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Amanda Seales believes it’s time for voters to stay focused. Although Kamala Harris made history by becoming the first Black woman to be named as a presidential running mate, she has faced criticism from some in the Black community who disagree with her policies when she served as San Francisco’s district attorney and California’s attorney…

Kanye West’s bid to serve as a spoiler in the 2020 presidential election appears to be dwindling by the day. West could actually face an election fraud investigation after reportedly submitting false signatures to get on the ballot in several states. It appears that the current U.S. president and some in the Republican Party view…

As Snoop Dogg inches steadily toward the half-century mark on this Earth, the G-Funk rap legend has vowed to vote for the first time in his life during the upcoming presidential election. That proclamation from The Doggfather pleases some while simultaneously inciting anger in others. For example, some have asked how can a man who…

Ella Jones has made history by becoming the first Black mayor of Ferguson, Missouri. On Tuesday evening, June 2, 2020, it was announced that Jones had defeated Councilwoman Heather Robinett by securing 54 percent of the overall vote. The moment is significant because of the racial dynamics of Ferguson, which were highlighted during the shooting…

Illinois remains one of a few states still shut down due to the COVID-19 health crisis. Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot have been lockstep as it relates to the timing of the city’s reopening. In the early stages of the pandemic, it was reported that 70 percent of those who had contracted COVID-19…

Tuesday, March 3, 2020, was the biggest voting day of the election season so far. American citizens in 14 states and one U.S. territory cast their votes for one of the four remaining Democratic presidential candidates: Joe Biden, Michael Bloomberg. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren. With the state of California becoming a part of the…

Stacey Abrams shared her thoughts this week about becoming America’s first female vice president. On Thursday, Jan. 23, Abrams served as the keynote speaker at Morehouse College’s “Martin Luther King Jr. Collection Annual Lecture and Conversation Series.” During a discussion with Morehouse College professor David Wall Rice, Ph.D., inside the Ray Charles Performing Arts Center,…

The Popeyes craze continues to have a major impact on social media and at the fast-food chain that specializes in fried chicken. Across the nation, long lines have formed at Popeye’s restaurants, as people seek to purchase the new highly-touted chicken sandwich. Janelle Monae recently weighed in on the conversation by attempting to make sense…

A politically ambitious teen who is too young to vote was nevertheless savvy enough to leverage the long lines at Popeyes to his advantage. Seventeen-year-old David Ledbetter registered people to vote while they waited in long lines to get at the fast-food restaurant’s popular new chicken sandwiches for $3.99. Popeyes ignited a national craze among…

The ongoing talk about reparations for descendants of slaves has taken a new twist. It was announced that students at Georgetown University, founded in 1789 and located in Washington D.C., may soon be paying a $27.20 per semester fee for slavery reparations at the school. As strange as it may sound that students will pay the…

The gubernatorial race between Stacey Abrams and Brian Kemp continues one day after the Nov. 6 election. In a conference call to media, Abrams’ team revealed that she will not concede the election to Kemp until all votes are counted. Her team says that there are about 6,000 additional votes to come in this morning as…

On Election Night, Stacey Abrams held a watch party at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Atlanta. With Abrams seeking to become the first Black female governor in America, a slew of politicians, celebrities and fans joined her to give support. While they waited for the election results, a number of Abrams’ high-profile supporters took to the stage…

The rain couldn’t stop an evening filled with elegant splendor on Chicago’s South Side. Rucker Cigar Lounge and Mikko’s Beauty Bar were venue hosts to the elegant affair dubbed, Cigars and Chocolate. This intimate gathering of 100 patrons was hosted by 20th Ward Committeeman Kevin Bailey and Lamman Rucker of OWN’s hit TV show “Greenleaf.”…

Donald Trump’s former attorney used to get paid handsomely to keep all of the president’s secrets. Now, he is giving many of them away for free. Michael Cohen, the attorney who was indicted and convicted in federal court for tax evasion and crimes related to the campaign, said some of his private conversations with Trump…

By Ron Busby Black Americans are the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs in the U.S. This is a fact that can’t afford to be ignored during the midterm elections. In order to protect the growth of Black entrepreneurship, Black voters must set a conscious intention to vote for candidates with a strong small business agenda. The economic sustainability of…

Barack Obama made his first public appearance in the state of Georgia since leaving the White House in 2016. Obama took time to stump for Georgia’s gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams four days before the crucial November election. A capacity crowd of nearly 6,000 packed the Forbes Arena at Morehouse College. Some waited in line outside…

(ATLANTA, GA) – November 1, 2018 – Coming from humble beginnings in Mississippi, Stacey Abrams has prepared for the opportunity to become America’s first African American female governor since her days at Spelman College and Yale University Law School. With her campaign garnering attention worldwide and celebrity endorsements from notables such as Will Ferrell, Common…

On Friday, October 26, former President Barack Obama campaigned for the Michigan Democratic party during a rally that was held at Cass Tech High School. His speech resonated with the standing room only crowd as he touched on some familiar topics being on the ballot, such as healthcare for all and the character of our…

Robert Glasper reveals why Black people must vote in the November election.

President @BarackObama doesn’t have time for these 7 excuses not to vote. pic.twitter.com/2Etpm6taTq — ATTN: (@attn) October 17, 2018 The 2018 midterm elections are upon us, and President Barack Obama has awoken from his post-presidential slumber to drum up excitement for this crucial upcoming election (and we mean crucial.) There were 7 things that our…