Donald Trump and David Smith are using their platforms to mobilize their base to seize power in service of their White supremacist political agenda, while Sinclair Broadcasting and other journalists are using their platforms to characterize Black organizations as corrupt and corrupt.
Category: OPINION
Posted inOpinion
The 7/7/7 rule: A fresh take on keeping your relationship fun and full of life
The 7/7/7 rule is a simple yet effective way to keep a relationship fresh and exciting by going on a date every seven days, taking a day trip or weekend getaway every seven weeks, and planning a full vacation every seven months.
Posted inCommentary
The hidden toll of abortion bans on vulnerable populations
Abortion bans in the US are having devastating impacts on survivors of domestic and intimate partner violence, as well as contributing to rising suicide rates among young individuals, particularly among Black and Hispanic women, due to their lack of access to healthcare and systemic racism.
Posted inCommentary
Commentary: Reading is a civil right, and tutors can help make it a reality for more students
The Maryland State Board of Education has approved a plan to allow third-grade students to be held back if they are not meeting reading standards, with the option of enrolling in a free, supplemental reading support program, as part of a larger effort to improve literacy among Black children.
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Commentary: Mourning the loss of legendary Tuskegee Airmen instructor Roscoe D. Draper
Roscoe Draper, a pioneering flight instructor and American hero, passed away at the age of 105, leaving a legacy of breaking racial barriers and setting new standards in American aviation.
Posted inPOLITICS
It won’t just be Haitians who suffer from anti-immigrant lies
Right-wing pundits and politicians are spreading baseless claims about Haitian immigrants, causing fear and leading to bomb threats, harassment, and vandalism, while Black immigrants are some of our most vulnerable community members and contribute to the economy and reduce crime rates.
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We should all follow the Georgia voter turnout example
On the first day of early voting in Georgia, over 310,000 people waited in lines to cast their votes in the 2024 general election, with many of them voting for Kamala Harris to become the first woman president of the United States.
Posted inOPINION
Op-ed: The community needs DJS Secretary Vinny Schiraldi to step down
A petition has been started by a community organizer in Maryland calling for the removal of Vinny Schiraldi, Secretary of the Department of Juvenile Services, due to his failures in addressing youth crime in the state.
Posted inCommentary
Doing the work: It’s time to get serious about excellence and what it requires
Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle (LBS) is a Baltimore-based think tank that prioritizes Black sovereignty and self-determination, and has made a significant impact on the lives of Black people through their advocacy work on bail reform, violence prevention, and the establishment of the Baltimore City Children and Youth Fund.
Posted inOpinion
Concerned about democracy? Your school board could hold the key
School boards are the backbone of our democratic process, influencing the education of nearly 90% of America’s children, and it is crucial to ensure diverse representation on these boards to identify inequities and implement inclusive policies.
Posted inCommentary
Hold GOP officials accountable for illegal voter intimidation
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton are using state-funded cops and police raids to intimidate voters of color, while the Biden administration is ready to enforce laws against voter intimidation.
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Commentary: Black Pentecostal and charismatic Christians are boosting their visibility in politics − a shift from the past
Black Pentecostals and charismatics are becoming increasingly involved in American politics, with the Black Church PAC raising $500,000 and signing up 16,000 attendees for the Harris-Walz campaign.