Stacey Abrams Campaign Files Federal Lawsuit For Every Vote To Be Counted

The fight is not over.
11.12.18
The Worst Cities For Black Americans

The unemployment rate for black Americans fell below 6 percent for the first time in history earlier this year. The…
11.12.18
Joint Center Applauds Democratic Leader Pelosi’s Letter on Staff Diversity

The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies is applauding Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi’s letter to her Democratic House colleagues…
11.12.18
Teacher Let Back Into Classroom After Repeatedly Using Racial Slur

A Pennsylvania high school teacher repeatedly used the N-word in class, but school officials allowed her back into the classroom.
11.11.18
Democrats Projected to Win Control of House, but Senate Remains in GOP Hands

Democrats claimed control of the House late Tuesday and flipped at least seven governorships, but Republicans were poised to expand their majority in the…
11.12.18
White Man Who Claims To Be A ‘Born-Again African’ Wins Grant Meant For Black Artists

Anthony Ekundayo Lennon says people think he is Black because of his high cheek bones.
11.05.18
H&M Says It’s Making Amends For Its Racist ‘Monkey’ Hoodie. It Hasn’t

For many, the image of a dark-skinned child wearing the garment that evoked racist stereotypes for Black people was inexcusable.
11.05.18
Black Caucus Calls for African-American Representation Among House Leadership

Members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) are calling for an African-American lawmaker to be granted the No. 1 or…
11.05.18
$1 Million in Grants Earmarked for Underserved Entrepreneurs

In October 1968, Craig Hall , an entrepreneur and philanthropist, founded HALL Group at age 18 with the purchase of his first rooming…
11.02.18
#BlackWomenVote Website Launched to Energize and Engage Black Women

Higher Heights, the leading, independent and trusted voice for Black women leading up to, and beyond Election Day, has rolled…
11.01.18
Listen: Rev. Sharpton Sits Down With Andrew Gillum on “Keep It Real”

Democratic Candidate for Governor Andrew Gillum appeared on Rev. Al Sharpton’s nationally syndicated radio show “Keepin it Real” Monday to discuss…
10.30.18
Brazil’s New Racist President Has Anti-Black Agenda

Jair Bolsonaro was elected president of Brazil.
10.29.18
Abrams, Bottoms Release Statements in Reaction to Mass Shooting at Pittsburgh Synagogue

Democratic Gubernatorial Nominee Stacey Abrams and Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms released the following statements in reaction to the mass…
10.29.18
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Twitter Reacts To White Couple’s ‘Bulls**t’ Wedding Photos Mocking Violence In Congo

Not here for it.
10.26.18
VIEWPOINTS: Georgia’s Gubernatorial Race, a Bellwether for Democrats Nationally?

Democrats haven’t won a major statewide office in Georgia since 2000, but this year’s gubernatorial race in the state is…
10.25.18
Why Did the Flu Kill 80,000 Americans Last Year?

The 2017-2018 flu season was historically severe. Public health officials estimate that 900,000 Americans were hospitalized and 80,000 died from…
10.24.18