Posts Tagged ‘politics’
For Black Women in Political Office, Speaking Out Can Come at a Cost
Black women in elected office face mounting political backlash and retaliation for challenging those in power.
Read More‘When you look at the numbers, we win’: the prophetic Texas pastor poised to take Jasmine Crockett’s House seat
As the midterm elections draw nearer, the races are heating up, including this one between two Black candidates in Texas.
Read MoreHow the 2016 election year transformed Milwaukee’s generational leadership and political representation
While the state supported Donald Trump in the past, Milwaukee voters have been more willing to vote for previously unlikely candidates.
Read MoreDemocratic Socialist Angie Nixon Pulls Off Upset, Wins Senate Primary Race In Florida
The win is surprising after her opponent’s early support, and the democratic party will need to come together to ensure she wins in November.
Read MoreCrowley wins Wisconsin’s 2026 Democratic primary for governor in a photo finish
Crowley retracted his campaign resignation after receiving an endorsement for Governor Evers, which helped him narrowly beat Hong.
Read MoreWhat These Recent Supreme Court Rulings Could Mean for All Black Americans
From voting rights to prison sentences, recent Supreme Court decisions could reshape policy and disproportionately affect Black Americans.
Read MorePennsylvania Dems Pass Bill Blocking Whites-Only Towns With No Support From Republicans
Representative Ben Waxman of Pennsylvania sponsored the bill that would make white-only communities illegal in the state
Read MoreThe Voting Rights Act is now a ‘dead letter’ after latest Supreme Court decision
While Justice Elena Kagan wrote a strong dissent, the overall decision of the Supreme Court was to weaken race-based voting protections.
Read MoreU.S. Votes No as UN Calls Slave Trade ‘Gravest Crime’ and Backs Reparations
While some nations abstained from voting, the US, Israel and Argentina were the only ones to vote against the resolution.
Read MoreUnderground Railroad museum sues Trump administration alleging it canceled grant
The Underground Railroad filed a lawsuit Friday demanding their federal grant be reinstated by the Trump administration.
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