September 5th, 2024
NAACP Urges University Of South Carolina To Cancel ‘Roast’ Of Kamala Harris
Photo: Getty Images The NAACP is calling on the University of South Carolina to cancel a scheduled event where right-wing figures will “roast” Vice President Kamala Harris. According to The Hill, the NAACP sent a letter to University of South Carolina President Michael Amiridis, urging him to cancel the event because of its “blatant sexist … Continued
September 3rd, 2024
WATCH: Andrew Gillum on Joe Biden’s Leadership, the Promise of Kamala Harris
In his interview with The Chicago Defender, former politician Andrew Gillum speaks on the courage, integrity and selflessness of President Joe Biden, while also highlighting the promise of a Kamala Harris presidency. Gillum shares his thoughts on how to harness the excitement and energy surrounding her campaign to make lasting change. Watch the full interview … Continued
September 2nd, 2024
The Real State of Black America’s Wallet
By Dedrick Asante-Muhammad and Algernon Austin This article was originally published on Word In Black. As the country moves rapidly toward our 2024 presidential election, Black Americans are experiencing the most positive economic conditions in generations. Record low unemployment rates, record low poverty rates, record high-income levels, and new heights of wealth paint a picture of prosperity. One … Continued
September 2nd, 2024
WATCH: U.S. Rep. Al Green on Michelle and Barack Obama’s DNC Speeches
U.S. Rep Al Green shares his insights on Michelle and Barack Obama’s impactful speeches at the Democratic National Convention, describing the experience as “2008 all over again.” In this interview with The Chicago Defender, Rep. Green (D-TEX) reflects on the powerful messages of hope, unity and the enduring fight for justice that echoed the spirit … Continued
September 1st, 2024
COLUMN: A Reflection on Kamala Harris’ DNC Speech and My Mother’s Legacy
Shyamala Gopalan with her infant daughter Kamala Harris and Mamie Sanders with her infant daughter Marshelle Sanders (Photo Credits: Facebook, Author Submitted). One thing that stood out the most during the Democratic National Convention was Kamala Harris’s speech about her mother. It resonated with me because, at that moment, I thought about my mom, who … Continued
Bishop William J. Barber II Shares His Thoughts About What He'd Like to See at The 2024 DNC
