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Vivian Childs, a staunch supporter of Donald Trump, schooled a roomful of Republicans on how to win over Black voters in the battleground state of Georgia. Focus on Trump's economic policies, on illegal immigration and inflation, the Black Baptist minister told the gathered group of volunteers and campaign staff at the former president's newly opened office in the rural city of Valdosta last month. Tell voters what Trump has done for them and that he will bring the change America needs, she exhorted.
Alabama congressional district redrawn to better represent Black voters sparks competitive race
Democrat Shomari Figures, who worked in the Obama White House and as a former top aide to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland, is trying to flip the seat, which was redrawn after a lengthy redistricting battle. Republican Caroleene Dobson, a real estate attorney and political newcomer, is attempting to keep the seat in GOP hands. Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District was redrawn after the U.S. Supreme Court agreed Alabama had likely illegally diluted the influence of Black voters when drawing congressional lines.
What led a former ballerina to fatally shoot her husband?
Ashley Benefield, dubbed the "Black Swan," took the stand in her own defense during her trial for the murder of her estranged husband. Prosecutors say she killed Doug Benefield so she would have sole custody of their daughter.
Takeaways from Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's response to violence after George Floyd's murder
Kamala Harris' selection of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to be the Democratic vice presidential candidate has revived the debate over how he handled the biggest crisis of his political career. Minneapolis and St. Paul erupted after a white Minneapolis police officer killed George Floyd. The Black man’s murder in 2020 sparked a nationwide reckoning over racial discrimination and police misconduct.
Sharp divisions persist over Walz's response to the riots that followed the murder of George Floyd
Gov. Tim Walz faced the biggest crisis of his political career when Minnesota’s two largest cities erupted in protests and riots after a white Minneapolis police officer killed George Floyd. The Black man's murder in 2020 sparked a nationwide reckoning over racial discrimination and police misconduct. What the governor did — or failed to do — during and after the violence in Minneapolis and St. Paul drew sharp criticism from Republicans in Minnesota.
Top Universities Including MIT, Tufts And UVA Record Drop In Black Student Enrollment After Supreme Court Ruling
Universities across the country have recorded a drop in Black freshmen students. Data from Amherst College showed that the number of Black students decreased from 11% in 2023 to 3% this year, while the Massachusetts Institute of Technology recorded a drop from 15% to 5%. MIT noted lower enrollment for “members of historically under-represented racial… Continue reading Top Universities Including MIT, Tufts And UVA Record Drop In Black Student Enrollment After Supreme Court Ruling
Connecticut pastor elected president of nation's largest Black Protestant denomination
A Connecticut pastor will be the new president of the largest Black Protestant denomination in the U.S., bringing to an end a leadership election that stirred division among members. The Rev. Boise Kimber, senior pastor of First Calvary Baptist Church in New Haven, Connecticut. — and the only person on the ballot Thursday night in Baltimore — was elected to lead the National Baptist Convention, USA as its 19th president, according to the convention.
Harris uniquely positioned to tackle gun violence in Black communities, advocates say
Addressing the issue is a top concern for Black Americans, who are nearly three times more likely than white Americans […]
Ketanji Brown Jackson shares her and husband's love story
Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman to serve as a Supreme Court justice?, opened up about how she and her husband Patrick Jackson met and navigated their interracial relationship.
The extraordinarily long game of Otis Williams of The Temptations
OPINION: The last surviving member of The Temptations’ original lineup apparently took one of Black America’s favorite quotes personally.
‘Nickel Boys’ Trailer: Buzzy Oscar Favorite Starring Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor Drops First Footage
Ethan Herisse and Brandon Wilson play persecuted Black boys who find friendship and hope in the trailer Oscar contender Nickel Boys, also starring Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor. The trailer for the Orion and Amazon MGM Studios film shows Herisse and Wilson as the main characters found in Colson Whitehead’s novel The Nickel Boys, facing the horrors of… Continue reading ‘Nickel Boys’ Trailer: Buzzy Oscar Favorite Starring Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor Drops First Footage
Michigan judge loses docket after she's recorded insulting gay people and Black people
A suburban Detroit judge is no longer handling cases after a court official turned over recordings of her making anti-gay insults and referring to Black people as lazy. Oakland County Probate Judge Kathleen Ryan was removed from her docket on Aug. 27 for unspecified misconduct. "And I want the people in Oakland County that come to court to get a fair shake, to have their day in court, to have an unbiased trier of fact."
Freddie Jackson, 67, announces kidney disease diagnosis; 1 in 3 Americans are also at risk
Singer Freddie Jackson is “shining light” on kidney disease as Black Americans are three times more likely to develop the […]
'The Brother From Another Planet,' Kamala Harris And The Fallacy Of Post-Racialism
Forty years after the cult classic gave us a Black character from outer space who crash-lands in Harlem, it finds new relevance in today’s discussions on race.
No Apology Can Fix GOP Candidate’s ‘Old Racist Stereotypes’: Crow Tribal Leader
“There’s really no excuse or room for that,” Levi Black Eagle said of Montana Senate hopeful Tim Sheehy painting his tribe as rowdy alcoholics.
Freshman classes provide glimpse of affirmative action ruling's impact on colleges
At other colleges, including Princeton University and Yale University, the share of Black students changed little. Several schools also have seen swings in their numbers of Asian, Hispanic and Native American students, but trends are still murky. “It’s really hard to pull out what one policy shift is affecting all of these enrollment shifts,” said Katharine Meyer, a fellow at the Brookings Institution think tank.
Harris launches new ad tying Trump to Project 2025, targeting Black voters on NFL Sunday
Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign launched a new ad trying Donald Trump to “Project 2025," which will seek to win over Black voters in the election.
Black US voting ‘bloc’ composed of five distinct political groups, survey finds
Identifying clusters of Black voters and their motivations can help tailor voter engagement strategies, organizers say
Virginia's conservative Black female lieutenant governor wants the top job
Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, the first Black woman to hold statewide office in Virginia's long history, has officially set her sights on the state's top political office. The Virginia Department of Elections on Wednesday accepted the necessary documents for Earle-Sears to run for governor next year, WRIC was first to report. Earle-Sears is the first Republican to officially enter the race for the party’s nomination in 2025.
Common’s New Track Hopes To Help Close The Representation Gap When It Comes To Dentists
Common‘s latest initiative if helping close the gap when it comes to Black representation when it comes to dentists. He partnered with Listerine to release the new track, “The Art of Freshness.” This collaboration blends the sensory experience of using a familiar mouthwash with a powerful message and melodic sound that highlights the necessity of… Continue reading Common’s New Track Hopes To Help Close The Representation Gap When It Comes To Dentists
‘Evolution Of The Black Quarterback’ Series Set To Debut Soon On Prime Video: Here’s When It Launches
Prime Video has dropped the trailer for its upcoming three-part documentary, Evolution of the Black Quarterback, which is from Michael Vick. The series focuses on the the history and impact of Black quarterbacks, both on and off the field.
Inside Lil’ Sumthin’ Sweet: The Newest Black-Owned Ice Cream Shop In The Washington D.C. Area
Lil’ Sumthin’ Sweet is the newest Black-owned ice cream and dessert shop in the Washington, D.C. area, helping to satisfy sugar cravings.
'He seems real to me': Tim Walz leads JD Vance on favorability in exclusive poll
The new USA TODAY/Suffolk University poll showed that Walz is strongest with women and Black voters, whereas Vance fares better with men and white voters.
A ‘miracle molecule’ could cut fentanyl deaths in half — or lead more into addiction
A plan to expand access to the drug treatment is hung up on fears of a black market, despite bipartisan support.
‘A Minecraft Movie’ Teaser Trailer Sees Danielle Brooks, Jason Momoa And More In A New World
The video game-to-live action film pipeline continues with Warner Bros.’ latest film A Minecraft Movie, starring Jason Momoa, Jack Black, Danielle Brooks and Jennifer Coolidge. The trailer shows Momoa, Brooks, Sebastian Eugene Hansen and Emma Myers lost in the world of Minecraft, discovering the world of blocky animals, food, weapons and deadly creatures. They also… Continue reading ‘A Minecraft Movie’ Teaser Trailer Sees Danielle Brooks, Jason Momoa And More In A New World