EDITORIAL A Revival of God Consciousness

gling because of how much instruction they lost during that time, and if they are now using AI, they aren’t going through the process of learning, which is very important. As a former high school teacher and now a college English professor, I am still trying to figure out how to not view AI as a threat but more so as a tool to enhance the learning experience for students. I have also been strategic with assignments and doing more in class assignments. I also require students to write an in-class essay within the first two weeks of school to get a feel for their writing style.

Bobby Mills, Phd

Black Lives Matter

Students can use this AI to write their assignments, their essays, and many other things. Educators like myself are already faced with some students plagiarizing assignments, but this takes things to a whole different level. This AI thinks for them and writes for them. What are the students learning then? This has sent educators in panic mode in how teachers can embrace AI and still have students learn. Because of the pandemic, some students are strug-

I understand why teachers are concerned about AI; I have a list of concerns too. However, the chatbot is here and more companies like Google are creating their own chatbot to compete with ChatGPT. I encourage teachers everywhere to continue what you’re doing. This will not be the last hurdle we experience in education, and I believe that if we can make it through a pandemic, we can make it through anything. I also encourage parents to be involved in their child’s education and be informed and aware of what they’re doing, what they have access to, and how they are learning. I know its easier said than done, but the benefits in the long run are worth it.

In the struggle for human dignity and human rights the phrase “Black Lives Matter” has been popularized. The question of questions is does Black lives really matter to Black people? In asking this question, we must take into consideration the reality of what is occurring in the Black community. In 2016, (90.1%) of Black murder victims were murdered by Blacks, and young Black men (15-19) were the leading victims. Public schools should teach our children how to think, not just read, write, and compute. Unfortunately, public schools are not doing a good job of teaching the 3 R’s. Of course, any Black individual’s response to the question would be an emphatic and resounding yes, Black Lives Matter! However, let’s examine the empirical facts by first referencing an African Proverb, “If there is no enemy within, the enemy outside cannot hurt you”. Thus, the enemy within is far more dangerous that the enemy without. Blacks talk about the inhumanity of Blacks against one another, but very little is done to correct the devasting problem of Blackon-Black crime.

For more visit aframnews.com That can produce stories that address current and historical realities affecting our community. Please send your inquiries to prod@aframnews.com demographic group that are least likely to vote for a Republican candidate.

So why the shift and gaps between the genders? In particular, why did we see this increase surrounding the Trump administration despite the racial comments and behavior the former president has shown? Trump has done more for White nationalist than he has for any Blacks. However, some Black men have overlooked this notion and still identify as Republican. This can be due to his individualism, the freedom he had to express his thoughts, and his pro-capitalist rhetoric. Trump was able to say what he wanted, and it was acceptable by most in society, and some Black men may gravitate towards this ideology.

In addition, some of the Black males that identify as Republican may feel as though they have

“made it.” If they are able to get the approval of the White man, who has been controlling society since slavery times, then they feel “accepted.” We have seen this with Clarence Thomas, Ye (also known as Kanye West), and Herchel Walker. It was noted that in the 2022 primaries, it was a record-setting year for the Republican party, which fielded “81 Black candidates,” according to the National Republican Congressional Committee. Little do they know that they are just puppets in this game of control. They hold no real power and will never be able to get away with half of what Trump has done. Some Black men believe in a system that wasn’t designed to include them or look out for their best interest. For Black women, The Atlantic mentioned how Black women decide their political beliefs and decision making “in policies that benefit public interest.” They are more concerned about the community as a whole rather than individualism. They consider all factors, and these decisions can be made based on their class, socioeconomic status and region. It was noted that 93% of Black women voted for the BidenHarris ticket that far exceeds the parameters of any one presidential election cycle.

The main difference between Black men and Black women when it comes to the two parties is that Black men are willing to leave the democratic party to satisfy their political needs. Whereas Black women are willing to stay within the democratic party and work on improving it through reforms, building relationships and connections, and so much more. The Atlantic gave an example of what Black women accomplished that have made differences in the Democratic party. Despite little support from the Democratic National Committee, Black women helmed grassroots organizations such as Fair Fight Action, the New Georgia Project, and Black Voters Matter that were ultimately responsible for the Biden-Harris victories in swing states.”

Regardless of how one may vote, we are seeing political and mental shifts in Black male voters. They care more about the individual of a candidate than Black women, who care about the community. Much of this is due to identity, race, and culture. In the words of Monica Crowley, “Voting is as much an emotional act as it is an intellectual one.” No one can tell you who to vote for, but you should vote for someone who has a platform that will better our communities and our future.