#theblackballot Gary Chambers, U.S. Senate candidate from Louisiana

Louisiana Senate Candidate Smokes Blunt In Pro-Weed Ad

Gary Chambers, a progressive Democrat and U.S. Senate candidate in Louisiana, smokes a blunt in his first campaign ad called…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
02.05.78
US-NEWS-FLACONGRESS-20TH-FL

Republican Trounced By Black Woman Can't Accept Loss

With about 79% of the vote, Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick has been named as the winner of Florida's special election to replace…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
03.26.76
#theblackballot President Biden And VP Harris Speak On Voters' Rights Legislation At The Atlanta University Center Consortium

Busting The Filibuster

Biden's challenge Tuesday wasn't just to Senate holdouts, but for those who are waiting for some return to civility that…
by Anoa Changa
01.01.70
#theblackballot 2018 When We All Vote Rally With Michelle Obama - Miami, Florida

Staying Focused

Former first lady Michelle Obama is kicking off the new year with a message urging Americans to help fight back…
by Shannon Dawson
01.01.70
#theblackballot Dr. James Whitfield, Texas educator and state board of education candidate

Ex-Principal Forced To Resign Starts State Board Campaign

James Whitfield—the man who was the first Black principal at Colleyville Heritage High School in Texas, is running for the…
by Zack Linly
01.01.70
House Subcommittee Examines Misinformation Surrounding Covid-19

Clyburn Says He's Not Blocking Democrats' Next Generation

South Carolina Congressman and House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn is not only seeking re-election at the age of 81, but…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
12.08.60
#theblackballot Virginia Gubernatorial Candidate Terry McAuliffe Joined By Stacey Abrams, Jaime Harrison, And Dave Matthews For Election Rally

'Time To Get The Job Done'

Stacey Abrams, the voting rights icon whose hard work organizing contributed to key and historic Democratic victories last year, has…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
06.16.55
#theblckballot Yes 4 Minneapolis, July 2021, by Renee Jones Schneider, Star Tribune

Minneapolis Voters Can Change City's Approach To Policing

Noor says that the campaign to change the city charter was ultimately a heavy lift for the community. Mobilizing after…
by Anoa Changa
01.01.70
#theblackballot Early Voters Cast Ballots In Virginia Governor Election

Every Election Matters

While much of the focus nationally is on presidential and midterm elections, local and state races are equally important. This…
by Anoa Changa
01.01.70
#theblackballot Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam blackface scandal resurfaces in Virginia gubernatorial campaign

Virginia Blackface Scandal Resurfaces In Governor Race

The nearly 3-year-old blackface scandal surrounding Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has resurfaced as the state's Democratic and Republican gubernatorial nominees…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
01.01.70
#TheBlackBallot Participants seen holding a banner at the protest. Fair...

The 'Freedom To Vote'

Wednesday's vote is simply about whether the Senate will debate the recently introduced voting rights legislation. Republicans previously filibustered similar…
by Anoa Changa
07.11.36
op-ed A Fair Maps Rally was held in front of the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 in Washington, DC. The rally coincides with the U.S. Supreme Court hearings in landmark redistricting cases out of North Carolina and Maryland. The activists sent the

Who Will Draw The Lines?

When it comes to redistricting, power should not be held with politicians, but with the community that elects them. Now…
by Helen Butler
01.01.70
#theblackballot Gubernatorial recall candidate Larry Elder will present a medal to a Chinese-American World War II veteran.

Larry Elder Gets Trounced In California Recall Election

Republican California gubernatorial recall candidate Larry Elder lost his bid to replace Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom as voters decided against…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
01.01.70
Senator Graham Speaks To The Press On Democrats' Spending

Tim Scott Reportedly Eyeing A Run For President

A recent report suggests the only Black Republican Senator could be making a power move ahead of the 2024 presidential…
by Anoa Changa
01.01.70
#theblackballot Nina Turner talks to a press in Akron. Nina Turner is a...

Nina Turner Loses Congress Primary To Shontel Brown

Shontel Brown, a county council leader in Cleveland, was projected to defeat former State Sen. Nina Turner in the Democratic…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
08.12.81
#TheBlackBallot Nina Turner Campaigns Ahead Of Special Democratic Primary In Ohio's 11th Congressional District

Congressional Candidate Nina Turner Wants To 'Go Bolder'

Ahead of the Democratic primary in Ohio's 11th Congressional District, Nina Turner says providing opportunities for constituents has no political…
by Anoa Changa
11.20.79
#TheBlackBallot Democrats Hold Unprecedented Virtual Convention From Milwaukee

Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes Launches Senate Bid

Running tough races his entire life, Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes aims to make sure people have the tools and…
by Anoa Changa
05.06.76
#theblackballot Selma Bloody Sunday 50th Anniversary

Where The John Lewis Voting Rights Act Stands

In the one year since the voting rights icon John Lewis died, the efforts to undermine Americans' ability to cast…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
01.02.75
#TheBlackBallot Activists Demonstrate Against State Level Republicans Trying To Pass Restrictive Voting Rights Laws

John Lewis' Spirit Of 'Good Trouble' Lives On

Channeling the spirit of John Lewis and his penchant for "good trouble," the recent arrests of Rep. Joyce Beatty and others…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
01.01.70
#TheBlackBallot Texas House Democrats Speak On Their Decision To Break Quorum At State Capitol And Come To DC

NAACP Offers Bail For Any Texas Democrats Arrested

The NAACP offered to bail out any Texas House Democrat who gets arrested for walking out of the chamber in…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
01.01.70
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