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Nixon Unbought, Unbossed and Undeterred Following U.S. Senate Defeat

November 5, 2026 Staff 0

By Will Brown A Black woman from the heart of Moncrief earned the support of more than 3 million Floridians this election season. Angie Nixon did not become the first Jacksonville resident to serve in […]

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The DEI Watchlist Is the Latest Weapon in America’s War on Black Progress

October 30, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

America’s war on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is coming for people’s paychecks. The DEI Watchlist, which publicly identifies federal employees accused of promoting diversity, equity and inclusion, is not only fueling political outrage. But […]

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Only 3 Florida County Court Races are Left, and 2 Target Sitting Judges

October 27, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Voters in Duval, Seminole, and Liberty counties will determine judicial runoffs on Nov. 3 by Molly Farrar | Florida Trib | Three county court judge contests in Florida will head to runoffs in November’s General Election, […]

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Federal Agents Search Ilhan Omar’s Home Just 22 Days Before Election

October 16, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

WASHINGTON INFORMER — Federal agents searched the D.C.-area home of Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) on Monday, 22 days before Election Day. This extraordinary step involved executing a criminal search warrant against a sitting member of […]

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‘Lipstick on a Pig’: Black Leaders in South Florida Blast Amendment 3 as a Harmful ‘Tax Shift’

September 29, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

By Jesse Scheckner | The things that make us a special community — that’s in the general fund. That’s what they’re attacking.’ Proponents of Amendment 3 tout it as a relief measure that will save […]

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Sheriffs Drop License Plate Readers as DeSantis Warns Against ‘Surveillance State’

September 1, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

By Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix | Ron DeSantis insists no Florida governor has given law enforcement more tools to fight crime than he has, but he wants them aimed at criminals, not citizens who have […]

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Donavan Mckinney Unseats Shri Thanedar, Putting Detroit Closer to Restoring Black Representation in Congress

August 21, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

TEXAS METRO NEWS — MICHIGAN CHRONICLE —The November election will decide whether McKinney becomes the district’s next congressman. But in a heavily Democratic district, his primary victory carries historical weight before the general-election campaign even […]

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James Talarico Defends Jasmine Crockett Amid Texas Democratic Tension

July 22, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

The senate candidate urged supporters to stop criticizing the congresswoman during a Houston town hall. A Texas town hall meeting turned into a moment of political solidarity this week, as Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico […]

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Conversation and Book Signing Event with U.S. Rep. James E. Clyburn

July 17, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

The leadership of Alpha Omega and Kappa Psi Chapters of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., held a special “Conversation and Book Signing” event with U.S. Representative James E. Clyburn, on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, from 7 p.m. to […]

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Despite Gov. DeSantis’ Union Crackdowns, AFSCME Florida Keeps Winning

July 7, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

By Jesse Scheckner, Florida Politics | Three years after Florida enacted sweeping restrictions on public-sector unions, AFSCME Florida continues to post lopsided recertification victories across the state, with workers in Jacksonville, Polk County, Miami Gardens, […]

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