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Community Leader Galvanizes Voting Power In Mississippi

Community organizer Cassandra Welchlin discusses on-the-ground efforts to galvanize voting power in Jackson, Mississippi, in NewsOne's Keeping It Local series…
09.20.20
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How Do HBCUs Fit Into 'The Black Vote'?

Virginia State University President Dr. Makola Abdullah, Spelman College Student Government Association President Fana Haileselassie and the United Negro College…
09.18.20
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Kamala Harris' Timbs Draw Attention To Political Donations

With corporate donations in the news -- remember the Goya fiasco? -- NewsOne wondered about Timberland's history of political donations…
09.16.20
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Politicians Have Survived Worse Scandals Than Andrew Gillum's

Andrew Gillum did not rule out a return to politics during the interview in which he came out as bisexual.…
09.16.20
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CBC Introduces Jobs And Justice Act Of 2020

The Congressional Black Caucus was heralding its new Jobs And Justice Act Of 2020 bill that it says will make…
09.16.20
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Black Voter Suppression In 2020: We Shall Overcome

Awareness, preparedness and an effective action plan can thwart the seditious intent of those enemies of fairness and equality heading…
09.16.20
#TheBlackBallot Woman Holds Face Mask With "I Voted" Sticker
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Voting In The Pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has cast a dark cloud over in-person voting, particularly for vulnerable populations. Here are what health standards…
09.14.20
President Trump Delivers Remarks On Judicial Appointments
Black 'Anger And Pain' Not My Responsibility: Trump

Bob Woodward's interviews with Donald Trump offer further confirmation of the president's racist feelings toward Black people and about white…
09.11.20
11 itemsPresident-Elect Donald Trump Holds Meetings At Trump Tower
More States Are Putting Kanye On The Ballot

The troubling 2020 elections continue.
09.10.20
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Issues Affecting Black Men Ahead Of Election Day

#TheBlackBallot breaks down five issues Black men should be thinking about before voting for president in November.
09.10.20
President Trump Holds Make America Great Again Rally In Pennsylvania
QAnon: Eerily Similar To The Salem Witch Hunt

QAnon's beliefs are rooted in many of the same things that brought us the Salem Witch Trials, including religious extremism…
09.07.20
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More Formerly Incarcerated Black People Need To Vote

The democratic process of voting has long excluded people based on what is known as criminal disenfranchisement laws—meaning each state…
09.08.20
Former Gov. Snyder turns down Harvard appointment after backlash
Ex-Gov. Blamed For Flint Water Crisis Endorses Biden

Should Joe Biden accept an endorsement from Republican former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder, who is accused of trying to cover-up…
09.04.20
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Black Women Pen Scathing Open Letter To Trump

Thousands of Black women leaders penned a scathing open letter to Trump emphasizing his shortcomings when it comes to Black…
09.05.20
#TheBlackBallot Mail-In Ballots Are Processed For Washington's Primary Election
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How Will You Vote?

With one of the most consequential elections in modern history rapidly approaching, efforts to get out the vote are seemingly…
09.05.20
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Kamala Harris-Mike Pence VP Debate Date Is Revealed

Joe Biden would square off against Donald Trump as the 2020 election rapidly approaches. But while those two will have…
09.03.20
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RNC Snubs Candace Owens, Doesn't Let Her Speak

Republicans practiced addition by deliberately subtracting Candace Owens from the RNC equation as the Republican National Convention ended by snubbing…
08.29.20
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Biden Campaign's Roundtable Discussions For Black Men Begin

Joe Biden's campaign announced its new series of roundtable discussions for and about Black men in the wake of Jacob…
08.28.20
12 itemsRepublicans Hold Virtual 2020 National Convention
Kentucky AG Dragged For Speaking At The RNC

Daniel Cameron is slammed on social media.
08.27.20
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RNC Trots Out Black Men Denying Trump's Racism

"Uncle Tom" was one of the top trending topics on Twitter following the opening night of the Republican National Convention…
08.26.20
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