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This is an all-hands-on-deck moment for American democracy | The Washington Post

September 3, 2019September 3, 2019African American Politics, African American Vote ...

Dana Milbank, The Washington Post Anthony Lanzilote/Bloomberg via Getty Images. Featured Image [dropcap]T[/dropcap]his is no time to be on the sidelines. Stacey Abrams: Stand up and be counted. “I do not want to serve in the Senate,” says the hugely popular former Georgia Democratic gubernatorial nominee. [mc4wp_form id=”6042″] Steve Bullock: Stand up and be counted. […]

They’re Running For Congress — And Trump’s Attacks On The Squad Won’t Stop Them | HuffPost

August 21, 2019August 21, 2019African American Politics, African American Vote ...

For women of color running for office, the president’s insults against Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib and others only motivate them more.

Police look into threatening letter sent to North Carolina mayor | The Hill

August 19, 2019August 19, 2019African American Politics, African American Vote ...

John Bowden, The Hill Vi Lyles, 68, the first black woman to serve as Charlotte’s mayor, referenced her experience growing up in the segregated South during a city council vote on a resolution condemning President Trump’s “racist and xenophobic comments.” (Travis Dove/For The Washington Post). Featured Image [dropcap]Police[/dropcap] in Charlotte, N.C., are investigating after a […]

Can Stacey Abrams Save American Democracy? | Vogue

August 13, 2019August 13, 2019African American Politics, African American Vote ...

Alexis Okeowo, Vogue After losing the contested Georgia gubernatorial race in 2018, “I sat shiva for 10 days,” Abrams says. “Then I started plotting.” Hair, Edward Lampley; makeup, Fara Homidi. Sittings Editor: Carlos Nazario Photographed by Ethan James Green, Vogue, September 2019. Featured Image [dropcap]IT’S[/dropcap] AN INTOXICATINGLY HOT June afternoon in Atlanta, and scores of […]

Journey to power: The history of black voters, 1976 to 2020 | NBC News

July 31, 2019September 6, 2020African American Politics, African American Vote ...

NBC News has assembled for the first time a record of the black vote for each competitive Democratic presidential campaign since exit polling began.

Ilhan Omar: It Is Not Enough to Condemn Trump’s Racism | The New York Times

July 29, 2019May 20, 2020Black Politics, Black Vote ...

The nation’s ideals are under attack, and it is up to all of us to defend them.

Ayanna Pressley To Kellyanne Conway: ‘Keep My Name Out Of Your Lying Mouth’ | HuffPost

July 10, 2019July 10, 2019African American Politics, African American Vote ...

The Massachusetts Democrat called Conway “Distraction Becky” after the White House counselor mocked tension between Nancy Pelosi and freshmen Dems.

Kamala Harris proposes $100 billion plan for black homeownership | Politico

July 8, 2019July 8, 2019African American Politics, African American Vote ...

David Siders, Politico “A typical black family has just $10 of wealth for every $100 held by a white family,” Sen. Kamala Harris said. | David J. Phillip/AP Photo. Featured Image [dropcap]Kamala[/dropcap] Harris, calling on the nation to “deal with the racial wealth gap,” on Saturday proposed a $100 billion federal program to help black […]