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.
Category: OPINION
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Choosing to honor service: I don’t think they’ll miss me
Congressman Kweisi Mfume honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by volunteering and serving meals at Baltimore’s Our Daily Bread Employment Center and visiting with veterans at the Maryland Center for Veterans Education and Training on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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Building community amid the threat of uncertain doom
José Luis Vilson reflects on the importance of building authentic connections and resisting marginalization, highlighting the importance of community in creating a shared humanity.
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Op-Ed: What to focus on in the 2025 Maryland General Assembly
The Second Look Act, ending the automatic charging of youth as adults, protecting legacy Black homeowners from the tax sale process, and passing a reparations policy are all important issues that should be addressed in Maryland’s upcoming General Assembly.
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Opinion: Los Angeles burned, now they’re coming for Karen Bass
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is being criticized by conservatives for an environmental disaster that is out of her control, despite the fact that she was in Africa when the fire broke out and the budget cuts were part of a separate fund for the Los Angeles Fire Department.
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Allies or foes? A look at race relations between women voters
White women voted for Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election, prompting Black women to question their commitment to racial justice and solidarity.
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Feeling subscription fatigue? You’re not alone
Subscription services are rapidly growing, with the subscription economy set to reach $1.5 trillion in 2025, as companies hike prices and restrict access to their services in order to maximize profits.
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Commentary: From Plains to Scranton: A Reflection on Jimmy Carter and Joe Biden
Jimmy Carter and Joe Biden, two outsider presidents, are compared for their empathy, moral compass, and commitment to civil rights, despite their struggles with economic struggles and political machinery.
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Ask Rusty – Should my husband file and then suspend his benefits?
The AMAC Foundation’s staff, trained and accredited by the National Social Security Association, advise against suspending Social Security benefits after claiming them, as it does not increase the amount of benefits received.
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Commentary: It’s not realistic for all students to attend college. Here’s what schools should do instead
Educators should balance college preparation with career and technical education to ensure that all students are prepared for their future careers, rather than implying that college is the only path toward financial independence.
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Don’t obey in advance
José Luis Vilson, an Afro-Latino educator, writer, speaker and activist in New York City, discusses the platform of the incoming presidential administration and what it could mean in the classroom, while acknowledging the deep cultural problem in the United States and the need for a shared humanity.
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Let’s make this a season of giving, not hoarding
Billionaires and Wall Street elitists are exploiting charitable giving laws to dodge taxes and collect fees, hurting real charities in the process, while a growing coalition of donors, nonprofit charities, and tax fairness advocates are pushing back against these practices.