Marcela Howell President and CEO of In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda By Marcela Howell President and CEO of In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda As the U.S. Supreme Court reviews abortion cases that could overturn Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that legalized abortion, there is […]
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The color line problem today: The UN call to dismantle racism instead of denying it
Dr. Zekeh S. Gbotokuma By Dr. Zekeh S. Gbotokuma Lauren Giella In a video speech on global human rights developments during a session of the Human Rights Council on June 21, 2021 in Geneva, Switzerland, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet stated, among other things, “I am calling on all states to […]
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Commentary: Book called ‘boy.’ gives voice to mothers of Black sons
This palpable emotion, ranging from distress to defiance, is expressed in 48 personal letters from Black mothers to America that comprise the book “boy,” also known as “Defending Our Black Sons’ Identity in America.” The book also is commonly referred to as “The Boy Book.” (Courtesy photo) By Norma Adams-Wade Special to the AFRO Eric […]
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TBE#25 – The Goals Of Our Civil Rights Movement Will Not Be Realized Until D.C. Statehood Is Achieved
National Urban League President and CEO Marc Morial. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) To Be Equal #25 June 25, 2021 The Goals Of Our Civil Rights Movement Will Not Be Realized Until D.C. Statehood Is Achieved By Marc H. Morial President and CEO National Urban League “Congress has both the moral obligation and the constitutional authority to […]
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Commentary: Foreign drug pricing puts America’s most vulnerable patients last
Guy Anthony expressed concerns that the Lower Drug Costs Now Act puts patients last. (Courtesy Photo) By Guy Anthony Special to the AFRO It’s no coincidence that American companies led the charge to develop COVID-19 vaccines. Numerous policies — from strong patent protections to a welcoming immigration system — help ensure that the world’s smartest […]
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What to a Black mother is your Fourth of July?
Dr. Kaye Whitehead (Courtesy Photo) By Dr. Kaye Whitehead You will never know real fear until you have that moment, the one when you give your Black son the keys to his first car, and he says, “Tell me again what to do when the cops stop me so that they don’t shoot me.” Somewhere, […]
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Health equity: The sweet spot of chronic illness prevention
Dr. Yolondra Hancock is a professor at the Milken Institute School of Public Health at the George Washington University. (Courtesy Photo) By Dr. Yolandra Hancock Creating systems and environments to allow people to live long healthy lives has always been critical, but particularly coming out of a pandemic. The pandemic has highlighted once again the […]
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White-dominated swimming struggles to diversify
In this July 1, 2016, file photo, Cullen Jones smiles after his heat in the men’s 50-meter freestyle semifinal at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials in Omaha, Neb. Jones, who won four Olympic medals during his career and is now retired, is working to make swimming more diverse and change the perception that it’s for […]
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Commentary: Whitewashing American history will backfire
(Courtesy of Austin Library of Congress) By Wayne Dawkins Special to the AFRO Actually, on June 17, I was skeptical when President Biden sat down and signed the paper that made Juneteenth a national holiday. As one colleague said, the act gave her whiplash. Where did this change come from? We’ve been consumed with George […]
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Letter To Editor: Let’s make D.C. a state
Submitted by Theresa Reuter To the Editor: No taxation without representation. It’s one of the key reasons why America fought for its independence. So why do we continue to tax Washington, D.C. residents without giving them proper representation in Congress? The population of D.C. is comparable to the populations of entire states like Alaska, Wyoming, […]
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Editorial: Critical Race Theory and the Whitewashing of America
Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher, CEO San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper (Courtesy Photo) By Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher, San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper It was not enough that 47 states have introduced over 500 bills that will limit the time, places and rights to vote in America, as well as allow states […]
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Gospel greats who changed the game
2008: Edwin, left, and Walter Hawkins performing their timeless hit “Oh Happy Day.” (AFRO Archive) By Marnita Coleman Special to the AFRO Over the years, we have turned on the radio, scanned past gospel stations to reach soul, blues and rock and roll frequencies that air our favorite hits. Not wanting to feel convicted by […]
