The Republican Party died a sad death Thursday night, as the party that gave America President Abraham Lincoln and ended slavery was replaced by the Trump Party — loyal only to its incompetent, erratic and egotistical leader who rules by dividing Americans instead of uniting us. Donald Trump’s 70-minute acceptance speech at the close of the Republican National […]
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Postal Service slowdown is a voter suppression effort by Trump and Republicans Comments Off on Postal Service slowdown is a voter suppression effort by Trump and Republicans
It appears from his recent actions that Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is dead set on preventing our votes from being counted. Appointed in June by President Trump, DeJoy has provided yet another platform for the president to win in November at any and all costs. Rather than serve the American people, as is his duty and responsibility, DeJoy — one of […]
Read MoreAfter Jacob Blake and Kenosha, what good is The Talk? Do words even matter? Comments Off on After Jacob Blake and Kenosha, what good is The Talk? Do words even matter?
Every Black parent sits their child down at some point in their adolescence for “The Talk,” about how to behave when you are pulled over by the police. Even if they pull you over for no good reason, or stop you on a corner for a random body search, you must be polite and deferential. […]
Read MoreKamala Harris nomination caps historic week for women with big dreams: Donna Brazile Comments Off on Kamala Harris nomination caps historic week for women with big dreams: Donna Brazile
What a moment, what a historic week to witness and participate as an at-large delegate for the first virtual unconventional national convention. When California’s Sen. Kamala Harris stood before the country to accept her party’s nomination for vice president of the United States, we all saw “herstory” being made. Yes, we have had women vice […]
Read MoreTo elect Biden-Harris, Democrats should do these things at convention Comments Off on To elect Biden-Harris, Democrats should do these things at convention
The first virtual political convention in American history opens Monday when Democrats gather in cyberspace to nominate former Vice President Joe Biden as my party’s presidential candidate and Sen. Kamala Harris of California for vice president. This marks the real beginning of the campaign to defeat President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence and restore competent leadership […]
Read MoreKamala Harris will make a great VP – an incredibly talented Black woman Comments Off on Kamala Harris will make a great VP – an incredibly talented Black woman
Former Vice President Joe Biden’s selection Tuesday of Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., as his vice presidential running mate leads me to say to my sisters and brothers: Let’s shout to the heavens! Hurrah and Praise the Lord! Our time has finally come — as Democrats, as women, and as African Americans. Harris adds tremendous experience, strength of […]
Read MoreBiden would benefit by picking a Black woman for VP — and so would America. Comments Off on Biden would benefit by picking a Black woman for VP — and so would America.
In 1776, the Declaration of Independence famously proclaimed that “all men are created equal” — but in reality, it meant only White men. The enslavement of Black people did not end until the close of the Civil War in 1865, and women weren’t granted the right to vote until 1920. Yet legalized voting discrimination against Black Americans […]
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