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November 9, 2023
After Republicans saw major losses in Tuesday's elections, candidates took to the stage for the party’s second presidential debate. 
republican party black men, thegrio.com
November 9, 2023
While most Black women are anticipated to vote for Democratic President Biden next year, more Black men are looking to…
Rep. Rashida Tlaib, theGrio.com
November 8, 2023
Black members of Congress are standing by U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib after the sole Palestinian-American serving in Congress was censured.
November 8, 2023
A suburban Minnesota city became what is believed to be the first in the U.S. to elect a Somali American…
November 8, 2023
Advocates are celebrating Tuesday’s vote in Ohio to make abortion a constitutional right, claiming it as a particular victory for…
November 8, 2023
Ballots at polling stations in Mississippi's most populous county ran out on Tuesday, resulting in voters waiting hours to cast…
November 7, 2023
Daniel Cameron was unsuccessful in his bid to become Kentucky’s first Black governor. Cameron was defeated by incumbent Gov. Andy…
Democratic nominee for Rhode Island's 1st Congressional District, Gabe Amo, theGrio.com
November 7, 2023
Former White House aide Gabe Amo has made history as the first Black American to represent Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District. 
November 7, 2023
Ohio voters approved a constitutional amendment on Tuesday that ensures access to abortion and other forms of reproductive health care.
November 7, 2023
Democrat Pamela Stevenson was defeated in her quest to become Kentucky’s first Black female attorney general.
November 7, 2023
Ohio voters approved a ballot proposal legalizing recreational marijuana, defying Republican legislative leaders.
Sheila Jackson Lee, reparations, theGrio.com.
November 7, 2023
The race for Houston mayor headed to a runoff between U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee and state Sen. John Whitmire, two Democrats.
November 7, 2023
Democrat Cherelle Parker was elected Tuesday as Philadelphia’s 100th mayor, becoming the first woman to hold the post.
U.S. Capitol, theGrio.com
November 7, 2023
The U.S. House of Representatives has only days to pass legislation to avert a government shutdown by next week’s deadline.
voting booths, theGrio.com
November 7, 2023
As some may not know there are off-year election contests this week, here’s what Black Americans should know about the…