Donald Trump has been elected president of the United States, despite his conviction for fraud and sexual assault, while Kamala Harris, the first woman and person of color to run for the presidency, lost the race.
Tag: President Joe Biden
Posted inWashington D.C. News
D.C. officials brace for potential unrest, Howard U preps for Harris’ return to watch election results
Howard University has been designated as the site for the Harris-Walz campaign’s presidential election night event on Nov. 5, and the District of Columbia is preparing for potential unrest with increased security measures and boarded-up businesses.
Posted inMental Health
Feeling stressed about the election? Here’s what some are doing to find relief
Experts recommend meditation, mindfulness, setting boundaries, and taking action to manage election-induced stress and navigate related tensions.
Posted inBaltimore News
A look at how Biden’s $147 million investment into Maryland Port Administration will bring change to Baltimore
President Joe Biden announced $3 billion in infrastructure grants to support ports nationwide, with the Maryland Port Administration receiving $147 million, which will be used to purchase zero-emission cargo handling equipment and drayage trucks and facilitate the transition of the port to a zero-emission facility.
Posted inNational News
Americans could see shortages and higher retail prices if a dockworkers strike drags on
The International Longshoremen’s Association went on strike on October 1, shutting down ports from Maine to Texas, which could lead to higher prices and shortages of goods around the country during the holiday shopping season.
Posted inAfro Briefs
US port strike by 45,000 dockworkers is all but certain to begin at midnight
The International Longshoremen’s Association has announced a strike on Oct. 1, which could cause 36 ports to shut down and disrupt the nation’s supply chain, leading to higher prices and delays in goods reaching households and businesses.
Posted inNational News
Hurricane Helene kills at least 44 and cuts a swath of destruction across the Southeast
Hurricane Helene left a trail of destruction across Florida and the southeastern U.S., killing at least 44 people and causing widespread flooding, tornadoes, and power outages.
Posted inBooks
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson brings book tour to Baltimore
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson spoke about her new book “Lovely Ones” and her personal origin story at the Central Branch of the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore on September 21.
Posted inCongressional Black Caucus (CBC)
Congress members move full steam ahead to pass meaningful measures before session ends
Congressional Black Caucus members are working to pass legislation that will benefit their constituents, including appropriations bills to avoid a government shutdown, a resolution to combat violence and threats against Haitians in Ohio, and measures to reform the U.S. Supreme Court.
Posted inCongressional Black Caucus (CBC)
President Biden, Maryland Gov. Moore honored during Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Phoenix Awards
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 53rd Annual Legislative Conference celebrated Black culture and heritage, while also highlighting the need to defend and expand fundamental freedoms in an increasingly challenging political climate.
Posted in2024 Elections
Harris, Trump face off as members of Black Press weigh in on ‘Debate Night in Black America’
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump faced off in a presidential debate on Sept. 10, with Harris focusing on the economy and healthcare, while Trump was unable to provide a plan to replace Obamacare.
Posted inWord In Black
Black girls lead: The link between public schools and a voter surge
Young Black women in 13 key battleground states have registered to vote at a rate of 175% compared to the last presidential election, with the Democratic National Committee’s targeted efforts to engage young Black voters playing a significant role.