Keith Boykin urges African-Americans to become better voters by getting informed, verifying information, voting, attending local government meetings, volunteering, donating, supporting organizations, lobbying elected officials, running for office, and starting a PAC.
Tag: Congress
Posted inCommentary
No cheek left to turn: Standing up for Albina Head Start and the low-income families it serves
Albina Head Start, a highly regarded federal Head Start program, is suing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) over a misapplied rule that could potentially force the program to lose federal funding due to a single incident of an employee breaking the rules.
Posted in2024 Elections
Tim Walz highlights service and policy goals at Democratic National Convention
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz addressed the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, highlighting his diverse background in public service and his vision for the future, including his focus on economic and social welfare initiatives.
Posted in2024 Elections
Council member Janeese Lewis George shares thoughts on Harris campaign
D.C. Councilmember Janeese Lewis George has expressed her excitement and support for Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign, citing her qualifications and the momentum she has built in just a few weeks.
Posted inPOLITICS
Vice President Harris and the rest of the agenda
President Biden’s decision to step down and pass the torch to Vice President Harris has sparked an outpouring of support and donations, and it is up to voters to make a difference in the upcoming presidential election by voting for Democrats in congressional races and ensuring the Electoral College delegates are selected.
Posted inBaltimore News
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.
Posted inBUSINESS
A win for Black entrepreneurship: Is the new FTC ban good for Black businesses?
The Federal Trade Commission has voted to ban noncompete agreements, which could increase worker pay by $300 billion and lead to 8,500 more new businesses each year, but legal challenges from the US Chamber of Commerce and the Business Roundtable may delay its implementation.
Posted inAfro Briefs
Learning to navigate and manage medical debt
Medical debt is the leading cause of bankruptcy in the United States, and there are steps consumers can take to manage and perhaps reduce or eliminate medical debt, including requesting an itemized bill, comparing your EOB with your bill, making an appeal, checking for financial assistance, and negotiating your bill.
Posted inCommentary
Making ends meet is hard enough without a penalty for coming up short
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is working to reduce overdraft and late fees, which are disproportionately harmful to low-income households and people of color, by establishing benchmarks and limiting the amount companies can charge for a late fee.
Posted inCommentary, Health, Health, NEWS, News, Opinion, OPINION
Addressing infant mortality in the United States
By Dr. Sheldon Fields For the first time in over twenty years, the infant mortality rate has increased in the United States, rising to three percent in 2022, according to CDC data. This troubling trend is not impacting everyone equally. Black infants face up to double the risk of dying in comparison to Hispanic and […]
Posted inU.S. Government
Rep. Jim Clyburn steps down from Democratic leadership
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Longtime legislator Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.-6) announced his departure from Democratic leadership on Feb. 14. “I have informed Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.-8) of my intention to step down as assistant democratic leader of the House Democratic Caucus. I am deeply grateful for the confidence my colleagues have placed […]
Posted inNational News
Federal spending bill directs states to reimburse food stamp fraud victims
By AFRO Staff States will be required to reimburse victims of food stamp hackers under provisions of the $1.7 trillion federal spending bill passed this week. The measure, added to the massive spending bill approved by Congress Dec. 22, will mean that state agencies will cover a fast-growing theft-of-benefits scheme. The AFRO reported on Baltimoreans […]