The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against the State of Alabama and the Alabama Secretary of State for violating the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 by removing voters from the registration rolls within 90 days of the General Election.
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House Democrats host Project 2025 hearing to warn voters about potential impacts
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and other Democratic leaders held a discussion on Project 2025, warning voters of the devastating consequences if former President Donald Trump is reelected, including criminalizing abortion nationwide and slashing Social Security and Medicare programs.
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Black men, Black voices, Black votes: A barber shop conversation
Stan Dorsey, owner of Ultimate DeZigns Barber & Beauty Salon in southeast Raleigh, N.C., hosted a discussion on the importance of having Black men’s voices and votes counted, which was attended by a diverse group of men who discussed the political landscape and the significance of the vote.
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Is America ready for a female commander in chief? Black voters weigh in on the possibility
Black voters in Washington, D.C., Maryland, Michigan, and Georgia have expressed their concerns about the fragile state of the union and their hope that Vice President Kamala Harris will be elected as the first woman of color president of the United States.
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PRESS ROOM: Capital B’s Black political power tour heads to 5 battleground states
Capital B, a Black-led local and national news organization, is continuing its cross-country tour with stops in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Carolina, and Arizona, aiming to educate Black voters ahead of the 2024 election.
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Angela Alsobrooks leads Larry Hogan in September poll
Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks is leading her Republican opponent, former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, in the race for the U.S. Senate, according to a recent poll.
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PRESS ROOM: Maryland State Board of Elections reminds Marylanders of the benefits of serving as election judges and election pages
The Maryland State Board of Elections is encouraging Marylanders aged 16 and older to serve as election judges and election pages for the 2024 Presidential General Election, with eligible 14-15-year-olds able to serve as Election Day Pages.
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Harris discusses economy, gun rights and Black vote with NABJ in Philadelphia
Vice President Kamala Harris joined members of the National Association of Black Journalists for an interview in Philadelphia to discuss the economy, the Black male vote, gun rights, the Israel-Hamas War, and weaponized joy, and expressed confidence in her plans for an opportunity economy.
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How Kamala Harris Talks About Race Issues
Why hasn’t Harris publicly supported reparations? Look no further than the Republicans’ cynical race strategy.
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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.
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Kamala Harris Trounces Trump in Debate
Instead of Trump and his circus of chaos, America can choose a president who will lead and behave with dignity, respect, and maturity.
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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.