One year into the 47th U.S. presidency, Black leaders across the nation are sounding the alarm and mobilizing communities to resist what they describe as an unprecedented assault on civil rights, democracy, and Black progress. From mayors to activists, their message is unified: survival and victory will depend on collective power, courage, and an unwavering commitment to protect and uplift Black America.
Category: Politics
Posted inPolitics
City Council President Mary Sheffield wins election to become Detroit’s first female mayor
City Council President Mary Sheffield speaks during an election night watch party after winning the mayoral race on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, in Detroit.
Posted inNational News
Zohran Mamdani wins NYC mayor’s race, capping a stunning ascent
Zohran Mamdani delivers his victory speech after being elected New York City mayor on Nov. 4, capping his meteoric rise to national prominence. The 34-year-old democratic socialist will make history as the city’s first Muslim mayor – and its youngest in more than a century.
Posted inNational News
‘No Kings’ protests return as 47th president ramps up authoritarian practices, organizers say
Protesters across the U.S. gathered for the latest “No Kings” demonstrations, calling attention to what organizers describe as threats to free speech and democratic rights. The movement, now in its second national wave, emphasizes civic engagement and nonviolence after a previous rally turned deadly in June.
Posted inPolitics
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Honors former Vice President Kamala Harris
Vice President Kamala Harris received the Phoenix Award at the 2025 Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Gala, honoring her contributions to public service and leadership. The event brought together lawmakers, civil rights leaders and cultural figures for an evening of speeches, awards and performances.
Posted inPolitics
Supreme Court seems inclined to limit race-based electoral districts under the Voting Rights Act
The Supreme Court heard arguments on October 15 that could potentially gut a key tool of the Voting Rights Act, which would boost Republican electoral prospects, particularly in the South.
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New York Attorney General Letitia James charged in fraud case after pressure campaign by president
New York Attorney General Letitia James was indicted on bank fraud and false statement charges after an Oval Office–backed investigation, making her the latest political adversary of the 47th president to face prosecution. James denounced the case as a politically motivated effort to punish her for previously suing the 47th president and his company for fraud.
Posted inObituaries
In Memoriam: Former Detroit congresswoman and CBC chair Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick dies at 80
Carolyn Jean Cheeks Kilpatrick, an assertive advocate for Detroit and Black owned business, died on Oct. 7 in Atlanta. She was 80.
Posted inPolitics
New York City Mayor Eric Adams abandons his reelection campaign
New York City Mayor Eric Adams ended his reelection campaign on Sept. 28 after months of scandals, corruption probes, and collapsing political support. His withdrawal reshapes the race, potentially boosting former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s centrist bid against Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani, while Republican Curtis Sliwa remains a long-shot contender.
Posted inMaryland News
Maryland renewable energy projects face uncertain future
The 47th president’s administration has revoked hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding for Maryland’s renewable energy projects, including offshore wind development and the Solar For All program. The cuts threaten the future of large-scale clean energy infrastructure, with officials vowing legal challenges while critics warn of long-term setbacks for low-income households and climate goals.
Posted inMedia
In Black columnist’s firing, advocates fear decreasing diversity, vital perspectives in news media
The Washington Post’s firing of columnist Karen Attiah over social media posts has raised concerns among advocates and journalists about shrinking newsroom diversity and the silencing of Black voices.
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‘107 Days’: Kamala Harris’ book rockets off the shelves in first week
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Publisher Simon & Schuster announced that the campaign memoir of former Vice President Kamala Harris “107 Days” has sold 350,000 copies in one week. The sales total includes print, ebooks, and audiobooks.