The AFRO editorial board has endorsed Question F for the Charter Amendment Inner Harbor Park and recommends voting against Question H for the Reducing Baltimore City Council Districts.
Tag: Kamala Harris
Posted in2024 Elections
Kamala Harris has a plan for Black men–Trump never did
Vice President Kamala Harris has proposed a comprehensive agenda for Black men that includes business loans, job opportunities, more Black male teachers, health equity, weed equity, ban the box, mentorship programs, support for Black farmers, debt relief, and crypto protection.
Posted in2024 Elections
Harris urges African-American churchgoers in Georgia to vote and gets an assist from Stevie Wonder
Kamala Harris and Stevie Wonder visited two Atlanta churches to encourage early voting and promote the importance of kindness and lifting people up, while the Rev. Al Sharpton interviewed Harris about her support among Black men.
Posted in2024 Elections
Kamala Harris Has a Plan for Black Men. Trump Never Did
VP Harris wants to help Black men build wealth, provide for our families, and lead our communities. Trump wants to use us as political pawns.
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Posted inPolitics
Obama’s challenge to Black men: Don’t fall for Trump’s lies
Former President Barack Obama has called on Black men to rethink their relationship with women in positions of power and to reevaluate their understanding of manhood, urging them to support Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris.
Posted in2024 Elections
Obama’s Challenge to Black Men: Don’t Fall for Trump’s Lies
Obama is asking all men, including Black men, to rethink our relationship with women in positions of power, and to reevaluate our understanding of manhood.
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Posted in2024 Elections
The AFRO endorses Harris, Alsobrooks ahead of Election Day 2024
These two women have consistently demonstrated their dedication not only to the Black community but to all constituents, regardless of their leadership roles. Harris announced her candidacy for the presidency on July 27. A Howard University alumna and proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Harris has a long history of public service. She […]
Posted inNational News
After the deluge, the lies: Misinformation and hoaxes about Helene cloud the recovery
Extremist groups, disinformation agents, hucksters and politicians are exploiting the devastation and despair caused by Hurricane Helene to spread false claims and conspiracy theories about the government’s response, diverting attention from recovery efforts.
Posted inCommentary
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.
Posted inHealth
Georgia judge overturns 6-week abortion ban
A Fulton County judge has ruled that Georgia’s six-week abortion ban is unconstitutional, allowing abortions up to 22 weeks of pregnancy, while the state’s Attorney General has filed an appeal to the Georgia Supreme Court to reinstate the ban.
Posted inHBCU
Howard students and alum eagerly await VP Harris’ upcoming homecoming appearance
Vice President Kamala Harris and running mate Tim Walz are visiting several historically Black colleges and universities during homecoming season to engage with young Black students and secure their votes.
Posted inPolitics
The tragedies of Eric Adams, Marcellus Williams and Mark Robinson
Three Black men, Eric Adams, Marcellus Williams and Mark Robinson, have recently made headlines for different reasons, highlighting the importance of effective participation in government and the consequences of ignoring the rules.