By William J. Barber, II If you’re an ordinary American who goes to work to pay the bills or takes care of a loved one most days, it’s easy to feel down when you see the headlines about the 2024 election. Donald J. Trump has been convicted of 34 felonies for falsifying business records to […]
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Commentary: Five strategies to grow Black homeownership
The persistent racial gap in homeownership rates in the U.S. can be addressed by federal student loan forgiveness, down payment assistance, federal housing programs, lower mortgage interest rates, and increasing the number of Black real estate professionals.
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A celebration of all fathers
Congressman Kweisi Mfume has championed the voices and needs of fathers, mothers, children and families, securing funding for family-related efforts and supporting the Child Tax Credit, in order to ensure a future that is opposite of the government’s past policies.
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Fathers’ best gifts
By Dr. Leeland A. Jones “Turn the hearts of the fathers to the children and the hearts of the children to the fathers, lest I come and strike the earth with a curse.” ~ Malachi 4:5-6 NKJV There are many reasons why Father’s Day is so different from Mother’s Day. Thank God that most of […]
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Cracking the code on ground rent: A guide to understanding and managing it
Ground rent is a lease agreement for the use of the land a house sits on, and homeowners must pay rent to the owner of the land, which can be redeemed through the Maryland General Assembly.
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Stop asking Black student- athletes to fix America’s DEI mess
College athletes are being asked to take a stand against the elimination of DEI programs at universities, but the risk of doing so may be too great for them to take, leaving it up to the ecosystem around them to support them in their efforts.
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Biden’s anti-NAFTA moment is here
The Biden-Harris administration is implementing a bold trade policy to ensure America leads the clean energy economy of the 21st century, investing in domestic manufacturing and creating a green jobs boom, while protecting American jobs from Chinese competition.
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Commentary – Haiti: A chronology from inside Congress and deep cry for the U.N. and the world to help
The people of Haiti are in crisis due to gang violence and corruption, and while the U.S. and Congressional Black Caucus have provided support, the nation’s own leaders have betrayed the nation and the U.S. needs to take action to address the issue.
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How school choice is healing the scars left by Brown v. Board
Denisha Allen, founder of Black Minds Matter, reflects on the impact of the Brown v. Board decision and the benefits of school choice for Black students, highlighting the importance of Black education entrepreneurs and the growing momentum of school choice.
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The positive effect of a Trump conviction
Former U.S. Ambassador Charles A. Ray argues that former President Donald Trump’s conviction on criminal charges would not inhibit future presidents from making hard decisions, but would send a message that no one is above the law.
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The party of Lincoln is dead
Republicans are no longer the “party of Lincoln” as they have consistently celebrated the racist traitors of the Confederacy, while Democrats have made significant strides in civil rights legislation and have appointed the first Black Supreme Court Justice.
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Commentary: The urgent need for driver’s education in public schools
Sen. Cory McCray has sponsored Senate Bill 1081 to establish a Driver Education in Public Schools Grant Program, which will provide $2 million in perpetual grants to assist public schools in offering driver education courses, with the goal of equipping students with the skills they need to succeed in the workforce.
