Posts Tagged ‘Black politicians’
Get Well Soon, Madiba
Beloved activist and former president of South Africa, Nelson Mandela, has been hospitalized due to poor health.
Read MoreTim Scott: The No. 2 Black Politician?
Eyes have turned toward Tim Scott, a South Carolina congressman who touts Republicans values that may harm the Black community.
Read MoreNewark Mayor Cory Booker’s Food Stamp Challenge
Newark’s mayor issued a challenge to others to live off food stamps over Twitter, and he’s willing to do the same.
Read MoreJim Clyburn: Susan Rice Attacks Are Racial Code
Some are wondering whether criticisms of U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Susan Rice are based in reality or racism.
Read MoreBlack legislators, past and present, celebrated in Atlanta exhibit
An Atlanta library exhibit teaches about the role Black politicians played in American history even in the face of opposition.
Read MoreViola Davis To Tackle Barbara Jordan Biopic
This time Viola Davis will tackle the life story of Barbara Jordan to be based on the 2000 biography Barbara Jordan: American Hero, written by Mary Beth Rogers. Paris Barclay will direct from a script adapted by Emmy-nominated writer Paris Qualles (primarily written for TV). “We’re hoping this becomes a movie that shows the world everything…
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