A House DiviDeD

By: Roy Douglas Malonson

The Republican Party was created in 1854 and was in support of African American equality for the first two decades. Abraham Lincoln, who was known as the 16th president of America, and other “radicalized republicans,” worked hard to eliminate slavery and grant Black men citizenship. As time moved on, GOP leaders began to forget about Black Americans.

No matter what the conversation is, race seems to be a factor. Today, we have seen the circus of politics and how it impacts everyone. We have seen it bring people together, and we have seen it rip people apart. When it comes to Black men and women, there is a house divided. Black men are now more likely to vote Republican than Black women, who are more likely to vote Democratic. According to Pew Research, about one-in-ten Black adults identify with or lean toward the Republican party.

It has been noted that the Black male vote for democratic party has decreased since 2012. In the Obama reelection, 87% voted to reelect Obama, which was a drop down from 95% in 2008. For ages 18-30, only 30% vote for Obama. Whereas 96% of Black women voted for Obama in 2012, which is up from 92% in 2008. When it came to the Trump election in 2016, Black male voters grew to 10% in 2016, and Black women at only 6%. Black women are the House Divided cont. on pg. 3

By: Chelsea Davis-Bibb, Ed.D.

In the words of Brad Henry, a good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning. That is what Harold Reed did for over 30 years in education. He started out as an elementary science teacher at Carver Elementary School (now known as Carver High School), and taught many students, including Roy Douglas Malonson, publisher of the African American News and Issues Newspaper and Loretta Devine, who is a well-known actress from Acres Homes. He started teaching in 1956 during a time where segregation was in full effect.

Mr. Reed recalled his experience and how Blacks were treated during that time. He said, “It was bad for everybody. It was bad for the Black folks and the White folks.” He mentioned how things were strict for Black teachers and how their jobs were always threatened, especially if they were a part of organizations like the NAACP (The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People). This didn’t stop Mr. Reed as he joined the organization and was proud to be a member of it.

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