Elections

Supreme Court allows work to proceed on new Alabama congressional map with greater representation for Black voters

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Mississippi high court blocks appointment of some judges in majority-Black capital city and county

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What Black Americans should know about National Voter Registration Day

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Could Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s ties to NY House race cost her politically?

Mondaire Jones, seeking to reclaim his seat in Congress, will have to overcome a primary against Liz Gereghty and, by…
/ September 19, 2023

Presidential hopeful Marianne Williamson talks campaign and anti-Black hate

Williamson says she thinks President Biden should debate his primary opponents and welcomes the campaign of Dr. Cornel West.
/ September 11, 2023

Why are there talks of Vice President Kamala Harris becoming President Harris?

As questions mount about the 2024 election and President Joe Biden’s age, Kamala Harris is under the microscope.
/ September 10, 2023

Convicted of embezzlement, former Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon is running again

More than a decade after being convicted of embezzling donated gift cards, Sheila Dixon has announced she’s again running for…
/ September 9, 2023

Fani Willis claps back against racist attacks by Trump supporters

Fani Willis and Democrats are fighting back against Trump allies as attacks continue to be lodged at the Fulton County…
/ September 8, 2023

Vice President Harris to embark on college tour, including top HBCUs, in swing states

The White House announced that Vice President Harris will embark on a nationwide college tour to mobilize students and young…
/ September 7, 2023

Gabe Amo could be first Black congressman in Rhode Island after primary win

Former White House aide Gabe Amo could become the first person of color to represent Rhode Island in Congress.
/ September 6, 2023
Black Voters Matter Group Gathers In Selma For March To Montgomery

Court ruling against Alabama Republican map seen as partial victory for Black voters

A special master was appointed to redraw Alabama’s congressional map that will not discriminate against Black voters.
/ September 5, 2023

Tim Scott is the top Black Republican in the GOP presidential primary. Here’s how he discusses race

Tim Scott seldom specifically brings up race in Iowa. Nor does the Republican presidential candidate have to.
/ September 3, 2023

Opposition party in Zimbabwe calls for new elections

Zimbabwe’s main opposition partyon Tuesday demanded fresh elections supervised by neighboring countries, digging in on its rejection of last week’s polls.
/ August 30, 2023

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa wins re-election after troubled vote, officials say

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa was re-elected for a second and final five-year term late Saturday. Opposition prarty rejects count.
/ August 27, 2023
Jesse Thomas for North Carolina governor

Former Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicaid CEO joins North Carolina governor race against politician who called Beyoncé satanic

Jesse Thomas recently retired from his position with Blue Cross Blue Shield, now he's on a mission to become North…
/ August 22, 2023