Posts Tagged ‘politics’
NAACP to partner with Vote.org to boost Black voter turnout in midterms
The NAACP hopes that getting more Black citizens to vote in the midterm elections will defend American democracy from conservative attacks.
Read MoreKentucky Senate candidate Charles Booker says racist experiences help fuel his run
Kentucky Senate hopeful Charles Booker isn’t bashful about racist experiences with colleagues that motivated him to run against Rand Paul.
Read MoreDemocratic Senate candidate wears noose around his neck in ad opposing Senator Rand Paul
Charles Booker (D, KY), Democrat U.S. Senate nominee, released a powerful ad against Rand Paul (R), who opposed an anti-lynching bill.
Read MoreAlabama’s only Black member of Congress welcomes a fight over her voting rights bill
Following in the footsteps of her ancestors and mentor, Rep. Terri Sewell is prepared to fight for a bill to stop roll purges, gerrymandering, intimidation, and I.D. requirements that would unfairly prevent black citizens from voting.
Read MoreWisconsin Republicans Want Supreme Court To Block Map That Adds A Black-Majority District
Once again, Wisconsin Republicans have attempted to sway the vote, this time stating a new map of legislative districts violates the Voting Rights Act. Yet experts point out that this argument misrepresents the impact of a black-majority district.
Read MoreQuestioning a Black woman’s credentials is par for the course in this country
In response to President Biden’s announcement of Supreme Court Justice pick Ketanji Brown Jackson, conservative political commentator Tucker Carlson demanded to see the judge’s LSAT score. Black people are all too familiar with having to prove themselves to those who are less qualified.
Read MoreThese Black candidates are aiming to make Black history in 2022 midterm elections
The 2022 midterm elections are officially underway as early voting kicked off in Texas on Monday. Lee Merritt, Cheri Beasley, Anthony Brown, and Malcolm Kenyatta are all set to make Black history if successful.
Read MoreShalanda Young set to become first Black woman to serve as White House budget director
Shalanda Young set to become first Black woman to serve as White House budget director
Read MoreEric Adams elected as New York City’s second Black mayor
Eric Adams elected as New York City’s second Black mayor. Eric Adams elected as New York City’s second Black mayor. Adams first triumphed this summer in a crowded Democratic primary after he struck a nuanced stance on law enforcement issues.
Read More4 Georgia Deputies Placed on Leave After Black Man Dies a Week After His Arrest
Jermaine Jones Jr. was taken to the hospital by officers after what they call a “brief struggle.” Jones spent one week in a coma and died on Oct. 18.
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