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2024 Elections

Obama’s Challenge to Black Men: Don’t Fall for Trump’s Lies

by Keith Boykin, Word In BlackOctober 11, 2024October 12, 2024

Obama is asking all men, including Black men, to rethink our relationship with women in positions of power, and to reevaluate our understanding of manhood.
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Word In Black

Top 10 ways to be a better Black voter

by Word in BlackOctober 2, 2024October 10, 2024

Keith Boykin urges African-Americans to become better voters by getting informed, verifying information, voting, attending local government meetings, volunteering, donating, supporting organizations, lobbying elected officials, running for office, and starting a PAC.

2024 Elections

Black Vote, Black Power: Kamala Harris’ time has come

by Word in BlackAugust 24, 2024August 24, 2024

Kamala Harris delivered a powerful convention speech that united Democrats and banished the ghosts of past failed candidates, while also laying out her vision for America based on freedom and American power as a force for good.

National News

Trump challenges Biden, teases VP selection upon return to campaign trail

by Tashi McQueen AFRO Political WriterJuly 15, 2024July 15, 2024

Former President Donald Trump returned to the campaign trail on July 9 with a televised rally in Florida, challenging President Biden to a debate and a game of golf, while denying involvement with Project 2025.

2024 Elections

Deluge of deceit highlighted the 2024 presidential debate

by Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior CorrespondentJune 30, 2024June 29, 2024

Former President Donald Trump lied about various topics during the first presidential debate of the 2024 general election, while President Joe Biden criticized his performance and highlighted his past disrespect for veterans.

2024 Elections

CNN faces backlash for excluding Black-owned media from presidential debate coverage

by Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior CorrespondentJune 30, 2024June 29, 2024

CNN has been criticized for denying media credentials to every Black-owned media outlet, including those based in Atlanta, sparking outrage and accusations of systemic exclusion in a predominantly Black city.

2024 Elections

CNN’s shameful spectacle: The 1st presidential debate of 2024 a complete disaster

by Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior CorrespondentJune 29, 2024June 29, 2024

CNN’s failure to fact-check Trump’s lies during the first presidential debate of 2024 was criticized by activists and attendees at a debate watch party, while Biden criticized Trump’s behavior and policies during the debate.

HBCU

Howard University revokes Diddy’s honorary degree as mogul’s legal troubles grow

by Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior CorrespondentJune 9, 2024June 10, 2024

Howard University has revoked the honorary degree awarded to Sean “Diddy” Combs in 2014 due to allegations of abuse, and the university has also terminated a pledge and agreement with the Sean Combs Foundation.

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Fulton County DA Fani Willis says despite efforts to slow down Trump case, ‘the train is coming’

by Associated PressMarch 23, 2024March 23, 2024

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has defended her handling of the election interference prosecution against Donald Trump, saying that the train is still coming despite claims about her romantic relationship with a special prosecutor.

Health

CNN’s Sara Sidner sheds light on breast cancer disparities

by Word in BlackJanuary 14, 2024January 14, 2024

The co-anchor of CNN News Central announced her stage 3 diagnosis on-air, emphasizing how the disease impacts Black women. By Alexa SpencerWord In Black CNN anchor Sara Sidner announced on Jan. 8 that she is undergoing treatment for stage 3 breast cancer. During an emotional segment on CNN News Central, she told viewers she is […]

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Obama’s Challenge to Black Men: Don’t Fall for Trump’s Lies

Top 10 ways to be a better Black voter

Black Vote, Black Power: Kamala Harris’ time has come

Trump challenges Biden, teases VP selection upon return to campaign trail

Deluge of deceit highlighted the 2024 presidential debate

CNN faces backlash for excluding Black-owned media from presidential debate coverage

CNN’s shameful spectacle: The 1st presidential debate of 2024 a complete disaster

Howard University revokes Diddy’s honorary degree as mogul’s legal troubles grow

Fulton County DA Fani Willis says despite efforts to slow down Trump case, ‘the train is coming’

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