Congressman Kweisi Mfume (Courtesy Photo) Why I have asked Congress to fund vital initiatives in the 7th Congressional District By Congressman Kweisi Mfume For the first time in more than ten years, the United States Congress will appropriate money to fund a variety of community projects in all 435 congressional districts across the country. These […]
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COMMENTARY: Part of the vaccine “Wait and See” crowd? This is for you.
The U.S. government and the whole healthcare industry have a sketchy history of experimenting on people without their informed consent. Particularly black people. THE ORLANDO ADVOCATE – In 1932, the Public Health Service, working with the Tuskegee Institute, began the infamous Tuskegee Syphilis Study— probably the most egregious example of the “physician do no harm” […]
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The Black beauty industry–A backbone of our community
For many Black women the hair salon is an attainable means of community, support, and all-around self-care. The salon is a renowned place where we can discuss the chronicles of our day-to-day lives to local news highlights from the comfort of a salon chair. By Astrid Williams & Kaela Thomas For many Black women the […]
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Black business leaders are energizing corporate America on voting rights
The suspension rate for Black boys is 206% higher than the district average and represents the highest suspension rate for any racial or gender group. By Marc Morial, TO BE EQUAL via NNPA In the long arc of the nation’s history of racially-motivated voter suppression, 2021 will stand as a clear and distinct moment that […]
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OP-ED: A Transformational President
So far, in my estimation, Joe Biden is keeping his promises and succeeding in getting the country back on track in our “pursuit of a more perfect union.” Congressman James E. Clyburn (D-SC) By Congressman James E. Clyburn (D-SC) President Biden has completed the first 100-days milestone that has been used since Franklin Roosevelt to […]
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‘Power of possible’ for D.C. statehood
D.C. could potentially become the 51st state if it passes the Senate. (Courtesy Photo) By Wayne Dawkins Special to the AFRO DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, the 51st U.S. state? When a bill two weeks ago passed the House Representatives after numerous non-starters, there were warnings by pundits: the proposal for representation – that complements taxation – […]
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TBE#18 – Message To Grads: Spend Nine Minutes And 29 Seconds To Make A Difference
National Urban League President and CEO Marc Morial. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) To Be Equal #18 May 6, 2021 Message To Grads: Spend Nine Minutes And 29 Seconds To Make A Difference By Marc H. Morial President and CEO National Urban League “If we can lift black lives from the margins of society, we can lift […]
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Commentary: Sen. Tim Scott don’t lose your soul or your way
Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) remarked in an editorial that America is not a racist country and has since caused a stir among African-Americans. (Courtesy photo) By Wayne Dawkins Special to the AFRO Little Anthony and the Imperials’ “Going out of my head” played on my car stereo over the weekend and immediately reminded me of […]
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Op-ed: Chauvin Is Guilty. Our Work Is Cut Out for Us
Ben Jealous serves as president of People For the American Way and People For the American Way Foundation. (Courtesy Photo) By Ben Jealous Just a few days have passed since Derek Chauvin’s conviction in the murder of George Floyd. But the images from that moment are seared in our memories forever: the murderer, led away […]
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Letter to the Editor: Jesus and the vaccine
Submitted by Kimball Shinkoskey Dear Editor, I wonder if vaccine-resistant evangelicals know that Jesus loved health science. Although he is remembered as the risen Lord and Savior in death, in life he carried on the healing tradition of prophets like Elijah, Elisha, and Isaiah, who was court physician to King Hezekiah. Moses, the originator of […]
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Unlikely paradise Minn., power of possible for D.C.
Former Vice President Hubert Humphrey, trailblazing Journalist Carl Rowan and Journalist and Author Michele Norris were all icons in their own right. (Courtesy of The Race Card Project/The Famous People/Associated Press) By Wayne Dawkins Special to the AFRO Minnesota contradictions. Too much lethal police misconduct, yet a progressive legacy. U.S. Sen. and Jimmy Carter-era Vice […]
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Conversations with Dr. Kaye: Abolish the damn police
Dr. Kaye Whitehead (Courtesy Photo) By Dr. Kaye Whitehead Like many of you, I counted down the moments, with both trepidation and worry, to the reading of the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial. As someone who has both studied and witnessed state-sanctioned violence against the Black community, and who grew listening to my father […]
