Laphonza Butler, first LGBTQ+ Black senator, exiting after 14 months
WASHINGTON — Earlier this year, as Republicans sought to ban books with Black history and LGBTQ+ themes from schools across the country, the nation’s first openly…
After Trump win, Black women rethink their role as political organizers
ATLANTA — As she checked into a recent flight to Mexico for vacation, Teja Smith chuckled at the idea of joining another Women’s March on Washington.As…
Democrats hope to win Georgia. Do Republicans have the edge?
ATLANTA — Four years ago, Deborah Scott played a key role in helping President Biden win Georgia, leading a band of mostly Black women to canvass,…
Health advocates call state plan on maternal deaths burdensome
Dozens of maternal health organizations and advocates are urging the California surgeon general to suspend the rollout of a plan aimed at reducing maternal mortality,…
Opinion: What Harris or Trump say may matter less than how they say it
Imagine someone needs to convince you of a surprising fact — say, that your partner is cheating on you. Your best friend might be direct:…
Harris, Trump campaigns court Black men, but many feel neglected
PHILADELPHIA — Three construction foremen taking a break in an alleyway on a recent Wednesday are among the most coveted voters in the country: middle-aged Black…
California surgeon general sets goal of reducing maternal mortality by 50%
California’s surgeon general has unveiled a new initiative to reduce maternal mortality and set a goal of halving the rate of deaths related to pregnancy…
Harris inspires many to mobilize. But not all Black women are on board
ATLANTA — Black women have long been celebrated as the Democratic Party’s most loyal and steadfast voting bloc. Even so, their votes can’t be taken for…
Opinion: Kamala Harris’ often-mocked speaking style is the strongest tool in her arsenal
In her 2019 memoir, “The Truths We Hold,” Kamala Harris wrote: “Words are incredibly powerful, and people in power, whose words can carry furthest and…
Beyoncé vs. Kid Rock: Gender roles on the ballot in Trump-Harris race
INDIANAPOLIS — Less than two days after effectively clinching the Democratic presidential nomination this week, Vice President Kamala Harris was introduced to a crowd of 6,000…
Recasting Kamala Harris gets ugly: ‘Sharp mind’ or ‘dumb as a rock’?
As Kamala Harris swiftly ascended to the top of the Democratic presidential ticket this week, a clear narrative surfaced from her supporters.“I’ve known Kamala Harris…
With ‘Alkemi,’ Daymé Arocena brings a Black woman’s voice to Latin pop
Daymé Arocena believes every person of African descent born outside of the continent is given a mission in life.“You have to ask yourself, ‘Why wasn’t…
Fresh allegations that Trump made racist comments on ‘Apprentice’
Fresh allegations are surfacing about Donald Trump’s disrespectful behavior toward Black people on “The Apprentice,” the hit reality TV show that launched his political career.…
Trump’s running mate may be in the mold of Marjorie Taylor Greene
Now that Donald Trump is officially the presumptive Republican nominee, he’s getting ready for the general election. In just the last couple of weeks, he’s…
Barbara Lee won for Black women, even if she lost Senate run
I don’t know what I had expected from Barbara Lee when an aide handed her the phone, but the laughter I heard certainly wasn’t it.…
Senate candidate Barbara Lee’s hard route from Oakland to D.C.
OAKLAND — On a rainy January day, Rep. Barbara Lee wandered the campus of Mills College at Northeastern University pointing out sites from her historic past.…