Politics

Black Votes Matter: What Eliminating The Electoral College Would Mean For African Americans

Black voters have plenty to gain from replacing the electoral college.
Florida Bill Would ‘Encourage’ Drivers ‘To Mow Down…

A bill introduced by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis would all but provide an incentive to inflict harm on Black Lives…
National Voter Registration Day: How To Prepare For…

National Voting Registration Day falls exactly 42 days away from Election Day. Here are step-by-step instructions to help you properly…
5 Black Women To Consider For Next Supreme…

One of these legal scholars could change the make-up of the country's highest court.
Who Will Be The Next Supreme Court Nominee?…

The winner of the 2020 presidential election will be able to tip the scales of the Supreme Court, making November…
Keeping It Local: Community Leader Cassandra Welchlin Is…

Community organizer Cassandra Welchlin discusses on-the-ground efforts to galvanize voting power in Jackson, Mississippi, in NewsOne's Keeping It Local series…
The Black Ballot: How Do HBCUs Fit Into…

Virginia State University President Dr. Makola Abdullah, Spelman College Student Government Association President Fana Haileselassie and the United Negro College…
Kamala Harris Rocking ‘Timbs’ Draws Attention To Boot…

With corporate donations in the news -- remember the Goya fiasco? -- NewsOne wondered about Timberland's history of political donations…
CBC Introduces Jobs And Justice Act Of 2020…

The Congressional Black Caucus was heralding its new Jobs And Justice Act Of 2020 bill that it says will make…
We Shall Overcome: Black Voter Suppression In 2020

Awareness, preparedness and an effective action plan can thwart the seditious intent of those enemies of fairness and equality heading…
Trump Says Understanding Black ‘Anger And Pain’ Isn’t…

Bob Woodward's interviews with Donald Trump offer further confirmation of the president's racist feelings toward Black people and about white…
More Formerly Incarcerated Black People Need to Vote.…

The democratic process of voting has long excluded people based on what is known as criminal disenfranchisement laws—meaning each state…
Kanye West Gets Booted From Virginia Ballot

Kanye West's Presidential campaign took another L. Yesterday (Sept. 4), a judge granted an order to removed Yeezy's name from…
People Want Biden To Reject Endorsement From Ex-Michigan…

Should Joe Biden accept an endorsement from Republican former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder, who is accused of trying to cover-up…
Black Women Answer Trump’s ‘What Do You Have…

Hundreds of Black women leaders penned a scathing open letter to Trump emphasizing his shortcomings when it comes to Black…
Save The Date! Kamala Harris Expected To Humble…

Joe Biden would square off against Donald Trump as the 2020 election rapidly approaches. But while those two will have…
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