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Kemi Badenoch reveals ‘hysterical’ level of personal attacks faced as a black woman

August 24, 2025
Kemi Badenoch

Both her colleagues and constituents have said and done racist things during her tenure as party leader.

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Decades of Water Neglect Pushed This Alabama Activist Into Politics

August 18, 2025
Carletta Davis

Carletta Davis, a local environmental justice advocate, has decided to enter politics after President Trump rolled back regulations.

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How James Baldwin Inspired This Black Gay Refugee’s Fight for Justice

July 30, 2025

After escaping anti-gay violence, Edafe Okporo found a home in Harlem — and in Baldwin’s words. Now he’s running for city council.

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Maryland’s Black Caucus Leadership: Driven by Faith and Service

June 5, 2025

Delegates Jheanelle Wilkins, Stephanie Smith, Karen Toles, and Melissa Wells are blending politics and purpose.

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How Birmingham’s Youngest Mayor Tore Down a ’52-Foot Lie’

March 9, 2025

In Son of Birmingham, Randall Woodfin reveals how he fought violence and racism as the major of the Alabama city.

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This Day in History: America Elects Its First Black Governor

January 13, 2025

The Richmond native served in the senate before becoming governor of Virginia and, eventually, Richmond’s mayor.

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Los Angeles Burned, Now They’re Coming for Karen Bass 

January 10, 2025

The first woman and second-ever Black person to serve as mayor of L.A. is under attack by conservative trolls like Elon Musk and Donald Trump.

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Jimmy Carter’s single term in office was a springboard for Black women in politics

December 30, 2024

After President Carter’s passing at 100 years old, we reflect on how he helped Black women during his four years as president.

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His Father Bankrupted the Klan. Now He’s Going to Congress to Continue the Fight.

December 27, 2024

Though Democrats will be in the minority in the House, Shomari Figures says that his mission, including healthcare and voting, hasn’t changed.

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Trailblazing politician Shirley Chisholm is awarded Congress’ highest honor

December 16, 2024

Kamala Harris signed the build posthumously awarding Shirley Chisolm the Congressional Gold Medal, which President Biden signed into law.

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ABHM builds public awareness of the harmful legacies of slavery and Jim Crow in America and promotes racial repair, reconciliation, and healing. 

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