politics

Poll: Black women really dislike Trump

LOUISIANA WEEKLY — President Donald Trump is an unapologetic racist from his policies to his rhetoric. Black women clearly get the…

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Momentum to abolish the death penalty picks up among conservatives

LOUISIANA WEEKLY — A gathering of anti-death penalty activists this month in New Orleans was to kick-start a movement to…

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A CLOSER LOOK AT: Dr. Willie. W. Herenton: ‘We’re heading back to City Hall’

NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — Dr. Willie W. Herenton recalled the days when he attended segregated public schools and was forced…

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A CLOSER LOOK AT: Jim Strickland: ‘More Memphians have hope now than four years ago’

NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland is optimistic. With the October 3 election less than a month away, the…

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Vocal, Visible, and Vigilant: The Black Women’s Agenda, Inc. Hosts 42nd Annual Symposium Town Hall & Awards Luncheon Encouraging Women to Make Their Presence Felt in Washington & Local Communities

CHICAGO DEFENDER — Six months away from the first 2020 presidential primaries and caucuses, The Black Women’s Agenda, Inc. (BWA)…

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Business leader, who is openly gay, announces gubernatorial run

INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER — Josh Owens, 34, announced Sept. 16 his candidacy for governor. Owens, CEO of SupplyKick, will run as…

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Film Gives Unflinching Look at Voter Suppression in U.S.

WASHINGTON INFORMER — The U.S. political system has been partial to right-wing politicians and causes because of their use of money…

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Sneed To Run For Council President

THE AFRO — The Baltimore City Council may be touted as a more progressive body than its predecessors, but from…

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A PORTRAIT OF POISE: City Council President Felicia Moore says she as focused as ever on transparency, accountability

ATLANTA VOICE — There are some people who love to bask in the spotlight. And, then, there are others that prefer…

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ALC Panel Stresses Importance of Black Male Voter Turnout

WASHINGTON INFORMER — Republican Dan Bishop narrowly won a special election this week for a seat in North Carolina’s 9th Congressional…

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