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Joe Biden’s Journey From DNC Spectator To Incumbent President

Joe Biden, who first attended the Democratic National Convention in 1972, will ascend the convention stage as the oldest sitting president in history, delivering a forceful argument for Vice President Kamala Harris' election in November.

Can VP Harris Win Over Skeptical Black Men Voters?

Vice President Kamala Harris is facing a challenge in winning over Black men in her bid for the White House, as polls show a strain of lingering sexism and a sense of abandonment and neglect from both political parties.

Street Artist Shepard Fairey Creates Kamala Harris ‘Forward’ Poster

Shepard Fairey has released a new Kamala Harris poster titled "Forward" to support her presidential campaign, emphasizing the need to move forward and push back on threats to democracy.

Jury Deliberates If White Woman Was Justified In Shooting Death Of Black Mother

Susan Lorincz is on trial for fatally shooting Ajike "AJ" Owens during an ongoing dispute over children playing near her home, with jurors now deliberating whether she was justified under the state's self-defense laws.

Bloomberg Philanthropies Donates $600M To Four Historically Black Medical Schools

Billionaire Michael Bloomberg has committed $600 million to the endowments of four historically Black medical schools to help secure their future economic stability, following the closure of five Black medical schools more than a century ago.

Illinois Sheriff, Who Hired Killer of Sonya Massey, Quits

Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell has resigned after Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker called for his resignation following the horrific shooting of Sonya Massey by Deputy Sean Grayson, who is now in jail.

‘Small d’ Democrats Demand Full Citizenship

Prolific as an organizer and visionary, Hamer was a consummate collaborator across race and gender divides. Getty/Bettmann by Gwen McKinney As the Democratic Party convenes the national...

Trump And Musk Host Friendly Conversation On X After Delay From Technical Difficulties

Former President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk hosted a friendly conversation on X after their interview was delayed by technical difficulties, with Trump repeating parts of his campaign stump speech and Musk praising him as the right path.

For Black Folks, Higher Police Pay Doesn’t Always Mean Fewer Violent Confrontations

Officers from the Los Angeles Police Department. (Photo by FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images) By Thaddeus L. Johnson, Georgia State University and Natasha N. Johnson, Georgia State University Police unions...

What is Alpha Kappa Alpha? All about Kamala Harris’ sorority

Vice President Kamala Harris, a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., has raised $1.5 million for her 2024 presidential campaign in just three hours, with the Divine Nine and other Black Greek organizations supporting her bid.

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Diddy’s Conviction Challenged In Appeals Court Citing First Amendment

Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers are arguing before a federal appeals court for his release and overturning of his conviction on prostitution-related charges, claiming his conduct was protected by the First Amendment.