Posts Tagged ‘politics’
Shomari Figures wins bid to represent Alabama district embroiled in Supreme Court case
Figures won an election in a district that was redrawn after a judge ordered the previous map to be redrawn for disenfranchising Black voters.
Read MoreA house divided: How two generations of Black men with opposing political views live under the same roof
The NBC News article discusses the growing divide among Black families as differing political views create tension and conflict. Many families are grappling with how to navigate their relationships in the wake of these differences, often leading to difficult conversations during gatherings and affecting long-standing bonds. The piece highlights the broader implications of political polarization on familial ties within the Black community.
Read MoreSimple Steps to Make Voting Easier
From vote-by-mail to making Election Day a national holiday, voting rights advocates are engaged in myriad efforts to increase voting access.
Read MoreWho were the United Socialists: The Black anarchist squatters you’ve never heard of
In the early 1900s, Black freedmen combined fringe religion and radical politics into a utopian vision of Oklahoma
Read MoreMilwaukee Black Political Power Tour
Join Capital B, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, and Radio Milwaukee for an engaging evening of dinner, drinks, and networking, centered on vital discussions about the political landscape of Black Milwaukee—both present and future. Hosted by Capital B journalists Christina Carrega and others, the free event will feature insights from experts and city representatives. You’ll also have the opportunity to share…
Read MoreThe ‘pragmatic optimist’ set to make history in a divided Senate
Lisa Blunt Rochester is committed to become Delaware’s first Black woman in Congress.
Read MoreWhy Eric Adams Is Nothing Like David Dinkins
Comparisons between New York’s first and second Black mayor equate one’s corruption with the racism the other faced.
Read MoreBlack swing-state voters overwhelmingly back Harris — with key divides on age and gender, Howard poll shows
The recent Howard Initiative Poll shows that Harris leads among Black voters in swing states–with a few key differences.
Read MoreTrump’s claims about Haitians draw from a centuries-long narrative. These women explain why.
Haitian-American scholars and immigrant advocates break down the centuries long history of xenophobia towards Haitians in the United States.
Read MoreHarris 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.
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