Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has launched her 2026 gubernatorial campaign, highlighting her experience as a steady leader during turbulent times, including the pandemic and civil unrest. She joins a growing Democratic field aiming to succeed term-limited Republican Gov. Brian Kemp, emphasizing healthcare expansion, public safety, and economic opportunity.
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Posted inNational News
24-hour marathon livestream launched as counterpoint to 47th president’s State of the Union
The “State of the People” town hall, hosted by Joy Reid and featuring various civil rights leaders and national advocates, will provide a 24-hour alternative to the expected State of the Union address, focusing on the truth and offering solutions for the nation’s challenges.
Posted inOPINION
The illusion of allyship in an election year: A yard sign means nothing
Despite overwhelming support from Black women, more White women voted for the convicted felon, reality television star and rapist, leaving Black women disappointed and questioning the true intentions of White women.
Posted inCommentary
Can VP Harris win over skeptical Black men voters?
Vice President Kamala Harris is well-positioned to make history as the first woman of color to hold the office, but it remains unclear whether Black men will fully support her due to potential sexism and a sense of abandonment by both political parties.
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Setting the record straight on an important piece of Black history
By Ben Jealous With the start of Black History Month, I brace myself for the mis-telling of Black History yet again. In schoolhouses and everywhere the stories are told, a persistent myth shows its ugly head: the ridiculous notion that great Black leaders are not just exceptional but exceptions. It is an idea rooted in […]