photo) What’s at Stake with Trump’s Supreme Court Nominee: Health Care and Civil Rights By Ben Jealous Republicans’ rush to fill the vacant U.S. Supreme Court seat before the election is a terrible threat to Black […]
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How to Stop the Killing of Unarmed Black People
Former Cong. Gary Franks (Courtesy Photo) By Former Congressman Gary Franks Could baseball offer a solution to solving the police killings of unarmed Black people? The cheating in baseball by the World Series Champion Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox was done by the players. But the management of the teams were held accountable not […]
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Why AG Barr is Dangerous to Black People
Attorney General William Barr speaks during a meeting with between President Donald Trump and Republican state attorneys general about social media companies, in the Cabinet Room of the White House, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) By Ashlee Banks Attorney General Bill Barr is not only dangerous to minorities around the nation, […]
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A Survivor’s Survival Guide: Prevention is Better Than Cure
Awareness is vital to early detection, so examine your breasts monthly and get regular check-ups. (Courtesy of BlackpressUSA) By Marnita Coleman Special to the AFRO As I consciously move my thoughts beyond social distancing, wearing a mask and washing my hands for at least 20 seconds each time, I realize that October is standing at […]
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COMMENTARY: 2020 First Presidential Debate an Embarrassment for America
Trump, who received a regular rebuke from moderator Chris Wallace, claimed Biden was weak and unintelligent. (Photo: Screencapture NPR / API Pool Photo) NNPA NEWSWIRE — Biden reminded the audience of a little more than 100 people – down from an anticipated 900 because of the pandemic – that Trump called fallen military members “losers […]
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Fight the Racist Terminators to Protect Black Children
Dr. Darrell J. Gaskin (Courtesy Photo) By Darrell J. Gaskin The murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Rayshard Brooks, the shooting of James Blake and the countless number of videos documenting police violence against Black Americans has ignited the conscience of America. The disparate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Black Americans has highlighted […]
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Guest Column: Creating a COVID Vaccine Might Be Meaningless
Purushottam Meena, Ph.D (Courtesy Photo/nyit.edu) A Coronavirus Vaccine Doesn’t Mean the Pandemic is Over By Purushottam Meena Dr. Anthony Fauci thinks that drug companies may develop a COVID-19 vaccine before year’s end. But that doesn’t mean the pandemic will be over. Distributing hundreds of millions of vaccine doses will pose an enormous challenge, and our […]
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Op-Ed: City Council President Weighs in on Breonna Taylor Decision
By Brandon Scott An interaction with the police should not be a death sentence. The fact that this has been ongoing for hundreds of years is no excuse. Black people cannot be forced to live in fear of the police. In Baltimore, during my remaining term as council president and as mayor, I will continue […]
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COMMENTARY: Trump Ties Black U.S. Senator to Crime and Avoids Denouncing Violence
Trump’s consistent reliance on controversy, fear and race baiting is likely to get worse in the weeks leading up to the 2020 election. (Image courtesy NNPA) By Lauren Victoria Burke, NNPA Newswire Contributor On August 18, speaking at an event at the White House, President Trump said, “The suburban voter, the suburban housewife, women and […]
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#BlackCovidStories: It’s Mourning Time
Dr. Kaye Whitehead (Courtesy Photo) By Dr. Kaye Whitehead COVID-19 has changed me. It has aged me, and I am now weathered in ways I could have never imagined. I have become my Nana, who used to say, with a sigh, that you reach a point in your life when nothing that White America does […]
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The Well: The Parenting Shift: Virtual School
Andi Pyatt is an educator, entrepreneur, wellness professional, and author. (Courtesy Photo) By Andi Pyatt The Well” is a recurring column to remind us of the power we possess in mind, body and spirit. I ask that you put one hand and five fingers up with your palm facing outward. Put a finger down if […]