The AFRO-American Newspapers have a rich history of trailblazing journalism, thanks to the contributions of Black women such as Frances L. Murphy II, Elizabeth “Bettye” Murphy Moss, Ida Murphy Peters, Vashti Murphy Matthews, Carlita Murphy Jones, Elizabeth Murphy Oliver, and many others.
Category: Opinion
Posted inEducation
Title I Funding in Limbo: What’s at Stake for Black Students
A Baltimore judge has temporarily blocked Trump’s DEI ban, but experts warn that federal funding may still be at risk for schools serving low-income and predominantly Black students.
Posted inOpinion
Why the Vision of Marcus Garvey Is Needed in the Era of Trump
Marcus Garvey’s vision of economic and cultural advancement of Black people is still relevant today, as he advocated for Pan-African awareness, self-help, and cooperative action, and his organization, the Universal Negro Improvement Association, was the largest Black organization ever developed.
Posted inBooks
Texas may change how schools select library books. Critics say it could lead to more bans.
Senate Bill 13 would create school library advisory councils to recommend books for school libraries and give the final say over new books to school boards, rather than librarians, and would also make it easier for school districts to remove books that have “indecent content or profane content”.
Posted inEnvironmental Justice
Apparently, Planting Trees Is a DEI Plot
Support Our Urban Landscape, a Black-run nonprofit in New Orleans, has lost funding from the Trump Administration’s war on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, which would have allowed them to plant 5,000 trees across the city to combat the urban heat-island effect.
Posted inSports
She Came First: Black Women Transforming Sports
Black women in sports have been breaking barriers and making history for generations, from Dianne Durham becoming the first Black woman to win a U.S. national gymnastics title to Angel Reese owning the court in college basketball.
Posted inWord In Black
The Audacity of Mediocrity: Why Black Women Have to Work Twice as Hard and It’s Still Not Enough
Black women are tired of being expected to be exceptional in order to receive a fraction of the recognition and opportunities given to white men, and are demanding accountability and action from institutions and decision-makers.
Posted inHomepage
The Braid Debate: The Rising Costs of Hair Braiding
Braids are a cultural tradition and practical hair care solution for Black women, but the rising cost of braiding services has made them less affordable and driven many to learn how to braid their own hair.
Posted inBooks
First Black Librarian of Congress must have term renewed by the 47th president
Dr. Carla Hayden, the first Black Librarian of Congress, faces the possibility of not having her term renewed in 2026 due to the Trump administration’s attacks on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.
Posted inThis Week
Vance visits Texas-Mexico border to promote Trump’s immigration crackdown
Vice President J.D. Vance, along with two other top Trump administration officials, took an aerial tour of the border and met with law enforcement officials to highlight the Trump administration’s immigration policies, which have led to a 39% decrease in illegal border crossings.
