November 7, 2025
GREATER HOUSTON EDITION
AframNews.com
Vol.30, Issue 42
OBITUARY
African-American News&Issues
“Addressing Current & Historical Realities Affecting Our Community”
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PASTOR JAMES NASH
By: Family
AI IS TAKING OVER — AND BLACK WORKERS ARE THE FIRST TO GO
By: Roy Douglas Malonson
AI is changing everything, but not everyone is benefiting. While tech companies brag about “the future,” thousands of Black workers across America are quietly losing their jobs to machines that don’t need lunch breaks, don’t take vacations, and don’t earn a paycheck. For decades, we fought to earn a place in the workforce, and now that same system is pushing us out—silently, efficiently, and without remorse. Look around and you can already see it. Selfcheckout lanes replaced cashiers. Delivery drones and driverless trucks are replacing people who’ve spent their whole lives behind the wheel. Automated customer service bots are replacing voices that once
answered phones in call centers. And most of those jobs—the ones being replaced first—belong to us. This isn’t just about losing work. It’s about losing security, community, and identity. Those jobs built the backbone of the Black middle class. They helped send kids to college, pay mortgages, and keep food on the table. Now, one new piece of software or machine can wipe out hundreds of those same positions overnight. It’s easy to say “learn to code,” but that’s not realistic for everyone. Many of our schools don’t have access to tech programs Workers on pg. 3 or AI education. In some
Today, our community grieves the loss of a truly remarkable leader, Pastor James Nash. For decades, Pastor Nash was more than just a spiritual guide — he was a cornerstone of Sunnyside’s progress and unity. His leadership extended far beyond the walls of his church, touching every corner of our neighborhood. Through his unwavering commitment to service, Pastor Nash became a beacon of hope for those seeking guidance, a voice for those who felt unheard, and a tireless champion for positive change. A voice for justice, unity, and hope, Pastor Nash dedicated his life to creating opportunities and building bridges within our community. He worked tirelessly to improve the quality of life for residents, advocating for fair treatment, equal access, and community empowerment. Through faith, compassion, and action, he showed us that leadership is not just about words — it’s about showing up, standing up, and lifting others along the way. His ministry was rooted in love and inclusion, and his example inspired countless others to serve. Pastor Nash’s legacy will live on in the people he touched, the lives he changed, and the community he strengthened. The programs he helped create, the families he counseled, and the hope he instilled will continue to shape Sunnyside for generations to come. While his passing leaves a deep void, his spirit and vision will continue to guide us forward. I extend my deepest condolences to his family, friends, congregation, and all who had the privilege of knowing him. May we honor Pastor Nash’s memory by continuing his mission of faith, AA unity, and service to one another.