Posts Tagged ‘politics’
Harris takes a question about her identity as an opportunity to examine Trump’s record on race
The Vice President and hopeful future president expertly steered a conversation about race in this week’s debate.
Read MoreKamala Harris, for the Black People
Keith Boykin offers answers to questions about Kamala’s “Black agenda” that are everyone’s mind ahead of the presidential election.
Read MoreHow Black Women Can Protect Their Peace This Election Cycle
As Kamala Harris vies for president, Black women must contend with the sexist racism it spotlights and exacerbates.
Read MoreHarley-Davidson is dropping diversity initiatives after right-wing anti-DEI campaign
Harley Davidson has officially ended support for diversity within the company and through sponsorship of outside organizations.
Read MoreWhen Trump attacks Harris’ racial identity, these Americans say it’s personal
Some Americans with multiracial identities are reminded of their own struggles by comments made about Kamala Harris.
Read MoreRoyce White, Former NBA Player, Shakes Up US Senate GOP Primary Race in Minnesota
Former NBA player, Royce White, seeks nomination for the US Senate GOP primary in MN. As a Black man, White says he can appeal to POC voters. However, White has drawn controversy with past misogynistic, homophobic, and antisemitic social media comments. White praises Steve Bannon as a “hero” and calls conspiracy theorist, Alex Jones, a friend.
Read MoreUS Olympian Ariana Ramsey is ‘So Amazed’ by Free Healthcare in the Olympic Village, She’s Joining the Fight for Universal Healthcare
US olympian Ariana Ramsey’s experience with free healthcare at the Paris 2024 Olympics has her eager to fight for universal healthcare back home. The olympian has received free dental care, eye exams, and more while in the Olympic village; she has taken to social media to express her amazement and newfound call to action.
Read MoreMissouri voters pass constitutional amendment requiring increased Kansas City police funding
Missouri voters have passed another constitutional amendment requiring Kansas City to spend at least 25% of its budget on policing– a 5% increase from previous years.
Read MoreTrump Falsely Accuses Harris of Deciding to ‘Turn Black’ During a Combative Panel With Black Journalists
During the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) convention, Trump falsely claimed presidential nominee and Howard University alum, Vice President Kamala Harris, decided to “turn Black.” Trump said, “. . . she was always of Indian heritage, and she was only promoting Indian heritage. I did not know she was Black until a number of years ago when she happened to turn Black, and now she wants to be known as Black.”
Read MoreWhat Kamala Harris’s Candidacy Means for Black Women
Kimberly Peeler-Allen, whose organization supports Black women in politics, discusses Vice President Harris’ bid for the democratic ticket.
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