Viewpoints Archives - The Washington Informer https://www.washingtoninformer.com/category/viewpoints/ Black News, Commentary and Culture | The Washington Informer Wed, 23 Oct 2024 19:31:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/cropped-Site-Icon-32x32.png Viewpoints Archives - The Washington Informer https://www.washingtoninformer.com/category/viewpoints/ 32 32 121622320 VIEWPOINTS https://www.washingtoninformer.com/kamala-harris-policy-proposals-black-men/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/kamala-harris-policy-proposals-black-men/#respond Wed, 23 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1217175 **FILE** Vice President Kamala Harris (Cleveland Nelson/The Washington Informer)

Vice President Kamala Harris has announced new policy proposals aimed at Black men, including entrepreneurship, education, digital asset protection, health care, and legal reforms, in an effort to address the needs of the community.

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VIEWPOINTS https://www.washingtoninformer.com/mental-health-strategies/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/mental-health-strategies/#respond Wed, 16 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1216834

Several strategies can be used to enhance mental health. These include avoiding gossip, meditating, exercising, listening to music, and writing. It is also important to show compassion and stay present.

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VIEWPOINTS https://www.washingtoninformer.com/john-amos-legendary-actor/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/john-amos-legendary-actor/#respond Wed, 09 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1216328 **FILE** John Amos (U.S. National Archives via Wikimedia Commons)

John Amos, a legendary actor known for his roles in "Good Times," "Roots" and "Coming to America," died in August at the age of 84, leaving behind a legacy of laughter and memories for his family, friends and loved ones.

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VIEWPOINTS https://www.washingtoninformer.com/cheat-code-life-advice/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/cheat-code-life-advice/#respond Wed, 02 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1215745 a man mixing batter in a bowl

Using common sense, living within your means, cooking at home, developing relationships with people from other countries, and knowing when to speak are all "cheat codes" for life that more people should know.

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VIEWPOINTS https://www.washingtoninformer.com/courting-black-male-vote-presidential-candidates/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/courting-black-male-vote-presidential-candidates/#respond Wed, 25 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1215357 **FILE** Donald Trump (Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons)

Black male voters are being courted by both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris' campaigns, with some polls showing Trump gaining ground and Harris focusing on reaching young Black men, despite skepticism from some voters.

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VIEWPOINTS https://www.washingtoninformer.com/note-younger-self-advice/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/note-younger-self-advice/#respond Wed, 18 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1214942 woman in black tank top

If given the opportunity, many would write a note to their younger selves with advice on self-care, self-love, and financial responsibility.

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VIEWPOINTS https://www.washingtoninformer.com/james-earl-jones-dies-93/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/james-earl-jones-dies-93/#respond Wed, 11 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1214407 **FILE** James Earl Jones (Eva Rinaldi, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons)

James Earl Jones, a legendary actor who voiced Mufasa and Darth Vader, has died at the age of 93, leaving behind a legacy of greatness and a lasting impact on Hollywood.

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VIEWPOINTS https://www.washingtoninformer.com/student-loan-forgiveness-biden-supreme-court/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/student-loan-forgiveness-biden-supreme-court/#respond Wed, 04 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1213764 **FILE** The Biden administration announced on July 18 the forgiveness of $1.2 billion in student debt for 35,000 public service workers, including teachers, nurses and firefighters. (WI photo)

The Biden administration is continuing to push for lower repayment options for student loan borrowers, despite the Supreme Court's refusal to lift the pause on the student loan forgiveness plan.

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VIEWPOINTS https://www.washingtoninformer.com/presidential-election-next-admin/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/presidential-election-next-admin/#respond Wed, 28 Aug 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1213383

The next administration should focus on dedication to service and reparations for the descendants of enslaved Africans, lower taxes for the middle and lower class, a living wage, universal healthcare, and a woman's right to choose.

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VIEWPOINTS https://www.washingtoninformer.com/advice-younger-black-men-wellness/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/advice-younger-black-men-wellness/#respond Wed, 21 Aug 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1212993 man on the monkey bars

Advice from successful Black men to younger generations includes investing in stocks, exercising regularly, setting long-term goals, treating women with respect, and building multiple streams of income.

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