Plans Are Underway For Inauguration Of Joe Biden And Kamala Harris
Several African American Officials are part of the Presidential Inaugural Committee.
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.
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.
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.
Shuwanza Goff Named Deputy Director Of The White House Office Of Legislative Affairs
Biden Harris Administration Continues To Name Diverse Appointees
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.
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."
Civil Rights Groups, Lawmakers Are Monitoring Post-Election Challenges
President Donald Trump and allies have not conceded loss.
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.
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
Joe Biden Has Officially Won Georgia; Trump Wins North Carolina
Both states have officially been called.
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.
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!!"
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.
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
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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.
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.
'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.
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.