Posts Tagged ‘politics’
Jamaal Bowman Loses Primary to George Latimer—and a Lot of AIPAC Money
Progressive, pro-Palestine politics came head to head with a moderate, Israel-backed candidate in this election.
Read MoreWhy Black Republicans Aren’t Persuading Black Voters
Black Republicans like Tim Scott and Byron Donalds have to pretend racism is not an issue. But the majority of Black people know better.
Read MoreA ‘Laundry List’ or a ‘Feel’: Biden and Trump’s Clashing Appeals to Black Voters
Both Biden and Trump are working to appeal to Black voters ahead of this year’s November election. Unsurprisingly, their approaches differ significantly to win over the community they see as critical to a victory.
Read MoreBlack Entrepreneurs, Frustrated by High Rates, Look to the Election
With interest rates and inflation rising, Black business owners are worried about their profit margins and overall cash flow. They’re starting to think Donald Trump might be a better candidate for dealing with this than President Biden.
Read MoreIt’s 30 years since apartheid ended. South Africa’s celebrations are set against growing discontent
Growing political unrest marred South Africa’s celebrations of thirty years free from apartheid on Freedom Day.
Read MoreStephen A. Smith’s Non-Apology ‘Apology’
Stephen A. Smith compared Trump’s criminal charges to the legal attacks on heroic Black historical figures—now he’s “apologizing.” Smith claimed the Black community relates to Trump’s legal struggles. Yet, after receiving large backlash, he said his words were “taken out of context” and “misconstrued.”
Read MoreTrump Fried Chicken
In an election season, Keith Boykin examines the Black community’s opinions of former president Donald Trump.
Read MoreThe Evolution Of The Black Vote And Projections For The 2024 Election Cycle
The evolution of the Black vote in the United States has seen significant shifts over the decades, shaped by various social, political, and economic factors.
Read MoreMichigan Redistricting: Court Finds New Detroit Maps Better for Black Voters
New Detroit-area state House district maps adhere more closely to county boundaries while increasing the number of majority-Black districts. The redistricting is fairer to Black voters and decreases racial gerrymandering. Six additional state Senate districts will be altered later this spring.
Read MoreAs Black Mayor Handles Bridge Tragedy, Racists Blow Dog Whistle
After the collapse of the Francis Scott Bridge on March 26, 2024, Mayor Brandon Scott’s response received a slew of racist comments online. Mayor Scott’s discussion with members of the media about the tragedy elicited an outpouring of hate speech from white supremacists on social media sites such as “X,” formerly known as “Twitter.”
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