Are Today’s Politics Reminiscent Of Yesterday’s?
Black women have been at the forefront of politics and activism for centuries.
Jamaica’s Ann-Marie Vaz On Her Historic Political Win
Vaz plans to move forward with her policies on job creation, improving infrastructure, and elevating tourism.
Ann-Marie Vaz is Poised To Make History in East Portland, Jamaica
Ann-Marie Vaz has faced sexism and misogyny in her run to become the first female Member of Parliament in the history of East Portland, Jamaica.
2018 Mid-Term Elections Yield Triumphs, Disappointments for Black Candidates
Across the country, African Americans were among the millions of U.S. voters who braved everything from long lines, to rainy weather in some states, in order to cast ballots in […]
Cat Brooks, Independent Candidate for Mayor of Oakland, CA
Name: Cat Brooks State: California Bio: An organizer, activist, and actor, Cat Brooks serves as the Executive Director of the Justice Teams Network, a network of grassroots activists providing rapid response […]
Pamela Price, Independent Candidate Running for Mayor of Oakland, CA
Name: Pamela Price State: California Bio: Pamela Price opened her own civil litigation firm in 1991, and has been a tireless advocate against sex- and race-based discrimination. Price successfully sued the California […]
Shirley J. McKellar, Democratic Candidate For Texas’s 1st Congressional District
Candidate name: Shirley J. McKellar State: Texas Bio: Shirley J. McKellar became involved in politics when she was 18 years old. She ran unsuccessfully to represent Texas’s 1st Congressional District in […]