Nation Oct 15 On #MeToo anniversary, leaders say focus is on inequality In a year marked by a nationwide reckoning over systemic racism, the #MeToo movement is now jointly led by two Black women keenly aware of the inequality that has long existed in America.
Politics Oct 06 As Harris pitches to Black voters, some want to hear more She's in a unique position as the first Black woman on a major party's presidential ticket. But she's still facing skepticism from some Black voters who question whether she and Joe Biden are committed and able to make meaningful change.
Politics Sep 22 Black voters in Detroit want change. Can the Biden campaign engage them? Both President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden are battling for support among Black voters across Michigan, and Biden's running mate, Sen. Kamala Harris, will be in the state on Tuesday.
Politics Sep 18 Biden makes push for voters on National Black Voter Day Joe Biden’s campaign is unveiling a series of nationwide digital events targeting Black voters in swing states — a strategic move to further energize the key demographic as the race heads into its final weeks.
Nation Aug 28 WATCH: Thousands gather at March on Washington commemorations Thousands gathered at the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, where the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his historic "I Have A Dream" address, a vision of racial equality that remains elusive for millions of Americans. And turnout has been…
Politics Aug 19 How Black women cleared a path for Harris to be the VP pick The political legacy of Black women will take center stage as California Sen. Kamala Harris prepares to accept the Democratic Party’s vice presidential nomination.
Nation Jul 01 AP-NORC poll shows significant shift in how white Democrats view police brutality A majority of white Democrats say police officers are more likely to use deadly force against a Black person than against a white person.
Nation Jun 15 Poll: Black Americans most likely to know a COVID-19 victim Eleven percent of African Americans say they were close with someone who has died from the coronavirus, compared with 5% of Americans overall and 4% of white Americans.
Nation Jun 01 Officers criticized for use of force at protests about police brutality Some action has been directed against people smashing windows, breaking into stores and burning cars, but many find other instances more difficult to understand — like the elderly man knocked over by police as he walked with a cane on…
Economy Jun 01 Black businesses bear economic brunt of the pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic has not only disproportionately impacted African Americans, infecting and killing them at higher rates across the nation, but black Americans are also experiencing the economic brunt of the pandemic.