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Black Women Secretaries Of State Reign

Two sitting Black women secretaries of state share what it means to be a steward of democracy.

by Anoa Changa

06.17.22

Los Angeles Democratic Mayoral Candidate Rep. Karen Bass Holds Primary Night Event

Karen Bass Moves Closer To Black History In…

Following primary elections in California, U.S. Rep. Karen Bass advanced in the Los Angeles mayor race to face billionaire former…

by Bruce C.T. Wright

06.08.22

Conservative Super PAC Tries To Buy Black Voters

Herschel Walker's backers hope Black voters are easily swayed by one-off gifts.

by Anoa Changa

06.08.22

Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams Rally

Stacey Abrams Hits Kemp Hard On Guns

Team Abrams emphasized how Georgia's current governor is unfit to keep citizens safe.

by NewsOne Staff

06.09.22

Poll: Biden Losing Black Voters' Support

Black voters remain the most solid group supporting the president, albeit not as many.

by NewsOne Staff

06.05.22

Georgia Gubernatorial Candidate Stacey Launches First Campaign Tour

Georgia Primary Voters Have A Choice To Make

From statewide races like the lieutenant governor to several judicial seats, Georgia voters once again have an opportunity to choose…

by Anoa Changa

05.23.22

Universal Child Care and Early Learning Act

DCCC Chair Wants To Take Black Colleague's Seat

The chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee announced he was running for election to challenge Rep. Mondaire Jones, the…

by Anoa Changa

05.19.22

Here's Every Black US Senator In American History

In the entire 233 years that the U.S. Senate has existed, there have only been 11 senators who are Black.…

by Bruce C.T. Wright

05.18.22

NC Democratic US Senate Candidate Cheri Beasley

Senate Nominee Cheri Beasley Beats Back Republican Attacks

Concerned voters should ask Beasley about the facts related to her record, not narratives that seek to distort her tenure.

by Anoa Changa

05.14.22

Missouri Congresswoman Cori Bush and State Sen. Steven Roberts

Accused Rapist May Try To Primary Cori Bush

Missouri Democratic State Senator Steven Roberts, who has been accused of rape more than once, may be preparing to launch…

by Bruce C.T. Wright

03.22.22

HBCU Voting Power: Young Black Voters Creating Change

Dylan Sellers, the National HBCU Manager of the Campus Vote Project, says historically Black colleges and universities have the power…

by Donovan Dooley

03.21.22

The Black Ballot: Black Women candidates

The Myth That Black Women Candidates Are Unelectable

The alleged concern about the electability of Black women candidates in statewide elections is grounded in fiction that voters won’t…

by Anoa Changa

03.20.22

Black Voters Matter Commemorates Selma March Anniversary

Black Voters Matter has revealed plans to mark the anniversary of the historic 1965 march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama,…

by NewsOne Staff

03.01.22

Keturah Herron, Louisville elected Kentucky House of Representatives District 42

Keturah Herron Wins Kentucky Special Election

Special elections can be difficult in regards to turnout and voter excitement. But Herron hit the ground and pulled out…

by Anoa Changa

02.23.22

Preparing the voting booths for Election Day

Voting Is Power: That's Why It’s Under Attack

As stealthy Republican lawmakers work to enact a redistricting plan that disenfranchises Black, Brown, and economically impacted people, one really…

by Tameka Greer

02.17.22

Milwaukee Moves Closer To Electing First-Ever Black Mayor

Cavalier "Chevy" Johnson advanced to April's general election following Tuesday's primary election that whittled down the field of candidates to…

by Bruce C.T. Wright

02.16.22

Across The U.S. Voters Flock To The Polls On Election Day

Important Primary Elections Happening This Week

Residents will have the opportunity to vote for different state and local representatives across various districts of government. Here is…

by Shannon Dawson

02.15.22

People march with placards in support of voting rights...

Alabama Redistricting Ruling Affects Black Voters, 2022 Midterms

In allowing the state to use a voting map adopted in late 2021 that a court ruled unlawful soon after…

by Henry L. Chambers Jr.

02.11.22

Congressional Redistricting Maps Are Attacking Voting Rights

When legislatures draw lines that are discriminatory or gerrymandered, the will of voters is subverted and diminished, Jasmine Burney-Clark is…

by Jasmine Burney-Clark

02.06.22

2022 Midterm Elections: How To Register To Vote

Voters are looking forward to casting ballots in favor of or against the candidates of their choice. However, they won't…

by NewsOne Staff

02.04.22