Posts Tagged ‘politics’
Canada elects first Black speaker of the House of Commons
Greg Fergus is Canada’s newly elected speaker of the House, becoming the first Black speaker of the House of Commons.
Read MoreCalifornia governor signs law barring schoolbook bans based on racial and LGBTQ teachings
California’s Governor Newsom has taken a stand against censorship attempts that would rewrite the country’s history.
Read MoreNontombi Tutu Speaks
Nontombi Tutu is known to bring attention to how we can heal as individuals and as a society. She will be speaking from 3-5pm, Saturday September 23rd, at the First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee.
Read MoreCourt strikes down Alabama congressional map for diluting the power of Black voters
Voting rights get a win thanks to federal judges who blocked a gerrymandered voting map proposed by Alabama conservatives.
Read MoreAfter Primary, Rhode Island Looks Set to Have Its First Black Member of Congress
Rhode Island’s special primary election for representative could make history if the Democratic winner succeeds in the general election.
Read MoreTim Scott is the top Black Republican in the GOP presidential primary. Here’s how he discusses race
Voters want to know what Tim Scott, a Republican who is running for president, feels about race before they’ll vote for him.
Read MoreBlack Women Are Saving Us All
Three woman in Georgia are doing their part to protect voting rights, even if it means standing up against Trump in court.
Read MoreBill to ban solitary confinement in federal prisons introduced in House
A bill that would ban the use of solitary confinement in federal prisons, jails and detention centers was introduced to the House of Representatives on Thursday.
Read MoreA Cornel West Candidacy? The Stakes Are Too High to Ignore Political Reality
As another high-stakes election season approaches, many worry about the effects of a strong third-party presidential candidate like Cornel West.
Read MoreWith Big Promises Still Unfulfilled, State Department Diversity Chief Leaves Post
The first State Department chief diversity and inclusion officer, Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley, is leaving her post. However, many argue not enough was done in her term.
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