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Category: DNC 2016

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Like a Boss: Three Black Women Hold Reins of Democratic Party

by Zenitha PrinceJuly 29, 2016January 25, 2022

Three African-American women have been tapped to lead the Democratic Party during a critical time in the nation’s and political organization’s history. (Left Counter Clockwise) Rep. Marcia Fudge, Rev. Leah […]

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DNC-Day 3: AFRO journalist Sean Yoes speaks with former Maryland State Delegate Aisha Braveboy.

by Special to the AFROJuly 28, 2016January 25, 2022
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DNC-Day 3: Flint, Michigan Mayor, Karen Weaver describes the continued water crisis her city is facing and how their representation and attendance at this years DNC is critical.

by Special to the AFROJuly 28, 2016January 25, 2022
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DNC-Day 3: The Rev. Jesse Jackson discusses the importance of voting and the impact it has on all citizens.

by Special to the AFROJuly 28, 2016January 25, 2022
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Minority Dem Delegates Frustrated with ‘Bernie or Bust’

by Associated PressJuly 28, 2016January 25, 2022

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — As most Democrats rally around Hillary Clinton, the lingering “Bernie or Bust” movement is stirring frustration at the party’s convention among delegates of color, who say they’re […]

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DNC-Day 3: Former Congressman, former president of the NAACP, and current Chairman of the Morgan State University Board of Regents Kweisi Mfume discusses the parallels this Presidential race has with previous years.

by Special to the AFROJuly 28, 2016January 25, 2022
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Clinton, Dems Put Gun Control at Center of Convention Stage

by Associated PressJuly 27, 2016January 25, 2022

With mothers of police violence victims on the stage and anti-gun protesters in the streets, Hillary Clinton and Democrats are giving gun control and efforts to curb police violence a […]

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Obama Boosts Clinton; Trump Talks Emails and Russia

by Associated PressJuly 27, 2016January 25, 2022

Their political fates now entwined, President Barack Obama is imploring voters to elect Hillary Clinton to the White House, appealing to the women, minorities and young people who powered his […]

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DNC Day 2: AFRO catches up with D.C. Councilwoman Anita Bonds

by Special to the AFROJuly 27, 2016January 25, 2022
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DNC Day 2: Ben Jealous talks with the AFRO

by Special to the AFROJuly 27, 2016January 25, 2022
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DNC Day 2: AFRO catches up with Va. Congressman Robert (Bobby) Scott

by Special to the AFROJuly 27, 2016January 25, 2022
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DNC Day 2: AFRO catches up with Rev. Jamal Bryant

by Special to the AFROJuly 27, 2016January 25, 2022

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