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 […]
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Advocates press for House to pass online safety bills for kids
Parents for Online Safe Spaces are pushing for the passage of two major kids online safety bills in the U.S. Senate, which passed in a bipartisan vote, and are meeting with representatives during the Congressional recess to advocate for the legislation.
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Commentary: Kamala Harris bags major climate justice endorsement
The Green New Deal Coalition has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the 2024 presidential race, citing her record of challenging Big Oil and co-sponsoring the Green New Deal legislation.
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Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign surges with key endorsements and record-breaking fundraising
Vice President Kamala Harris has received significant endorsements and financial support, solidifying her position as the leading Democratic contender for the 2024 presidential election.
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Project FREEDOM unveiled to combat controversial project
Project FREEDOM, a new strategy to engage Black voters in four key battleground areas, aims to provide a policy agenda for Democrats ahead of the November election, focusing on four pillars of freedom to live, learn, vote, and thrive.
