Political

Obama Foundation Holds Annual Democracy Forum In Chicago | By Jovonne Ledet Former President Barack Obama took an apparent swipe at Trump, warning Americans that the country is “dangerously close” to becoming an autocracy. On […]

On Tuesday night, the Jacksonville City Council once again bowed to the toxic brand of politics pushed by Council Member Rory Diamond, passing a dangerous and cruel ordinance that prohibits city-funded nonprofits from providing services […]

Rising Democratic star U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas is seeking a powerful congressional role that would position her as one of her party’s most influential leaders. In a letter to the Democratic House Caucus, Crockett […]

by Itoro N. Umontuen | Monday morning, Georgia State Representative Dr. Jasmine Clark announced her intentions to run for Congress. The microbiologist and college professor will challenge U.S. Rep. David Scott in Georgia’s 13th District. Dr. […]

Tallahassee, FL – Florida Watch has announced Natasha Sutherland as its new Executive Director, marking a significant leadership transition for the progressive watchdog organization. The move comes as former Executive Director Josh Weierbach steps into a […]

As inflation surges and tariffs rise, Black entrepreneurs are not shrinking in fear—they’re showing up, strategizing, and pushing forward with purpose. I saw this firsthand Tuesday evening at the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) […]

The Supreme Court justice said it was time to address “the elephant in the room”: the “threats and harassment” that judges have received from Trump and his allies. RIO GRANDE, Puerto Rico — Justice Ketanji […]

The independent political organization Florida Rising this week announced Victricia Simmons, former chief of staff, as its new executive director. Simmons carries more than a decade of experience with the organization as she enters her […]

By Marlene L. Daut, (Source: Philadelphia Tribune) |  In 2002, Haiti’s former president Jean-Bertrand Aristide argued that France should pay his country $21 billion. The reason? In 1825, France extracted a huge indemnity from the young […]