President Joe Biden met with members of the Congressional Black Caucus to discuss strategies to increase voter turnout in the Black community, and received positive feedback from the lawmakers.
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Republicans turn their focus to Harris as talk of replacing Biden on Democratic ticket intensifies
Republicans are ramping up their attacks on Vice President Kamala Harris, painting her as Biden’s chief enabler and accusing her of being part of a coverup of his health, while Trump has given her a new derisive nickname and called her his “potentially new Democrat Challenger”.
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Faith communities mobilize for Freedom Summer 2024
The National Council of Churches is launching a new wave of social justice activism, equipping members and partners with modern tools and revisiting the lessons of the past to foster a new wave of activism reminiscent of the pivotal Freedom Summer of 1964.
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Stop the lynching of President Joe Biden
Rev. Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. has called for an end to the political lynching of President Joe Biden, urging for a larger voter turnout this year in order to protect democracy and freedom in America.
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Hot Off the Press: News impacting the Black community in D.C. area
Quincy Wilson, a 16-year-old track phenom from Bowie, Md., has been chosen by the U.S. selection committee to be part of the men’s 4×400 relay pool for Team USA’s track and field squad, becoming the youngest male U.S. track and field Olympian in history.
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My ‘Black Job’ Is to Protect Democracy
Yes, Joe Biden is a flawed candidate, but Donald Trump is a threat to America. Our Black job, if there is such a thing, is to stop him.
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Deluge of deceit highlighted the 2024 presidential debate
Former President Donald Trump lied about various topics during the first presidential debate of the 2024 general election, while President Joe Biden criticized his performance and highlighted his past disrespect for veterans.
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CNN faces backlash for excluding Black-owned media from presidential debate coverage
CNN has been criticized for denying media credentials to every Black-owned media outlet, including those based in Atlanta, sparking outrage and accusations of systemic exclusion in a predominantly Black city.
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CNN’s shameful spectacle: The 1st presidential debate of 2024 a complete disaster
CNN’s failure to fact-check Trump’s lies during the first presidential debate of 2024 was criticized by activists and attendees at a debate watch party, while Biden criticized Trump’s behavior and policies during the debate.
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Lies and lackluster performance dominate the first presidential debate
A presidential debate watch party in Northwest Washington, D.C. was attended by 100 people, who expressed their concerns about economic issues, the impact of inflation, and the lack of representation of the younger generation.
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In First Debate, Trump Overwhelms Biden With Bluster and Lies
“Black Vote, Black Power,” a collaboration between Keith Boykin and Word In Black, examines the issues, the candidates, and what’s at stake for Black America in the 2024 presidential election. Well, that was awkward. The first presidential debate of the 2024 campaign has just ended in Atlanta, and it felt like a disservice to the public. Donald […]
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The Ten Commandments of Republican Hypocrisy
Former President and convicted felon Donald Trump cheered for displaying the Ten Commandments in public schools. His behavior begs the question: Does he even know what they are?
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