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Tag: Presidential Election

Biden Has Big Plans for First 10 Days
News · Politics

Biden Has Big Plans for First 10 Days

Priorities include tackling COVID-19, racial equity, economy and climate change.
By Donna Owens · Jan 19, 2021
What Happens to Black Folks if Trump Wins Again?
News

What Happens to Black Folks if Trump Wins Again?

As the 2020 election approaches, the idea of another four years with the current occupant of the White House is a scary prospect—but we aren’t giving up the fight.
By Nylah Burton · Aug 28, 2020
Biden Campaign Designates Black Woman As First Nominator For Presidential Candidacy
News · Politics

Biden Campaign Designates Black Woman As First Nominator For Presidential Candidacy

The Biden Campaign said Jacquelyn Brittany represents the Black women and working-class voters who made his candidacy possible.
By Tanya A. Christian · Aug 19, 2020
Biden Proposes Free Tuition To HBCUs, Student Debt Cancellation For Alum
News · Politics

Biden Proposes Free Tuition To HBCUs, Student Debt Cancellation For Alum

As part of Biden's Build Back Better plan, unemployment, homeownership, entrepreneurship and education takes center stage.
By Tanya A. Christian · Jul 30, 2020
Biden Makes His Pledge To The Black Community During 2020 ESSENCE Festival Of Culture
Ask Joe Biden · Essence Festival 2020 · News · Politics

Biden Makes His Pledge To The Black Community During 2020 ESSENCE Festival Of Culture

Biden made his first ESSENCE Festival of Culture appearance and laid out his first 100 days and beyond plans for the Black community.
By Yesha Callahan · Jul 4, 2020
Who Will Be The First Woman VP?
In Her We Trust · News · Politics

Who Will Be The First Woman VP?

Joe Biden has pledged to ask an accomplished woman to join his ticket. ESSENCE talked to two of the front-runners.
By Yesha Callahan · Jul 1, 2020
Ohio Governor Postpones State’s Presidential Primary
News · Politics

Ohio Governor Postpones State’s Presidential Primary

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is looking to reschedule the state's primary for June 2, citing concerns for the health and safety of Ohioans.
By Tanya A. Christian · Mar 17, 2020
New Poll Puts Biden In Lead Among Black Super Tuesday Voters
News · Politics

New Poll Puts Biden In Lead Among Black Super Tuesday Voters

The UMass/WCVB poll also determined that Black voters believed Joe Biden was the best person to take on Trump during the general election.
By Tanya A. Christian · Feb 27, 2020
Cory Booker Suspends Campaign For President
News · Politics

Cory Booker Suspends Campaign For President

The 2020 hopeful and senator from New Jersey says he no longer sees a path for victory and has suspended his campaign for the presidency.
By Tanya A. Christian · Jan 13, 2020
Poll Finds Biden Is Democratic Favorite Among Black Voters
News · Politics

Poll Finds Biden Is Democratic Favorite Among Black Voters

Nearly half of African-Americans surveyed in a new Washington Post-Ipsos poll said they support the former vice-president as the nominee.
By Tanya A. Christian · Jan 13, 2020
Only Sexist Men Take Issue With Elizabeth Warren’s Justified Anger
Op-Ed · Politics

Only Sexist Men Take Issue With Elizabeth Warren’s Justified Anger

By Michael Arceneaux · Nov 14, 2019
The Final Line Up For The Second Democratic Debate Is Here
News

The Final Line Up For The Second Democratic Debate Is Here

The debates will be held over two nights in Detroit on July 30 and 31.
By Kynala Phillips · Jul 19, 2019
Obama Generation: Kids Reflect On What Having A Black President Meant To Them
Politics

Obama Generation: Kids Reflect On What Having A Black President Meant To Them

As the nation prepares to usher in a new era of GOP-lead politics, people around the nation are feeling the burdening sadness of seeing the first Black president end his last term.

And surprisingly, this historic changing of hands is not lost on children.

Here, five Black children reflect on what Barack Obama, Michelle Obama and their two daughters meant to them. Their answers may surprise you.

· Jan 20, 2017
Putin Says Democrats Trying to ‘Pass the Buck’ with Election Rigging Claims
Politics

Putin Says Democrats Trying to ‘Pass the Buck’ with Election Rigging Claims

"As was rightly said by the president-elect, no one knows what hackers these were"

By Katie Reilly · Dec 23, 2016
It's Official: Hillary Clinton Received More Votes Than Any Losing Candidate In U.S. History
Politics

It's Official: Hillary Clinton Received More Votes Than Any Losing Candidate In U.S. History

The finalized election results add even more fuel to the fire over the dated electoral college voting process.
By Rachaell Davis · Dec 22, 2016
Finding A Way In Trump's America Through MLK's ‘Drum Major Instinct’
Culture · News

Finding A Way In Trump's America Through MLK's ‘Drum Major Instinct’

In President-elect Donald Trump, we have an example of what happens when "The Drum Major Instinct" goes completely ballistic. 

By Erickka Sy Savane · Dec 22, 2016
Revolt Fizzles As Donald Trump Easily Wins The Electoral College Vote
Politics

Revolt Fizzles As Donald Trump Easily Wins The Electoral College Vote

With all states reporting, Trump finished with 304 votes and Clinton had 227.
By Stephen Ohlemacher · Dec 20, 2016
Why Thousands Of Women Are Marching In Washington On January 21
News · Politics

Why Thousands Of Women Are Marching In Washington On January 21

Where there’s protest, the people look up. Standing Rock and Ferguson proved that. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. proved that. When we stand and march on Washington—as women—the people will sit up and pay attention while we are standing up. We show the right side of history when we unify to show the power when we collectively hold.

By Tamika Mallory · Dec 16, 2016
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