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Washington State’s 1st Black Woman Senator Honored

A Washington park has been renamed to honor Rosa Franklin; the state’s first Black woman senator.

by NewsOne Staff

07.12.21

Giuliani's D.C. Law License Suspended Because 'Big Lie'

The latest indication that the proverbial chickens have come home to roost for Rudy Giuliani defending Trump's "big lie" is…

by Charise Frazier

07.09.21

Buffalo Mayor Starts Write-In Campaign After Primary Loss

After losing to political newcomer India Walton, Mayor Byron Brown refuses to cut his losses and move on.

by Anoa Changa

06.29.21

Protests over police shootings in St. Louis

Police Union Lawyer's Tirade Exposes Black Organizers

Several Twitter users called out a white St. Louis attorney for attacks on Action St. Louis, a grassroots racial justice…

by Anoa Changa

06.28.21

34th Annual UNCF Atlanta Mayor's Masked Ball

Kasim Reed Wants To Be Atlanta's Mayor Again

On Tuesday Reed filed official paperwork to enter the field of candidates which includes City Councilman Antonio Brown, Atlanta attorney…

by Charise Frazier

06.09.21

Biden Budget To Begin Congressional Spending Talks

Biden's Budget Seeks Racial, Economic Equality Despite GOP

Including previously introduced proposals such as investments in infrastructure, jobs, childcare and early childhood education, the new Biden budget seeks…

by Anoa Changa

05.30.21

Democratic US Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm Announcing her Candidacy for US Presidential Nomination, Thomas J O'Halloran

Shirley Chisholm Statue Bill Introduced

Rep. Yvette D. Clarke has introduced a bill to have a statue of trailblazer Shirley Chisholm added to the United…

by Brandee Sanders

04.04.21

30th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Film Awards Gala - Arrivals

Regina King Producing Biopic About Shirley Chisholm

Regina King will produce and star in a film about pioneering politician Shirley Chisholm.

by NewsOne Staff

02.20.21

Mckayla Wilkes' Campaign To Unseat Steny Hoyer Launches

Wilkes, 30, an activist and movement leader, recently launched her second campaign to run for Maryland's 5th Congressional District, in…

by Charise Frazier

02.19.21

'The New Georgia Is Real'

"It can no longer be denied: The new Georgia is real, here to stay and is essential to the efforts…

by Nsé Ufot

01.14.21

Betsy DeVos Quits After Fallout From Capitol Attack

Several participants in Wednesday's attempted coup at Capitol Hill have been terminated, while the calls for certain lawmakers and officials…

by Charise Frazier

01.08.21

2020 E! People's Choice Awards - Backstage

Leslie Jones Blasts Trump Over Voter Fraud Claims

Comedian Leslie Jones amped up her spicy commentary on Twitter Wednesday night when she gave a play-by-play on Donald Trump's…

by Charise Frazier

12.03.20

Meet Shuwanza Goff, Biden's Secret Capitol Hill Weapon

Goff will help lead efforts to help propel Biden's legislative efforts through Congress, which includes policies promising to lengthen, ensure,…

by Charise Frazier

11.24.20

Becoming: An Intimate Conversation with Michelle Obama

Michelle Obama Gives Powerful Message After Trump Loses

Former First Lady Michelle Obama shared words of wisdom following Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’ historic victory.

by NewsOne Staff

11.08.20

Inside Selma Community Organizer's Plan To GOTV

Ainka Jackson, the founding and current executive director, and her team, accomplish this by partnering with local and national organizations,…

by Rita Omokha

11.02.20

Louisville Reacts After Cop Charged With Wanton Endangerment In Breonna Taylor's Death

Keeping It Local: 4 Activists You Should Know

From healthcare reform to an overhaul of the criminal justice system, these social justice crusaders are creating waves locally, and…

by Team NewsOne

10.28.20

Biden Kicks Off $280M Ad Campaign Targeting Blacks

Joe Biden's presidential campaign has begun to roll out its a new massive advertising blitz worth more than a quarter…

by Bruce C.T. Wright

08.07.20

Best Responses To Trump Calling Obama 'Incompetent'

The current man in the White House completely set himself up.

by Royce Dunmore

05.19.20

Chester Doles, a self-proclaimed 4th generation klansman and organizer of the Neo-Nazi rally

Republican Slammed For Posing With White Supremacists

A state representative happily takes a picture with Chester Doles.

by Royce Dunmore

05.19.20

Black Republican Senate Candidate Says He Wont Be ‘Worshiping’ Trump Despite Past Support

Republican Candidate Wont Be ‘Worshiping’ Donald Trump

John James makes it clear that he disagrees with the president on many issues.

by Royce Dunmore

05.12.20