Politics

National Congress of Black Women to Honor Shirley Chisholm at Annual Brunch

NNPA NEWSWIRE — "We in the National Congress of Black Women consider it an honor to tell the stories of Black women and to remember them at our events as…

Read More »

Council President Felicia A. Moore Calls for Forensic Audit of Former Chief Financial Officer Activities

ATLANTA DAILY NEWS — Atlanta City Council President Felicia A. Moore is strongly recommending a forensic review regarding specific activities of the City’s former Chief Financial Officer James “Jim” Beard.

Read More »

Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, Invest Atlanta celebrate $50 fundraising goal for homelessness in city

ATLANTA VOICE — Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced the completion of a $50 million goal for HomeFirst Atlanta —a partnership between the City of Atlanta, Invest Atlanta (IA) and the United…

Read More »

COMMENTARY: Women continue reaching for parity in representation

INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER — One hundred years ago women were on the cusp of voting equality. They had their first chance to participate in democracy, which is a founding aspect of…

Read More »

NNPA Celebrates the CBCF’s Annual Legislative Conference

NNPA NEWSWIRE — As the CBCF prepares for its 49th ALC, the focus for all involved will be on social, political and economic issues influencing African Americans and all individuals…

Read More »

17 Million Voters Purged Nationwide Between 2016 and 2018

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The Brennan Center report follows a Center for American Progress analysis that examined how conservative lawmakers are suppressing the votes of people of color, young people, and…

Read More »

OP-ED: How one decision set voting rights back 50 years

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Ray Curry, Secretary-Treasurer, UAW — “What a lot of people don’t realize is that many aspects of the VRA are not permanent law. Many of the provisions…

Read More »

Butterfield Introduces ‘BRIDGE Act’ to Push STEM Education, Employment

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Butterfield’s legislation would provide teacher education, including the provision of preservice teacher training and in-service professional development at eligible institutions, library, and media specialist training sites.

Read More »

Bowser, Todd Push back Against Migrant Holding Facility

THE AFRO — District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser and Ward 4 Council member Brandon Todd are on the political front line standing against President Donald J. Trump, whose assault on…

Read More »

Local African American woman doesn’t care what the odds are, she’s running for president

INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER — Leaned up against the kitchen sink in her near northside home, Valerie McCray almost slipped up as she explained why she's putting her career as a psychologist on…

Read More »