politics

Charles B. Rangel, Trailblazing Harlem Lawmaker and Civil Rights Champion, Dies at 94

In 1970, Rangel was elected to Congress after defeating the legendary Rev. Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. He would go on…

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Rep. LaMonica McIver: Members of Congress Rally Around Black Congresswoman Charged by Trump’s ICE Officers

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Though McIver was not present at the press event, she was on Capitol Hill attending meetings and…

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Orange County Democrats Hold “Dems Mingle” with Harry Dunn

"I follow my convictions, I follow my heart and I knew I couldn't stay in the position I was in…

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Marva Johnson Selected as FAMU’s 13th President Amid Heated Backlash; Alumni Outraged

Amid vocal opposition and community concern, the Board of Trustees selects a corporate executive to lead the nation's top public…

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I’ve Fought for Our Community Before—Now I’m Ready to Finish the Work

"I’ll keep fighting to protect tenants from predatory practices, expand affordable housing, cap excessive premiums, and hold insurance companies accountable—while…

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Travaris McCurdy for House District 40 Special Election: “This Is Personal”

“This community is in my DNA. I went to school here, walked these streets with my grandparents, and now I’m…

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Mayor Scott Condemns Trump Administration’s Cuts to Public Safety Funding

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — the mayor emphasized that cuts to the Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs and related agencies…

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Governor Josh Shapiro’s Home Set on Fire in Early Morning Attack; Suspect in Custod

Authorities have identified the suspect as 38-year-old Cody Balmer, who is now in custody. After scaling the fence, Balmer reportedly…

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Smithsonian African American Museum Director Placed on Leave

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — His unexpected leave comes as former President Donald Trump escalates efforts to reshape national cultural narratives.

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No Lawyer, No Mercy: Audio Uncovered of FDLE Special Agent Interrogating 96-Year-Old Black Woman with Dementia in Case Against Regina Hill

“Abortions killed 664,000 children… guns killed 1,600. So, kids, instead of marching for a political agenda, how about staying in…

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