The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation has released a report that highlights the key concerns of African-American voters leading up to the 2024 election, including education, criminal justice, and the presidential bid of Kamala Harris.
Tag: Black Voters
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Commentary: Post-election reflections and a call to action: What’s next for our community?
Associated Black Charities hosted a Community Convos to discuss the aftermath of the 2024 presidential election, revealing the depth of the community’s divisions and the potential for collective action, with a focus on systemic issues such as education, healthcare, and over-incarceration.
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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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PRESS ROOM: Climate Power launches $10 million Black engagement program aimed at mobilizing Black voters around climate
Climate Power has launched its Black Engagement Program to advance conversations about the disproportionate impacts of climate change on Black communities and to educate Black voters about the contrast between Vice President Harris’ climate record and Trump’s pro-polluter agenda.
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Fake images made to show Trump with Black supporters highlight concerns around AI and elections
By Matt Brown and David Klepper, The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — At first glance, images circulating online showing former President Donald Trump surrounded by groups of Black people smiling and laughing seem nothing out of the ordinary, but a look closer is telling. Odd lighting and too-perfect details provide clues to the fact they […]
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Republicans see an opportunity with Black voters, prompting mobilization in Biden campaign
By Matt BrownThe Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump isn’t known for fostering deep connections with the Black community. From his earliest days as a New York real estate developer, Trump has faced accusations of racist business practices. He spent years spreading the lie that Barack Obama, America’s first Black president, was ineligible to […]
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CBC-aligned super PAC to focus on Black voter
By AFRO Staff Former Congressional Black Caucus aides have launched a new super PAC aimed at mobilizing Black voters with an eye toward reclaiming Democratic control of the House. Should that happen, Capitol Hill could see the nation’s first Black Speaker of the House. The Rolling Sea Action Fund, named for lyrics in the Black […]