David Crowley has secured the Democratic nomination for governor of Wisconsin, defeating state Representative Francesca Hong in a contentious primary....
The NAACP is launching a US$20 million get-out-the-vote drive for the 2026 midterms, its largest such effort, after the Supreme Court in April weakened the Voting...
The Obama Presidential Center, dedicated to former U.S. President Barack Obama, will open to the public on June 19 in Chicago’s South Side. Spanning 19.3 acres,...
Frederica Wilson, the long-serving Democratic congresswoman from Florida, is stepping down. At 83, she will not seek re-election in November, ending a nearly 30-year political career...
Juliana Stratton, Illinois’s lieutenant governor, won the state’s Democratic Senate primary last week, defeating Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi and positioning herself to become only the third Black...
The Obama Foundation announced on March 7 that the Obama Presidential Center (OPC) will open to the public on June 19 on Chicago’s South Side, with...
U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds holds a commanding lead in Florida’s Republican gubernatorial primary, according to a new internal poll, with his advantage growing substantially once voters...
U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett launched a campaign for Senate, entering the Democratic primary just before Texas’ filing deadline. The two-term congresswoman from Dallas will seek to...
Former Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes launched his campaign for Wisconsin governor on Tuesday, joining a competitive Democratic primary for the open seat. The 2022 U.S. Senate...
Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has been re-elected to a second term in a decisive mandate, as his St. Lucia Labor Party (SLP) swept 14 of...
Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Tuesday she will not seek a fourth term, ending a decade of leadership in the nation’s capital. In an interview with NBC...
Jayden Williams, a 22-year-old Clark Atlanta University graduate, has been elected mayor of Stockbridge, unseating incumbent Anthony Ford with 53.8 percent of the vote (2,909 to...
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings has entered the 2026 Florida governor’s race, setting up a high-stakes contest in a state that has trended increasingly Republican under...
After a 15-year vacancy, the U.S. Senate has confirmed former NFL star and political figure Herschel Walker as ambassador to the Bahamas, marking a key diplomatic...
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced that he is ending his re-election bid, acknowledging that federal investigations and persistent political turmoil have made a...
Maryland Governor Wes Moore officially launched his 2026 re-election campaign Monday morning, reaffirming his commitment to the state and unveiling a platform built on economic growth,...
Democratic Congresswoman Yvette Clarke has introduced the Marcus Garvey Legacy Package in the U.S. House of Representatives, a two-part legislative initiative honoring Marcus Mosiah Garvey, Jamaica’s...
Former US Vice President Kamala Harris announced Wednesday that she will not run for governor of California in 2026, ending months of speculation about her possible...
Florida Congressman Byron Donalds has emerged as the early favorite among Republican voters in the 2026 gubernatorial race, according to recent polling, outpacing potential candidate Casey...
In a surprising move, Tanzanian Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has announced he will not seek re-election in the upcoming parliamentary polls, effectively ending his tenure as...
AP | Randolph Bracy and LaVon Bracy Davis are taking sibling rivalry to a new level as the brother and sister run against each other in...
At 18, just two weeks after graduating high school, Brandon Moss became the youngest candidate ever to run for mayor of Fairfield, Alabama, according to his...
A new public opinion poll reveals strong support among Jamaicans for term limits across all levels of elected office – including the prime minister – as...
In a landmark development for Trinidad & Tobago’s political landscape, Pennelope Beckles is poised to become the first woman ever to lead the People’s National Movement...
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has officially set July 14, 2025, as nomination day for the country’s upcoming general and regional elections, which are scheduled to...
Charles Rangel, a founding member and pioneering leader of the Congressional Black Caucus, died Monday at age 94. A lifelong resident of Harlem, New York, Rangel...
AP | Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has officially launched her campaign for Georgia governor, announcing her candidacy for the 2026 election. In a campaign...
In a historic victory, Democrat John Ewing Jr. has ousted incumbent Republican Mayor Jean Stothert to become the first Black mayor in Omaha’s history. Ewing, a...
In a bold move that sets the stage for what promises to be a fiercely contested race, Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton has officially announced her...
Republican Rep. John James of Michigan has officially entered the race for governor, he announced on Monday, joining a growing list of high-profile contenders vying for...
Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is signaling a potential return to the political spotlight, hinting at a possible run for Georgia governor in 2026. During...
Pamela Stevenson has officially entered the race to succeed Senator Mitch McConnell, introducing her campaign with three words: “Duty, honor, Kentucky.” A Louisville Democrat representing House...
AFP | Barack and Michelle Obama are in talks to produce a new biopic about golf superstar Tiger Woods, a source familiar with the negotiations told...
Garlin Gilchrist II, Michigan’s first Black lieutenant governor, officially declared his candidacy for the 2026 gubernatorial race on Tuesday. A Democrat from Detroit and a former...
Emmalin Pierre has been officially appointed as the Leader of the Opposition in Grenada, succeeding Keith Mitchell. Mitchell previously assumed the role following the 2022 general...
Reuters | Democratic U.S. Representative Sylvester Turner, a former mayor of Houston, who was sworn into office in November, died on Tuesday, fellow lawmakers said, hours...
By Paul Nantulya Africa-China relations in 2025 kicked off with a trip to the continent by China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi from January 5-11. Since 1991,...
By Ryan Elcock During a recent conversation with my long-time colleague Len Carby, we discussed my article, “A Strategic Roadmap for the Caribbean: Maximizing Opportunities in...
Guyana Chronicle | President Dr. Irfaan Ali has announced that Guyana is ahead of its regional goal to reduce the food import bill by 25% by...
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Herschel Walker, a renowned athlete, businessman, and philanthropist, as the next U.S. Ambassador to the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. Walker,...
Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to Congress, will posthumously receive the Congressional Gold Medal following House approval of the Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal...
The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) will enter the next Congress with a record 62 members, contributing to an unprecedented 67 Black lawmakers in total. This milestone...
House Leader Hakeem Jeffries was reelected as Democratic leader Tuesday, along with Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, in a closed-door vote. Despite Democrats...
Senegal’s ruling party has declared a decisive victory in Sunday’s legislative elections, according to government spokesperson Amadou Moustapha Ndieck Sarre, who made the announcement on TFM...
Congresswoman Yvette Clarke has announced her candidacy to become the 29th chair of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), succeeding Rep. Steven Horsford if elected. Clarke, currently...
Bloomberg | Two Black women, Angela Alsobrooks and Lisa Blunt Rochester, have won US Senate seats representing Maryland and Delaware, breaking another barrier in a 235-year-old...
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a concession speech to the nation after a hard-fought campaign that ultimately failed to prevent Republican Donald Trump from reclaiming...
Fayval Williams, has been named Jamaica’s new Minister of Finance, succeeding Nigel Clarke, who resigned to become Deputy Managing Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF)....
Former Premier Reuben Meade has successfully led his newly established United Alliance (UA) to victory in the general elections, as revealed by preliminary figures from the...
The House of Assembly in the Turks & Caicos Islands has approved a series of draft constitutional amendments, representing a significant advancement towards greater autonomy and...
AP | Kenya’s president Friday nominated the country’s interior minister as his new deputy, hours after Rigathi Gachagua was overwhelmingly voted out as deputy president in...
Ethiopian President Sahle-Work Zewde resigned from her position on Monday, ending weeks of speculation about her leadership. The Federal House of People’s Representatives elected Taye Atske...
ABC News has reported that White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has been promoted to senior advisor to the president. “Karine has been a trusted advisor...
AP | Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, the first Black woman to hold statewide office in Virginia’s long history, has officially set her sights on the state’s...
Bloomberg | Ghana’s Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, the underdog for the top job in December’s elections, outlined ambitious plans to lift economic growth to an average...
AP | Black voters expressed a mix of hope and worry Monday over Joe Biden’s exit from the presidential race and the prospect of Vice President...
AP | She’s already broken barriers, and now Kamala Harris could shatter several more after President Joe Biden abruptly ended his reelection bid and endorsed her....
Reuters | U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee, a prominent progressive voice in the Democratic Party who was outspoken on African American and women’s rights, has died,...
David Lammy is renowned for his outspokenness within the Labour party’s frontbench and has had a stint as a host of a national radio show until...
Michael Pintard, leader of the main opposition Free National Movement (FNM), has voiced his support for establishing term limits for the office of Prime Minister. During...
Maryland Governor Wes Moore took a monumental step on Tuesday by signing an executive order pardoning over 170,000 individuals convicted of minor marijuana offenses. He cited...
Haiti’s transitional council has unveiled a new government, replacing all former cabinet members of ex-Prime Minister Ariel Henry, as part of efforts to address the nation’s...
Lilian Seenoi-Barr has been confirmed as the first black mayor of a council in Northern Ireland. Representing the Social Democratic and Labour Party, Seenoi-Barr accepted the...
Addis Standard | Ethiopia’s economy is on track for robust 7.9% growth in the current fiscal year, according to Minister of Planning and Development Fitsum Assefa....
AP | Incumbent Brandon Scott handily beat out one of his predecessors in Baltimore’s Democratic primary for mayor Tuesday, all but ensuring a second term in...
Bloomberg | Senegal will review fishing deals and licenses signed with its partners that include the European Union to ensure they are optimized to benefit the...
Bloomberg | South Africa’s former President Jacob Zuma’s newly formed party vowed to nationalize land and banks, withdraw from the International Criminal Court and expand the...
Cornel West has chosen university professor and prominent Black Lives Matter activist Melina Abdullah to join him as his vice-presidential running mate in his challenging presidential...
Bloomberg | Senegalese President Macky Sall defended his decision to delay elections that plunged the West African nation into turmoil, and insisted its democracy and institutions...
AP | Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia Fudge announced Monday that she would resign her post, effective March 22, saying she was leaving “with...
Former Montserrat premier, Reuben Meade, insisting that he is not “the magician who alone can fix everything”, Thursday announced his return to active politics and will...
Former South African president Jacob Zuma cannot be the president of the country after this year’s general elections because of his criminal record. This was clarified...
Former Surinamese President Desi Bouterse, whose conviction for involvement in the killing of 15 people more than four decades ago was upheld in December, has been...
Mayor Paul Young was sworn in to office Monday morning, along with 13 members of City Council. As the new mayor, Young said he is “on...
AFP | Succes Masra, president of The Transformers party, was a long-time opponent of the Deby dynasty but returned to Chad in November after reaching an...
AP | Trailblazing longtime U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, a nurse from Texas who helped bring hundreds of millions of federal dollars to the Dallas area...
AP | Democratic Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney announced Monday that he will run for Virginia governor in 2025. In a campaign video announcement, Stoney said he...
AFP | After he won last month the nomination as Ghana’s ruling party presidential candidate in the 2024 election, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia quickly made clear...
Bloomberg | Nigeria will seek to become a member of the BRICS group of nations within the next 2 years as part of a new foreign...
Press Release | Virginia State University (VSU) is proud to announce that it has been chosen by the Commission on Presidential Debates to host a 2024...
AP | Voters elected two women for the first time to lead Philadelphia and Pennsylvania’s second-largest county, installing Democrat Cherelle Parker as the 100th mayor of...
Reuters | Canada’s House of Commons on Tuesday elected Greg Fergus as its new speaker, making the Liberal Party lawmaker the first Black Canadian to hold...
Reuters | California Governor Gavin Newsom said he had picked Laphonza Butler to fill the U.S. Senate vacancy left by Dianne Feinstein, who died on Thursday...
Bloomberg | Egypt is considering holding presidential elections before the end of 2023, according to people familiar with the matter, an earlier than expected date as...
AP | Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver, who rose to become one of New Jersey’s most prominent Black leaders and passionately advocated for revitalizing cities and against...
AP | Congressional leaders unveiled a new stamp Wednesday in a Capitol ceremony commemorating former Representative John Lewis, a civil rights icon who served more than...
AP | Scholar and progressive activist Cornel West announced Monday he is running for president next year as a third-party candidate, saying he wants to empower...
A group of legislators led by Representative Cori Bush, has introduced a resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives in support of reparations. The resolution, which...
Reuters | Tim Scott, the only Black Republican in the U.S. Senate, formally kicked off his 2024 presidential campaign on Monday, betting his upbeat message will...
AP | Cherelle Parker, a Democrat with a long political history in Pennsylvania, won Philadelphia’s mayoral primary on Tuesday, likely setting her up as the city’s...
Bloomberg | Ghanaian Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia plans to seek the nomination of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) to be its presidential candidate in next...
AP | US President Joe Biden said Monday that his top domestic policy adviser, Susan Rice, will leave her post next month. As director of the...
AP | Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson formally entered next year’s gubernatorial race at a rally Saturday, with the sharp-spoken social conservative saying North Carolina neads...
AP | Brandon Johnson, a union organizer, and former teacher was elected as Chicago’s next mayor Tuesday in a major victory for the Democratic Party’s progressive...
U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee announced on Monday that she is running for Mayor of Houston. The announcement is the latest in a long line of...
AP | The effort to recall Democratic New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell has failed, following an official count of petition signatures released by the Louisiana governor’s...
The Exchange Africa| The EU insists that food and fertilizer are not part of the sanctions it has imposed on Russia due to the ongoing conflict...
African Business| Whenever I meet clients and investors, the one discussion I always end up having, regardless of market conditions, is on currency markets. There are...
Energy Capital & Power| The meetings saw Mohamed bin Twar discuss investment opportunities between Qatar and Uganda with Minister Abu Bakr that will serve to encourage Qatari...
Mail & Guardian | President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday warned opposition parties that the ANC, which in recent years has been losing support, will be the...
Bloomberg | South African Deputy President David Mabuza tendered his resignation to parliament ahead of Cyril Ramaphosa’s anticipated cabinet reshuffle. Mabuza sent a letter to parliament...
AP | Lori Lightfoot made history as the first Black woman and first openly gay person to serve as Chicago mayor, sailing to victory 4 years...
AP | Wes Moore ‘s inauguration as Maryland’s first Black governor will be punctuated with references to Black history, including an acknowledgment of the slaves who...
The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) earlier this month, announced a changing of the guard for the 118th Congress as Nevada Democrat Steven Horsford takes the helm...
Reuters | U.S. congressman Hakeem Jeffries on Friday formally launched a bid to become the Democratic leader in the House of Representatives, a day after Speaker...
AP | U.S. Rep. Karen Bass defeated developer Rick Caruso to become the next mayor of Los Angeles on Wednesday, making her the first Black woman...
AP | Democrat Wes Moore was elected Maryland’s first Black governor Tuesday, defeating Republican Dan Cox in a state where Democrats outnumber Republicans 2-1. Moore’s victory...
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley on Saturday announced a Cabinet reshuffle – the second in 2 years. Mottley, who made the announcement at the 83rd Annual...
Bloomberg | Lesotho’s Revolution for Prosperity party (RFP), which won the most seats in last week’s parliamentary elections, has teamed up with two smaller rivals to...
Bloomberg | A third-party candidate is the top choice to become the next president of Africa’s most populous country, according to a new opinion poll. A...
“Africa should be allowed the space to choose its own partners and should never again find itself as a battleground for influence among the global powers.”...
California Rep. Karen Bass has been formidable in the polls since announcing her run for mayor of Los Angeles, and now, she seems to be pulling...
Brookings | The narrative around a successful African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)—its potential to increase intra-African trade by 15 to 25 percent, or $50 billion to $70 billion—is...
By Gregory Simpkins The Biden Administration has released its U.S.-Africa policy document, and it looks a lot like the previous ones issued by American Executive Branch...
By Dennis Matanda Washington, DC | As the past one hundred years have illustrated, when the United States puts its collective muscle to good use, socio-economic growth...
African Markets | The Kenyan shilling has for the first time crossed the Sh119 mark against the dollar, triggering costly imports and higher international debt repayments ahead of Tuesday’s general...
Brookings | Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his team will be in sub-Saharan Africa from August 7 to 12, paying visits to three countries: South...
The Organization of American States (OAS) says that following an invitation from the Government of St. Kitts & Nevis, it will deploy an Electoral Observation Mission...
A fluid push into Tuesday’s primary election on July 19, which included support from Oprah Winfrey, has author and military veteran Wes Moore currently in first...
AP | US President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced the appointment of former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms as a top adviser, filling a key White...
Bloomberg | Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga, who’s running for president for a fifth time, drew ahead of rival candidate Deputy President William Ruto in an...
Bloomberg | Somalia’s President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed announced his candidacy for long-delayed presidential elections that will be held later this month. “I am announcing my re-election...
AP | U.S. Rep. Antonio Delgado will serve as New York’s next lieutenant governor, New York governor Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday. Delgado, a Democrat, will take...
St. Kitts & Nevis Governor General, Sir Samuel Weymouth Tapley Seaton Thursday said he is awaiting “formal legal advice” before acting on an “undated” letter sent...
Prime Minister Timothy Harris has been given a deadline to resolve the issues facing the coalition Team Unity government or dissolve Parliament and pave the way...
AP | Cavalier Johnson became the first African American elected mayor of Milwaukee, overwhelming a former alderman to win the right to finish the last two...
AP | The last time President Barack Obama was in the White House was on January 20, 2017, when he left to escort his successor –...
AP | Maine Senator Susan Collins said Wednesday she will vote to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, giving Democrats at least one Republican vote and all...
Reuters | Deputy President William Ruto on Tuesday used his new party’s nomination to stand for Kenya’s presidency in an August election to lambast President Uhuru...
AP | Former U.S. President Barack Obama said on Sunday that he had tested positive for the coronavirus, though he’s feeling relatively healthy and his wife,...
AP | Democrat Stacey Abrams became the biggest name so far to qualify to run for Georgia governor Tuesday, saying she is “trying again to do...
If confirmed by the Senate, Jackson would become the sixth woman ever to serve on the court, which currently has 3 female justices.
The recent wave of coups in West Africa reflects both a generational divide and a history of military involvement in African politics.
By Kristina Hinds Last month, Barbadian Prime Minister Mia Mottley won a stunning landslide victory in the Caribbean nation’s first general election since it declared itself...
As the first African American and woman to be in this position, leaders of the community say this is historic for Gettysburg.
AP | New York Attorney General Letitia James suspended her campaign for governor on Thursday, saying she will run for reelection to her current position to...
AP | Stacey Abrams, the Georgia Democrat and leading voting rights activist, said Wednesday that she will launch another campaign to become the nation’s first Black...
AP | Carrie Meek, the grandchild of a slave and a sharecropper’s daughter who became one of the first Black Floridians elected to Congress since Reconstruction,...
AP | U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, a trailblazing Black Democrat in Texas who has served in Congress for nearly 30 years, announced Saturday that she...
Adams will become the second Black mayor of the America's most populous city.
James is expected to make an announcement later this week
Mason, will be sworn in on November 30, as the country becomes a republic.
She also could provide historical milestones as the city’s first female and second Black mayor.
AP | Former US President Barack Obama’s presidential center will move another step closer to its brick-and-mortar future next week when ground is broken after years...
Davis' opposition Progressive Liberal Party won last weeks' election in a landslide victory.
Receiving the Phoenix award is a signal that the work we’re doing on voting rights has made a difference
Sandra Mason nominated to become Barbados' first president
AP | Chad’s former president Hissène Habré, the first former head of state to be convicted of crimes against humanity by an African court after his...
Hichilema defeated outgoing President Edgar Lungu in a landslide by almost 1 million votes.
Offering its very limited range of resources, Haiti’s fellow Caribbean Community nations responded to its latest tragedy this week by moving to organize relief supplies and...
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari signed into law an oil overhaul bill that has been in the works for nearly two decades, a presidential spokesman said on...
Zambian President Edgar Lungu conceded defeat on Monday, after a landslide election win by opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema, who will face the challenge of reviving an...
Philip J. Pierre was sworn in as prime minister - two days after his St. Lucia Party won 13 of the 17 seats contested in the...
HBCU ELI aims to serve as an incubator for recruiting and developing the next generation of leaders for over 100 Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Ouattara, has officially welcomed Gbagbo's return, seeing it as a key to easing the country's entrenched problems.
Adams would be the city’s second Black mayor if elected
AP | The former head of a North Little Rock nonprofit that helps entrepreneurs last week, said, that he would seek next year’s Democratic nomination for...
AFP | Mauritania’s former president, Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, was on Tuesday jailed after a judge in charge of a corruption probe ordered his incarceration, his...
Latest poll from Ipsos shows Eric Adams is maintaining his lead
Moore becomes the 6th candidate to announce he will seek the Democratic nomination for next year’s governor’s race
Current Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced she will not seek reelection
AP | Jennifer McClellan remembers her parents’ recounting life as Black Southerners enduring segregation and the trauma and triumph of the civil rights movement. It showed...
She is the first woman, and the first Black woman, to be confirmed as Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division
Press Release | Earlier this month, Mayor Sylvester Turner of Houston, Texas was sworn in as the new President of the African American Mayors Association (AAMA)....
Gainey won the Democratic mayoral primary, likely making history in a city that has ranked poorly for Black liveability
AP | Florida Representative Val Demings is planning to challenge Senator Marco Rubio next year, giving Democrats a boost in a competitive race that could be...
Bryant takes office after a surprise victory in an April election
Bloomberg | It was a showdown more than 3 years in the making. Escalating tensions in South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) finally came to...
AP | Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced Thursday she will not seek a second term, an election-year surprise that marks a sharp turnabout for the...
The outcome of Lisbon's 2021 local elections, could thrust Dias into leadership role
Jones, is St. Louis’ third Black mayor, but the first Black woman to lead the city
Ruto may contest presidency under his own party’s banner
Mpango is a renowned liberal democrat, who will help push forward the president’s economic agenda
Janey, steps into the role of acting mayor and is scheduled to have a ceremonial swearing in Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque has congratulated the Premier of the Turks & Caicos Islands Charles Washington Misick and his Progressive National Party (PNP)...
The bill would fund a commission to study and develop proposals for providing reparations to African Americans.
Moultrie added, that he was not planning to step down as Speaker of the House.
Cabinet reshuffle expected as Sudan transitions towards democratic rule.
Moïse insists he is president until February 7, 2022
The presidential election is set for December 4.
Kamala Harris will be the first woman and person of color to serve as vice president.
Warnock's win brings Democrats closer to controlling Senate
Lloyd Austin is a Black four-star general with over 4 decades in the military.
The narrow victory of the Biden-Harris ticket delivers an unprecedented moment.
Bush, garnered a whopping 84 percent of vote in the state’s 1st Congressional District.
Opposition politicians said they have no intention of collaborating with President Jovenel Moïse.
Harris would suspend travel for several days "out of an abundance of caution".
Green Party made history by electing Annamie Paul first Black federal party leader.
Land comprises 896 farms covering 1.73 million acres - successful applicants will be granted the option to buy
Kamala Harris is Joe Biden's running mate.
Progressive activist beats 20-year Democratic incumbent in Missouri primary.
Historically, Black women have been more likely here to win in majority-Black districts, but many are running this cycle in majority white or mixed districts, some...
CBCF renames newly launched National Racial Equity Initiative for Social Justice as the John R. Lewis Social Justice Fellowship.
Harris could help Biden excite Black voters if bill succeeds.
Ferguson voters have elected Ella Jones as the city’s first black mayor
The Congressional Black Caucus welcomes Representative Kweisi Mfume back to the U.S. House of Representatives.
The high-level Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Observer Team tasked with scrutinizing the national recount of all the votes cast in the disputed March 2, regional and general...
Kweisi Mfume has easily won a special election to complete the term of the late Rep. Elijah Cummings.
AP | Democratic state Delegate Jennifer Carroll Foy has filed paperwork to run what could be a history-making campaign to become Virginia’s first woman governor and...
Congressional Black Caucus begins fight to support the needs of Black families