2020 Census: Congressional Seats, Federal Funds at Risk

For states, the 2020 Census is about as high-stakes as it gets, determining not only the number of congressional seats…
08.29.18
Black Leaders Pay Tribute To Sen. John McCain Despite Mixed Legacy With African-Americans

African-American leaders sent condolences to the family of Sen. John McCain, who leaves a mixed legacy with the Black community.…
08.28.18
Andrew Gillum, ‘The Seabiscuit Of Florida Politics’, Wins Primary For Florida Governor

Tallahassee's mayor races toward the finish line in a close primary for Florida governor.
08.28.18
Chairman Rob Pitts Demands That Board Of Assessors Be Accountable To Taxpayers

Fulton County Chairman Robb Pitts addressed the Board of Assessors at their meeting on Thursday, August 23, demanding that they…
08.28.18
Majority-Black Georgia County Rejects Plan To Close Nearly All Its Polling Places

Officials in a rural southwest Georgia county on Friday voted down a proposal to close nearly all of its polling places…
09.05.18
Georgia County Scraps Plan to Close Most Polling Places

ATLANTA (AP) — Election officials in a majority Black Georgia county voted Friday to scrap a widely condemned proposal to…
08.24.18
Kamala Harris Is Pushing $30 Million Plan To Address Black Maternal Deaths

Legislation for saving lives.
08.23.18
Record Number of Women Have Won Major Party Primaries

ATLANTA (AP)—Women are not just running for office in record numbers this year—they are winning. More women than ever before…
08.23.18
Georgia’s Excuse For Closing Polling Stations In A Predominantly Black County Begins To Unravel

Georgia election officials can't provided documentation to support their proposal to close polling stations.
08.24.18
Democratic Party Chair Calls for Kemp to Condemn Official’s Violent Comments About Protesters, Activists

The Georgia Democratic Party called on Republican gubernatorial candidate Brian Kemp to immediately condemn threatening comments from Monroe County Commissioner…
08.22.18
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Introduces Sweeping Transparency Reforms in Legislative Package

Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms took another critical step in leading Atlanta to becoming one of the most transparent cities in…
08.21.18
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Reiterates Call to Explore Sale of City Jail

With the number of inmates at the Atlanta City Detention Center(ACDC) steadily declining and the costs to maintain the facility steadily rising, Mayor Keisha…
08.21.18
Jimmy Carter Endorses Stacey Abrams for Governor

Jimmy Carter is throwing his support behind Democrat Nominee Stacey Abrams. In the statement, Carter said with “Abrams in the…
08.20.18
Pentagon Spokeswoman Under Inspector General Investigation

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Jim Mattis’ public affairs chief is being investigated by the department’s inspector general after allegations…
08.17.18
Stacey Abrams Brings “Jobs for Georgia” Plan to Henry County

Democratic nominee for Governor Stacey Abrams will make a new stop on her statewide jobs tour tomorrow in Henry County. Abrams has…
08.21.18
Omarosa’s Turn Against Trump Not Winning Her Support in Black Community

For years, Omarosa Manigault Newman stood at Donald Trump’s side, making her deeply unpopular with African-Americans who see her as…
08.15.18