Posts Tagged ‘Stephanie Rawlings-Blake’
DeKalb County CEO Mike Thurmond endorses Mike Bloomberg for president
The presidential race is starting to heat up across the country as 14 states vote in the Democratic primary today. On Monday, March 2, 2020, two candidates ended their quest to become the Democratic nominee for president, Pete Buttigieg and Amy Klobuchar. In Georgia, DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond endorsed former New York City Mayor…
Read MoreBaltimore to pay millions to Freddie Gray’s family
A $6.4 million wrongful death settlement will likely be granted to the family of Freddie Gray, a 25-year-old Baltimore man who died in April from neck injuries acquired while in police custody. Baltimore officials reached the settlement after weeks of negotiating with the Gray family’s attorney, Billy Murphy. The agreement still needs to be approved…
Read MoreLeading black mayors
The power players in politics mirror the demographics of the cities they represent. Cities like Atlanta, Washington, D.C., and Newark appeal to African Americans because they offer opportunity for economic and educational growth. In these cities, there’s a strong black middle and upper class that significantly influence the political climate. The development and progression of cities like Atlanta and D.C.…
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