Frances Murphy Draper is the publisher and CEO of the AFRO. This week she reflects on the resilience, contributions and financial empowerment of Black communities—highlighting how faith, determination and collective action have shaped our economic journey.
Category: Editorial
Posted inEditorial
The Black women who built the AFRO: A legacy of truth and trailblazing journalism
The AFRO-American Newspapers has a rich history of journalistic excellence, thanks to the contributions of many Black women, including Frances L. Murphy II, Elizabeth “Bettye” Murphy Moss, Ida Murphy Peters, Vashti Murphy Matthews, Carlita Murphy Jones, Elizabeth Murphy Oliver, and many others.
Posted inCommentary
AFRO Publisher Carl J. Murphy (1922-1967): Fighting for freedom with ‘Prayer and Pen’
Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper, CEO and Publisher of the AFRO-American Newspapers, has released a new book that includes prayers and proverbs from Carl Murphy, the publisher of the AFRO from 1922 to 1967, as well as photos, articles, and other information from the AFRO Archives.
Posted inEditorial
The people of the new administration, and plans on how we respond
Dr. John E. Warren, publisher of the San Diego Voice and Viewpoint Newspaper, urges Americans to remain vigilant and actively participate in the democratic process to prevent the dismantling of the government and the erosion of our rights.
Posted inEditorial
What we should think and do in this era
Dr. John E. Warren, publisher of San Diego Voice and Viewpoint Newspaper, calls for a return to prayer and a collective approach to politics in response to the election of Donald Trump.
Posted inOPINION
A false accusation put me in prison, a safety net could have kept me out.
Leon Benson, a Michigan native and exoneree, advocates for the implementation of a guaranteed income or child allowance to help millions of families avoid turning to crime to make ends meet.
Posted inBlack History, Commentary, Editorial, Opinion, OPINION
Celebrating Black History Month
By Dr. John E. Warren This year, perhaps more than ever, we need to be especially mindful of Black history. This is a time of banning books from local libraries–especially those that tell of the history and struggle of Black Americans against slavery and racism; creating a threat to both our presence and our future. […]
Posted inEditorial
Celebrating Black History Month
By Dr. John E. Warren This year, perhaps more than ever, we need to be especially mindful of Black history. This is a time of banning books from local libraries–especially those that tell of the history and struggle of Black Americans against slavery and racism; creating a threat to both our presence and our future. […]
Posted inCommentary
Commentary: JetBlue-Spirit merger helps Maryland fly to new heights
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 to the city, attracting residents, and bringing life to our streets, our community needs strong partners to help move us forward. When I heard about […]
Posted inOpinion
Commentary: The ‘Urgency of Now’
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 to engage in the luxury of cooling off or to take the tranquilizing drug of gradualism. Now is the time to make real the promises […]
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COMMENTARY: Portrait of Black School Founders: A survey of Black education entrepreneurs and how they are demystifying education freedom
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 school founders’ very existence directly debunks these common myths. My own experience does, too. That’s why I founded Black Minds Matter, a national movement to […]
