By H. J. Harris, author of “Solving The Race Issue In America” My dad once told me that liars may figure, but figures don’t lie. When events and actions by public officials don’t make sense from a medical, economic, scientific, moral, or spiritual perspective, we must consider all possibilities – even the uncomfortable ones that […]
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Commentary: Is Lizzo Hurting the Image of Black Women?
IS LIZZO AND THE IMAGE OF BLACK WOMEN A CAUSE FOR ALARM? By Legrand H. Clegg II via BlackNews.com Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — On June 28, of this year, Melissa Johnson, known professionally as “Lizzo,” won BET’s Best Female R&B/Pop Artist Award for 2020. This is of grave concern to me. However, since Lizzo cannot be […]
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Our Democracy Depends On Expanded Voting Options
By Kathi Kramer Dear Editor: The impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on all of our lives is clear. Even as some states begin to recover or even reopen, many of us are still worried for the health and wellbeing of our families, friends, and colleagues. But I’m also worried about the impact this […]
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TBE#29 – Our Children’s Lives Are Too Precious To Risk Reopening Schools Without A Safety Plan
Greater Baltimore Urban League (Courtesy Image/Logo) To Be Equal #29 July 16, 2020 Our Children’s Lives Are Too Precious To Risk Reopening Schools Without A Safety Plan Marc H. Morial President and CEO National Urban League “Common sense and intelligence can still determine what we do, even in this crazy environment. We’re not going to […]
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Opinion: Lawmakers Can Get Thousands Back To Work By Greenlighting Stalled Projects
Move these projects forward and get Americans back to work By Bette Grande With more than 40 million Americans out of a job due to the coronavirus pandemic, states are scrambling to help the unemployed and laying plans to reopen the economy. Many of the proposed measures could take time to bring relief. In at […]
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Five Years Later – Five Years Too Late: Reflections on Broken Baltimore 5 years after the Uprising
By Bishop Douglas Miles As I look at Baltimore five years after the Freddie Gray uprising the saying “Three strikes you are out” keeps coming to mind. The nation once again in chaos because another Black man has been killed by the police or White men. The names change-Eric, Trayvon, Freddie and now George. The […]
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The Well: One Step at a Time
By Andi Pyatt “The Well” is a recurring column to remind us of the power we possess in mind, body and spirit. Exactly one month ago I opened my eyes and stared at my ceiling. As I looked up, I realized I lost track of the number of days my children and I had been […]
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Opinion: The Neuroscience Behind ‘Karens’
By Camilla Johnson Perry Special to the AFRO It seems we can’t go a week without hearing or reading about a “Karen” episode. “Karens” have become the colloquial name and street vernacular for White women, considered privileged and entitled. They have gained notoriety from wanting to talk to someone’s manager, or worse yet, threatening and […]
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Letter To The Editor: We need expanded vote-by-mail. Our democracy depends on it.
By Kathi Kramer To the Editor: The impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on all of our lives is clear. Even as some states begin to recover or even reopen, many of us are still worried for the health and wellbeing of our families, friends, and colleagues. But I’m also worried about the impact […]
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Opinion: Lawmakers Can Get Thousands Back to Work By Greenlighting Stalled Projects
Move these projects forward and get Americans back to work By Bette Grande With more than 40 million Americans out of a job due to the coronavirus pandemic, states are scrambling to help the unemployed and laying plans to reopen the economy. Many of the proposed measures could take time to bring relief. In at […]
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Five Minutes Before the Klan Shows Up
By Dr. Kaye Whitehead As someone who grew up in Jim Crow South Carolina, my father likes to call himself a survivor. He looked White supremacy and racial hatred in the eye, and though he has not won, he wants to note that he has not lost, not yet. When I was in college, I […]
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Editorial Commentary: Search For Strength During Struggle
By Ariel Chrysann AFRO Intern Jac Ross is a timeless talent with a raw voice and a warm heart. He created wonderful songs like “It’s Ok to be Black,” “Saved” and “Questions.” Though these songs are great to listen to, they come from a place that has felt the stings of struggle and uncertainty. He […]