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Category: OPINION
Posted inCommentary
Fighters, resisters, survivors: Our legacy of standing tall in the face of oppression
My great-great-grandfather, Moses, was a fighter and resister who was lynched by the Ku Klux Klan in 1906 for his efforts to encourage Black people to exercise their constitutional right to vote, and today we are facing a similar moment where we must fight against the collapse of democracy and the creation of a fascist regime that is trying to break us, silence us, and erase us.
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
Commentary: Democrats must focus on their base – working and middle class Americans
Democrats must focus on economic issues affecting working and middle class families, such as affordable housing and paid family leave, to appeal to young, non-college-educated men, Blacks and Latinos in the 2024 elections.
Posted inWord In Black
The alternate reality of the 47th president’s Black History Month Celebration
Donald Trump hosted a Black History Month celebration at the White House, but the mostly Black audience in the East Room of the White House failed to question his racist policies and past actions, such as canceling Black History Month events at the Pentagon and revoking a 1965 executive order that banned racial discrimination in government employment and government contractors.
Posted inCommentary
Celebrating Women’s History Month: The legacy of sister Rosetta Tharpe, a pioneer in gospel and rock
Sister Rosetta Tharpe, known as the “Godmother of Rock and Roll,” was a pioneer in the development of rock and roll, gospel, and blues music, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018.
Posted inCommentary
Bringing Black studies to Black people
Stanford University professor Adam Banks regularly commutes 5,000 miles to teach free college-level African American studies classes to the Black community in Cleveland, his hometown, to build community and connect people with one another.
Posted inCommentary
It’s time to talk about fake justice
HB1081/SB709, a bill aimed at penalizing masked protesters, has been criticized for its symbolic value of appearing to do justice while supporting the existing White power structure.
Posted inCommentary
Faith leaders answer the call, partnering with ABC to lead Baltimore’s social justice movement
Associated Black Charities’ Black History Month Faith Leaders Breakfast brought together 130 faith leaders to discuss how they can use their collective power to dismantle systemic barriers and uplift Baltimore’s Black communities, with a focus on education, healthcare, economic mobility, and criminal justice.
Posted inOPINION
 Malcolm X: 60 years later, the fire still burns
Sixty years after Malcolm X was assassinated, his legacy remains powerful, with his words still resonating and his ideas continuing to inspire resistance against systemic oppression.
Posted inOPINION
Love, marriage and the evolution of dating: Lessons from the past
Frances “Toni” Draper, CEO and Publisher of the AFRO, revisits the cultural view of relationships in the Black community and explores the courtship and marriage of her grandparents, Carl Murphy and Lula Vashti Turley, highlighting the importance of real love and commitment.
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This month, consider what all types of love bring to your life
February is a month to celebrate all forms of love, including friendships, family relationships, pets, and community, which can be beneficial for our mental and physical health.