Posts Tagged ‘politics’
Congress will have a record-setting number of Black members in its ranks next year
The Congressional Black Caucus, now at a record 62 members, is committed to challenging Donald Trump’s agenda while advocating for policies that address the needs and concerns of the Black community. They aim to strengthen their influence and promote equity in legislative matters during his presidency.
Read MoreFor Black Women, ‘America Has Revealed to Us Her True Self’
The complex relationship between Black women and the political landscape of the United States, particularly in the context of recent events and elections.
Read MoreAlsobrooks and Blunt Rochester: Black Women Make Senate History
Amid a disastrous loss to President Trump, two Black women have made history as they become representatives for their respective states.
Read MoreShomari 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.
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