By Tamia Booker and Kevin Harris The 2024 election was a major disappointment for many Democrats, particularly Black women. And now that the party has decided to not release its “autopsy” analyzing our shortcomings from 2024, we will miss an opportunity to discuss our treatment of the first Black woman to lead a major party’s […]
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Year of unprecedented change leaves Washingtonians in a state of flux
By D. Kevin McNeirSpecial to the AFROkmcneir@afro.com While the inevitability of change serves as an unavoidable aspect of the human condition, 2025 was a year in which those who live or work in Washington, D.C. faced challenges, controversies and surprising conclusions that might best be described as unprecedented. As the nation’s capital, one would expect […]
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Kamala Harris draws sold-out D.C. crowds on book tour, urges Democrats to stay in the fight
Former Vice President Kamala Harris drew sold-out crowds at Washington, D.C.’s Warner Theatre on Oct. 9 to discuss her new book, “107 Days,” reflecting on her 2024 presidential campaign and America’s political challenges. In candid remarks, she urged Democrats to stay engaged and united as the fight for democracy continues.
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‘107 Days’: Kamala Harris’ book rockets off the shelves in first week
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Publisher Simon & Schuster announced that the campaign memoir of former Vice President Kamala Harris “107 Days” has sold 350,000 copies in one week. The sales total includes print, ebooks, and audiobooks.
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Harris stops biting her tongue in ‘107 Days,’ her book about last year’s presidential campaign
Former Vice President Kamala Harris’ new book “107 Days” offers a candid, often raw account of her whirlwind 2024 campaign against Donald Trump. Harris reflects on Biden’s struggles, her own missteps, and the behind-the-scenes drama of replacing him at the top of the ticket, while pulling back the curtain on the emotional toll and unusual moments of the race.
Posted inU.S. Government
Critics question 2024 results as Musk tactics surface
A Wisconsin nonprofit has filed a legal complaint accusing Elon Musk, his America PAC, and a Musk-affiliated group called United States of America Inc. of violating state election laws by bribing voters.
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47th president demands probe of celebs who backed Harris
In a series of overnight social media posts filled with capital letters and accusations, the president called for a federal investigation into pop and cultural icons Beyoncé, Oprah Winfrey, Bruce Springsteen and Bono.
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Biden has been diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer
Former President Joe Biden, 82, has been diagnosed with aggressive, hormone-sensitive prostate cancer that has metastasized to his bones, following recent symptoms and testing. While the cancer is serious, doctors say it remains manageable with hormone-based treatments, and Biden is reviewing options with his physicians.
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Harris slams 47th president’s agenda as ‘decades in the making’
In her first major speech since leaving the White House, Kamala Harris delivered a sharp rebuke of the 47th president, accusing him of undermining truth, democracy and the economy while warning of a looming “man-made economic crisis” caused by his tariff policies. Speaking at the Emerge gala, she urged Americans to resist fear, defend core values, and remain vigilant, declaring that courage is contagious and the people’s voice must not fail.
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Kamala Harris ponders future runs for president and California governor
Former V.P. Kamala Harris is considering running for California governor in 2026 and president in 2028. As she weighs options, Black political science experts and professors weigh in on Harris, her connection with the Democratic Party and Black voters.
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Building pathways: A look at the organizations helping women journalists thrive
Black Women Unmuted, Black Girls in Media, ColorComm and African Women in Media are organizations that support Black women journalists, providing resources and opportunities for them to thrive in their careers.
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Commentary: Democrats must focus on their base – working and middle class Americans
Democrats must focus on economic issues affecting working and middle class families, such as affordable housing and paid family leave, to appeal to young, non-college-educated men, Blacks and Latinos in the 2024 elections.