The Obamas delivered electrifying speeches at the Democratic National Convention, praising Vice President Kamala Harris and contrasting her vision for the country with that of former President Donald Trump.
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Dem Lovefest in Chicago a Sharp Contrast to GOP Hate Rally in Milwaukee
What a relief the diverse, future-focused Democratic National Convention is nothing like the dark, divisive message offered last month by Republicans.
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Who Is Tim Walz? Kamala’s VP Pick With Big Dad Energy
By choosing the Minnesota governor as her running mate, Harris found a warrior ready to fight for a future full of hope, joy, and justice.
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Commentary: Kamala Harris bags major climate justice endorsement
The Green New Deal Coalition has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the 2024 presidential race, citing her record of challenging Big Oil and co-sponsoring the Green New Deal legislation.
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Kamala Harris for President
Word In Black endorses Vice President Kamala Harris for the next president of the United States, citing her transformational leadership, commitment to civil rights, and advocacy for underserved communities.
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Obamas endorse Kamala Harris for president
Vice President Kamala Harris has received the endorsements of Barack and Michelle Obama for her 2024 Democratic presidential bid, following President Joe Biden’s endorsement earlier this month.
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Commentary: An accomplished president must be wise enough to move on for the good of the country
President Biden’s debate performance has raised concerns about his cognitive decline, and he is being advised to continue his campaign, but critics argue that he should voluntarily step aside and allow a younger, more promising candidate to emerge and lead the Democratic Party to victory in November.
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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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Byron Donalds and the Myth of the Broken Black FamilyÂ
The Black Republican from Florida has been desperately campaigning to be Trump’s running mate, and now he’s criticizing Black families.
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Marian Robinson, heart of the Obama White House, remembered fondly after death at 86
Marian Robinson, mother-in-law and mother to America’s first Black president and first lady, Barack and Michelle Obama, died at age 86, leaving behind a legacy of strength, compassion, and wisdom.
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Marian Robinson, the mother of Michelle Obama who lived in the White House, dies at 86
Marian Robinson, mother of First Lady Michelle Obama, has died at the age of 86, having lived at the White House with the Obama family and accompanied them on various international trips.
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Commentary: A call to action: Gender equality in 2024
By Wayne Campbell In a world facing many crises, ranging from geopolitical conflicts to soaring poverty levels and the escalating impacts of climate change, achieving gender equality is more imperative than ever. The United Nations (UN) indicates that one of the key challenges in achieving gender equality by 2030 is an alarming lack of financing […]