Vice President Kamala Harris and President Biden have been fighting to restore the protections of Roe v. Wade, as 80% of women support increasing access to birth control pills and 57% support an abortion pill.
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Pres. Joe Biden applauds U.S. Supreme Court following United States v. Rahimi
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a law banning domestic abusers from possessing firearms, with President Biden and Vice President Harris praising the decision as a victory for survivors of domestic violence.
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PRESS ROOM: Biden-Harris Campaign 2024 commits $1.5 million advertising buy with the Black Press of America
The Biden-Harris Campaign has committed $1.5 million to an advertising-buy with the National Newspaper Publishers Association, and has also sponsored the NNPA’s 2024 Annual National Convention, emphasizing the importance of the Black Press of America.
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The Good News In 2024: Poor People Are the New Swing Vote
By William J. Barber, II If you’re an ordinary American who goes to work to pay the bills or takes care of a loved one most days, it’s easy to feel down when you see the headlines about the 2024 election. Donald J. Trump has been convicted of 34 felonies for falsifying business records to […]
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Baltimore City Council approves Mayor Scott’s $4.2B budget with no amendments
Baltimore City Council unanimously approved Mayor Brandon M. Scott’s $4.2 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2025 without any amendments, despite some turbulence over the date for the final vote.
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Maryland leaders, officials celebrate new civil rights exhibition in Baltimore City Hall
Baltimore City Hall is hosting an exhibition celebrating 40 years since Maryland’s divestment from apartheid-era South Africa, featuring contributions to the Civil Rights Movement and emphasizing the ongoing fight for civil rights.
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Day two of NNPA 2024 National Convention brings conversation on plight of Black Americans
The National Newspaper Publishers Association is hosting its annual convention in Baltimore, with sessions focusing on the Black Press, Black communities, families and voter turnout, with keynote speaker Damon Todd Hewitt discussing the challenges facing African Americans and the importance of voting.
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NNPA 2024 National Convention opens in Baltimore
The 2024 National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) Annual National Convention opened in Baltimore with board meetings and a welcome reception, focusing on the upcoming election and the need to educate and empower the Black community.
Posted inNational News
Supreme Court rejects challenge to abortion pill mifepristone
The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously voted to dismiss a challenge to mifepristone, an abortion pill, and keep it on the market, while Democrats and advocates continue to fight for reproductive freedom.
Posted inPolitics
Trump’s return to Capitol Hill draws protests and Democratic criticism
Former President Donald Trump’s return to Capitol Hill sparked backlash from Democratic leaders, who criticized his appearance at the site of the January 6, 2021, insurrection, and emphasized the importance of the upcoming elections.
Posted inBaltimore News
Transforming Baltimore: How smart legislation is making our streets safer
A study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that reducing the hours of alcohol sales in East Baltimore resulted in a 23% annual decrease in all violent crime, and a 51% drop in homicides, leading to the passage of similar legislation in Maryland’s 45th Legislative District.
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Biden hosts Juneteenth concert on White House South Lawn
The Biden-Harris administration held the second annual Juneteenth concert on the South Lawn of the White House, featuring performances from Patti LaBelle, Anthony Hamilton, Kirk Franklin, and many other talented artists, as well as a speech from President Biden emphasizing the importance of celebrating Juneteenth.