Black women in politics are facing unprecedented levels of scrutiny and attacks, as they are being discredited for speaking truth to power and advocating for equity, but voters understand that these conversations are necessary for building a fairer society.
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Just jobs in clean energy
Mayors and community leaders are in a critical position to ensure that clean energy investments reach disadvantaged communities, and are using strategies such as job training programs and investment strategies to ensure that these communities benefit from the transition to a clean energy future.
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Kamala Harris has a plan for Black men. Trump never did
VP Harris has unveiled a new agenda for Black men that includes providing business loans, eliminating unnecessary degree requirements for federal jobs, increasing the number of Black male teachers, launching a National Health Equity Initiative, and supporting Black farmers, among other steps.
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Dr. King and the power of the right to vote
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and other civil rights leaders convened the Prayer Pilgrimage for Freedom in 1957 to urge the federal government to uphold the promises of the Brown v. Board of Education decision and secure voting rights for all.
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Lessons from three tragedies: Adams, Williams, and Robinson
Three Black men have recently made headlines for different reasons, highlighting the issues.
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Anti-immigrant agitation in a nation of immigrants
Donald Trump and JD Vance have been stoking anti-immigrant sentiment in the United States.
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Sick and tired of anti-Haitianism
It’s time to reject the narrative that Haitians are a threat and instead focus on our humanity, says Ninaj Raoul of Haitian Women for Haitian Refugees.
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AI is a growing threat to our elections
Artificial Intelligence (AI) poses a threat to the ability to participate in a free and fair election, and the former President Trump’s Project 2025 could lead to the largest deportation program in U.S. history.
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The growing case for Medicare for All
Vice-President Kamala Harris has advocated for health care as a right, but her proposed reforms do not address the structural problems.
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The criminalization of Tyreek Hill
Tyreek Hill, star wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins, was stopped and manhandled by Miami Dade police, highlighting the ongoing issue of racial profiling and the criminalization of Black men.
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Kamala Harris trounces Trump in debate
Kamala Harris delivered a highly impressive debate performance, while Donald Trump made baffling claims.
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​Strip searches are sexual assaults by the state
In Minnesota’s prisons, strip searches of men are a form of sexualized abuse that can cause psychological and physiological harm, and are a form of state-sanctioned sexual assault.
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Don’t underestimate Harris
Vice President Kamala Harris is a meteor who will bring joy, warmth and compassion to the Oval Office.
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Kamala Harris’ Black agenda: A record of accomplishments
VP Kamala Harris has implemented a number of initiatives to benefit Black Americans, including passing the Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act and providing funding to HBCUs.
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The critical importance of Black men’s health
The health and well-being of Black men is a critical issue that requires a multifaceted approach to address the social determinants of health and promote equity in all areas of society.
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Gus Walz’s joy at DNC is a strength, not a weakness
Gus Walz, a young man with autism, was praised for his joy and pride in his father’s speech at the Democratic National Convention.
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Defining Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris is a traditional Democratic politician who is smart, experienced and focused, and if elected president, she will give America what it needs most from its president: a reversion toward the mean.
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Trump’s fixation on Black Power symbols
Donald Trump has strategically used symbolism to align himself with minority communities, including raising his fist in a Black power salute.
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Kamala Harris Definitely Earned It (DEI)
Vice President Kamala Harris has a strong electoral record, having won multiple elections and served as District Attorney and California Attorney General.
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The Summer Olympics and Black patriotism
Black Americans proudly wear red, white, and blue at the Summer Olympics, celebrating their heritage and patriotism despite the country’s history of racism and exclusion.