Columnists Archives - The Washington Informer https://www.washingtoninformer.com/category/columnists/ Black News, Commentary and Culture | The Washington Informer Thu, 19 Sep 2024 19:54:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/cropped-Site-Icon-32x32.png Columnists Archives - The Washington Informer https://www.washingtoninformer.com/category/columnists/ 32 32 121622320 NAACP Urgently Calls on Missouri Governor to Halt Execution of Marcellus Williams https://www.washingtoninformer.com/naacp-calls-missouri-governor-stop-execution/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/naacp-calls-missouri-governor-stop-execution/#respond Thu, 19 Sep 2024 19:28:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1215036 The NAACP has issued an emergency call to Missouri’s Republican Gov. Mike Parson to stop the execution of Marcellus Williams (pictured), a Black man on death row who has consistently maintained his innocence. (Courtesy photo)

NAACP President Derrick Johnson and Missouri State Conference President Nimrod Chapel Jr. have called on Missouri's Republican Gov. Mike Parson to halt the execution of Marcellus Williams, a Black man on death row who has consistently maintained his innocence, due to the lack of physical evidence linking him to the crime scene and racial bias during the original trial.

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Stevie Wonder Calls for ‘Joy Over Anger’ on New Tour Ahead of Election https://www.washingtoninformer.com/stevie-wonder-tour-unity/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/stevie-wonder-tour-unity/#respond Thu, 19 Sep 2024 18:33:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1215032 Stevie Wonder

Stevie Wonder is embarking on a 10-show tour this fall, titled "Sing Your Song! As We Fix Our Nation's Broken Heart," to inspire unity and healing, and is offering free tickets to individuals working to mend the nation's broken heart.

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State Department Launches Online Passport Renewal System for Millions of Americans https://www.washingtoninformer.com/online-passport-renewals-available/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/online-passport-renewals-available/#respond Wed, 18 Sep 2024 20:47:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1215003 brown leather duffel bag

The State Department has launched an online passport renewal system for millions of Americans, allowing them to pay, upload a photo, and apply online without having to appear in person or send documents through the mail.

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New Study Reveals Racial Disparities in Breast Cancer Mortality Rates Across All Tumor Subtypes https://www.washingtoninformer.com/black-women-breast-cancer-mortality/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/black-women-breast-cancer-mortality/#respond Wed, 18 Sep 2024 15:32:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1214862 **FILE** A new study reveals despite advancements in early detection and innovative treatments, Black women in the United States face higher mortality rates from breast cancer compared to white women. (Jacques Benovil/The Washington Informer)

Black women in the U.S. have a significantly higher risk of breast cancer mortality across all subtypes, due to factors such as systemic racism, socioeconomic inequality, and inadequate access to high-quality cancer treatment.

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Leaders and Ministers Leave the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s ‘Day of Healing’ Upbeat, Motivated https://www.washingtoninformer.com/cbcf-alc-day-healing/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/cbcf-alc-day-healing/#respond Wed, 18 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1214928 Bishop Paul S. Morton delivered the keynote address as part of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference “Day of Healing” on Sept. 14. (Hamil R. Harris/The Washington Informer)

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Annual Legislative Conference's "Day of Healing" featured Bishop Paul S. Morton as the keynote speaker, who spoke about overcoming adversity and the importance of the upcoming elections.

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MALVEAUX: Trump Falling Apart https://www.washingtoninformer.com/kamala-harris-debate-trump-unraveling/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/kamala-harris-debate-trump-unraveling/#respond Wed, 18 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1214961 **FILE** Donald Trump (Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons)

Vice President Kamala Harris outperformed former President Donald Trump in a debate, as she handled the business of the debate with preparation and facts, while Trump fell apart and lied repeatedly.

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MORIAL: Trump and Vance Continue Trafficking Racist Lies About Immigrants https://www.washingtoninformer.com/trump-vance-haitian-immigrants-hate/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/trump-vance-haitian-immigrants-hate/#respond Wed, 18 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1214967 J.D. Vance (left) was selected to join Donald Trump's presidential campaign as his running mate. (Courtesy of @DrSchwertner via X)

Donald Trump and J.D. Vance have amplified false smears about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, leading to racial tensions, bomb threats, and racist lies and stereotypes that have been used to incite violence in the past.

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THE RELIGION CORNER: Fanning the Flames of the Diabetes Epidemic, 7th Edition (Pt. 4) https://www.washingtoninformer.com/reversing-type-2-diabetes-lifestyle/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/reversing-type-2-diabetes-lifestyle/#respond Wed, 18 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1214949 woman in white shirt holding a glucometer

Oprah Winfrey was able to reverse her prediabetes diagnosis by changing her diet and exercise habits, demonstrating the importance of lifestyle changes in preventing the devastating effects of Type 2 diabetes.

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MARIAN WRIGHT EDELMAN: Lessons After September 11 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/remembering-911-atlanta-community/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/remembering-911-atlanta-community/#respond Wed, 18 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1214953 pexels-photo-2985650.jpeg

On September 11, 2001, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s vision of the beloved community was shattered by the terrorist attacks, but his words of hope and unity still inspire us to build a better world.

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Kamala Harris Addresses Black Journalists, Criticizes Trump’s Divisive Rhetoric https://www.washingtoninformer.com/kamala-harris-nabj-interview/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/kamala-harris-nabj-interview/#respond Tue, 17 Sep 2024 20:14:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1214803 Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris speaks during an interview with members of the National Association of Black Journalists at the WHYY studio in Philadelphia on Sept. 17.

Vice President Kamala Harris engaged with members of the National Association of Black Journalists to discuss his campaign, the ongoing conflict in Israel and Gaza, and the need for reparations for the generational impact of slavery, redlining, and Jim Crow laws.

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