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Articles by: Election 2020

Plans Are Underway For Inauguration Of Joe Biden And Kamala Harris
News · Politics

Plans Are Underway For Inauguration Of Joe Biden And Kamala Harris

Several African American Officials are part of the Presidential Inaugural Committee.
By Donna M. Owens · Dec 8, 2020
We Can Continue To Build Black Political Power In Georgia’s Runoff Elections

We Can Continue To Build Black Political Power In Georgia’s Runoff Elections

When Black people vote, we win. Here’s how to vote for progressive change.
By Arisha Hatch · Nov 30, 2020
Lessons From Building Black Power In The South
In Defense of Black Lives · Op-Ed · Politics

Lessons From Building Black Power In The South

Black community leaders in southern states like Alabama work amid extraordinarily tough conditions, facing voter suppression, police violence and poverty.
By Cara McClure · Nov 24, 2020
Trump Tells GSA To Allow Biden Transition To Begin
Politics

Trump Tells GSA To Allow Biden Transition To Begin

GSA Administrator Emily Murphy sent a letter to Biden on Monday saying that he would have access to federal resources and services.
By Essence · Nov 23, 2020
Shuwanza Goff Named Deputy Director Of The White House Office Of Legislative Affairs
Politics

Shuwanza Goff Named Deputy Director Of The White House Office Of Legislative Affairs

Biden Harris Administration Continues To Name Diverse Appointees
By Donna M. Owens · Nov 23, 2020
California's Governor Newsom Being Pushed To Fill Harris' Senate Seat With Another Black Woman
News

California's Governor Newsom Being Pushed To Fill Harris' Senate Seat With Another Black Woman

U.S. representatives Maxine Waters, Karen Bass and Barbara Lee are among the women suggested to sit in Harris' soon-to-be former seat.
By Brooklyn White · Nov 23, 2020
Black Detroit Voters Sue Trump Campaign, Claim Attempted Mass Voter Suppression
Politics

Black Detroit Voters Sue Trump Campaign, Claim Attempted Mass Voter Suppression

"No more," the lawsuit states. "The Voting Rights Act of 1965 flatly prohibits Defendants' efforts to disenfranchise Black people and assault our Republic."
By Kirsten West Savali · Nov 23, 2020
Civil Rights Groups, Lawmakers Are Monitoring Post-Election Challenges
Politics

Civil Rights Groups, Lawmakers Are Monitoring Post-Election Challenges

President Donald Trump and allies have not conceded loss.
By Donna M. Owens · Nov 19, 2020
Congressman Cedric Richmond Appointed To Biden's White House Senior Staff
News · Politics

Congressman Cedric Richmond Appointed To Biden's White House Senior Staff

The Louisiana representative is the first African American named by the Biden-Harris White House transition team.
By Donna M. Owens · Nov 18, 2020
Republicans Confuse Congresswoman-Elect Cori Bush For Breonna Taylor
News · Politics

Republicans Confuse Congresswoman-Elect Cori Bush For Breonna Taylor

“I’m glad they’ll come to know her name and story because of my presence here. Breonna must be central to our work in Congress.” — Congresswoman-elect Bush
By Kirsten West Savali · Nov 13, 2020
Joe Biden Has Officially Won Georgia; Trump Wins North Carolina
News

Joe Biden Has Officially Won Georgia; Trump Wins North Carolina

Both states have officially been called.
By Essence · Nov 13, 2020
It’s Time To Shift From Horse-Race Politics
Op-Ed · Politics

It’s Time To Shift From Horse-Race Politics

Instead of appealing to a false sense of balance and fairness between two sides, political coverage should prioritize democracy.
By Anoa Changa · Nov 11, 2020
Eva Longoria Apologizes For "Latinas Are The Real Heroines" Of Election 2020 Comments
Entertainment · Politics

Eva Longoria Apologizes For "Latinas Are The Real Heroines" Of Election 2020 Comments

"Black women deserve a standing ovation for the work they have done year after year!!"
By Essence · Nov 10, 2020
Election 2020 Is Not Over Yet; Focus Turns To Georgia
News · Politics

Election 2020 Is Not Over Yet; Focus Turns To Georgia

Read more about Jon Ossoff and Rev. Raphael Warnock, the two Democratic challengers in Georgia run-offs fighting to give Democrats control of the Senate.
By Kirsten West Savali · Nov 9, 2020
Michelle Obama: "Dignity, Competence, Heart" Is Returning To The White House
Politics

Michelle Obama: "Dignity, Competence, Heart" Is Returning To The White House

"After we celebrate, let’s remember that...voting in one election isn’t a magic wand, and neither is winning one." - Michelle Obama
By Essence · Nov 9, 2020
Black Leftists Matter: Work To Build Third-Party Support Must Continue Between Elections [Op-Ed]
Op-Ed · Politics

Black Leftists Matter: Work To Build Third-Party Support Must Continue Between Elections [Op-Ed]

We must build stronger local parties by focusing on organizing working-class people, people of color, and young people.
By Angela Walker · Nov 9, 2020
Our Black Party Declares A Transition Of Power To Black Voters
Op-Ed · Politics

Our Black Party Declares A Transition Of Power To Black Voters

Movement builders have done the work to create fertile ground for public support for defending Black lives and we must do our part to help extend that to every corner of the political system.
By Candace Bacchus Hollingsworth · Nov 9, 2020
'Thank You': Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris Inspires Young Girls To Dream [WATCH]
Politics

'Thank You': Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris Inspires Young Girls To Dream [WATCH]

In this powerful, touching video, young Black and brown girls share how proud they are of Harris and how much representation matters.
By Essence · Nov 8, 2020
Black Movements Won This Election—Period
Op-Ed · Politics

Black Movements Won This Election—Period

This win is the result of Black voters and allies in cities like Detroit, Milwaukee, Atlanta and Phoenix, people who were tired of having to fight for the rights and resources we all deserve.
By Kayla Reed and Jamecia Gray · Nov 7, 2020

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