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Congresswoman Robin Kelly seeks Re-Election

Kelly Washington, Contributing Writer - October 30, 2020

Robin Kelly (Democratic Party-D) is a member of the U.S. House. She assumed office on April 11, 2013. Kelly is currently running for re-election...

Virtual Rally Tonight with Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Common, Atlanta Mayor Kiesha Lance Bottoms and more to Encourage People to Vote

Site Editor - October 29, 2020

Tonight, October 29th, the Multi-generational Black Women for Change (Bipartisan Organization) will host a 30-minute virtual “rally” at 6 PM CT for Black Millennials,...

Election 2020: Eric Wallace, Republican Candidate, Illinois State Senate 40th District

Paula Shelton, Contributing Writer - October 28, 2020

Republican Eric Wallace runs for Illinois State Senate 40th District against Democrat Patrick Joyce in the upcoming November 3rd general election. Wallace advanced unopposed...

The Sacredness of the Right to Vote

RTMNews - October 27, 2020

by Rev. Dr. Kenneth E. Harris, President and Professor of Biblical Studies Ecumenical Theological Seminary,...

Election 2020: Mary Flowers, Illinois House of Representatives 31st District.

Paula Shelton, Contributing Writer - October 27, 2020

Democrat Mary Flowers is up for re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives in the upcoming November general election. Flowers ran against Samantha Simpson...

The Power of Protest and the Power of Ballots

Contributor - October 26, 2020

By: Kristen Clarke In a year defined by distress and tragedy, no one has felt that chaos more painfully than the Black community. We’ve seen...

Thaddeus Jones has Plans for the 29th District

Chante Gamby, Contributing Writer - October 26, 2020

Thaddeus Jones represents South Holland, Crete, Monee, and the Southside neighborhood, Riverdale, as the Illinois State Representative 29th District. The House of Representatives introduces...

Early Voting: What You Need to Know

Danielle Sanders - October 26, 2020

Voters are taking advantage of early voting with early indications that a record number of voters are heading to the polls ahead of the...

Election 2020: The Race For Cook County State’s Attorney

Danielle Sanders - October 25, 2020

The State’s Attorney race in Cook County is a hotly contested one. The Cook County State’s Attorney’s office serves as legal counsel for the...

“SeeSay 2020” Aims to Protect Voters Rights this Election

Danielle Sanders - October 25, 2020

SeeSay 2020 is a FREE web-based system for voters to report voter suppression tactics, harassment, and intimidation in real-time and can be reported in less than one...