The Maryland Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus has criticized former Governor Larry Hogan for his lack of support for LGBTQ+ rights, citing his opposition to pro-LGBTQ+ bills and his lack of mention of LGBTQ+ issues on his campaign website.
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Tune in: Debate Night in Black America — A virtual conversation
Word In Black is hosting a virtual conversation on Sept. 10, 2024, before and after the ABC presidential debate, providing a platform for Black viewers to discuss the critical issues that matter to them.
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And the award for most treasonous act goes to…
The J6 Awards Gala, which was set to honor convicted criminals from the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, has been postponed due to “scheduling conflicts” with invited guest speakers.
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U.S. Senate candidate Angela Alsobrooks speaks to power of the vote at Morgan State
Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks spoke at Morgan State University to urge students, alumni, faculty and staff to exercise their right to vote and highlighted her platform of fighting for their future and ensuring economic opportunity, privacy and freedom.
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10 Ways to Be a Better Black Voter
Instead of spending the next eight weeks reacting to lies about Kamala Harris, let’s work to advance our political goals for the long term.
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Kamala Harris, Wes Moore approval ratings soar in Maryland
Maryland voters highly approve of Governor Wes Moore and Vice President Kamala Harris, with Moore’s approval rating increasing since February, likely due to his handling of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse and Harris’ strong convention speech.
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Black hair as a battleground: From the DNC stage to school suspensions
The CROWN Act, which protects against hair-based discrimination in workplaces and schools, has been adopted by 25 states, but remains stalled in the Senate, leaving millions nationwide without protection against hair-based discrimination.
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‘It’s up to us’: Why we can’t take Harris’ election for granted
Kamala Harris is the Democratic nominee for President in the 2024 election, and the stakes are high as she proposes tax increases on corporations and the wealthy, while Trump proposes initiatives to bring down the cost of car insurance and oil drilling.
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Being Black in Germany has never been easy–elections in eastern states could make it harder still
In Germany, Black people, including migrants from Guinea, have been subjected to racist attacks, with the far-right Alternative for Germany party leading the polls in the state of Thuringia, where radical far-right forces have created an environment hostile to minorities.
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CBC Legislative Conference to reconvene for 53rd year in September
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation will hold its 53rd Annual Legislative Conference at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., from Sept. 11-15, focusing on issues facing the Black community such as affordable housing, voting rights, and artificial intelligence.
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Reflections on the Democratic National Convention
The 2020 Democratic National Convention in Chicago was a success, with protestors unable to disrupt the excitement of the delegates and friends, and Vice President Kamala Harris receiving the nomination for President of the United States prior to the convention.
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Kamala Harris, for the Black People
If you want a president who attacks Black people, Trump is your guy. If you want someone to lead us forward, Kamala Harris is the choice.
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