Three Black men have recently made headlines for different reasons, highlighting the issues.
Hillary Clinton
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Harris and Trump set for high-stakes presidential debate
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will participate in a 90-minute debate on Sept. 10, moderated by ABC News.
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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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Voters say they’re ready for a woman president—but sexist attitudes still exist
Despite the enthusiasm and support for Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign, sexism remains a powerful force in American politics.
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Kamala Harris unites Democrats, makes history at 2024 DNC convention
Kamala Harris has united Democrats and united the party, banishing the ghosts of 1968, 2000, and 2016, and has introduced a strong vision of American power as a force for good in the world.
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Democrats rally behind Harris, salute Biden at DNC opening night
The DNC was a battle cry, with speakers celebrating President Biden’s legacy and rallying behind VP Kamala Harris.
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Democratic National Convention kicks off in Chicago: What to expect
The Democratic National Convention in Chicago will feature a historic nomination of Vice President Kamala Harris as the first Black and South Asian woman to be nominated by a major party.
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Climate change matters to people—and could be a deciding factor in the 2024 election
Concern about climate change has had a significant effect on voters’ choices in the past two presidential elections, potentially changing the 2020 election outcome in President Joe Biden’s favor.
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Clinton and Trump must address nation’s poor and hungry
There is no question that Hillary Clinton “won” the presidential debates of this election cycle. She was knowledgeable, composed, unflappable, and occasionally even funny. Her opponent, who had the temerity to criticize her “stamina,” seemed to lack stamina of his own. By the time the 90-minute debate was over, the rude, sniffling, frequent water-sipping Mr. […]
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Actress Lynn Whitfield stumps in Mpls for Clinton
Is the Democratic Party taking the Black vote for granted? No way, say local party officials. “The Clintons have never taken the Black vote for granted,” stated Minnesota DFL Committee Chair Ken Martin on former U.S. president Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary Clinton, the 2016 Democratic president candidate. “They are connected with the community […]
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VIDEO | President Obama says no one “more qualified” than Clinton
President Obama gave an inspirational address at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pa, July 27, effectively passing the baton to Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. Walking out to U2’s “City of Blinding Lights,” as he did throughout his many campaign stops, the president struck a hopeful note and made a strong case for Clinton stating, “I can say with confidence […]
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Hillary Clinton announces her ‘TLC plan’ for education
After Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton’s speech at the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) national convention in Minneapolis, she received a personal invitation to visit a Northside school. Whether or not the former U.S. secretary of state takes up her offer, Brenda Johnson of Minneapolis nonetheless calls her “a real person.” Johnson, who works with […]
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Black bloggers have power to influence the 2012 election
Black political blogs have played a significant role in defending President Obama and calling out racist postings.