Wayne Dawkins is a writer, and a professor of professional practice at Morgan State University School of Global Journalism and Communication. By Wayne Dawkins Special to the AFRO Thirty-three states have Republicans proposing laws to restrict voting. The proposals are intended to pacify the one-term, twice-impeached former U.S. president. It is a direct assault on […]
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COMMENTARY: The future of America is people of color
As America shifts under the administration of Biden, the majority in the Democratic Party will be people of color (POC). This makes sense as it reflects the commonality of America, and the fight is for racial equity, and respect for people as human beings (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA) NNPA – There is a diversity explosion […]
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Editorial: The solution to Trump, White privilege and the Republican Party
Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher, CEO San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper (Courtesy Photo) By Dr. John E. Warren We know from the appearance of former President Trump at the conservative Republican gathering in Florida over the weekend that their agenda against America continues. We see over 28 states with Republican controlled legislatures have introduced […]
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Anti-Black sentiments at HBCUs will not be tolerated
(By Drazen Zigic_Shutterstock) By Marlyn Thomas Near the halfway mark of Black History Month, my undergraduate institution, Fort Valley State University, held its annual Scholarship Luncheon, an event whose fundraising efforts go towards student scholarships to support the next generation as they pursue the first leg of their dreams. But that event was overshadowed in […]
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TBE#8 – Americans overwhelmingly support the George Floyd justice in policing act. Congress has no excuse
National Urban League President and CEO Marc Morial. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) To Be Equal #8 February 25, 2020 Americans Overwhelmingly Support The George Floyd Justice In Policing Act. Congress Has No Excuse Marc H. Morial President and CEO National Urban League “And that brings me to the 8 minutes and 46 seconds that America witnessed […]
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‘Become foreign service leaders,’ VP Harris urged HBCU students
Wayne Dawkins is a writer, and a professor of professional practice at Morgan State University School of Global Journalism and Communication. By Wayne Dawkins Special to the AFRO Vice President Kamala Harris Thursday told HBCU students that America’s foreign service needs their passion and their intellect. “I know you learned about the African diaspora, WEB […]
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Commentary: Reflections in Black: equity in real property
Baltimore must implement laws, policies, regulations and practices that restore Black people and communities. (Courtesy of the Mayor’s Office) By Nneka Nnamdi My lived experience and research show that racism in public policy has damaged Black neighborhoods and disproportionately harmed Black residents wherever they may live. The interpersonal violence we see in the community is […]
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Commentary: Republicans flipped ‘Whigs’ and better soon get acts together
Wayne Dawkins is a writer, and a professor of professional practice at Morgan State University School of Global Journalism and Communication. By Wayne Dawkins Special to the AFRO The GOP is having a nervous and mental breakdown. It has censured Republican members who had the morality and courage to point out the obvious, that the […]
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Editorial: A question for Black Americans: Vaccine or body bag?
Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher, CEO San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper (Courtesy Photo) By John E. Warren, Publisher, The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Today there is a crisis in Black America that is greater than the Tuskegee experiment itself. That experiment for more than 30 years deliberately used Black men as lab rats […]
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Letter to the Editor: In response to commentary by Ronna McDaniel
By Vanessa Rollins What in the world were you thinking? Why would you give Ronna McDaniel a platform particularly during Black History Month? Her presumption is that Blacks intentionally omit the truth to present a limited view of black history that ignores the contribution of the party of Lincoln. McDaniel and alum want to have […]
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Op-ed: How democracy reform protects Black political power
Ben Jealous serves as president of People For the American Way and People For the American Way Foundation. (Courtesy Photo) By Ben Jealous The 2020 elections taught us that our democracy is both strong and fragile. This is the time to shore it up with the For the People Act that is now waiting for […]
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The Crucible to Kill A Mocking Bird
Rev. Kevin Slayton, senior pastor of Lanham UMC. (Courtesy Photo) By Kevin Slayton, Special to the AFRO Two of this nations most wide known and treasured broadway plays are The Crucible, which was first performed in 1953 and of course, To Kill A Mocking Bird, which first appeared in 1960 on broadway. Interestingly enough they are […]
