Political

NNPA NEWSWIRE —   BlackPress of America – By Kamm Howard, Executive Director Reparations United – Leaders within the Democratic Party in the last Congress demonstrated their political will for a reparations commission. 217 confirmed yes votes in […]

by Andrew Pantazi – September 2, 2023 – A state judge struck down North Florida’s congressional districts Saturday, rebuffing Gov. Ron DeSantis’ open defiance of anti-gerrymandering protections, finding the governor’s map illegally reduced Black voters’ electoral power. […]

TALLAHASSEE | The state of Florida will square off with voting-rights plaintiffs in Tallahassee this week in a high-stakes redistricting battle that could have national implications as both sides argue over the constitutionality of protections for […]

NNPA NEWSWIRE — By Stacy M. Brown – @StacyBrownMedia – While the Rolling Sea Action Fund will be aligned with the all-Democratic Congressional Black Caucus, it will operate as a “hybrid PAC.” This designation permits […]

Oliver served as Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy’s top deputy, stepping in for him while the governor was out of state and also overseeing the Department of Community Affairs, which coordinates state aid to towns and […]

NNPA NEWSWIRE — By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent  / @StacyBrownMedia – “The NNPA is especially honored to hear directly from President Joe Biden for his continued support and advocacy of the […]

NAACP Board of Directors Chair Leon Russell told NNPA Newswire that the civil rights organization’s Florida travel advisory isn’t a ban but a call to action against the state’s regressive and oppressive laws and policies […]