Politics

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Baltimore City Council President Bernard “Jack” Young has temporarily taken over the reins of city government power.

The people of Ferguson were headed to the polls.

Either Lori Lightfoot or Toni Preckwinkle will be mayor of Chicago.

The 2019 NAN convention will draw nearly a dozen 2020 presidential candidates to the annual gathering.

Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax releases results from his polygraph tests.

Rep. Maxine Waters warns corporate America about its lack of diversity.

Miramar Mayor Wayne Messam believes he knows how to beat Donald Trump in the 2020 presidential race.

New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker started a spirited conversation this week after his commentary about historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) during his town hall on CNN.

Gov. Ralph Northam is trying to appease Black voters instead of launching his promised blackface apology tour.

Gov. Ralph Northam signs legislation to establish an African-American advisory board.

Democrats demanded to see Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s full report so that they could review his findings for themselves.