politics

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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COMMENTARY: Biden’s Words on Racial Equality Ring Hollow

WASHINGTON INFORMER — “I think the Democratic Party could stand a liberal George Wallace — someone who’s not afraid to…

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Congress Calls for Media Diversity

THE AFRO — On Sept. 10, Congresswoman Val Demings (D- FL) introduced a bipartisan and bicameral resolution, along with Rep.…

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AFRO Exclusive: Congressman John Lewis Kicks off CBC Week

THE AFRO — Just a day before the bustling streets of downtown D.C. becomes a hub and homecoming for Black politicians,…

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Trump Addresses HBCU Conference, Touts Record with Blacks

WASHINGTON INFORMER — President Donald Trump addressed the 2019 National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Conference in D.C. on Tuesday,…

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Governor JB Pritzker Announces Major Step Towards Sale of Thompson Center

CHICAGO DEFENDER — Governor JB Pritzker today announced a major step toward the sale of the James R. Thompson Center (JRTC). …

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Republican Woman Runs for Mayor of Baltimore

THE AFRO — This week, Catalina Byrd, a long-time political commentator and former mayoral candidate formally declared she will make another…

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