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Formerly Wrongfully Incarcerated, Yusef Salaam Runs for Office, Seeking Redemption in the City’s Power Structure

by Stefi Mar | Jun 27, 2023 | Bakersfield, Elections, Los Angeles, Voting | 0

Yusef Salaam, a man who endured wrongful imprisonment, has launched a campaign for a seat on the New York City Council.

Rep. Barbara Lee Joins Competitive Race to Replace Sen. Dianne Feinstein

by Jovi | Feb 22, 2023 | Elections, Political Campaigns, Politics, State, State & Local Politics | 0

Tanu Henry | California Black Media Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA12), the highest ranking African American woman serving in the U.S….

Shirley Weber Is Sworn in as California’s First Elected Black Secretary of State

by News Observer | Jan 10, 2023 | Elections, Front Page, Politics, State, State & Local Politics | 0

On Jan 9, with the sound of African drumming in the background, Shirley Weber was sworn-in as the first-elected Black Secretary of State (SOS) of California and the 32nd person to hold the position.

As Republicans Battled over Speakership, CBC Members Stand United at Swearing-In

by News Observer | Jan 3, 2023 | Congress, Elections, Local | 0

On Tuesday, Jan. 3, members of the Congressional Black Caucus held an inspiring swearing-in ceremony, even as Republicans were fighting over who would become the next Speaker of the House.

The Aftermath of Sen. Warnock’s Georgia Runoff Victory is Less than What Democrats Hoped

by News Observer | Dec 20, 2022 | Elections, Voting, World & Nation | 0

Following Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock’s runoff victory over Republican Herschel Walker in Georgia, Democrats in the U.S. Senate and President Joe Biden breathe a collective sigh.

Ga. Senate runoff between Warnock, Walker has bitter closing

by Jovi | Nov 29, 2022 | Elections, Featured, Features, Voting | 0

Ads with the candidates’ ex-wives. Cries of “liar” flying in both directions. Stories of a squalid apartment building and abortions under pressure. Questioning an opponent’s independence. His intellect. His mental stability. His religious faith.

In Historic Win, Rep. Karen Bass Is Elected First Black Woman Mayor of L.A.

by Jovi | Nov 17, 2022 | African Americans, Elections, Local, Politics | 0

Maxim Elramsisy | California Black Media “This is my home, and with my whole heart, I’m ready to serve, and…

California ’22 Mid-Term: Historic Wave of Black Candidates Set to Win Election

by Jovi | Nov 9, 2022 | Elections | 0

Joe W. Bowers Jr., California Black Media A wave of Black candidates in California are expected to win after this…

Record Number of Black Candidates Seeking History During Midterm Elections

by Jovi | Nov 8, 2022 | African Americans, Elections, Voting, World & Nation | 0

While some already are household names like Stacey Abrams in Georgia, Val Demings in Florida, and Anthony Brown in Maryland, others like Natalie James in Arkansas, Will Boyd in Alabama, and Stephanie Thomas in Connecticut, are upstarts.