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Both Parties Brace for a ‘Long Conflict’ as Government Shutdown Hits Two-Week Mark

October 15, 2025 Staff 0

By Sahil Kapur and Scott Wong | HBCU News At the two-week mark, Republicans and Democrats are bracing for a long government shutdown, with both parties seeing more upside in persisting with their conflicting demands. As a result, […]

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‘His soul…He’s lost’: Chicago Mayor Responds to Trump’s Insurrection Act Threat, Says President Fears Black and Brown Power

October 7, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

By Gerren Keith Gaynor | “They’re afraid of us uniting,” declared Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson as he defiantly condemned President Donald Trump’s “war” on Chicago. Chicago Brandon Johnson said he is praying for Donald Trump after the […]

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President Trump Falsely Claims Record Black Employment Amid Rising Black Joblessness

October 3, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

President Donald Trump appeared to take credit for “record” Black employment in a Truth Social post amid rising Black unemployment during his second term. On Thursday night, Trump posted a meme aiming at former Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack […]

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Byron Donalds Gets Specific on Education, Property Taxes in Tampa Campaign Stop

September 24, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

By Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix | While Byron Donalds hasn’t received the backing of Gov. Ron DeSantis in his quest to succeed him as governor of Florida next year, the U.S. House member from Naples […]

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Sen. Angela Alsobrooks: Maryland’s First Black Senator, Stands Firm Against Trump Agenda

September 22, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

by Richard D. Elliott, Maven McGann, Hamil R. Harris and Isaiah Harris | Since her election to the U.S. Senate last November, Sen. Angela Alsobrooks (D) has stood firm against the Republican agenda while introducing bills to protect consumers and […]

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‘This is Beyond Party Politics’: Michael Thurmond wants to be Georgia’s Next Governor

September 12, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

by Donnell Suggs | Former DeKalb County CEO and 2026 Georgia gubernatorial candidate Michael Thurmond visited The Atlanta Voice on Monday, Sept. 2, to discuss why he believes he should be the Democratic nominee next November. A […]

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Sound the Alarm: Democrats Say Florida’s Future Is on the Line

September 10, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL — Broward County Democrats are raising a red flag, warning that Florida is spiraling into crisis under the combined weight of Donald Trump’s federal agenda and Governor Ron DeSantis’ state policies. At a […]

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Letter to DeSantis: A Mid-Decade Census Would Undermine Florida’s Democracy

September 9, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

Equal Ground | Dear Governor DeSantis, As nonpartisan organizations committed to the protection and advancement of voting rights and fair representation, we write to express our deep concern regarding Florida’s attempt to pursue a mid-decade Census and redistricting process. […]

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VP Vance, Defense Secretary Hegseth Lie About DC Crime as Trump Targets Cities with Black Mayors

September 3, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE —By Lauren Victoria Burke | Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller visited Washington, DC’s Union Station on August 20. They spoke with members of […]

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“We’ve Come Too Far to Turn Back Now”: U.S. Congressman Al Green Hosts 4th Annual Slavery Remembrance Legislative Update

August 27, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

Saturday, August 16, U.S. Congressman Al Green (TX-9) hosted his 4th Annual Slavery Remembrance Legislative Update Breakfast, with the rousing theme of “We’ve Come Too Far to Turn Back Now,” at the Wyndham Hotel near NRG […]

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