August 16th, 2024
58th Rainbow PUSH Convention Focuses on Voting, Legacy and Education
The 58th Annual Rainbow PUSH Coalition International Convention began on a rainy Thursday (Aug. 15), kicking off a weeklong event that runs through Aug. 22. The convention coincides with the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, as the city will be buzzing with activity. Hosted at Rainbow PUSH headquarters, the convention will feature a diverse agenda, … Continued
August 10th, 2024
From a pig as political candidate to a breakout speech for Obama − Democratic National Convention often leaves its mark on history
The logo for the Democratic National Convention is displayed at the United Center in Chicago, Ill., ahead of the Aug. 19-22, 2024, event. Scott Olson/Getty Images by Shannon Bow O’Brien, The University of Texas at Austin If the Yippies – a group of young activists known for political dissent – had their way, Americans would … Continued
July 27th, 2024
Will Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro be chosen as Harris’ running mate?  And if that happens, could that propel McKeesport’s Austin Davis to governor?
THE TEAM—GOVERNOR JOSH SHAPIRO AND LT. GOV. AUSTIN DAVIS The hypothetical game is in full swing. What if this happens…what if that happens… It’s understandable that Pa. Governor Josh Shapiro and his Lieutenant Governor, McKeesport’s own Austin Davis, don’t want to play the hypothetical game, but everyone else does. It’s conceivable that Vice President Kamala … Continued
July 26th, 2024
IT’S KAMALA’S TIME: VP Harris this close to securing Democratic nomination for President
VP KAMALA HARRIS IS ALMOST ASSUREDLY GOING TO BE THE DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE FOR PRESIDENT IN THE UPCOMING NOVEMBER GENERAL ELECTION. SEE EXCLUSIVE VIDEO INTERVIEW. Count the names—Ed Gainey, Summer Lee, La’Tasha Mayes, Austin Davis, Josh Shapiro, Bob Casey, Joe Biden, 44,000 Black women on a Zoom call in one night, 20,000 Black men on an … Continued
Bishop William J. Barber II Shares His Thoughts About What He'd Like to See at The 2024 DNC
