History was made three times Nov. 6! Not only did America re-elect President Barack Obama to his second term in office, but The Augusta Chronicle reports in the state of Georgia, Lt. Richard Roundtree beat out Republican Freddie Sanders Tuesday night to become the first African-American Sheriff Elect in Augusta, Georgia, including Richmond County and […]
Rev. Al Sharpton, known for staying on the front lines and helping America confront its issues concerning race, recently was thanked by the Commander In Chief. President Barack Obama graciously thanked the reverend for his help in getting African-Americans energized to vote in the recent election, as well as keeping people informed on other racial […]
Smokey D. Fontaine is the Chief Content Officer of Interactive One. Follow him on Twitter @Smokey This felt like a racial moment, but, then again, it didn’t. The re-election of Barack Hussein Obama (love to The New York Times every time they print his whole name) at first triggered the same emotional cues as four […]
Thank you, America, for not pissing off the dark and discernible with your penchant for poor decision making. I’m sure it’s been super fun for the pundits earning their keep by pretending that Mitt Romney might’ve successfully taken his ineptness all the way to the White House, but this glorified reality show has concluded. Romney […]
Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted has again come under fire only a few hours into Election Day. After losing thousands of voter registration records, the Republican official is in the spotlight again. Ohio strictly uses electronic voting booths. According to Mashable.com Husted ordered the installation of a software “patch” in almost half of the […]
Tuesday night, President Barack Obama was re-elected as the 44th President of the United States. NewsOne celebrates the President’s historic win with a number of features we hope you will enjoy. 1. If you want to know the President’s journey to victory — in addition to Mitt Romney’s many faux pas along the way — […]
Election Day 2012 is finally here! President Barack Obama and Republican candidate Mitt Romney have campaigned nationwide vying for the American vote and today people will cast their ballot. Now is the time for your voice to be heard. To keep the momentum going, NewsOne wants you to share your Election Day photos, and videos […]
There are a number of retailers who are providing fun, promotional giveaways to those who have exercised their right to vote. Here, NewsOne gives the skinny on where to get the goods. SEE ALSO: 25 People Give 25 Reasons Why They Are Voting For Obama 1) White Castle: This fast-food giant will give you a […]
Here, NewsOne highlights 25 voters — ranging in age, gender, and celebrity — who explain why they are voting on Tuesday to re-elect President Barack Obama for a second term. Check it out here! SEE ALSO: Don’t Fall For These Voting Myths On Election Day! 1. “The Affordable Care Act is saving my daughter’s life.” […]
President Barack Obama and his GOP opponent Mitt Romney have been on a cross-country tear visiting key swing states as they make their final pitch to voters in what is being described as a tight contest between the pair. In a race too close to confidently call, Obama and Romney have spent ample time in […]
Over recent years there have been conspiracies to scare, intimidate, confuse and just plain suppress in-person voting of minorities, the poor, and young voters who all just happen to vote more democratic. Here, NewsOne highlights some far-fetched voting conspiracies that you shouldn’t fall for on election day. SEE ALSO: What Voters Must Know Before Election Day 1) Straight-party […]
