Posts Tagged ‘Black politicians’
Congressional Black Caucus allies launch ‘eight-figure’ effort to flip the House
An ally of the Congressional Black Caucus is launching a super PAC to mobilize Black voters and flip the House majority for Democrats, which could potentially lead to the first Black speaker of the House.
Read More‘Our vote doesn’t matter’: Black Tennessee residents frustrated over expulsion of legislators
Democratic residents in the former districts of Justin Jones and Justin J. Pearson expressed outrage at state Republicans for ousting the representatives they had voted into office.
Read MoreVirginia’s open congressional seat offers opportunity for a new generation of Black leaders
After the passing of Virginia ‘s democratic representative, voters will have a choice between two Black candidates next February.
Read MoreArkansas town elects youngest Black mayor in US
At Just 18 years old, Jaylen Smith is the youngest Black mayor in the USA and will lead Earle, Arkansas for several years.
Read MoreMandela Barnes’ rise is a true ‘Wisconsin story.’ But is it enough to win a Senate race?
Wisconsinites wait with baited breath to see how lieutenant governor Mandela Barnes will fair in a senate race against incumbent Ron Johnson.
Read MoreThese Black candidates are aiming to make Black history in 2022 midterm elections
The 2022 midterm elections are officially underway as early voting kicked off in Texas on Monday. Lee Merritt, Cheri Beasley, Anthony Brown, and Malcolm Kenyatta are all set to make Black history if successful.
Read MoreEric Adams elected as New York City’s second Black mayor
Eric Adams elected as New York City’s second Black mayor. Eric Adams elected as New York City’s second Black mayor. Adams first triumphed this summer in a crowded Democratic primary after he struck a nuanced stance on law enforcement issues.
Read MoreDamian Williams Is the First Black U.S. Attorney to Lead the Southern District of New York in Its 232-Year History
Damien Williams was confirmed by the U.S. Senate this week to be the next United States attorney for the Southern District of New York, the first Black person to lead the office in its 232-year history. The position makes him the most powerful federal law enforcement official in Manhattan at the age of 41 years old.
Read MoreMarc Lamont Hill on Black Elected Officials and Why the Political System Prevents Progressive Politics From Being Articulated
“There’s the narrative that they [Black elected officials] get into office and they sell out…That absolutely happens, but I don’t think most Black elected officials are sellouts. I just think the system doesn’t allow for the kind of work that needs to be done.” — Marc Lamont Hill, Professor, Author
Read MoreBooker, Harris, Scott’s “Justice for Victims of Lynching” bill moves forward in the senate
America needs an anti-lynching bill at the federal level. Will such a bill finally be passed?
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