Meet Donna McLeod; First Jamaican-Born to Serve in Georgia Legislature
Donna McLeod is the first Jamaican-born person to serve in the Georgia legislature. McLeod became a US citizen in 2012 but her desire to effect...
Tag : Midterm elections
A New Force In Politics: Black Women As Game Changers and Shot Callers
The wave of black women elected to office in the last election cycle demonstrates the ongoing evolution of political diversity, power, and leadership that will...
Remy Ma On Why She Advocates for Felon Voting Rights
Remy Ma advocates for felons' voting rights and shares what it was like to be in prison during the 2008 presidential election. Her bid sparked...
Oakland Mayor Candidate, Cat Brooks, On the Issues
Cat Brooks is gearing up for one of the biggest moments of her life—a race to become the new mayor in Oakland, California. In this...
How Mike Espy’s Bid For A Historic Win in Mississippi May Deliver Democrats Control of U.S. Senate
An interview with Mike Espy who may become the first African American U.S. senator from the Magnolia State since Reconstruction. The 64-year-old politician has already...
Millennials Could Make a Big Difference in the Midterm Elections. But Will They Vote?
A big uncertainty is how many Millennials will actually vote on Election Day next month, especially since they have not displayed high turnouts for midterm...
Black Voters Gloomy About Current Conditions as Midterms Loom
With midterm elections approaching soon, many black voters don’t view current economic circumstances for them glowingly. In fact, a fresh poll paid for by the...
An Urgent Message For Millennials From A Former Hillary Clinton Surrogate
New York native, former Hillary Clinton surrogate and minority Millennial herself, Maxine Outerbridge is especially committed to seeing Millennials show up to exercise their right...
New $2.6 Million Campaign Encourages Black Voter Turnout in Midterm Elections
A newly-launched political group that includes several top black business leaders and entrepreneurs is doing its part to help ensure black voter turnout during the...
Small Business Owners Ready to Hit Ballot Box Big Time in Midterm Elections
When it comes to the midterm elections in November, small business owners will be more registered to vote than the overall population....