Once again historically Black post-secondary institutions find themselves the target of an unwarranted and deceitful attack. This rhetoric marginalizes and mischaracterizes the vital role these public and private schools play […]
Category: Editorial
AFRO’s Primary Endorsements for Prince George’s County and Maryland
Starting Sept. 3, Maryland voters will be able to cast their votes in the primary election for local and statewide candidates. This is the first time Maryland has allowed early […]
AFRO’s Primary Endorsements for Baltimore City and County, and Maryland
Starting Sept. 3, Maryland voters will be able to cast their votes in the primary election for local and statewide candidates. This is the first time Maryland has allowed early […]
AFRO’s Primary Endorsements for Washington, D.C.
On Aug. 30, Washington voters began to cast their votes in the primary election. This is the first time the District has allowed early voting and along with that, initiated […]
Bealefeld and Jessamy
The people of Baltimore depend on the mayor, police commissioner and state’s attorney to work together to increase the safety of the city. By and large, they do not care […]
Living Wage Is Key for Rebuilding Baltimore’s Economy
The Baltimore City Council is considering a new law to guarantee that the city’s major retailers, such as Wal-Mart and 7-Eleven, pay employees decent, living wages. It’s smart economic development […]
The Benefits of Smart Grid
In Maryland, as across the nation, we are on the cusp of a giant leap forward in the way families and businesses use technology to monitor and manage energy consumption. […]
The Great American Racial Abyss
The summer of 2010 will not only be remembered for record-beating heat but also record-baiting racism. It’s ironic that 18 months into the historic presidency of Barack Obama this nation […]
NUL Crosses The Century Marker
This year, the National Urban League is celebrating 100 years of existence. It’s also celebrating a century of service. Ruth Standish Baldwin and Dr. George Edmund Haynes founded the Committee […]
Land of the Free, Home of the Brave Redux
I love music and football. And in many ways my love of both comes from the same place – high school band. Years ago, when I was a teenager, I […]