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Commentary: JetBlue-Spirit merger helps Maryland fly to new heights

by Special to the AFROAugust 21, 2023August 21, 2023

By Rev. Dr. Alvin C. Hathaway Baltimore is undergoing a once-in-a-generation revitalization that is building an economy for the future. While we are having remarkable success in bringing new businesses […]

Posted inOpinion

Commentary: The ‘Urgency of Now’

by Special to the AFROAugust 19, 2023August 19, 2023

By The Rev. Dr. Kelly Brown Douglas “We have . . . come to this hallowed spot to remind America of the fierce urgency of Now. This is no time […]

Posted inCommentary

COMMENTARY: Portrait of Black School Founders: A survey of Black education entrepreneurs and how they are demystifying education freedom

by Special to the AFROJuly 12, 2023July 12, 2023

By Denisha Allen In mainstream media, school choice is often framed as taking money away from public schools or being elite, white, and only a conservative policy issue. Yet Black […]

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Editorial Art by Kofi Tyus

by AFRO EditorialJune 19, 2023June 19, 2023
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A Call For Impeachment and Recalls Before 2024

by Dr. John E. WarrenApril 20, 2023April 20, 2023

By Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher, San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper The attitude of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas only adds to concerns about non reported gifts from wealthy […]

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A look at the Black men who have held our presidents accountable 

by Special to the AFROMarch 31, 2023March 31, 2023

Published March 31, 2023 By CCG Editorial There are similarities between William Henry West, the Black police officer who arrested President Grant, and the current Manhattan District Attorney, Alvin Bragg, […]

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To Be Equal #9 – Crushing student loan debt hinders Black home ownership, feeds racial wealth gap & stalls economic growth

by Marc H. MorialMarch 3, 2023March 3, 2023

By Marc H. Morial, President and CEO, National Urban League “I woke up this morning with a lot on my mind, thinking about my own mother. And the history of […]

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The end of Black History Month and our challenge

by Dr. John E. WarrenMarch 1, 2023March 1, 2023

By Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper Now that Black History Month has come to an official end, it is important, now more than ever, […]

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Editorial submission by Congresswoman Alma Adams

by Special to the AFROJanuary 11, 2023January 11, 2023

By Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D., North Carolina’s 12th Congressional District. Being the first is a solemn responsibility. I would know as the first Black woman elected to the Greensboro […]

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Thanksgiving, And Real Thanks

by Dr. John E. WarrenNovember 22, 2022November 22, 2022

By: Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher, San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper This week, most of us continue to observe a tradition which started back in 1621, when the Indians […]

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Editorial: Black People and Black Friday

by Dr. John E. WarrenNovember 18, 2022November 18, 2022

By Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher, San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper First, let’s remind everyone that “Black Friday” has nothing to do with Black People. “Black” represents the color […]

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The Last Word on Getting Out The Vote

by Dr. John E. WarrenNovember 2, 2022November 2, 2022

By Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher,San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper If you are reading this, then you probably are one of the people who either has already voted or […]

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