St. Paul Community Baptist Church in Brooklyn celebrates the Black experience each year with eight days of programming, including seminars, workshops, and a theatrical production, to commemorate the African ancestors and address generational trauma.
Tag: Vice President Kamala Harris
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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.
Posted inReligion
AME Church delegates name six new bishops while retaining same-sex marriage ban
The African Methodist Episcopal Church elected six new bishops, voted to continue its ban on same-sex marriage, and discussed missing retirement money during its quadrennial meeting in Columbus, Ohio.
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CBC Legislative Conference to reconvene for 53rd year in September
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation will hold its 53rd Annual Legislative Conference at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., from Sept. 11-15, focusing on issues facing the Black community such as affordable housing, voting rights, and artificial intelligence.
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Mfume discusses enrollment, housing issues at Morgan State
U.S. Rep. Kweisi Mfume, chairman of the Morgan State University Board of Regents, discussed the university’s enrollment surge, housing challenges, and the declining rate of enrollment for Black male students during an interview at the Democratic National Convention.
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Vice-President Kamala Harris formally accepts presidential nomination on last night of 2024 DNC
Vice President Kamala Harris stood on the stage of the Democratic National Convention and formally accepted the nomination for president on Aug. 22. If elected into the role of president with her running mate, current Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Harris would be the first woman and the first person of Jamaican and Indian descent to […]
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Oprah Winfrey, Gov. Wes Moore speak at 2024 Democratic National Convention
By Alexis Taylor AFRO Managing Editor Media mogul Oprah Winfrey and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore delivered electrifying speeches on day three of the 2024 Democratic National Convention. A host of noted leaders and elected officials spoke straight to voters via live stream on the DNC’s official Youtube channel. Both implored voters to take part in […]
Posted inPOLITICS
What is ‘price gouging’ and why is VP Harris proposing to ban it?
Vice President Kamala Harris has proposed a ban on “price gouging” by food suppliers and grocery stores, as part of a broader agenda aimed at lowering the cost of housing, medicine, and food, in an attempt to tackle a clear vulnerability of the Biden-Harris administration.
Posted inNational News
Chicago becomes a fortress as Democratic National Convention begins amid heightened security
Chicago has implemented stringent security measures for the Democratic National Convention, including road closures, security barriers, and tamper-evident manhole covers, to ensure the safety of the event and its high-profile attendees.
Posted inAfro Briefs
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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Council member Janeese Lewis George shares thoughts on Harris campaign
D.C. Councilmember Janeese Lewis George has expressed her excitement and support for Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign, citing her qualifications and the momentum she has built in just a few weeks.