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Supermajority Hosts Supercharge: Women All In
Ben Jealous Endorses Jennifer Carroll Foy For Governor

The youngest Black woman to serve in Congress, Underwood walks softly but packs a real punch in legislative action. A…
by Anoa Changa
04.11.21
Ben Jealous and Stacey Abrams conversation
Stacey Abrams' Genius Compared To Game Of Spades

Ben Jealous compared Stacey Abrams' political genius to a game of spades in an analogy that makes perfect sense once…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
02.27.21
op-ed Get Out The Vote Rally With Jon Ossoff, Raphael Warnock, And Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris
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Why Georgia's Runoffs Will Change The Federal Courts

Victories by Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff flipped control of the Senate, opening a a crucial pathway for Biden's administration to…
by Ben Jealous
02.05.21
2018 midterms
Ben Jealous Loses Governor Race In Maryland

Ben Jealous fell short in his effort to become governor of Maryland when he lost the election on Tuesday night to…
by NewsOne Staff
11.06.18
Maryland's incumbent Attorney General Brian Frosh at a Democratic party rally in Rockville, MD.
Inside Ben Jealous' Plan To Fund Maryland HBCUs

The funding battle continues...
by Clarissa Hamlin
10.19.18
Georgia Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Stacey Abrams Holds Primary Night Event In Atlanta
Odds Increase For Ending The Black Governor Drought

The 2018 election cycle offers an opportunity to end the drought of Black governors.
by nigelroberts1
06.25.18
EMILY's List Breaking Through 2016 at the Democratic National Convention
Primary Colors

Stacey Abrams, in one of several races to watch, holds a strong lead in her historic run for governor.
by nigelroberts1
05.21.18
House Democrats Speak To Press After Weekly Caucus Meeting
Elijah Cummings Hospitalized

Maryland Democratic Rep. Elijah Cummings is hospitalized and his wife Maya Rockeymoore Cummings suspendes her Democratic primary campaign.
by nigelroberts1
01.07.18
We Stand United NYC Rally
Time For NAACP To Elect A Woman President

The move would give the 108-year-old organization more relevance at a critical junction in the nation’s social justice movement.
by China Dickerson, Contributor
06.01.17
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Former NAACP Head Ben Jealous: We Must Hold…

Roland Martin, host of NewsOne Now, caught up with Ben Jealous, former NAACP President/CEO and Bernie Sanders supporter, at the…
by NewsOne Now
03.15.18
Jury Deliberations Continue In First Freddie Gray Trial
Cornell Brooks: Marilyn Mosby’s Decision To Drop Charges…

In a stunning move, Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby has decided to drop all charges against the remaining three officers involved in…
by NewsOne Now
04.05.18
Democratic Presidential Candidate Bernie Sanders Meets With African-American Civic Leaders In Baltimore
Former NAACP Head Ben Jealous To Endorse Bernie…

Former NAACP head Ben Jealous will offer his endorsement of Democratic Party presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders on Friday. The endorsement…
by D.L. Chandler
04.29.21
Diversity Affluence: The Well Fed, Well Rested Van Jones Leads A Hunger Strike
How Van Jones Leads A Hunger Strike, According…

One thing civil rights activists must do is keep the public’s attention on serious matters. Still, even they have a…
by NewsOne Staff, brought to you by Culture Shift Labs
04.05.18
Diversity Affluence: The Future Is Being Written In Code
Van Jones: The Future For Children Of Color…

Despite the fact that we have Black people in positions of power throughout government, including the White House, Black economic progress…
by NewsOne Staff, brought to you by Culture Shift Labs
04.05.18
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News Roundup: Former NAACP President Ben Jealous May…

Benjamin Jealous, the NAACP’s former president, is reportedly considering running for a U.S. Senate seat. According to sources close to…
by NewsOne Staff
03.09.15
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Black Men Inspire: 40 Prominent African Americans Share…

Van Jones joined Roland Martin Thursday on “NewsOne Now” to discuss the new book, “Reach: 40 Black Men Speak on…
by NewsOne Now
04.17.21
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Lorraine C. Miller Named Interim President & CEO…

(LAS VEGAS, NV) – The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People held its final National Board of Directors…
by NewsOne Staff
06.19.19
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Petition Urges NAACP To Elect 1st Female President…

With the recent resignation of NAACP President Ben Jealous (pictured), the organization finds itself looking for new leadership. In the…
by D.L. Chandler
06.19.19
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Ben Jealous, President Of NAACP, To Step Down…

In a surprise move, NAACP President Benjamin Jealous, 40, has announced that he is stepping down from the position in…
by NewsOne Staff
06.19.19
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