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COMMENTARY: Accountability — An Insurrectionist Removed from Office

In our system of government, there are many people with roles to play in defending our democracy. Congress can use its oversight power to reveal the...

#NNPA BlackPress1 year ago

COMMENTARY: Locals weigh-in on “Evil” description of Russian President Vladimir Putin

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Clinical psychologist Dr. Brenda Wall said having to see media reports of horrendous devastation in Ukraine dredges up thoughts about similar violence to...

Commentary2 years ago

Pass the Freedom to Vote Act: Time Running Out to Protect Right to Vote in 2022 and Beyond

Ideally, voting rights should be a nonpartisan issue. Congress repeatedly passed extensions of the Voting Rights Act that were signed by Republican presidents. But right-wing politicians...

Featured2 years ago

Gov. Gavin Newsom Speaks Out on Recall Attempt: Urges ‘No’ Vote on Sept. 14 Special Election

Those are the California values I stand for - the kind that Republicans like Larry Elder reject. That’s why I’m urging Californians to vote NO on...

Commentary2 years ago

To Protect Democracy, We Have to Fix the Supreme Court

Fortunately, there are solutions on the table. President Biden has formed a Presidential Commission on the Supreme Court of the United States to study ideas for...

Coronavirus2 years ago

Larry Elder Fails to Make List of Candidates in Gov. Recall Race

Elder formally launched his campaign to recall Newsom outside the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk office.

Activism2 years ago

Greater Justice is Coming: Taking on Abusive and Deadly Policing with New DOJ Leadership

And I am not just talking about justice as an idea. I am talking about a Department of Justice that is willing to take on abusive...

#NNPA BlackPress3 years ago

EXCLUSIVE OP-ED — Sen. Chuck Schumer and Stacy Abrams, ‘It’s Time to Fight Back!’

NNPA NEWSWIRE — This Saturday marks the 55th anniversary of one of the most significant moments in the history of our democracy. On the morning of...

#NNPA BlackPress4 years ago

Julián Castro Visits Fruitvale BART Station, Oscar Grant Mural, Homeless Encampments

OAKLAND POST — Presidential candidate Julian Castro visited Oakland on Wednesday Sept. 25. Hosted by Councilman Noel Gallo, Castro was provided a tour of the Fruitvale...

#NNPA BlackPress4 years ago

Voters expect Trump reelection, according to poll

WAVE NEWSPAPERS — Voters are predicting a reelection victory in 2020 for President Donald Trump, but less than a third would be happy about it, according to...

Commentary4 years ago

COMMENTARY: Black Women Stand With Biden

THE AFRO — A new survey from Black Women for America (BWFA) outlines the key issues for this critical voting bloc, and shows that former Vice...

#NNPA BlackPress4 years ago

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...

News4 years ago

Joe Biden’s Support in Maryland Could be Huge

WASHINGTON INFORMER —

Chicago Crusader4 years ago

Buttigieg scolds man at campaign event who calls for Black people to ‘stop committing crimes and doing drugs’

CHICAGO CRUSADER — 2020 presidential hopeful and South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg (D) called out a man at an Independence Day campaign stop in Iowa who...

Defender News Network4 years ago

Elizabeth Warren pitches plan to close wage gap for women of color

DEFENDER NEWS NETWORK — Presidential hopeful and Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) have released a plan aimed at closing the wage gap affecting black and brown women, part...

Defender News Network4 years ago

Jill Biden: “Americans know my husband’s not a racist”

DEFENDER NEWS NETWORK — Jill Biden says the American people “didn’t buy” any insinuation during the Democratic presidential debate that her husband, former Vice President Joe Biden, is...

Politics4 years ago

D.C.-Area Activist Gives First-Hand Take on Dem Debates

WASHINGTON INFORMER — Melanie Campbell flew to her native Florida to personally feel, hear and see the 20 Democratic presidential candidates debate on health care, race, foreign...

Commentary4 years ago

COMMENTARY: Biden and the Black Misleaders’ shame

FLORIDA COURIER — The disgraceful promotion of Joe Biden’s presidential candidacy is all the proof one needs that the Black Misleadership class is a grave danger...

Atlanta Voice4 years ago

Biden lands 2020 endorsement from Atlanta Mayor Bottoms

ATLANTA VOICE — The mayor of Atlanta is endorsing Democrat Joe Biden for president in 2020, providing crucial support from a high-profile black female political leader.

#NNPA BlackPress4 years ago

First Democratic Debate of the 2020 Race Features Almost No Questions on the Black Agenda

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The first presidential debate for the 2020 campaign in the race for the White House featured five moderators, ten candidates, two hours and...

Community4 years ago

Buttigieg Ready to Use ‘Privileges’ to Tear Down ‘Walls’ Between Oppressed Groups

WASHINGTON INFORMER — South Bend Mayor and Democratic presidential contender Pete Buttigieg used a campaign rally on Saturday to address concerns that running as a white...

Politics4 years ago

Latino presidential hopeful Castro visits East L.A.

WAVE NEWSPAPERS — Former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro said April 6 that he is running for president because “we need new leadership with...

National4 years ago

Miramar Mayor Wayne Messam Enters 2020 Presidential Race

THE WESTSIDE GAZETTE — The state of Florida has a well-regarded reputation for being in the spotlight when it comes to national elections, and if it...

Charleston Chronicle4 years ago

Sen. Cory Booker to serve as SC State commencement speaker

CHARLESTON CHRONICLE — SC State University will hold its spring Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 10, at 6 p.m. at the Oliver C. Dawson Stadium. New Jersey...

Atlanta Voice4 years ago

COMMENTARY: Should Stacey Abrams really run for President?

ATLANTA VOICE — The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee and Senator Chuck Schumer, the minority leader, have implored her to run in 2020 against Senator David Perdue, a...

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COMMENTARY: Accountability — An Insurrectionist Removed from Office

COMMENTARY: Locals weigh-in on “Evil” description of Russian President Vladimir Putin

Pass the Freedom to Vote Act: Time Running Out to Protect Right to Vote in 2022 and Beyond

Gov. Gavin Newsom Speaks Out on Recall Attempt: Urges ‘No’ Vote on Sept. 14 Special Election

To Protect Democracy, We Have to Fix the Supreme Court

Larry Elder Fails to Make List of Candidates in Gov. Recall Race

Greater Justice is Coming: Taking on Abusive and Deadly Policing with New DOJ Leadership

EXCLUSIVE OP-ED — Sen. Chuck Schumer and Stacy Abrams, ‘It’s Time to Fight Back!’

Julián Castro Visits Fruitvale BART Station, Oscar Grant Mural, Homeless Encampments

Voters expect Trump reelection, according to poll

COMMENTARY: Black Women Stand With Biden

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

Joe Biden’s Support in Maryland Could be Huge

Buttigieg scolds man at campaign event who calls for Black people to ‘stop committing crimes and doing drugs’

Elizabeth Warren pitches plan to close wage gap for women of color

Jill Biden: “Americans know my husband’s not a racist”

D.C.-Area Activist Gives First-Hand Take on Dem Debates

COMMENTARY: Biden and the Black Misleaders’ shame

Biden lands 2020 endorsement from Atlanta Mayor Bottoms

First Democratic Debate of the 2020 Race Features Almost No Questions on the Black Agenda

Buttigieg Ready to Use ‘Privileges’ to Tear Down ‘Walls’ Between Oppressed Groups

Latino presidential hopeful Castro visits East L.A.

Miramar Mayor Wayne Messam Enters 2020 Presidential Race

Sen. Cory Booker to serve as SC State commencement speaker

COMMENTARY: Should Stacey Abrams really run for President?

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