Word In Black is excited to announce Debate Night in Black America: A Virtual Conversation, an event designed to engage the African American community during the Sept. 10, 2024, presidential debate. This groundbreaking livestream show offers a platform for insightful discussion and analysis centered on Black viewers. The virtual conversation — hosted by Word In Black Managing … Continued The post Tune [...]
Photo: Getty Images Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears (R), the first Black woman to ever statewide office in Virginia, could again make history with her bid for governor. On Wednesday (Sept. 4), Earle-Sears launched her campaign for Virginia governor as the state’s Department of Elections accepted the necessary document for her run, per NBC News. Earle-Sears … Continued The post Lt. [...]
Photo: Getty Images The NAACP is calling on the University of South Carolina to cancel a scheduled event where right-wing figures will “roast” Vice President Kamala Harris. According to The Hill, the NAACP sent a letter to University of South Carolina President Michael Amiridis, urging him to cancel the event because of its “blatant sexist … Continued The post NAACP [...]
In his interview with The Chicago Defender, former politician Andrew Gillum speaks on the courage, integrity and selflessness of President Joe Biden, while also highlighting the promise of a Kamala Harris presidency. Gillum shares his thoughts on how to harness the excitement and energy surrounding her campaign to make lasting change. Watch the full interview … Continued The post WATCH: [...]
By Dedrick Asante-Muhammad and Algernon Austin This article was originally published on Word In Black. As the country moves rapidly toward our 2024 presidential election, Black Americans are experiencing the most positive economic conditions in generations. Record low unemployment rates, record low poverty rates, record high-income levels, and new heights of wealth paint a picture of prosperity. One … Continued The post The [...]
Getty Images (TriceEdneyWire.com)—During the crack epidemic of the ’80s and ’90s, children exposed to crack cocaine before birth were often referred to as “crack babies.” Crack babies sometimes became boarder babies—babies abandoned at the hospital by parents who could not care for them. For months, hospital nurseries became temporary homes for many babies born to … Continued The post David [...]
The U.S. Steel Building rises beyond the office and hotel buildings along Grant Street, on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023, in downtown Pittsburgh. (Photo by Stephanie Strasburg/PublicSource) The Pittsburgh area is a swing region in an up-for-grabs state. Perceptions of the regional economy could decide the White House. The numbers say the region has done well, … Continued The post On [...]
Democratic vice presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., participates in the vice presidential debate with Vice President Mike Pence Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020, at Kingsbury Hall on the campus of the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) by Paula Cole How many times have the young men in the room interrupted … Continued The post Paula [...]
Word In Black is excited to announce Debate Night in Black America: A Virtual Conversation, an event designed to engage the African American community during the Sept. 10, 2024, presidential debate. This groundbreaking livestream show offers a platform for insightful discussion and analysis centered on Black viewers. The virtual conversation — hosted by Word In Black Managing … Continued The post Tune [...]
Mark Schiefelbein/AP by Lester Munson, University of Sydney Six weeks ago, it was inconceivable that Vice President Kamala Harris would be in the driver’s seat of this year’s US presidential election. Harris was the afterthought running mate of President Joe Biden, an historically unpopular incumbent. Donald Trump, having survived an assassination attempt by millimetres, had … Continued The post Kamala [...]
VP Kamala Harris presents a difficult challenge for most right-wing pundits. Harris currently stands as a nearly flawless opponent for Donald Trump in the race to the White House. Harris is void of any prominent political scandal; she’s the VP of the overall successful Biden Administration; and she rarely stumbles during speeches or interviews. As … Continued The post Silly [...]
The Atlanta metro area and South Georgia are two culturally different places that exists in the same state. Atlanta stands as a bustling city with an international airport, multiple fortune 500 companies, and a booming entertainment scene. In contrast, the more rural South Georgia features miles of farmland and southern traditions that have lasted for … Continued The post South [...]
Watch as Detroit native and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison speaks with Real Times Media and breaks down what he believes VP Kamala Harris needs to do to win Michigan, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and other important swing states. The post Watch Now: Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison Breaks Down Legal Options To Fight Voter Suppression appeared first on Atlanta Daily [...]
Voters of color wait in line to cast their ballots in Atlanta in 2022. Alex Wong/Getty Images by Efrén Pérez, University of California, Los Angeles Shortly before Kamala Harris replaced Joe Biden as the Democratic Party’s 2024 presidential candidate, several national polls and primary voting results indicated that Donald Trump had peeled away one of … Continued The post Black [...]
Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump Speaks with Real Times Media On Vice President Kamala Harris’ Candidacy And Breaks Down The Legal Challenges of Voter Suppression. The post Watch Now: Ben Crump Talks Kamala Harris, Breaks Down The Legal Challenges of Voter Suppression appeared first on Atlanta Daily World. [...]
Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow holds up a Project 2025 book as she speaks during the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. AP/Alamy Political strategists want their candidates to articulate a high-minded vision for the future and then warn the public about their opponents’ destructive policies. The American people heard this strategy play out following the … Continued The post J. [...]
Trump’s Project 2025 is a threat to the progress Black Americans have fought for. The Harris-Walz campaign, in response, launched its second ad, titled “Backwards,” as part of a media blitz leading up to the election. The campaign reserved $370 million in digital and television ads to ensure voters, particularly Black Americans, understand the dangers … Continued The post Harris-Walz [...]
Detroit’s labor history has long been a leading force of strength, resilience, and collective power. On this Labor Day, the city once again found itself at the heart of the nation’s labor movement. Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a resonant speech at Northwestern High School, emphasizing the importance of unity and the … Continued The post Kamala [...]
The Michigan Supreme Court’s ruling this past Wednesday on Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson’s election guidance is a pivotal moment that impacts how elections will be conducted across Michigan, particularly in the upcoming November 5th presidential election. The court, in a 4-3 decision, sided largely with Benson, stating that her guidance on election challenger credentialing … Continued The post Michigan [...]
Watch as Detroit native and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison speaks with Real Times Media and breaks down what he believes VP Kamala Harris needs to do to win Michigan, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and other important swing states. The post Watch Now: Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison Breaks Down Legal Options To Fight Voter Suppression first appeared on The Michigan Chronicle. [...]