Record Number of Black Women Running for Congress in 2020
World Economic Forum: "122 Black, or multi-racial Black women have run in this year's congressional elections, in America... Black women voters also had the highest participation rate of…
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Will George Floyd’s Murderers be Tried in Secret Trials?
Assistant Attorney General Matthew Frank, in a statement, said they support a public trial but are worried audio and video courtroom coverage “may create more problems than they…
Democrats Harris, Richmond to Barr: Don’t Invoke John Lewis’ name
Rep. Richmond: "I would just suggest that actions speak louder than words and you really should keep the name of the honorable John Lewis out of the Justice…
COVID-19: Democrats Unveil Bill to Help Families Facing Housing Eviction
Rep. Pressley: “Housing is a human right, and in the face of an impending eviction tsunami, we must take bold, urgent action to affirm that right and protect…
House Passes Bill to Study Racial Disparities facing Black Men, Boys
Rep. Wilson: "The commission will review police brutality, gun violence, fatherhood, recruiting and training black male teachers, and even sneakers, which play an important role in the lives…
We Must Stand Up to Trump and his Inarticulate Armed Supporters
Koehler: "The inarticulate but oh-so-powerful President Trump is sending the same sort of message . . . to a city, to a country. The message can probably be…
Black Women will play leading role in 2020 Election
Austin: “Black women have always been active and influential in civil rights groups and movements, but they were largely excluded from leadership roles. Now they’re not just organizing,…
#Sayhername: Remembering Sandra Bland, Breonna Taylor, and other Black Women Victims
A mural depicting George Floyd, Tony McDade, and Breonna Taylor created by artist Leslie Barlow in Minneapolis, Minnesota. How can police officers dressed in plainclothes enter a woman's…
First National Black Voter Day to be recognized on September 18
BET: Scott Mills: “With 100 days until Election Day—it is critical for BET to utilize all of our resources and partnerships to drive Black civic engagement across the…
Will White Christians Continue to Support Trump’s Immoral Presidency?
Haught: "Evangelicals refute Jesus by embracing the GOP. Jesus was a liberal who sided with underdogs, constantly preaching: help the poor, clothe the naked, heal the sick, feed…